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mdchick said:
You are just one of those people that doesn't understand that scoring isn't the most important stat in basketball. JJ affects the game in every single aspect of the game, and over the past 5 games is clearly are most important player, no contest
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Let's hope JJ can continue his great form, go Bearcats!
 
Last 5 games JJ is averaging approximately the following...

31.5 minutes
15.8 points
10 boards
2 assists
4 blocks
2.5 steals
1.5 turnovers

His assist/block/steal to turnover ratio is 5.66:1. I gotta say...if he keeps that up all year...there will be little doubt as to how important he is.
 
Bearcat_NTS said:
Justin Jackson, Sean Kilpatrick, and Titus Rubles are the three most important players on the team in that order...
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Not sure I'd put SK behind JJ, but I understand the thought they we have more places to turn if SK is having a bad game than we do if Jackson is struggling.

But I think I'd put Troy above Titus. The offense runs so much better when he is on the court.
 
Not Guilty said:
Not sure I'd put SK behind JJ, but I understand the thought they we have more places to turn if SK is having a bad game than we do if Jackson is struggling.

But I think I'd put Troy above Titus. The offense runs so much better when he is on the court.
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How about we put them in tiers so everyone can quit arguing:)

Tier 1

JJ and SK

Tier 2

TR and TC

Tier 3

ST and JS and JL and KJ and GG

Tier 4

everyone else
 
I do love that ST is a matchup problem on the Defensive end. I notice Mick put him on their PG #11 and he did a great job keeping with him and preventing him from scoring during those stretches.
 
JJ was a beast last night. We won last night because of effort and will and he was a large part of that. He is definitely the most important player because when he is off the court the offense becomes one dimensional. He is the only real low-post threat we have. Our offense this year is as versitile as I've seen in a while and that can be attributed to JJ being a low-post threat. When SK is off the court there are other players that can take jumpers or even drive and get contact. Not that those other players do it as well or consistently as SK does. I think part of SK's shooting woes are due to the fact that he is trying to get contact to get to the line, which I like. Jump shooters get hot and cold, so I'm not surprised his three's fall some games and not others. I like the way he is moving without the ball though. I don't know if it shows on TV, but in person he is sprinting all over the place without the ball. That definitely probably wears his legs down some for his jump shots. I like what Mick did last night at one point putting Shaq at the 4 and having Sanders at the 3. SMU was long and I think that worked against them where it might not vs. everydody but interesting to see a different look. Watching that Moore kid play makes me wish we had a guy like that on our team. Kid was fearless and just knocked down shots all over the floor. I surprised he doesn't shoot more. Our defense did a good job of limiting his open looks. Also, don't know who these refs were but if it's what we can come to expect for conference games I will be happy. They called more off the ball fouls in our favor than I've ever seen. They seemingly called the game evenly and other than one really bad missed call (which is going to happen) I didn't get the impression that they were looking to call stuff on us like I've thought in the past about some Big East refs. (To clarify I don't think refs had it in for us, but I think they knew our tendencies and what to look for to call)
 
anbuc88 said:
If there is such a large fan base that despises him, why don't you or others in this camp open a website that is designed to constantly put him down. Why come on websites that are populated by the 'Cronin fan club.' You should have a large following. And anyone who still truly cares that he went to Louisville despite all of the reasons that have been mentioned ad nauseum on this site is a moron. Plain and simple, a moron.
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A moron? Is the the best you can do, Buck? Really? A self prescribed intellectual using such primitive words? MY in crowd is filled with men and women far more capable than you are in a cognitive manner. Many of those people feel as L.T does and their reasons for disliking Cronin are as just as your's are for worshiping him. I dislike the man tremendously but still support U.C athletics. However, due to him, I am not as motivated to do so as in the past. Many share my views and this does not make us "moronic". In fact, your constant attacks on another's intellect questions your levels. And I have no idea why some seem to have this fantasy that I post on forums all over the city. To my knowledge, there are quite a few women in Ohio named Julie and many of them are surely married. My wife made the mistake of posting on here and was ran out of town for voicing an opinion and asking a question. She was naive to think she would find a dignified response. Seems things never change.
 
