(06-03-2019 09:04 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 02:38 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(06-02-2019 10:03 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  I wish people would take things like this seriously. Here's mine:

1. Wheat People
2. UConn
3. Houston
4. UC
5. USF
6. UCF
7. Tulsa
8. Temple
9. Tulane
10. SMU
11. ECU
12. Memphis

Mine:

1. Nick Angriff
...

12 other dudes not named Nick Angriff
"Standing at the Edge."

https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Edge-Las...B078MFY74B

Fellas, meet our very own TigerBill, a National Author and Writer. Friggin' very own awesome published books, I might add. Coming to a Barnes N' Noble near you. I got his signature, so should you when he shows for book signing. He's an awesome dude to meet, and his published books friggin' kick a$$.

Thank you. The books are available everywhere, although you might have to special order them in places. I turned in the new book yesterday by the way, so maybe a month before it's out. Have you seen the cover yet? Also, the non fiction WW2 book is going to the printer this week and should be available this month too.

As for Nick, I always pictured him more as a strong safety.

Nah, sure haven't. Are you going to do another book signing when it comes out?

(06-03-2019 03:02 PM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 09:04 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 02:38 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(06-02-2019 10:03 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  I wish people would take things like this seriously. Here's mine:

1. Wheat People
2. UConn
3. Houston
4. UC
5. USF
6. UCF
7. Tulsa
8. Temple
9. Tulane
10. SMU
11. ECU
12. Memphis

Mine:

1. Nick Angriff
...

12 other dudes not named Nick Angriff
"Standing at the Edge."

https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Edge-Las...B078MFY74B

Fellas, meet our very own TigerBill, a National Author and Writer. Friggin' very own awesome published books, I might add. Coming to a Barnes N' Noble near you. I got his signature, so should you when he shows for book signing. He's an awesome dude to meet, and his published books friggin' kick a$$.

Thank you. The books are available everywhere, although you might have to special order them in places. I turned in the new book yesterday by the way, so maybe a month before it's out. Have you seen the cover yet? Also, the non fiction WW2 book is going to the printer this week and should be available this month too.

As for Nick, I always pictured him more as a strong safety.

Nah, sure haven't. Are you going to do another book signing when it comes out?

Oh yeah, either at Novel or B&N, probably Novel.

(06-02-2019 10:27 PM)Foreverandever Wrote:  

(06-02-2019 07:54 PM)Crowleys Ridge Tiger Wrote:  1. Houston
2. WSU
3. Memphis
4. Cincinnati
5. UConn
6. Temple
7. USF
8. ECU
9. UCF
10. Tulane
11. SMU
12. My Grandma
13. Tulsa

Trolling with a lime twist....I like it.

(06-03-2019 04:15 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 03:02 PM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 09:04 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 02:38 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(06-02-2019 10:03 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  I wish people would take things like this seriously. Here's mine:

1. Wheat People
2. UConn
3. Houston
4. UC
5. USF
6. UCF
7. Tulsa
8. Temple
9. Tulane
10. SMU
11. ECU
12. Memphis

Mine:

1. Nick Angriff
...

12 other dudes not named Nick Angriff
"Standing at the Edge."

https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Edge-Las...B078MFY74B

Fellas, meet our very own TigerBill, a National Author and Writer. Friggin' very own awesome published books, I might add. Coming to a Barnes N' Noble near you. I got his signature, so should you when he shows for book signing. He's an awesome dude to meet, and his published books friggin' kick a$$.

Thank you. The books are available everywhere, although you might have to special order them in places. I turned in the new book yesterday by the way, so maybe a month before it's out. Have you seen the cover yet? Also, the non fiction WW2 book is going to the printer this week and should be available this month too.

As for Nick, I always pictured him more as a strong safety.

Nah, sure haven't. Are you going to do another book signing when it comes out?

Oh yeah, either at Novel or B&N, probably Novel.

Awesome, keep me posted on the book signing.

And to keep the thread serious on topic, I agree with your ranking system.

If these polls are meant to be taken seriously, I agree with your rankings. There's no rational way Marshall finishes less than first place and Penny finishes higher than last place.

Arguing Army Message Board Posters have spoken.

