Caleb Grill

[LincolnSwinger]

I agree I just think people throw around “hero ball” with the negative connotation of they are just trying to “get theirs” when that’s probably not the case. We usually have 4-5 guys on the court at all times with full green lights and the type of players we have have really good offwnsive feel. Sometimes the rhythm feels right and watching it on tv outside of the mindset of a player on the court is totally different.

Teams are setting up to stop what we do well. If they succeed in disrupting our flow or an action the players aren’t thinking “I’m going to be the hero” they are frustrated and making a poor decision caused by what the other team is doing not by their selfishness. Sometimes it feels like it’s either get a shot up and see what happens or we’re going to take a SC violation or turn it over and get run out on or any other number of things.

Getting a shot up and at least getting an o rebound opportunity or fall back and get set on D and go again the next time down and keep some flow. At best the shot goes in.

That I can agree with. Fans should be reluctant to call a player selfish until there's overwhelming evidence. As you say, when the other team is playing great defense and/or your offense is out of synch, forced shots are all you get. That's basketball.

BTW - I HOPE WE GET CALEB.

 

[cycopath25]

Les Stroud > Bear Grylls

Les Stroud > Les Paul > Les Miles

 

[jcyclonee]

Until any of the others survive a 16,000 ft fall and a broken back in 3 places I'll rank Bear Grylls first.

You make a good argument but until you can prove that Bear Grylls tastes more delicious than Kansas City style pork ribs you're not winning me over.

 

[Doc]

Les Stroud > Les Paul > Les Miles

>Les Miserables.

 

[LincolnSwinger]

Les Nessman > Les Stroud > Les Paul > Les Miles

for the turkey episode alone

 

[cycopath25]

You make a good argument but until you can prove that Bear Grylls tastes more delicious than Kansas City style pork ribs you're not winning me over.

 

[cycopath25]

for the turkey episode alone

 

[NoCreativity]

My favorite Les Stroud episode.

 

[Tre4ISU]

Zion is such an interesting player to me. You can see the potential, but he’s got such a long ways to go. I am so curious what the staff thinks of him. I think the goal for him should be Dustin Hogue by his junior year. If he can play passable perimeter defense and hit 30-35% of his 3s I think he could play a lot next year.

I am curious that we seem to be focusing on guards rather than looking for a 3/4 tweener type. It gives me hope they have a role planned for Zion.

Right. He's not going to be a highly skilled 3 by next year. Get good at things that don't require as much skill, like defense and rebounding while you're working on the finer points. If you can shoot a little, fantastic. There's just such huge opportunity there for those guys and I just hope they see where it is.

 

[jcyclonee]

Less filling < Tastes great

 

[Gunnerclone]

We also posted up Hogue quite a bit, especially when he was playing the 3 his junior year. It was easy. Two dribbles, reverse pivot, bucket.

Honestly I think that even in the short time since Hogue has been here posting up a small 3 or guard on the block has been negated by the evolution of the defensive hierarchy. I still see people (mostly hok fans but some here to) calling for guard post ups. That’s not a thing anymore either unless you are talking about just using a high post up against a high pressure defensive side because that’s the only way you can 100% get the ball in to the hands of the guy you want it in.

I do see it some in the NBA where the size variance between the guards can be huge and every shooter on the court is so good it’s impossible to even sag off your man let alone provide true help D.

 

[ChickenNuggetMan]

Until any of the others survive a 16,000 ft fall and a broken back in 3 places I'll rank Bear Grylls first.

Can he dunk tho?

 

[CyTwins]

 

[Cyclonepride]

I think people shouldn't sleep on Lewis and Griffin on the wing. They're both talented and look the part - its just a matter of playing time and the game slowing down for them. One or both of them could be a huge surprise next year. There could be a lot of playing time available at the 3.

I honestly think Griffin is physically talented enough to step into an important spot in the rotation, and I think Lewis will be ready to as well. I loved what we saw out of him on the offensive end when he was able to hit the floor. If he can figure out his rotations on defense, he could easily fill the offensive hole that THT is leaving.

 

[Doc]

Small aside - anybody else find it absolutely hilarious how many times Creighton's name has come up in the FBI stuff?

It doesn’t really surprise me considering every private school other than Drake is cheating.

 

[Knownothing]

Wonder if it was great as in normal college recruiting or adidas style recruiting. He has not committed to them so I assume just normal recruiting at this point. Hopefully nobody calls adidas to tell them “we need this kid”

 

[CloneGuy8]

He used a Cardinal for his bird emoji. Clearly that means he's coming to ISU

 

[Gunnerclone]

He used a Cardinal for his bird emoji. Clearly that means he's coming to ISU

Oh **** nice catch! It’s happening!

 

[Sigmapolis]

I just think it’s funny because the McD defenders consistently gave us the “right way” mantra.

No evidence or direct/insider knowledge here --

But I have always had my suspicions with Brackins.

 

[CYEATHAWK]

I just think it’s funny because the McD defenders consistently gave us the “right way” mantra.

Remember that well. Rather lose with dignity than win the Rucker Park way...told that many times. Boy how things have changed.