So Far

[PsychoJoe]

I know it's early, but off what I've seen so far, my worries about our defense after T.R. left appear to be unfounded. Our defensive intensity has been great so far.

We do indeed appear to be deeper than a year ago. Emmett Thomas will help us. I was afraid of his shot after seeing the OU game, but he settled in and played well Friday. I don't know if there is an injury involved or just that the competition is better, but Demetrius seems to be getting a lot less PT than a year ago. PT at the wings really will be competitive when Winston abd Williams are thrown into the mix.

Evans brock seems to be the choice for first big man off the bench. He really moves well for a 6'9" guy. I'd love to see him add a little muscle. Reggie Rambo looks like he will give us what he did a year ago; some high energy minutes off the bench as far as rebounding, defense and hustle, but not a lot of finesse on offense. Chuck Davis looks like he has some useful skills, but he definitely isn't as far along as Brock.

I must remind myself: the exhibition games don't mean a thing.

Who is going to the MTSU game tonight?

 

[Tider in Illinois]

I went to the ASU game friday night, and I was really impressed with our defense . Defense wins championships and if we play with the intensity we had on D, who knows how far we can go into the tourney.
Mo is something special, and Erwin is solid as a rock. Meade shot well as did Shelton. I really like Evan Brock and Chuck Davis off the bench as well. When or if we get Kennedy back, watch out.
RTR

 

[doctorgonzo]

No doubt, since CMG has been here the defense is outstanding. I was surprised a couple years ago when they were playing tough defense, but now I think we can expect some intense D every game.

 

[PsychoJoe]

Another business like effort last night. Things look very solid so far. The only weak spot at this point seems to be rebounding. Who would have thought that at this point rebounding was where we would miss RG. Hopefully someone will step up for us here. ED and KW can't do it all.

 

[TruCrimson]

PJ you are right, hopefully one of the new guys will step up in rebounding. Plus RG was great at the FT line, & we seem to be a bit off there, but it is early. I think we are very good & will be a contender for NC in the end.

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