Vewb's new Bearcat lineup
After watching the Notre Dame game on national TV in total frustration (honestly afterwards, my son had to pull me down from the second story roof to prevent me from jumping), and after attending the Mick Cronin show at the Montgomery Inn on 700 WLW for the first time last week, I feel it's time for MY lineup. This is what I think Mick should do. By the way, I must comment on the 'LOUISVILLE GUY" at the show that evening, in typical Louisville fashion. My new lineup includes: take note that the number denotes the position
1- Gyun
2- Kilpatrick
3- Parker
4 -Thomas
4 -Rubles
I would have two fours rather than one of the fives on the bench. I know each person will make the point that this is not possible, but consider the fact UC is getting almost nothing other than fouls and couple blocked shots from the fives we have now. The list below will explain more:
1- Gyun- I chose him because on Sunday and over the past three weeks, I'm getting tired of Wrights mistakes, Wright smiling on the bench, missing shots and chasing his opponent all over the floor like a caboose. He is ridiculous and I can't believe that Mick continues to play him and lose in the hopes he will snap out of him and play defense and makes shots. Right now it is not happening. Much better defender that Wright too.
2- Kilpatrick-no change
3- Parker- no change, keep driving the lane
4- Thomas- the freshman spent alot of time driving the lane, making shots Sunday (even one three pointer) and creating problems for the defense. He even played good defense throughout the game.
4- Rubles- he will have to post up with the big guys. he at least has some sense and can score on many of the big guys. He can also dribble and play at the top of the key causing big men to come out on him as he dribbles around them.
This will at least also cause Louisville and UConn some problems at least at the start in their adjustments. They can't and won't be able to play against the same old tired group. I would play zone the entire game on Louisville, man to man on UConn. Both UConn guards will require my best defensive efforts to stop or control them.
At the Mick Cronin show on WLW 700 Radio, this weird Louisville guy shows up. (the show is held at a local hot spot the Montgomery Inn.) While doing the show, patrons eat and mingle and often get a chance to talk with the coaches and announcers. Halfway through the show, this guy walks into the area. Now mind you, he does not have a table, is not drinking anything or eating anything, and is not talking to anyone. He is middle aged, dark circles under each eye, black hair slicked back and looks like he might be mildly retarded, walks into the room with a large red Louisville sweater on. He pulls it outward, walks into the eating area, and stands 10 feet in front of the host, announcer and Mick while at the microphone, and pulls out his sweatshirt again, all the time while looking around the room to see if anyone notices. He stands there about five minutes and leaves. Weird dude to say the least, but typical Louisville fan.
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