More input is welcome.

1. Houston
2. Cincinnati
3. Memphis
4. Temple
5. WSU
6. UConn
7. USF
8. UCF
9. Tulsa
10. SMU
11. ECU
12. Tulane

Too many new players to really get a good feel for how things will play out, but there were a lot of good players added in every program. On top of that Temple, Cincinnati and Tulane all have new coaches. I can not predict the order, but Cincinnati will probably take a little step back without Brooks and Cronin. I think that Temple takes a little step back without Alston, Aflakpi and Dunphy, but I did like some of their additions. UCF will probably take a huge step back. I think that USF might be about the same as they were last year.

UConn and Tulsa should take a step forward this year. Tulsa added some pretty good players, especially that JUCO small forward and center. Tulane should take a step forward without lameass DunLebo, but losing Daniels was huge because he had the potential to be one of the top players in the league. Wichita State and Houston should be good again, because their coaches are real pros.

Memphis and ECU have too many new players to really say confidently how things will play out. Memphis should be really good, but Penny has not shown that he is capable of getting freshmen to play at a high level like Coack K and Calipari do each year. I think by the time that conference play comes around they should be pretty good. My homer guess is that ECU might be the surprise of the league, but they could also be a huge bust if the new guys don't learn and accept their roles. Regardless of how it turns out I am glad that ECU finally made a real effort.

I don't know about Janks at SMU. I feel bad for SMU fans that they have to watch that crap after having a coach like Larry Brown. The worst thing that could happen for SMU is for them to have a good year, because that will just mean that Janks will try to get an extension.

(06-06-2019 12:39 AM)PirateMarv Wrote:  Too many new players to really get a good feel for how things will play out, but there were a lot of good players added in every program. On top of that Temple, Cincinnati and Tulane all have new coaches. I can not predict the order, but Cincinnati will probably take a little step back without Brooks and Cronin. I think that Temple takes a little step back without Alston, Aflakpi and Dunphy, but I did like some of their additions. UCF will probably take a huge step back. I think that USF might be about the same as they were last year.

UConn and Tulsa should take a step forward this year. Tulsa added some pretty good players, especially that JUCO small forward and center. Tulane should take a step forward without lameass DunLebo, but losing Daniels was huge because he had the potential to be one of the top players in the league. Wichita State and Houston should be good again, because their coaches are real pros.

Memphis and ECU have too many new players to really say confidently how things will play out. Memphis should be really good, but Penny has not shown that he is capable of getting freshmen to play at a high level like Coack K and Calipari do each year. I think by the time that conference play comes around they should be pretty good. My homer guess is that ECU might be the surprise of the league, but they could also be a huge bust if the new guys don't learn and accept their roles. Regardless of how it turns out I am glad that ECU finally made a real effort.

I don't know about Janks at SMU. I feel bad for SMU fans that they have to watch that crap after having a coach like Larry Brown. The worst thing that could happen for SMU is for them to have a good year, because that will just mean that Janks will try to get an extension.

It is certainly possible but couple things...Brooks was decent, not great. But the bigger point I want to make is, basketball isn't football. Yes a new coach with new schemes but its not nearly as complicated as with football that has three units (Offense, Defense, and ST) and a ton more guys, positions, philosophy's within position groups (which also change because the new head coach usually has new coordinators, etc.). Compared to that, basketball is easy peasy...10-12 players, basic offense and defense and philosophy change but its not as complicated.
Further, based on what we are hearing out of basketball practice, Brannen is going to be a giant step forward from Mick. Ex players that have watched the team the past week were blown away by what they were seeing and hearing. I think we will see players 'come out of their shells' that Mick had beaten them into and guys will actually have fun, the team should score a ton more, be more exciting, and ultimately better.
That's my take.

(06-06-2019 06:55 AM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  

(06-06-2019 12:39 AM)PirateMarv Wrote:  Too many new players to really get a good feel for how things will play out, but there were a lot of good players added in every program. On top of that Temple, Cincinnati and Tulane all have new coaches. I can not predict the order, but Cincinnati will probably take a little step back without Brooks and Cronin. I think that Temple takes a little step back without Alston, Aflakpi and Dunphy, but I did like some of their additions. UCF will probably take a huge step back. I think that USF might be about the same as they were last year.

