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(10-18-2017 06:15 AM)odu09 Wrote:  

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(10-17-2017 01:13 PM)ODU True Blue Wrote:  Yes you are afar.

Many people felt Talley was our best player. Yet he did not start for most of the season. But was great coming off the bench. Green in a similar role is not a statement on his ability in relation to Haynes.

Yes, that is why I said "From afar". You know what else is far... our last NCAA tournament game.

"Some" may have thought that Talley was terrific, but I sure didn't. Also, in what world does it make since to keep one of your best players on the bench? #stoptheexcuses

No one has said Green will be kept on the bench, just not starting. It has been and always be about minutes played and who is on the floor in the last seven minutes of a game

Yeah, that is what they say when someone who is expected to start isn't.

Look, I am sure Green and Hueitt will be fine players in time, but they are freshman. I am only speaking to the fact that a lot of folks thought we were going to exceed expectation due to their arrival. That, frankly, is pretty unreasonable at our level and the fact they are not starting and Haynes is seems to confirm that, for now at least. Those guys are like most good freshman, not ready to make a massive impact on a middle of the pack CUSA team.

Two questions for you:

1. Did you (and anyone here) really expect the true freshmen to make an impact right away? I think they will provide valuable minutes as the year goes on, but you cannot deny the experience Haynes has over both of them.

2. Do you understand that it doesn't matter what the starting lineup is? Playing time > starting. Just because Green isn't a starter doesn't mean he won't log in the most minutes at the position. Just because he is starting doesn't automatically mean the staff thinks Haynes is better than Green.

1. No, I didn't. Yes, many have staked their hopes on this season on Hueitt and Green.

2. Again, this is what they say about guys who don't crack the starting lineup, and frankly its just dumb coach speak that you only hear in college basketball when someone who was expected to be good enough to start doesn't earn the job. You start your 5 best players... and since someone is bound to say it... No, I don't think Talley was one of our 5 best players last year.