[Herky] Close but no cigar

[Dennis v]

I watched the Rutgers-Purdue game last night, and was very impressed by the guards on both teams.  I saw a lot of toughness, grit, playground swagger, no fear, and having fun. I think Fran needs to get more guys like that.  Bohannon and Moss have those qualities to some extent, but it seems the four primary guards for Rutgers and Purdue just take it to a higher level of play with extra effort.

Dennis v.

From: Jeff Napier 
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2018 2:52 PM
To: Keith Voigts ; 'Stephen Somermeyer' ; herky at lists.herky.net 
Subject: Re: [Herky] Close but no cigar

I few things I have read or heard. (1)  Jordan Bohannon was probably hurt much more than we knew.  I expect that his foot issues severely limited his lateral movement, which would impact his defense more than offense. On offense we also did not see many of the moves he used last year that required quick change of direction to get open for his three point shot.  If he can get healthy I think his offense and defense improve.  (2) Fran apparently told the players that there will be significant changes to the strength and development program this off season.  (3) Rumors abound about Tyler Cook and whether he will be back. The biggest rumor was that he would go to Missouri. He put that rumor to rest on Twitter. My guess is he gets the NBA evaluation and is told he is not ready and returns. 

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From: Herky <herky-bounces at lists.herky.net> on behalf of Keith Voigts <kvoigts at wisemanengine.com>
Sent: Friday, March 2, 2018 12:51 PM
To: 'Stephen Somermeyer'; herky at lists.herky.net
Subject: Re: [Herky] Close but no cigar 

I thought our men might embarrass themselves in Madison Square Garden last night, but they held up very well.  The defense was OK.



We need more consistent, effective three point shooting besides Bohannan, another point guard, of course, and Nunge to bulk up and be able to make those bunnies.  But there is great potential here IMNOSO, and I look forward to the future.



Keith





From: Herky [mailto:herky-bounces at lists.herky.net] On Behalf Of Stephen Somermeyer
Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 4:15 PM
To: Herky III <herky at lists.herky.net>
Subject: [Herky] Close but no cigar



Hawkeyes took Michigan into OT and had several possessions to tie but couldn't do it.  Lots of fouls and both teams had numerous defensive lapses.  Kriner looks herky/jerky but is productive.  It will be interesting to see if one or more players transfer and if Iowa can find a grad eligible point guard to come.   The empty seats in MSG is not a good look for the Big Ten.



Tracked women - It seemed that Megan had foul trouble and had a subpar game.  After the huge first quarter - 28-1 I think, it got within 4 or 5 in the 4th quarter but they ended up winning by 10.



Go Hawks!

Steve



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