UConn and Tulsa should take a step forward this year. Tulsa added some pretty good players, especially that JUCO small forward and center. Tulane should take a step forward without lameass DunLebo, but losing Daniels was huge because he had the potential to be one of the top players in the league. Wichita State and Houston should be good again, because their coaches are real pros.

Memphis and ECU have too many new players to really say confidently how things will play out. Memphis should be really good, but Penny has not shown that he is capable of getting freshmen to play at a high level like Coack K and Calipari do each year. I think by the time that conference play comes around they should be pretty good. My homer guess is that ECU might be the surprise of the league, but they could also be a huge bust if the new guys don't learn and accept their roles. Regardless of how it turns out I am glad that ECU finally made a real effort.

I don't know about Janks at SMU. I feel bad for SMU fans that they have to watch that crap after having a coach like Larry Brown. The worst thing that could happen for SMU is for them to have a good year, because that will just mean that Janks will try to get an extension.

It is certainly possible but couple things...Brooks was decent, not great. But the bigger point I want to make is, basketball isn't football. Yes a new coach with new schemes but its not nearly as complicated as with football that has three units (Offense, Defense, and ST) and a ton more guys, positions, philosophy's within position groups (which also change because the new head coach usually has new coordinators, etc.). Compared to that, basketball is easy peasy...10-12 players, basic offense and defense and philosophy change but its not as complicated.
Further, based on what we are hearing out of basketball practice, Brannen is going to be a giant step forward from Mick. Ex players that have watched the team the past week were blown away by what they were seeing and hearing. I think we will see players 'come out of their shells' that Mick had beaten them into and guys will actually have fun, the team should score a ton more, be more exciting, and ultimately better.
That's my take.

"Decent". You under value Brooks by a mile.

AAC Ranks
12th Player Efficiency Rating
5th Total Rebound Percentage
3rd Block Percentage
8th Defensive Rating
5th Win Shares per 40 minutes
8th Box Plus minus (2nd defensive plus minus)

6-11, 240lb players with 20+ PER's and that were as good as he was defensively aren't easily replaced.

(06-06-2019 07:49 AM)StillJonesing Wrote:  

(06-06-2019 06:55 AM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  

(06-06-2019 12:39 AM)PirateMarv Wrote:  Too many new players to really get a good feel for how things will play out, but there were a lot of good players added in every program. On top of that Temple, Cincinnati and Tulane all have new coaches. I can not predict the order, but Cincinnati will probably take a little step back without Brooks and Cronin. I think that Temple takes a little step back without Alston, Aflakpi and Dunphy, but I did like some of their additions. UCF will probably take a huge step back. I think that USF might be about the same as they were last year.

UConn and Tulsa should take a step forward this year. Tulsa added some pretty good players, especially that JUCO small forward and center. Tulane should take a step forward without lameass DunLebo, but losing Daniels was huge because he had the potential to be one of the top players in the league. Wichita State and Houston should be good again, because their coaches are real pros.

Memphis and ECU have too many new players to really say confidently how things will play out. Memphis should be really good, but Penny has not shown that he is capable of getting freshmen to play at a high level like Coack K and Calipari do each year. I think by the time that conference play comes around they should be pretty good. My homer guess is that ECU might be the surprise of the league, but they could also be a huge bust if the new guys don't learn and accept their roles. Regardless of how it turns out I am glad that ECU finally made a real effort.

I don't know about Janks at SMU. I feel bad for SMU fans that they have to watch that crap after having a coach like Larry Brown. The worst thing that could happen for SMU is for them to have a good year, because that will just mean that Janks will try to get an extension.

It is certainly possible but couple things...Brooks was decent, not great. But the bigger point I want to make is, basketball isn't football. Yes a new coach with new schemes but its not nearly as complicated as with football that has three units (Offense, Defense, and ST) and a ton more guys, positions, philosophy's within position groups (which also change because the new head coach usually has new coordinators, etc.). Compared to that, basketball is easy peasy...10-12 players, basic offense and defense and philosophy change but its not as complicated.
Further, based on what we are hearing out of basketball practice, Brannen is going to be a giant step forward from Mick. Ex players that have watched the team the past week were blown away by what they were seeing and hearing. I think we will see players 'come out of their shells' that Mick had beaten them into and guys will actually have fun, the team should score a ton more, be more exciting, and ultimately better.
That's my take.

