Better Without JW/CJ?

CMJ · February 24, 2012

A MTSU guy claims that JJ told Kermit Davis that, and a UALR assistant said the same thing apparently. :blink:

http://ncaabbs.com/showthread.php?tid=557027

Green P1 · February 24, 2012

Those guys are talking lies.

Harry · February 24, 2012

No way--- we are a better team with CJ and JW!!! Can't wait to see them back next year!

Andrew · February 24, 2012

We def need that depth on our team! I also think that Trey and Forrest have not filled the shoes, much less met expectations. We do need those 2 to get their S%#& in line next year.

I guess if anything it has given Alzee and Brandon the time to shine... Next year will look pretty good if Mitchel stays. If not do we even bother signing a player? There are not very many good ones left....

NT03 · February 25, 2012

Of course not, but what is JJ supposed to say? Saying that we are worse off sends a bad message to his current team

emmitt01 · February 25, 2012

Better without guy who was putting up NT HOF numbers until he was ineligible and and a player with size and amazing athleticism? Hmmm, is the question even worth consideration?

Eastwood Eagle · February 25, 2012

That's it, now we really need to fire JJ!

golfingomez · February 25, 2012

Nope JJ just getting in the other team's heads

mgfan · February 25, 2012

Not even close, but I believe this team still has the talent to make it to the dance! And I am proud of the way the team didn't just fold up and go home after those two failed. It shows the character the players and coaches have.

eulessismore · February 25, 2012

A MTSU guy claims that JJ told Kermit Davis that, and a UALR assistant said the same thing apparently.

http://ncaabbs.com/s....php?tid=557027

I'll agree with that MTSU guy on this "It does have to hurt them, depth-wise, however".

Green Mean · February 25, 2012

The anus was on JJ and the rest of the team to find a formula that works enough to get some wins and they've done that. But no way in hell they're better without CJ and JW.

GrandGreen · February 25, 2012

I believe that MTSU wants to play like they would be the best team in the conference even if Williams and Jones were eligible. Don't want to face up to the fact that NT should have beat them and almost did with a depleted squad. NT has no depth now, discontinuing that Williams and Jones would have to continue to get better and more comfortable playing with Mitchell, there is no way that NT is better without maybe the two best freshmen in the league not named Mitchell.

GreenGuy123 · February 25, 2012

Saying that we are better without CJ and JW is laughable. Thinking about next season, with or without Mitchell (hopefully with), gets me pretty excited. Chris Jones, Jordan Williams, Roger Franklin, Jacob Holmen, Alzee Williams, Tony Mitchell, Justin Patton, and then hopefully a more developed Norris/other players = Great Things for next season.

BleedGreen · February 25, 2012

Saying that we are better without CJ and JW is laughable. Thinking about next season, with or without Mitchell (hopefully with), gets me pretty excited. Chris Jones, Jordan Williams, Roger Franklin, Jacob Holmen, Alzee Williams, Tony Mitchell, Justin Patton, and then hopefully a more developed Norris/other players = Great Things for next season.

I agree. I truly believe that Chris and Jordan are going to be better players next season even though they did not play a full season this year. I see these two being far more disciplined on the court and off the court. Tony is coming back. No worries. Unless he lifts us to the sweet 16, he is coming back.

greenminer · February 25, 2012

The anus was on JJ and the rest of the team to find a formula that works enough to get some wins and they've done that. But no way in hell they're better without CJ and JW.

+1 for the typo. Intentional or not, don't care.

MeanGreenDan · February 25, 2012

The anus was on JJ and the rest of the team to find a formula that works enough to get some wins and they've done that. But no way in hell they're better without CJ and JW.

The anus?

eulessismore · February 25, 2012

The anus?

It's just south of the toint.

risinggreen · February 25, 2012

No. Those two great talents would likely be much more consistent by now.

MeanMag · February 25, 2012

Lots of good people over there at ualr. As frustrating as it was for us last year they are a well coached team and a good group of intelligent fans.

Will neighbor is the most interesting player in the conference to me after tony Mitchell. I don't even think he is playing at 100% this season and he is killing people including us in the first game. We played him well this last game and I don't think it's a coincidence that we won because of it.

On topic: both Jordan and Chris were turnover prone in their short stint with us. Uta was able to take full advantage with their athletes. Ull, fau and middle might have been nightmares. Do I think we are a better team without them? No, i think there would not have been so many close games. I think some of these close losses turn to close wins and some of the close wins grow in margin of victory. It would have just been more frustrating to watch, and maybe only because they were freshmen. They will be huge assets going forward.

MeanMag · February 25, 2012

We def need that depth on our team! I also think that Trey and Forrest have not filled the shoes, much less met expectations. We do need those 2 to get their S%#& in line next year.

I guess if anything it has given Alzee and Brandon the time to shine... Next year will look pretty good if Mitchel stays. If not do we even bother signing a player? There are not very many good ones left....

There's always a possibility of picking up a decent player in this area. But any replacement likely will not fill Tony's shoes.

greenminer · February 25, 2012

CJ got much much better about not turning it over his last 3 - 4 games, no?

Not trying to argue; just saying that he was getting better and we have a ton to look forward to next season.

cwb · February 25, 2012

Lots of good people over there at ualr. As frustrating as it was for us last year they are a well coached team and a good group of intelligent fans.
Will neighbor is the most interesting player in the conference to me after tony Mitchell. I don't even think he is playing at 100% this season and he is killing people including us in the first game. We played him well this last game and I don't think it's a coincidence that we won because of it.
On topic: both Jordan and Chris were turnover prone in their short stint with us. Uta was able to take full advantage with their athletes. Ull, fau and middle might have been nightmares. Do I think we are a better team without them? No, i think there would not have been so many close games. I think some of these close losses turn to close wins and some of the close wins grow in margin of victory. It would have just been more frustrating to watch, and maybe only because they were freshmen. They will be huge assets going forward.

Does he drink beer?

GrayEagle · February 25, 2012

The anus?

Miner has already addressed that. You know, I had a friend (RIP) whose first name was Onus and he was forever getting called that. But as cantankerous as he became in later years it seemed to fit.