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02-06-2012, 05:48 PM | #826 | |
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I was just saying when MU hits a team deep in the tourney, which I expect them to go deep, like a Syracuse or NC they could struggle. And I know those are two of the top teams in the nation, but IMO that's what MU should be gauged against as I do consider them to be one of the better teams int he country right now. IMO if someone could ever really take advantage of English having to guard a big guy and make them go with Rat and Moore together, they could have success against MU. Robinson is a monster, thats true. I think if him and Taylor continue to play this well (minus a few free throw attempts), KU has a good chance to beat some teams in March. Of course that also leads to the fact that if one has an off night we are in trouble. |
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02-06-2012, 05:49 PM | #827 |
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I don't know that I would call Robinson slightly more skilled than Howard. Howard is a better rebounder (as hard as that is to believe, considering TRob is the best rebounder in the NCAA by far), a far better defender, and a more efficient scorer too (though that's mostly due to his size, not his offensive ability).
I suppose you could argue TRob has a higher offensive ceiling and more diverse offensive game, but he still has quite a bit to improve in that area to be a good offensive player at the NBA level. The size advantage that he has in the NCAA will go away next year, so he's going to have to develop his face-up game considerably. |
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02-06-2012, 05:50 PM | #828 | |
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I think Baylors guards are suspect and I expect MU to be able to control the game that way and I suspect that's what happened in Waco. Just curious. |
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Robinson plays a similar style, except that he can put the ball on the floor and actually move with it. Robinson won't be the player Howard is, Howards size advantage trumps at the NBA level, but he's a very intriguing player in his own right. If he keeps working and fills out a little more through his trunk, he could be a Karl Malone type defender/rebounder with more of a 12-15 PPG scoring potential (as opposed to Karls 25-30). I'm sure there's a good comparable out there, but I can't think of one at the moment.
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We can win and gun to my head I'd say we will, but if I had to lay more than 3 points, or more accurately if the money line didn't pay at least 120 for 100, I wouldn't take the bet.
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02-06-2012, 05:58 PM | #831 | |
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Robinson reminds me of Howard a lot; although I'm no professional judge of NBA/NCAA talent.
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02-06-2012, 05:59 PM | #833 |
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Baylor just scares me to death becasue they are so athletic.
I think KU matches up better than MU in that they can bang in the middle but MU has the guard play to just keep coming in waves. |
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02-06-2012, 06:06 PM | #834 |
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Lots of empty seats in Norman tonight.
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Denmon still on fire.
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Denmon picking up where he left off from Saturday.
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OU shooting hot out of the gate. Tied at 8.
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OU hitting EVERYTHING.
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Looking flat tonight and OU has not missed a shot yet I don't think
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