"Decent". You under value Brooks by a mile.

AAC Ranks
12th Player Efficiency Rating
5th Total Rebound Percentage
3rd Block Percentage
8th Defensive Rating
5th Win Shares per 40 minutes
8th Box Plus minus (2nd defensive plus minus)

6-11, 240lb players with 20+ PER's and that were as good as he was defensively aren't easily replaced.

Notice how the stats you referenced refer to efficiency/production on the court?

You are forgetting the part where he couldn't stay on the court due to constant foul troubles. He was a good player, that you were lucky if they played half a game.

(06-06-2019 08:20 AM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(06-06-2019 07:49 AM)StillJonesing Wrote:  

(06-06-2019 06:55 AM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  

(06-06-2019 12:39 AM)PirateMarv Wrote:  Too many new players to really get a good feel for how things will play out, but there were a lot of good players added in every program. On top of that Temple, Cincinnati and Tulane all have new coaches. I can not predict the order, but Cincinnati will probably take a little step back without Brooks and Cronin. I think that Temple takes a little step back without Alston, Aflakpi and Dunphy, but I did like some of their additions. UCF will probably take a huge step back. I think that USF might be about the same as they were last year.

UConn and Tulsa should take a step forward this year. Tulsa added some pretty good players, especially that JUCO small forward and center. Tulane should take a step forward without lameass DunLebo, but losing Daniels was huge because he had the potential to be one of the top players in the league. Wichita State and Houston should be good again, because their coaches are real pros.

Memphis and ECU have too many new players to really say confidently how things will play out. Memphis should be really good, but Penny has not shown that he is capable of getting freshmen to play at a high level like Coack K and Calipari do each year. I think by the time that conference play comes around they should be pretty good. My homer guess is that ECU might be the surprise of the league, but they could also be a huge bust if the new guys don't learn and accept their roles. Regardless of how it turns out I am glad that ECU finally made a real effort.

I don't know about Janks at SMU. I feel bad for SMU fans that they have to watch that crap after having a coach like Larry Brown. The worst thing that could happen for SMU is for them to have a good year, because that will just mean that Janks will try to get an extension.

It is certainly possible but couple things...Brooks was decent, not great. But the bigger point I want to make is, basketball isn't football. Yes a new coach with new schemes but its not nearly as complicated as with football that has three units (Offense, Defense, and ST) and a ton more guys, positions, philosophy's within position groups (which also change because the new head coach usually has new coordinators, etc.). Compared to that, basketball is easy peasy...10-12 players, basic offense and defense and philosophy change but its not as complicated.
Further, based on what we are hearing out of basketball practice, Brannen is going to be a giant step forward from Mick. Ex players that have watched the team the past week were blown away by what they were seeing and hearing. I think we will see players 'come out of their shells' that Mick had beaten them into and guys will actually have fun, the team should score a ton more, be more exciting, and ultimately better.
That's my take.

"Decent". You under value Brooks by a mile.

AAC Ranks
12th Player Efficiency Rating
5th Total Rebound Percentage
3rd Block Percentage
8th Defensive Rating
5th Win Shares per 40 minutes
8th Box Plus minus (2nd defensive plus minus)

6-11, 240lb players with 20+ PER's and that were as good as he was defensively aren't easily replaced.

Notice how the stats you referenced refer to efficiency/production on the court?

You are forgetting the part where he couldn't stay on the court due to constant foul troubles. He was a good player, that you were lucky if they played half a game.

Negative stats like fouls and turnovers are included in PER.

- PF * ((lg_FT / lg_PF) - 0.44 * (lg_FTA / lg_PF) * VOP) ]


Yeah he fouled but Cronin could and should have got at least 30 minutes a game out of him on average. He only fouled out of 6 freaking games out of 35 so he he had a lot more to give bud, it's your coach that didn't get it out of him and let him go to the locker room at the end of the game plenty of times with fouls in his pocket. The fact he wasn't playing him 30 minutes a game I'm sure factored into his aggressiveness as well on defense. That could have been toned down if he had a 30+ minute role.

