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hatvol96

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Watching the Memphis game, it's obvious what a difference a big body like Joey Dorsey would make for UT. Chism, a more skilled and advanced player than Dorsey, will get every opportunity to be that guy next year.
 
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I agree 100%. I don't think the big body even has to be all that good. We just need somebody who can fill up space in the lane, grab a few rebounds and not get shoved all over the place like Wingate tends to be.
 
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Definately need someone better than Wingate. CBP can only do so much then there's a need.

 
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if Pearl can recruit a couple of good post players next season, I suspect Major's playing time will be cut back dramatically.
 
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Memphis is ridiculous. One of the broadcasters read off the height of all their players, and I think the shortest guy was 6'6'' or 6'7''.
 
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(tidwell @ Mar 11 said:
Memphis is ridiculous. One of the broadcasters read off the height of all their players, and I think the shortest guy was 6'6'' or 6'7''.
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They probably have, with the possible exception of UCONN, the most depth of talent in the country. I think their inexperience will be a problem in the tournament, but they won't fail for lack of personnel.
 
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iv defently got memphis to win the turny

but we should do ok

i totally agree with wat u guys are sayin about us needin size give us a guy like aldrige down in texas and we have the sec won and a possible ncaa tunry win
 
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This talkin' about Memphis thread surely won't last long! Somebody put up one about DeAngelo Williams being a cool guy and it lasted about an hour until some moderator deleted it. But since it's still here, hat is right on in his assesment. They have a boatload of talent 2 teams deep but they're all freshmen. That youth and inexperience may be the achilles heel.
 
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(hmanvolfan @ Mar 11 said:
This talkin' about Memphis thread surely won't last long! Somebody put up one about DeAngelo Williams being a cool guy and it lasted about an hour until some moderator deleted it. But since it's still here, hat is right on in his assesment. They have a boatload of talent 2 teams deep but they're all freshmen. That youth and inexperience may be the achilles heel.
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Hman, I not sure what you are referring to. Is this the thread you are posting about?

http://www.volnation.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=14119

I don't think anyone delted any threads about Memphis. They might have been moved to the other sports forum if they were non-vol related. You can let me know if there is another post you are referring to.

 
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(bigtime @ Mar 11 said:
iv defently got memphis to win the turny

but we should do ok

i totally agree with wat u guys are sayin about us needin size give us a guy like aldrige down in texas and we have the sec won and a possible ncaa tunry win
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Depending Memphis' bracket, they could fall in the round of 32. They've had a weak schedule and have been inconsistent at times. Some sloppy team basketball and forced shots. If they draw a reasonable bracket (say ... Gonzaga in there) then we may see them in the Final 4. They cannot and will not win the whole thing.
 
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(hatvol96 @ Mar 11 said:
Watching the Memphis game, it's obvious what a difference a big body like Joey Dorsey would make for UT. Chism, a more skilled and advanced player than Dorsey, will get every opportunity to be that guy next year.
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It is true. But there is irony in the results of the tourney so far. The teams with athletic big men are dominating this year, and teams like UT and UK are clamouring for the athletic big men, but usually all you hear about is how important guard play is in tourney time. Maybe NC put all that to rest last year.
 
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The interesting thing about Memphis, a lot of the talent in the state is in that city, its a big pool for Pearl to recruit from. I think this is one of the reasons UT can get national prominence in basketball. A lot more talent at BB then FB plus you only need a handful of players in BB where in football your trying to recruit a couple of dozen top players.

I used to pull for memphis, being the only other school in the state that had a talented bb program outside of UT and Vandy (?).
 
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(tidwell @ Mar 11 said:
Memphis is ridiculous. One of the broadcasters read off the height of all their players, and I think the shortest guy was 6'6'' or 6'7''.
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I no Darius Washington isnt 6'6 not even close
 
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Getting back to the original thread, I wish Andre Patterson were back for one more year. the improvement he made from last year to this was tremendous. If he played SF and worked on extended his shooting range he possibly could play in the NBA.
 
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(oklavol @ Mar 11 said:
The interesting thing about Memphis, a lot of the talent in the state is in that city, its a big pool for Pearl to recruit from. I think this is one of the reasons UT can get national prominence in basketball. A lot more talent at BB then FB plus you only need a handful of players in BB where in football your trying to recruit a couple of dozen top players.

I used to pull for memphis, being the only other school in the state that had a talented bb program outside of UT and Vandy (?).
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However, most of the players Calipari has recruited come from out of state.

One of the best in-city prospects, Andre Allen, even had to walk-on at Memphis b/c he wasn't offered a scholarship and he wanted to play for his hometown (which cost UT a point gaurd).
 
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(Lexvol @ Mar 11 said:
It is true. But there is irony in the results of the tourney so far. The teams with athletic big men are dominating this year, and teams like UT and UK are clamouring for the athletic big men, but usually all you hear about is how important guard play is in tourney time. Maybe NC put all that to rest last year.
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North Carolina had a lottery pick at point guard.
 
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(Lexvol @ Mar 11 said:
It is true. But there is irony in the results of the tourney so far. The teams with athletic big men are dominating this year, and teams like UT and UK are clamouring for the athletic big men, but usually all you hear about is how important guard play is in tourney time. Maybe NC put all that to rest last year.
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And a first round pick at the 2.
 
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Biggest need? might be some better fans. Way too much negative stuff going around after the late season slump. Still an amazing season and great coaching job. Looks like the inside game will be stronger next year so I think the biggest question mark is a guard to hold down the point.
 
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(GAVol @ Mar 11 said:
I agree 100%. I don't think the big body even has to be all that good. We just need somebody who can fill up space in the lane, grab a few rebounds and not get shoved all over the place like Wingate tends to be.
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Think Toeina can play forward?...lol
 
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(hvwarrior58 @ Mar 12 said:
Point will be Tabb/Howell unless CBP pulls the trigger on JUCO PG Tim Crowell
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So, you've given up on the idea of Bradshaw playing the point. Glad you've seen the light.
 
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No, it isn't that he won't be the best option. It is just that we have no depth whatsoever at the 3 with Passley being all but dismissed. I see Dane and Marques Johnson as our 3s now. Johnson has grown out of a PG in my opinion.
 
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(hvwarrior58 @ Mar 12 said:
No, it isn't that he won't be the best option. It is just that we have no depth whatsoever at the 3 with Passley being all but dismissed. I see Dane and Marques Johnson as our 3s now. Johnson has grown out of a PG in my opinion.
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Given that the point is far more important than the wing, if he were the best option he would be playing the point.
 
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Not necessarily. He could be marginally better at the point than any other options but significantly better at the 3 than the other options. The lineup would also be more balanced imo with him at the 3. One position won't win the game for us, but can lose the game.
 
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(hvwarrior58 @ Mar 12 said:
Not necessarily. He could be marginally better at the point than any other options but significantly better at the 3 than the other options. The lineup would also be more balanced imo with him at the 3. One position won't win the game for us, but can lose the game.
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I have to agree with that. Bad point guard play can beat you by itself.
 
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