Wisconsin wins opener

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (Alando=Amazing)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:03:02 GMT

Buckybacker

I don't really care, but who felt the need to 1 star my post? What was so offensive about suggesting that the swing offense is more effective when the defense can't key on any 1 guy?

Kicknrun has felt the need to one star a lot of mine and yours posts. His arguments are inaccurate, lacking of evidence, and pathetic so he has chosen negging posts as his outlet for the frustration of knowing nothing about college basketball.

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (Buckybacker)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:34:38 GMT

I don't really care, but who felt the need to 1 star my post? What was so offensive about suggesting that the swing offense is more effective when the defense can't key on any 1 guy?

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (me123)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:19:29 GMT

I always doubt Bo Ryan coming into every season, but he makes me eat crow every year. I will just not be convinced until I see something out of them. I know that is very pessimistic, but, I have yet to see consistency from any of these guys.

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (Alando=Amazing)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:01:16 GMT

nicholas

history should tell us not to underestimate a bo ryan badger team... if i remember right over the past few years...

the badgers are going to struggle without kirk penney...
the badgers are going to struggle without devin harris...
the badgers are going to struggle without mike wilkinson...
the badgers are going to struggle without alando tucker...

and now... the badgers are going to struggle without landry and krabby...

i like this team, i like having a pair of seniors in the backcourt... i like having big guys that can finish strong and shoot the three... i like the intangibles that jarmusz and evans bring to the table... i think berggren, wilson and taylor are good rotation guys...

Exactly. It almost seems laughable too because Landry and Krabbenhoft weren't even anywhere close to those guys and they are always good. Bo Ryan, best winning % ever in the Big Ten. He'll get it done this year too.

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (pistol pete)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:41:13 GMT

Couldnt have said it better myself +2
Bo always has previous year role players step up into lead roles and finds rotation players to step in and serve a need. Part of the Bo Ryan successful style of total team coaching.

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (nicholas)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:31:11 GMT

history should tell us not to underestimate a bo ryan badger team... if i remember right over the past few years...

the badgers are going to struggle without kirk penney...
the badgers are going to struggle without devin harris...
the badgers are going to struggle without mike wilkinson...
the badgers are going to struggle without alando tucker...

and now... the badgers are going to struggle without landry and krabby...

i like this team, i like having a pair of seniors in the backcourt... i like having big guys that can finish strong and shoot the three... i like the intangibles that jarmusz and evans bring to the table... i think berggren, wilson and taylor are good rotation guys...

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (sportsfan)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:26:09 GMT

Another comment not related to the game.
I bought the game for $3. Partly because I had nothing better to do and I was also curious how good the service would be.
Let's just say that I won't be buying it again. The audio feed was fine...from what I could tell it was the radio feed overlaying the video, and it was in sync. But the video was not the greatest...they should not be charging with the way the quality is.
For comparision, we can get TV or better quality and actual announcers for some D2 conferences....for free!

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (sportsfan)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:30:53 GMT

j_townsupporter

http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2009-2010/11-04-09.html#GAME.BOX

Anyone go to the game or watch it on btnonline? How do you feel if you're JP or Ian, Wquinton smith played more minutes than them.

JP should just be happy he is getting a full ride. Ian should do the smart thing this year and red shirt....what he should have done last year. Unless he plans on graduating in 4.

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (db_11)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:18:39 GMT

Last year they finished 4th lets not forget.

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (me123)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:26:05 GMT

Buckybacker

me123

SOMEONE needs to step up and contribute 17+ ppg.

No they don't. The swing is most potent when everyone is a threat with a different leading scorer every night. Granted there still needs to be a go-to guy, who would probably be Trevon, but it would be best if the Badgers could score like this...

Hughes -     12 ppg
Bohannon - 11 ppg
Leuer -      10 ppg
Wilson -       10 ppg
Nankivil -    9 ppg
Berggren -    5 ppg
Jarmusz - 5 ppg
Evans -         4 ppg
Taylor -         3 ppg

I think that this would be an awesome scoring distribution. I think that with this distribution teams that play good team defense(namely Purdue) will shut down UW. But, they will definitely be above .500 if they can score like this. I guess I'm just a pessimist because a lot of these guys have yet to show me consistent good play. I really hope that the Badgers can be successful this year and I definitely think that they will be a part of March Madness again this year!