(06-03-2019 08:10 PM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 04:15 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 03:02 PM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 09:04 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 02:38 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  Mine:

1. Nick Angriff
...

12 other dudes not named Nick Angriff
"Standing at the Edge."

https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Edge-Las...B078MFY74B

Fellas, meet our very own TigerBill, a National Author and Writer. Friggin' very own awesome published books, I might add. Coming to a Barnes N' Noble near you. I got his signature, so should you when he shows for book signing. He's an awesome dude to meet, and his published books friggin' kick a$$.

Thank you. The books are available everywhere, although you might have to special order them in places. I turned in the new book yesterday by the way, so maybe a month before it's out. Have you seen the cover yet? Also, the non fiction WW2 book is going to the printer this week and should be available this month too.

As for Nick, I always pictured him more as a strong safety.

Nah, sure haven't. Are you going to do another book signing when it comes out?

Oh yeah, either at Novel or B&N, probably Novel.

Awesome, keep me posted on the book signing.

And to keep the thread serious on topic, I agree with your ranking system.

If these polls are meant to be taken seriously, I agree with your rankings. There's no rational way Marshall finishes less than first place and Penny finishes higher than last place.

Arguing Army Message Board Posters have spoken.

Yep.

(06-06-2019 08:57 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 08:10 PM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 04:15 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 03:02 PM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 09:04 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  Thank you. The books are available everywhere, although you might have to special order them in places. I turned in the new book yesterday by the way, so maybe a month before it's out. Have you seen the cover yet? Also, the non fiction WW2 book is going to the printer this week and should be available this month too.

As for Nick, I always pictured him more as a strong safety.

Nah, sure haven't. Are you going to do another book signing when it comes out?

Oh yeah, either at Novel or B&N, probably Novel.

Awesome, keep me posted on the book signing.

And to keep the thread serious on topic, I agree with your ranking system.

If these polls are meant to be taken seriously, I agree with your rankings. There's no rational way Marshall finishes less than first place and Penny finishes higher than last place.

Arguing Army Message Board Posters have spoken.

Yep.

x 2

Not to mention Memphis will get the death penalty when they discover all the (Nike) shoe boxes full of money.

(06-06-2019 10:09 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  Not to mention Memphis will get the death penalty when they discover all the (Nike) shoe boxes full of money.

nah ... you guys are using stuffed unicorns filled with money now....

(06-06-2019 07:49 AM)StillJonesing Wrote:  

(06-06-2019 06:55 AM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  

(06-06-2019 12:39 AM)PirateMarv Wrote:  Too many new players to really get a good feel for how things will play out, but there were a lot of good players added in every program. On top of that Temple, Cincinnati and Tulane all have new coaches. I can not predict the order, but Cincinnati will probably take a little step back without Brooks and Cronin. I think that Temple takes a little step back without Alston, Aflakpi and Dunphy, but I did like some of their additions. UCF will probably take a huge step back. I think that USF might be about the same as they were last year.

UConn and Tulsa should take a step forward this year. Tulsa added some pretty good players, especially that JUCO small forward and center. Tulane should take a step forward without lameass DunLebo, but losing Daniels was huge because he had the potential to be one of the top players in the league. Wichita State and Houston should be good again, because their coaches are real pros.

Memphis and ECU have too many new players to really say confidently how things will play out. Memphis should be really good, but Penny has not shown that he is capable of getting freshmen to play at a high level like Coack K and Calipari do each year. I think by the time that conference play comes around they should be pretty good. My homer guess is that ECU might be the surprise of the league, but they could also be a huge bust if the new guys don't learn and accept their roles. Regardless of how it turns out I am glad that ECU finally made a real effort.

I don't know about Janks at SMU. I feel bad for SMU fans that they have to watch that crap after having a coach like Larry Brown. The worst thing that could happen for SMU is for them to have a good year, because that will just mean that Janks will try to get an extension.

