Comments on: Media Day Notes & Links

By: Steele

Steele — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:56:04 +0000

I agree with Ada- Grady has a lot more potential as a playmaker than both Merritt and Lee. He should be much improved after last season and I expect him to win the starting job until LLP is available.

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/basketball/index.ssf/2008/10/ums_grady_works_on_leadership.html

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:16:44 +0000

Grady is a really solid player. He’s extremely quick and a better shooter than Merritt and Lee. Merritt might not make mistakes but he’s also not going to be a playmaker like Grady can be. I’ll be very concerned about the season if Grady isn’t the starting PG AT LEAST until LLP comes back.

By: WTHEF?

WTHEF? — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:54:36 +0000

I think people are overestimating Grady. I would like to see him win the job as well, but I would honestly be very surprised if he is starting. I think it makes more sense to go with the steadier Lee or Merritt to get the team in their offense and let Grady come off the bench to push the ball and change the tempo.

By: Sid

Sid — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:07:39 +0000

I think having Sims inside the three-point line is a good idea, but Iâ€™ve been trying to figure out exactly what the inside role in Beileinâ€™s offense is. I remember Udoh with the occasional jump-hook or 15-foot jumper. Anybody got any information on what that means for Sims in practical terms?

By: Musket Rebellion

Musket Rebellion — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:55:33 +0000

Agreed on Courtney Sims. When the E3W photo shops a picture of you in a wig with an article about you being drafted by the WNBA then you are a puss.

By: Wolverine3

Wolverine3 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:51:00 +0000

lineup before LLP…Cronins sits

KG,Merritt
Stu
Manny, Novak
Sims, Wright
Gibson

For a small lineup Sims moves to the 5. Wright at the 4.

LLP returns

LLP, KG OR Merritt
Stu, LLP
Manny, Novak
Sims, Wright
Gibson

By: The Oracle

The Oracle — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:57:46 +0000

Gibson is weak and will get pushed around on the boards and on D no matter how much weight he put on. It’s the mentality…he’s soft. We heard year after year how much weight Courtney Sims put on and he was still a puss. Gibson will just have to grab us 7 boards or so(big if) and make up for the rest on offense.

By: MooN

MooN — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:09:00 +0000

I would not be surprise to see Merrit start at the point until LLP is back. I would love to see Grady win the starting spot, but unless he has greatly improve, I see JB going with Merrit and Grady backing him up.
Wright will also have reduced minutes. The key to the season might be Zach Gibson. He really fits the team better than Udoh on the offensive end. He can not however get pushed around on D. I know he has added some muscle so that should help. Unless, he has improved greatly the season will be a struggle esp. in the Big Ten. If Gibson plays like he did last year we might see a lot of small ball. If he is improved, we can be in the upper half of the B10 and in the NIT.

By: Musket Rebellion

Musket Rebellion — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:43:17 +0000

1. Grady
2. Stu/Novak
3. Manny
4. Sims
5. Gibson

Stu moves to backup 1 when LLP returns. Stu will be the primary backup but Lee and Merritt will both see playing time.

By: Brick

Brick — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:10:58 +0000

Why is it trouble if Cronin plays? He will be playing about 10 minutes a game and his job is pretty simple. He needs to grab a few boards, alter a few shots and body up a big guy now and then. He is not a stiff, he is a pretty good shot blocker and rebounder. It’s not like the offense will be running through him this year.

I think some people underestimate the impact of a true 7′ 265lb. center in college. As long as he doesn’t pick up fouls at a Josh Moore rate, he should be OK for a few minutes a game.