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david aka the TYZ said:
JJ was a beast last night. We won last night because of effort and will and he was a large part of that. He is definitely the most important player because when he is off the court the offense becomes one dimensional. He is the only real low-post threat we have. Our offense this year is as versitile as I've seen in a while and that can be attributed to JJ being a low-post threat. When SK is off the court there are other players that can take jumpers or even drive and get contact. Not that those other players do it as well or consistently as SK does. I think part of SK's shooting woes are due to the fact that he is trying to get contact to get to the line, which I like. Jump shooters get hot and cold, so I'm not surprised his three's fall some games and not others. I like the way he is moving without the ball though. I don't know if it shows on TV, but in person he is sprinting all over the place without the ball. That definitely probably wears his legs down some for his jump shots. I like what Mick did last night at one point putting Shaq at the 4 and having Sanders at the 3. SMU was long and I think that worked against them where it might not vs. everydody but interesting to see a different look. Watching that Moore kid play makes me wish we had a guy like that on our team. Kid was fearless and just knocked down shots all over the floor. I surprised he doesn't shoot more. Our defense did a good job of limiting his open looks. Also, don't know who these refs were but if it's what we can come to expect for conference games I will be happy. They called more off the ball fouls in our favor than I've ever seen. They seemingly called the game evenly and other than one really bad missed call (which is going to happen) I didn't get the impression that they were looking to call stuff on us like I've thought in the past about some Big East refs. (To clarify I don't think refs had it in for us, but I think they knew our tendencies and what to look for to call)
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I also liked the Thomas/Sanders combination on the floor together. Their development is crucial for this team. I was surprised they were able to defend as well as they did considering how big of team SMU is. I like Shaq guarding Moore as well, other than when he gambled and jumped the screen, he locked him down.
 
This team is very versatile. There will be a game this season where. Big Dave will play a key role. I love teams that know their roles. They typically have a real chance to be good and you can see this team starting to understand there's.

That said once again we have the same few going at each other over something posted. I find it still hard to believe people fight over the same things season after season. Just state your points and leave it at that. People on each side have basically have the same opinion for 8 years now. You're not changing anyones mind and it certainly isn't worth personal attacks against other fans just because they think differently.

Its going to be a fun season. Why dont we try to enjoy it?
 
bearcat jeff said:
This team is very versatile. There will be a game this season where Big Dave will play a key role. I love teams that know their roles. They typically have a real chance to be good and you can see this team starting to understand theirs.

That said once again we have the same few going at each other over something posted. I find it still hard to believe people fight over the same things season after season. Just state your points and leave it at that. People on each side have basically had the same opinion for 8 years now. You're not changing anyone's mind and it certainly isn't worth personal attacks against other fans just because they think differently.

Its going to be a fun season. Why dont we try to enjoy it?
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Unfortunately there is a segment of the fan base that takes zero joy in Cronin having success as sad as that may be...
 
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Chad Brendel said:
Unfortunately there is a segment of the fan base that takes zero joy in Cronin having success as sad as that may be...
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I do not see it as Cronin having success. I see it as our team having success and it always seems to take someone standing up to an arrogant poster before something gets said. Why is that?
 
I wonder what SK was doing on the floor for 39 minutes and KJ for only 3 after arguably his best game as a Bearcat. Any insider info? We don't need to burn out SK early...and we have fresh legs that can play. Now that JJ is adding a second dimension to this team I hope we give SK at least 5 if not 7.5 minutes break per game.
 
Chad Brendel said:
Unfortunately there is a segment of the fan base that takes zero joy in Cronin having success as sad as that may be...
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I think you're right and I think there are some that can't celebrate the past and still enjoy the present. It's like having Oscar then he graduates and UC wins National Championships. You don't stop appreciating Oscar because something new has happened.

UC Basketball is everything past and present. We should celebrate and enjoy it all. There's a pretty good team developing here. For a season let's celebrate the kids.
 
Amberlycolonel said:
I do not see it as Cronin having success. I see it as our team having success and it always seems to take someone standing up to an arrogant poster before something gets said. Why is that?
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Arrogance shows itself in many ways. We try to let people go back and forth. It's just invariably one or both takes it too far. I keep waiting on an "I know you are what am I!" to be hurled.

Cronin is having success and to try and belittle Him and The Staff and what they'e done is to dishonor the entire program and everyone involved in it. The equpiment manager, admin, coaches, players etc. etc. all deserve credit for the teams now consistent success. If you are going to blame him you must give him credit as well or don't post because you post with an agenda and aren't here as a constructive representation of the program. It's that simple.
 
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