It is certainly possible but couple things...Brooks was decent, not great. But the bigger point I want to make is, basketball isn't football. Yes a new coach with new schemes but its not nearly as complicated as with football that has three units (Offense, Defense, and ST) and a ton more guys, positions, philosophy's within position groups (which also change because the new head coach usually has new coordinators, etc.). Compared to that, basketball is easy peasy...10-12 players, basic offense and defense and philosophy change but its not as complicated.
Further, based on what we are hearing out of basketball practice, Brannen is going to be a giant step forward from Mick. Ex players that have watched the team the past week were blown away by what they were seeing and hearing. I think we will see players 'come out of their shells' that Mick had beaten them into and guys will actually have fun, the team should score a ton more, be more exciting, and ultimately better.
That's my take.

"Decent". You under value Brooks by a mile.

AAC Ranks
12th Player Efficiency Rating
5th Total Rebound Percentage
3rd Block Percentage
8th Defensive Rating
5th Win Shares per 40 minutes
8th Box Plus minus (2nd defensive plus minus)

6-11, 240lb players with 20+ PER's and that were as good as he was defensively aren't easily replaced.

Brooks is a stiff....

(06-06-2019 07:47 PM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  

(06-06-2019 07:49 AM)StillJonesing Wrote:  

(06-06-2019 06:55 AM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  

(06-06-2019 12:39 AM)PirateMarv Wrote:  Too many new players to really get a good feel for how things will play out, but there were a lot of good players added in every program. On top of that Temple, Cincinnati and Tulane all have new coaches. I can not predict the order, but Cincinnati will probably take a little step back without Brooks and Cronin. I think that Temple takes a little step back without Alston, Aflakpi and Dunphy, but I did like some of their additions. UCF will probably take a huge step back. I think that USF might be about the same as they were last year.

UConn and Tulsa should take a step forward this year. Tulsa added some pretty good players, especially that JUCO small forward and center. Tulane should take a step forward without lameass DunLebo, but losing Daniels was huge because he had the potential to be one of the top players in the league. Wichita State and Houston should be good again, because their coaches are real pros.

Memphis and ECU have too many new players to really say confidently how things will play out. Memphis should be really good, but Penny has not shown that he is capable of getting freshmen to play at a high level like Coack K and Calipari do each year. I think by the time that conference play comes around they should be pretty good. My homer guess is that ECU might be the surprise of the league, but they could also be a huge bust if the new guys don't learn and accept their roles. Regardless of how it turns out I am glad that ECU finally made a real effort.

I don't know about Janks at SMU. I feel bad for SMU fans that they have to watch that crap after having a coach like Larry Brown. The worst thing that could happen for SMU is for them to have a good year, because that will just mean that Janks will try to get an extension.

It is certainly possible but couple things...Brooks was decent, not great. But the bigger point I want to make is, basketball isn't football. Yes a new coach with new schemes but its not nearly as complicated as with football that has three units (Offense, Defense, and ST) and a ton more guys, positions, philosophy's within position groups (which also change because the new head coach usually has new coordinators, etc.). Compared to that, basketball is easy peasy...10-12 players, basic offense and defense and philosophy change but its not as complicated.
Further, based on what we are hearing out of basketball practice, Brannen is going to be a giant step forward from Mick. Ex players that have watched the team the past week were blown away by what they were seeing and hearing. I think we will see players 'come out of their shells' that Mick had beaten them into and guys will actually have fun, the team should score a ton more, be more exciting, and ultimately better.
That's my take.

"Decent". You under value Brooks by a mile.

AAC Ranks
12th Player Efficiency Rating
5th Total Rebound Percentage
3rd Block Percentage
8th Defensive Rating
5th Win Shares per 40 minutes
8th Box Plus minus (2nd defensive plus minus)

6-11, 240lb players with 20+ PER's and that were as good as he was defensively aren't easily replaced.

Brooks is a stiff....

