So I get back into full swing with the blog right at the end of the year. Figures.
For now, let's talk hoops.
Ugh, what a disaster of a game Thursday night. This group has played together (most of them) for two years now. The time for the youth and inexperience excuses to be used is gone.
Coach was pretty scathing yesterday, and the preview story you'll read tomorrow in the paper will be the same.
Speaking for myself: Ken Horton has all the talent he needs to take over this league, and it's time for him to use it. There's still time for a couple of big awards for Horton, but he must go out and earn them.
Ken, remember that dunk at Wagner? Remember when things were slipping away and you dunked over two guys, pounded the floor and screamed as if to say "this game is mine and you will NOT take it from me"? Your team needs that guy to come back for the next two weeks. The best player on the team needs to take the team on his back when it matters most.
Marcus: You too are talented. You can shoot and get 10 rebounds. This is your final stretch of college basketball. Maybe your last stretch of organized basketball. Make the most of it.
David: Keep working. We all saw what you can do early in the second half Thursday. Keep it up.
Joe: Keep shooting and keep smiling. It's gotta go in eventually.
Shemik: Become the general. You are almost there. You've evolved into a leader. You've learned to be a point. Now be the man. That doesn't mean take 20 shots, it just means be the rock.
Bench: Time to step up.
Bravo Matt. Great post. Great analysis. A nice balance of criticism and acolades. I also agree, Kenny can be great. I'm just frustrated with him appearing to lose focus in too many NEC games. I also see David Simmons having the ability to be like Obie if he continues the "Go to the Basket first" mentality and crashes the boards. CCSU has a heck of a starting four for next year in Horton, Thompson, Ptacek, and Simmons. Who will be the fifth guy? I believe that answer needs to come from this years recruiting class. I'm really hoping CCSU picks up a Travis Taylor freshman type player. That would do wonders for this team. I'm not sure what Rosario can do, maybe he is the answer in the three guard system, but against some bigger teams that fifth guy needs to be a player who is an upgrade from Marcus Palmer and Tamir Johnson. Hopefully the recruiters find him out there in the recruiting pool. I also agree that the youth and experience excuse doesn't fly anymore. Monmouth is one of the youngest teams in the country and they did just fine against the Blue Devils this year.
ReplyDeleteShemik is a leader and was taught by the best. Dwight Tingle from Cape Henlopen High School. Shemik has always tried to give more than 100%. The young man I raised is no quitter. He has a passion for this game that most never know. When they lose he blames himself. He has had many injuries but it doesn't stop him.
ReplyDeleteShemik is a leader and has been for a long time. He was taught by the best Dwight Tingle from Cape Henlopen High School. Shemik takes the losses of the game to heart. He blames himself. He plays with all his might. This young man has always been dedicated to the game. This is his passion. I did not raise him to quit and he never will. I not only believe this because I am his mother, but because everyone else says.
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