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (me123)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:22:46 GMT

what I'm saying by that remark is they need someone to step up huge, and in my opinion, have a monster offensive year if the badgers hope to be an elite team in the B10 this year. I hope it happens but I was just comparing the odds as not-so-good. I'm not saying they won't be better than last year, I'm just saying a lot of things have to come together for them to be an elite team in the B10.

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (Buckybacker)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:21:28 GMT

me123

SOMEONE needs to step up and contribute 17+ ppg.

No they don't. The swing is most potent when everyone is a threat with a different leading scorer every night. Granted there still needs to be a go-to guy, who would probably be Trevon, but it would be best if the Badgers could score like this...

Hughes -     12 ppg
Bohannon - 11 ppg
Leuer -      10 ppg
Wilson -       10 ppg
Nankivil -    9 ppg
Berggren -    5 ppg
Jarmusz - 5 ppg
Evans -         4 ppg
Taylor -         3 ppg

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (Hillmatic39)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:15:35 GMT

The last badger to average 17+ ppg was Alando Tucker. Before that it was Devin Harris. My point being if you expect any badger to average 17+ ppg this year you are crazy. There is one guy with potential to do that and that is Trevon Hughes. However, I would look for Trevon to be much more of a passer and leader on the team this year then scorer. I would be much happier with 4-5 guys averaging 9-15 ppg like we have had in recent years.

Also, this badger team is better then last years because we actually have some post players that are willing to score GOING towards the hoop instead of fading away. This is not a knock againts Marcus because he did it amazingly (and hes currently in the NBA)! But having Berggerren and Nankivil and Leure as all players 6'8" or taller being able to make legitimate post moves is going to be a huge help for the swing offense. its going to mean teams will have to double down more and that the kick out three and actual SWING aspect of the offense will be much more effective. Also having a couple of players considered tweeners can only benefit the swing as well (Rob Wilson and Ryan Evans) These guys have the athleticism to post up and knock down some outside shots in the offense. Im excited as anyone about this team this year and THEY WILLL BE BETTER THEN LAST YEAR"S TEAM. GUARENTEED!

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (me123)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:50:15 GMT

I have high hopes for UW's young core. Evans, Wilson, Taylor, Nankivil, Leuer, etc.(although Juniors aren't that young) I just have yet to see anything from these guys yet. Leuer and Nankivil have both shown flashes of brilliance, but, neither was consistent. I want to see J-Bo step up and hit some threes with consistency rather than just have a big game or 2. I think that the Badgers CAN finish in the top 5, but, if they can still remains to be seen. Lots of question marks that need an answer and SOMEONE needs to step up and contribute 17+ ppg.

Re:Wisconsin wins opener (Alando=Amazing)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:07:07 GMT

MBC2K4

I don't see how they can be better than last year having lost Landry & Krabbenhoft. They have a lot of babyfat scrubs on this year's team along the frontline, that won't get it done in Big 10 play.

I just think this team will flow better than last year. In Landry and Krabbenhoft they don't really lose all that much. The only thing they won't be able to replace from those guys is the tenacity of Krabbenhoft. Last year the offense was run way too much through Landry and he neve really lived up to the hype that year. He was uncomfortable in the role of the go to scorer and was anything but consistent. Krabbenhoft was a great player don't get me wrong, but he just wasn't a threat to score. Defenses could sag off of him because of that.

This year with Nankivil and Leuer starting the swing offense will just run a lot more smoothly. Both are threats at the three point line. Both are just as able to score as Landry was, and both are bigger bodies down low. Guard depth is also much improved this year as Rob Wilson and Jordan Taylor have a year under their belts. Rob Wilson really looks much more comfortable this year. Trevon and Bohannon will fill the role of team leaders and both look improved from last year.

Ryan Evans may by the end of the year be getting more minutes than Jarmusz. Jarmusz is solid, but he isn't dynamic. Ryan Evans is a big athletic swingman and just what they were missing last year. He plays unbelievable defense and has a knack for getting blocks and altering shots.

I just think that they have gained more through improvement over the offseason than they lost with the departures of Krabbenhoft and Landry. They will be able to fill those holes with ease in my opinion and just improve overall. The offense seemed so forced last year, and I know this was against Bemidji St. but, it seems smooth and the open looks just came easy and there wasn't any panic or rushing.

I'm telling you, this team is better than last year.

As for Gavinski and Markolf. They may never see the floor, definitely not this season, and Gavinski doesn't have many left.