With out a pin this.....just sounds hollow and lacks conviction

(06-03-2019 09:04 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(06-03-2019 02:38 AM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(06-02-2019 10:03 AM)TigerBill Wrote:  I wish people would take things like this seriously. Here's mine:

1. Wheat People
2. UConn
3. Houston
4. UC
5. USF
6. UCF
7. Tulsa
8. Temple
9. Tulane
10. SMU
11. ECU
12. Memphis

Mine:

1. Nick Angriff
...

12 other dudes not named Nick Angriff
"Standing at the Edge."

https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Edge-Las...B078MFY74B

Fellas, meet our very own TigerBill, a National Author and Writer. Friggin' very own awesome published books, I might add. Coming to a Barnes N' Noble near you. I got his signature, so should you when he shows for book signing. He's an awesome dude to meet, and his published books friggin' kick a$$.

Thank you. The books are available everywhere, although you might have to special order them in places. I turned in the new book yesterday by the way, so maybe a month before it's out. Have you seen the cover yet? Also, the non fiction WW2 book is going to the printer this week and should be available this month too.

As for Nick, I always pictured him more as a strong safety.

Love military history. I own all the Ken Burns documentaries.

Being D-Day, might need to watch Saving Private Ryan. My grandfather served under Patton.


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(06-06-2019 07:54 PM)Foreverandever Wrote:  

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(06-06-2019 12:39 AM)PirateMarv Wrote:  Too many new players to really get a good feel for how things will play out, but there were a lot of good players added in every program. On top of that Temple, Cincinnati and Tulane all have new coaches. I can not predict the order, but Cincinnati will probably take a little step back without Brooks and Cronin. I think that Temple takes a little step back without Alston, Aflakpi and Dunphy, but I did like some of their additions. UCF will probably take a huge step back. I think that USF might be about the same as they were last year.

UConn and Tulsa should take a step forward this year. Tulsa added some pretty good players, especially that JUCO small forward and center. Tulane should take a step forward without lameass DunLebo, but losing Daniels was huge because he had the potential to be one of the top players in the league. Wichita State and Houston should be good again, because their coaches are real pros.

Memphis and ECU have too many new players to really say confidently how things will play out. Memphis should be really good, but Penny has not shown that he is capable of getting freshmen to play at a high level like Coack K and Calipari do each year. I think by the time that conference play comes around they should be pretty good. My homer guess is that ECU might be the surprise of the league, but they could also be a huge bust if the new guys don't learn and accept their roles. Regardless of how it turns out I am glad that ECU finally made a real effort.

I don't know about Janks at SMU. I feel bad for SMU fans that they have to watch that crap after having a coach like Larry Brown. The worst thing that could happen for SMU is for them to have a good year, because that will just mean that Janks will try to get an extension.

It is certainly possible but couple things...Brooks was decent, not great. But the bigger point I want to make is, basketball isn't football. Yes a new coach with new schemes but its not nearly as complicated as with football that has three units (Offense, Defense, and ST) and a ton more guys, positions, philosophy's within position groups (which also change because the new head coach usually has new coordinators, etc.). Compared to that, basketball is easy peasy...10-12 players, basic offense and defense and philosophy change but its not as complicated.
Further, based on what we are hearing out of basketball practice, Brannen is going to be a giant step forward from Mick. Ex players that have watched the team the past week were blown away by what they were seeing and hearing. I think we will see players 'come out of their shells' that Mick had beaten them into and guys will actually have fun, the team should score a ton more, be more exciting, and ultimately better.
That's my take.

"Decent". You under value Brooks by a mile.

AAC Ranks
12th Player Efficiency Rating
5th Total Rebound Percentage
3rd Block Percentage
8th Defensive Rating
5th Win Shares per 40 minutes
8th Box Plus minus (2nd defensive plus minus)

6-11, 240lb players with 20+ PER's and that were as good as he was defensively aren't easily replaced.

Brooks is a stiff....

With out a pin this.....just sounds hollow and lacks conviction

Go to the UC board...I said it all last year, openly in that board. (With the exception of the last five games or so...then I took it back).

But a handful of games is too small a sample set for me to be sad he left. I would have preferred he stayed, he's a big body and defends well and would have been a sr., but offensively, he wasn't good and with our new pro style, uptempo offense, I don't believe he had the tools to be really effective in it. Kid missed more bunnies than a 6'11 man should. Missed layups should have been two handed dunks. He played scared around the rim with the ball in his hands. (again, the last five games he started to aggressively go to the rim).