hutch
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As suggested in the Matta thread, perhaps this belongs on it's own.
Just for fun, I know we don't know who's staying/going yet, but what would the speculation be as to how Matta might solve the issue of the lack of depth at PG if Mike leaves.
Personally, I think we're in more trouble if MC Jr leaves than if just Greg goes, as I think we're ok at the 'bigs' positions, but MC Jr brings a difficult to replace skill set, to say the least, and additonally, his departure would leave us quite thin at the PG position as practically the only 'true' PG we would have on the roster is Butler.
Naturally, I would speculate that Butler would start, but who splits time/spells him/helps out when he's in foul trouble?
Lighty, I think, has the defense to defend probably even the best point guards, but I'm not sure about his ball handling skills. I don't know that we were presented much of an opportunity to see if he has good/bad skills in that area. Does anybody know if he has any history of playing PG?
Turner? It's been speculated someplaces that he could fill in, but again, not sure that he has much history at the PG position. Admittedly, I know hardly anything about him, but I think most people would probably say they have even less familiarity with him.
Titus/Peters? I know they're walk-ons, but they do have familiarity with the system and if they're just spelling/filling in for foul trouble, they could be ok for short spurts.
Recruit? I would think most decent quality PGs that could come in 07 are probably committed to other schools by now, without question. Can guys still come in/switch their destination at this point, not that I even think that Thad would engage in this practice. Besides, Thad might be saving that spot for somebody else in 08 or 09? Anybody think there is ANY chance that Delvon Roe is still waiting out the situation to see what they do?
Anyway, just an interesting topic to think about. I personally hope that by this Saturday we're just thinking about being undefeated next year rather than stop gap planning of this sort.
Just for fun, I know we don't know who's staying/going yet, but what would the speculation be as to how Matta might solve the issue of the lack of depth at PG if Mike leaves.
Personally, I think we're in more trouble if MC Jr leaves than if just Greg goes, as I think we're ok at the 'bigs' positions, but MC Jr brings a difficult to replace skill set, to say the least, and additonally, his departure would leave us quite thin at the PG position as practically the only 'true' PG we would have on the roster is Butler.
Naturally, I would speculate that Butler would start, but who splits time/spells him/helps out when he's in foul trouble?
Lighty, I think, has the defense to defend probably even the best point guards, but I'm not sure about his ball handling skills. I don't know that we were presented much of an opportunity to see if he has good/bad skills in that area. Does anybody know if he has any history of playing PG?
Turner? It's been speculated someplaces that he could fill in, but again, not sure that he has much history at the PG position. Admittedly, I know hardly anything about him, but I think most people would probably say they have even less familiarity with him.
Titus/Peters? I know they're walk-ons, but they do have familiarity with the system and if they're just spelling/filling in for foul trouble, they could be ok for short spurts.
Recruit? I would think most decent quality PGs that could come in 07 are probably committed to other schools by now, without question. Can guys still come in/switch their destination at this point, not that I even think that Thad would engage in this practice. Besides, Thad might be saving that spot for somebody else in 08 or 09? Anybody think there is ANY chance that Delvon Roe is still waiting out the situation to see what they do?
Anyway, just an interesting topic to think about. I personally hope that by this Saturday we're just thinking about being undefeated next year rather than stop gap planning of this sort.
