Long n Left

I think Tre Watson is going to make some NFL team happy as a day 3 pick. Love for it to be the Redskins, though their FO doesn’t have that kind of foresight.

Well, so much for Jalen Hurts. I guess if your decision is to go to Oklahoma and play for a national Title shot, or go to Maryland and get your brains beat in by Michigan, Michigan St., Ohio St., and Penn St., it’s really no decision at all.

Yeah, I’m not worried about Clyne not being here now that Trent’s gone down. I think he was okay cover, but never really fit the Klopp design. Very defensive minded, not tons of pace, and never a good service from wide. I think Klopp likes enough of what he’s seen from Camacho, to think that he will provide the cover for Trent. I thought he looked good in the cup match, pushes forward well, and has a keen eye for a pass or gap to exploit. That said, I’d start Milner Saturday, cause I’d hate to throw Camacho in to deal with Zaha his first PL start at RB. I hope he can get 15-20 minutes though, after we go up 2 or 3. I really think he could be a player there at RB. Trent has learned a bit more defensive nous, and I think that would come in time for Camacho. While I think Trent’s service is superior, I think Camacho may have more of a nose for goal. Look forward to seeing him get a run out here soon.

Happ will get a good look in the NBA. He’s legit 6’10”, has very good handles, great feet, is a superior passer for a big, is a willing rebounder, and has a cart full of post moves to get his shot off against bigger guys. His big problem is, he can’t shoot. 55% career (college) from the line. If he can develop a reliable 15-18 foot jumper, I think he’ll have a good career as a top bench player in the league, that can give you a good 20+ minutes per game with little to no drop off. Might even become a good starter on a team with a couple other stars. Guy who’ll do the dirty work, and move the ball around, score when needed.

VOX LUX looks very interesting to me. Besides, never miss a chance to see Natalie Portman in action. Sorry, couldn't get the trailer to load. Copyright stuff, I’m sure.

Chinese take out

Well, Cowan has a stinker of a game,and then...BOOM! Lucky to to get out of there with the win. Wisc big guy who hit everything for five minutes straight, seizes up on the last two wide open 3’s. 6-1 in the B1G! Definitely in the tourney, unless they choke massively. Beat OSU there Friday night would be a huge statement. Still think Wisconsin is a chippy-ass team.

Turgeon offense killing the Terps. Standing around, no movement, dribbling the air out of the ball. Got to get some motion concepts, and make them chase, but no. Now the boys are getting tight, and Wisconsin is letting it fly. Terps will be lucky to win unless Cowan gets his head right.

I think it’s because Cowan has played so poorly. Wisconsin is a cheap shot team. #15, and the other big white guy (not Happ) are grabbing and shoving all over the place. Even Happ and Davidson do some cheap things...throwing a hip, or sticking a foot out.

Excellent half. Terps are clearly more athletic than Wisconsin. They fell off a bit at the end of the half, but continued the intensity on defense. 18 point lead with Cowan playing like crap is nice. Have to ramp the intensity back up to start the second half, and not let Wisconsin get a whiff. Offense was passing and moving first ten to twelve minutes, and getting open shots. Slowed down the last 5-7 minutes, and the shots didn’t come as easy. Cmon Turge, get them moving on offense.

Hendo with the maracas, ****ing classic! I’d say DeGea gave a 10/10 today.

United goal a perfect indictment of Mourinho. The two guys he wouldn’t play with a beaut. Quite a fun game to watch as a (semi) neutral. Wish José was still there, the scum are actually playing proper footie now.

Well, she already has an offer. Brenda gave it to her in the 6th grade!

It was a good game by Bruno, but he’s been doing this almost every game. As long as he stays out of foul trouble, and doesn’t turn it over, he is a beast! The freshman are beginning to get into the flow. Stix getting a feel for the college game, and Ayala, Wiggins, Smith, and Lindo are all contributing. Bruno really looks like he’s upped his game from last year. He looks like a man among boys. If they can stay healthy, and continue to grow together, this team could be a tough out in the tournament. Just think how good they’d be if Huerter had stayed.

I’ve never had a problem with Turgeon as a defensive mind and motivator. I think his weakness is offense, and this team has more good shooters on it than any in recent memory, even if a bunch of them are freshman. Cowan, Ayala, Wiggins, both Smith’s, Lindo, and even Bruno, are all solid to plus shooters. Both Smiths, Wiggins, and Ayala, all have good handles too, that’s why I get frustrated when they play so much inside out ball. It cramps the floor, and makes defending easier, IMO. I’d love to see them spread the floor more, with Cowan, Ayala, Wiggins driving and dishing/scoring. With those three and Smith spotting up at the three point line, there would be huge lanes to drive into, then it’s just a matter of making the right pass/decision. It would be another piece in the arsenal.