Cliff out multiple games
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It’s mentioned in here: https://amp.app.com/amp/3995828001?__twitter_impression=true
Bummer about Cliff but great article about Myles. Love the kid and what he represents. A truly great representative of Rutgers. We are very lucky to have him
First of all re: Cliff, it says “may” sideline him multiple games and secondly, this article makes me like Myles even more...what a great guy.
We have Douc. Last year it was worse for our big men in terms of depth. WTF do you expect. You want 3 big men as good as myles and cliff? Or do you expect pike to have 4 as good... Unreal.
The only game it will really hurt is the Iowa game and we have 11 days before that game so may be he will be back by then; We just need Duocore to give us hopefully 6-7 minutes for the next few games.
Oscar plays 5, grabs two rebounds, makes a 3 and contributes to a win.
Just another day in the evolution of a top 10 team
Forget I said he’s not ready.
Just another day in the evolution of a top 10 team
Forget I said he’s not ready.
Regardless, Ohio State will not have a height advantage with their post players at 6'8" and 6'7", and small ball may very well be effective against them. Purdue is a different story with Trevion Williams and Edey at 7'4".
It is what it is. Duke will need to play his best ball and I'm sure Reiber will get minutes as well.
It is what it is. Duke will need to play his best ball and I'm sure Reiber will get minutes as well.
For Purdue I was thinking Reiber who adds a little more height, but yes, Oskar should also get playing time. Both Reiber and Oskar played in the non-conference games, and need to log some minutes for the purpose of keeping the starters fresh.
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I'd throw Reiber and Nathan out there at the 5 before Duke. While a nice kid, Duke really still has never learned how to play basketball. He truly plays as if he's a football player showing up at open gym after school
Doucoure is fine to spell Johnson in this game and to use his 5 fouls. Hopefully, he can play 10 minutes before using them.
I am going to be positive here......
We don't have perceived depth because our best 5-6 guys are so good and playing at a top 10 level so there is a huge drop off.
In the past we some players that got default minutes and the guys behind them were not much different in talent. we had depth of mediocre players. No need to go in to names.
No big deal. this team is tough. let's be honest duke is not much different than shaq. All we need is 5-10 minutes of good defense and rebounding....
The good news about this is we will see what this team is made of. If we are really a top 10 team than we still win without cliff. Plain and simple.
The good news about this is we will see what this team is made of. If we are really a top 10 team than we still win without cliff. Plain and simple.
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We had more depth than most . Problem is Caleb, Mag, Cliff get injured .... next man up
Just ask Duke to grab a few rebounds, play defense and use up his fouls while Myles gets a breather. We pretty much beat Illinois without a contribution from Cliff. He was not effective when he was in there
Looks like Paul Mulcahy is gonna be giving help in the low post again.
Did anyone read it closely?
"a knee injury that may sideline him for multiple games"
Anyone who has played sports, especially college or higher, knows it's never as long as reported. Unless it's a major injury, coaches air on the side of caution. Baker was supposed to be out until the end of the year. Eugene Omoruyi (twice) was supposed to be out for weeks, and both ended up coming back much sooner. The way athletes rehab is different than the average Joe when he goes to rehab.
"a knee injury that may sideline him for multiple games"
Anyone who has played sports, especially college or higher, knows it's never as long as reported. Unless it's a major injury, coaches air on the side of caution. Baker was supposed to be out until the end of the year. Eugene Omoruyi (twice) was supposed to be out for weeks, and both ended up coming back much sooner. The way athletes rehab is different than the average Joe when he goes to rehab.
Geez didn’t realize I struck a nerve here. Not bashing Pike. I think it’s pretty reasonable only having 7 guys who play regularly is a concern
Duke is way different than Shaq. Duke is lost. Regardless, it’s time for him to step up. He’s using up a scholarship and has been here 3 years already.
Even if it were miniscus related in most cases he would in today’s sports world back in 4 weeks... If it were ligaments longer... much longer...From reports it sounds like it’s not major... the way he walked out with the brace looked like a milder sprain... I also kept watching the replay where he goes down but can not see whether he was hit on it ... twisted it or popped something... get better B1G Cliff
I feel we will be fine against OSU. Size isn't a big factor. This is a game I really wish we had Caleb.
Johnson has been a lot better all around, especially in terms of fouls. If they rotate the other guys in and out as the game(s) go, it will make it less likely he gets into foul trouble which could be a real disaster.
Eugene dislocated his kneecap and was back within 2 weeks or so. This injury should have been more than a month or even the rest of the season. Baker's ankle (high) should have been longer too. At Colorado, I popped my shoulder out of place along with an issue in the joint, but I didn't miss any time, thanks to a bye week. Originally, I was told I could miss several (up to 4 to 5) weeks. If the player is committed to getting over the injury, time is just a number.Even if it were miniscus related in most cases he would in today’s sports world back in 4 weeks... If it were ligaments longer... much longer...From reports it sounds like it’s not major... the way he walked out with the brace looked like a milder sprain... I also kept watching the replay where he goes down but can not see whether he was hit on it ... twisted it or popped something... get better B1G Cliff
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