(02-24-2012 10:29 AM)High On NIU Hoops Wrote:  

(02-24-2012 01:26 AM)7 Wrote:  Ford's upside is way higher than Berg's and Storm isn't going to be here next year. Develop your talent.

I understand that regarding Berg. As freshmen, some games Ford might be better, some Berg might be. And I also agree about developing the young kids. But at the same time, in a winnable game, it is nice to get that win to feel a little better about the work going in by these guys. I just think that Storm adds something that is needed for these guys not to have those long stretches where the wheels not just fall off but fly off! Be it experience or maturity or leadership or a level of calmness or a combination of all that. And he has produced since he has been playing later in the season. Just would like to see him go out on a good note and maybe see another win or two, while we continue to develop the talent.

+1

(02-24-2012 11:58 AM)cagy cager Wrote:  the classic coach's conundrum: "intangibles" vs raw skill..........tough call but in a rebuilding year I would more often go with the raw skill--so as to refine that skill for future victories..

Yes- this is the prob. Especially with Storm, I just would like to see him rewarded. A few more minutes isn't going to make a difference to the young guys. To a senior who has had the career he has had, a few minutes would mean the world to him.

I am sure, though, that Monty made playing time decisions in the EMU game based upon who he thought would get a win, not on developing anyone (I hope!)