Question on Jr. Pearl and Some Perspective

[KittenMittens]

He's a stronger and more athletic version of Dane Bradshaw, but he has severe offensive limitations. I do like that he plays within himself.
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There is no way that he is more athletic than Dane Bradshaw in my opinion, not sure if he is that much stronger either.

 

[altidore17]

Pearl provides a spark and is a great defender. He creates offensive spacing when he is playing the PF position. He is a decent passer and excels in the hustle categories. Pearl's value to this team cannot be measured on the stat sheet. The reason he gets PT and deserves 8-12 minutes a game is because of his intangibles. McBee... I don't really have an answer. He fouls consistently outside of 22' from the rim, he has not proven to be a consistent scorer from the perimeter and doesn't have much of a dribble drive game. He isn't even an average defender, and doesn't really add a whole lot to the team. The biggest thing he has going for him is WHEN he does knock down a shot, it does get the home crowd into the game as it is only natural for the majority of our fans to pull for the local kid.

I hope that helps a little and I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!

I hope you weren't serious with your comments about Pearl. A great defender? Hardly. He fouls way to much and only plays good D on lesser opponents. As for his passing... really? Did you count his pass to the other team last night when he threw it right to them as an assist? Also, No one guards him on offense. At all. Hence the two wide open lay ups last night.

The bottom line is neither of these 2 deserve more than 3 minutes on the court during a game. They are both D-II players who are getting significant minutes on a supposed top 25 team. Maybe the reason we aren't in the top 25 anymore is because we have these clowns playing 10-15 minutes a night.

 

[99bubble]

If you intended and are true in speaking in first person, then you're dumb.

Lying to 'AA dumb.

I'd delete this, and maintain my anonymity.

ASAP.
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Think he meant, "I" as in himself; thus Pearl Jr. could also play at Auburn. Don't think he meant "I am Pearl Jr."

 

[99bubble]

Pearl Jr. makes the other teams perspire; his talent is minimal, but strength & desire are unquestioned. Anyone watching the game last night saw how the level went up the moment he entered the game. Yeah, he's a role/spot player at best...but if Hopson brought the same intensity he'd be unstoppable.

Feather, VERY good point and quite true. Hopson just doesn't seem to have that burning desire to win. That's the thing I loved about Jordan. The guy wouldn't quit and did anything to win. If you brought it 150%, he would rise to 200%, just to show you it wasn't even close. The older I get, the more I think that mindset is what separates the good from the great. If Hopson went out every single night to prove he was the best player on the court; offense, defense, jumping, shooting, quickness, etc. he would be incredible. That first step is better than just about any I've seen in awhile and he might use it once or twice a game. I'd go around everybody until they stayed 2 steps off me.

 

[99bubble]

Have you not been watching the games this year? He has probably been our most consistent player.

Then why not play him 25 or 30 minutes a game? Consistency doesn't win games or invidual match-ups. I may be seeing it wrong, but I would think a scoring threat would help, or a defensive stopper, or something other than a perceived or real liability.

 

[ainge10heisman]

I for one believe that Pearl Jr. is seeing so many minutes only because other key players have been out. But when the players that have been out are completely ready to go and Pearl Jr. continues to see as many mins as he has been getting I believe its only because he is the coaches son. I do not think he would see much playing time if any at all at any other SEC school.

 

[arTfuldodger]

Its tough to call. I can't say for certainty if Bruce is blinded. I'd like to think if anything he's VERY AWARE of the possibilty of it being percieved as favoritism. OTOH, sometimes I scratch my head when I hear he's out there 7+ min at a time. Its really a catch 22 for SP/BP. Its almost over tho.
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[JuicyBrucey]

Then why not play him 25 or 30 minutes a game? Consistency doesn't win games or invidual match-ups. I may be seeing it wrong, but I would think a scoring threat would help, or a defensive stopper, or something other than a perceived or real liability.

Pearl's role isn't to score 30 points a game. He's put in to intimidate the opponent and soften them up to make it easier for the supporting players to score.

 

[99bubble]

Pearl's role isn't to score 30 points a game. He's put in to intimidate the opponent and soften them up to make it easier for the supporting players to score.

Is that working in your opinion? Also, if I'm a scorer, I don't need anybody to intimidate anyone or soften them up. To me, that is the whole reason I started this thread. Are we possibly using this thinking as the reason for giving him the minutes? As I said earlier, I would rather have the better player in there, making a few mistakes, than trying this route. If you have a smart player that can also score, then you have something. Without the scoring threat, unless they are a lock down defender, you are better off with the better player in the game. That's my opinion. I'm not Pearl, nor have I recently had a team in the Elite 8. Not saying I'm right, just wanting to hear different logic from others. A few have given decent arguments with some insight. Most of your responses have made statements that really aren't true on closer examination. Unfortunately, the only way to know is to go a few games in the other direction and see how the team does. Maybe we'll see by the Memphis game, as another poster pointed out.

Time to think about the MCB now and see if Bray can keep it up. That's an exmaple of the more talented guy playing and taking the team to another level. (A parting shot if you will!)

Take it easy. :good!:

 

[ticklemyvols]

He's a stronger and more athletic version of Dane Bradshaw, but he has severe offensive limitations. I do like that he plays within himself.
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You are out of your mind! Bradshaw is twice the athlete pearl is. Like it's not even arguable!!!
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[misplacedfan#1]

Is that working in your opinion? Also, if I'm a scorer, I don't need anybody to intimidate anyone or soften them up. To me, that is the whole reason I started this thread. Are we possibly using this thinking as the reason for giving him the minutes? As I said earlier, I would rather have the better player in there, making a few mistakes, than trying this route. If you have a smart player that can also score, then you have something. Without the scoring threat, unless they are a lock down defender, you are better off with the better player in the game. That's my opinion. I'm not Pearl, nor have I recently had a team in the Elite 8. Not saying I'm right, just wanting to hear different logic from others. A few have given decent arguments with some insight. Most of your responses have made statements that really aren't true on closer examination. Unfortunately, the only way to know is to go a few games in the other direction and see how the team does. Maybe we'll see by the Memphis game, as another poster pointed out.

Time to think about the MCB now and see if Bray can keep it up. That's an exmaple of the more talented guy playing and taking the team to another level. (A parting shot if you will!)

Take it easy. :good!:

I agree with you my friend. He is a senior. He is not going to be here after this year. McRae is going to be here for at least 3 years in my personal opinion. He needs to get out there and get this valuable experience now rather than next year when it is too late for learning. Get him in now and see how it goes. There is nothing but upside with McRae.