(01-23-2015 12:55 PM)emu79 Wrote:  

(01-23-2015 12:13 PM)EagleSam Wrote:  

(01-23-2015 12:01 PM)emu79 Wrote:  The first year with Riley, Bryant and Harrison was tough the second year they were together much better. Unfortunately we'll lose the two 5th year transfers after one year. Maybe Samuels will improve in the system.

Honestly I'm hoping we hit some home runs this year recruiting/transfer wise.

Agreed, although the 2012-2013 season was rough from the start. Remember getting blown out by Illinois-Chicago right after beating Purdue? And losing to Oakland? Or getting completely embarrassed by a Kentucky team that didn't even make the NCAA tournament? That was a tough OOC pill to swallow, and we played in the MAC accordingly, finishing 8-10. This year, we looked much more competent in our OOC slate (Dayton would've absolutely slaughtered our 2012-2013 team), which makes this conference season that much more disappointing.

Samuels is interesting. The guy doesn't have much college basketball experience, even though he's a redshirt junior. Injuries derailed his career. You can see flashes of an offensive game, but he still appears really raw. At worst, he is a big guy that uses his weight well and can rebound. I like his chippiness too...not afraid to mix it up. There is always value with that.

That and he gives good effort. My point is that it sometimes with transfers time to work together as a unit, its not an overnight thing. I wish I knew the solution our 2-3 zone was great until non conference play and then wham.

looked great? We were giving up twice as many points to weaker teams

(01-23-2015 12:58 PM)emussuperfan Wrote:  The "wait till next year blue birds of paradise " are tweeting away already and it's not even February yet!

You buried the team in November after the first game. Don't throw stones in your glass house.

(01-23-2015 01:07 PM)EagleSam Wrote:  

(01-23-2015 12:58 PM)emussuperfan Wrote:  The "wait till next year blue birds of paradise " are tweeting away already and it's not even February yet!

You buried the team in November after the first game. Don't throw stones in your glass house.

but I am not the one singin the tune "wait till next year" blues! and some far I've been proven right, just sayin. I also said they could win the MAC and that would still prove nothing since the MAC is so weak.

(01-23-2015 01:07 PM)EagleSam Wrote:  

(01-23-2015 12:58 PM)emussuperfan Wrote:  The "wait till next year blue birds of paradise " are tweeting away already and it's not even February yet!

You buried the team in November after the first game. Don't throw stones in your glass house.

I don't live in a glass house I live in a basement.

(01-23-2015 01:38 PM)emussuperfan Wrote:  

(01-23-2015 01:07 PM)EagleSam Wrote:  

(01-23-2015 12:58 PM)emussuperfan Wrote:  The "wait till next year blue birds of paradise " are tweeting away already and it's not even February yet!

You buried the team in November after the first game. Don't throw stones in your glass house.

but I am not the one singin the tune "wait till next year" blues! and some far I've been proven right, just sayin. I also said they could win the MAC and that would still prove nothing since the MAC is so weak.

Curious, how are the ladies doing? I don't follow women's basketball. They must be undefeated, right?

(01-23-2015 08:13 PM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(01-23-2015 01:38 PM)emussuperfan Wrote:  

(01-23-2015 01:07 PM)EagleSam Wrote:  

(01-23-2015 12:58 PM)emussuperfan Wrote:  The "wait till next year blue birds of paradise " are tweeting away already and it's not even February yet!

You buried the team in November after the first game. Don't throw stones in your glass house.

but I am not the one singin the tune "wait till next year" blues! and some far I've been proven right, just sayin. I also said they could win the MAC and that would still prove nothing since the MAC is so weak.

Curious, how are the ladies doing? I don't follow women's basketball. They must be undefeated, right?

Say please.

(01-23-2015 01:07 PM)EagleSam Wrote:  

(01-23-2015 12:58 PM)emussuperfan Wrote:  The "wait till next year blue birds of paradise " are tweeting away already and it's not even February yet!

You buried the team in November after the first game. Don't throw stones in your glass house.

Lol. Hilarious and very fitting come back, Sam!

Overall, Murphy is average. Too many glaring warts to be in the upper tier of MAC coaches. Yet, he's better than anyone we've had since Braun.

Ok. That's settled. What should we talk about next?

(01-24-2015 02:15 AM)holybovine Wrote:  Overall, Murphy is average. Too many glaring warts to be in the upper tier of MAC coaches. Yet, he's better than anyone we've had since Braun.

Ok. That's settled. What should we talk about next?

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