[olldflame]

Even if he hasn't signed with an agent, there may also be an issue with the availability of a scholarship. Unless my math is off, the last one, which would have been Brew's, is going to Oestreicher. Orukpe's schollie went to Anderson. I may be missing something, but that's the way it looks to me. Now if the rumors about Lamont leaving turn out to be true, then we have something to offer.

[TIMSCAR20]

The worst part about it is if we were to take an offering to help pay for his living expenses, he wouldn’t be allowed to accept it from us according to the NCAA and still remain eligible. Brew will be fine. He is a baller that will get his money. He is not going to play in the NBA in all probability but he will get paid well IMO. I wish him luck. As far as RMK is concerned, they can win without Brew. Anthony Smith is the real deal and I think we will see a more aggressive, 1st team all conference type of player in Smith for the next 2 seasons.

[Sly Fox]

Perhaps with LB & Brew gone, Anthony will be more assertive this year. I agree with Scar that he could be the key to our success this next season. We know what we will get from Ace and BJ to great extent, but Anthony has a massive upside of he can bring it every night.

[TDDance234]

I was most comfortable hearing reports on Anthony throughout the weekend.

Word is McKay is calling Anthony "a pro," and ultimately, speaks a lot about the potential for AS this upcoming season. There are others that can comment more than me on it but I would count that as HUGE praise for Mr. Smith.

[HenryGale]

[olldflame]

I totally agree with you about Smitty SCAR. He is the guy with the up-side to really become the go-to guy on this team. With both LB and Brew on the squad, I think he sometimes felt like a second fiddle. It's time for him to move up to the first chair. IMHO the other keys next year will be solid playmaking from TJ, even better post play from Ace, with a year of D1 experience behind him now, and improved perimeter shooting across the board, especially from Tyler, but also BJ and Anderson.

[paradox]

Oldflame:

With no disrespect intended toward Brew and his game, I do think that we'll be ok without him. Bannister at point gaurd, built his reputation on playmaking not scoring. He is not known as a strong perimeter scorer either. Therefore, if the 1 and 2 guards can't score consistently from the perimeter, then there will be a tremendous hole in our offense and we will be awfully vulnerable to the opposition. In other words, we would be remarkably unbalanced offensively and therefore very easy to defend. Anderson and Jenkins will provide the perimeter strengths that we need to balance out our offense.

In my opinion, Brewington would have been unstoppable at the 4 position in our conference. But obviously DB has higher obligations and possibly a different agenda in terms of what position he plays.

Could McKay have found a way of keeping him here? Even Brewington himself previously stated that he'd make his decision after he meets with the new coach. I wonder what his criteria was? Keep in mind, he transferred down in order to play the point. I'd imagine that nothing less than the 2 would do for him at this stage. I think that the whole thing probally came down to a simple conflict of interest with respect to what role Brewington would be required to play. And McKay clearly has the best interest of the team in mind.

[jmdickens]

With no disrespect intended toward Brew and his game, I do think that we'll be ok without him.

You can make that statement about Blair

But not about Brew.....he was our best player last year, and could have easily been a good 3. You can always be better with your best player returning

[paradox]

He clearly lacks the perimeter strength neccessary for success. We have players with those strenths, therefore we'll be ok.

Secondly, Blair had a pretty decent perimeter game the last time that I checked.

[jmdickens]

He clearly lacks the perimeter strength neccessary for success. We have players with those strenths, therefore we'll be ok.

Secondly, Blair had a pretty decent perimeter game the last time that I checked.

Brew was unselfish and at the 3, a slasher position, Brew dominated whenever he wanted to......that was more his problem than anything

As to Blair, I am sure if TJ shoots about 20 shots a game your gonna retract that statement saying he doesn't do well on the perimeter....

[paradox]

Dickens:

I'm agreeing that Brew has tremendous value especially at the 3 and 4. I'd imagine that Smith is a solid lock at the 3, so 4 would have most likely been his position, had he stayed.

However, my point is that we have better and younger players with stronger perimeter games on this team. For example, Brew's lifetime numbers are 28% from the arc, 63% from the line, with a very unimpressive assist to turnover ratio. In addition, Bannister, who is an outstanding playmaker and floor-leader by the way, is a mere 19% from the arc, and 32% from the field. I know that he's been working on his shooting and everyone expects him to take his game up a level. However, no one expects him to carry us as a perimeter scorer. I think that it's fairly obvious that if neither gaurd is much of a threat to get hot from the outside, then our whole offense will be vulnerable and very easy to defend.

[jmdickens]

What was Brew last season?? I know it wasn't overly impressive, but was it any improvement?? He would still be a great 3 and Smith a good 2.

[TDDance234]

Brewington shot about 24% from beyond the three last year, which is down from his average at Prov.

[paradox]

Dickens:

First of all, I'm not so sure that Brew would have stayed to play the three. He wants to play 1 or 2. Secondly, Smith probally is versatile enough to move into the backcourt, but there would still be an uncomfortable level of risk, nonetheless.

With his wingspan and inside scoring ability, Brewington would have ungaurd-able in this league at the 4. But, I for one, understand where he is coming from, fully respect his decision, and wish him the best with his future endeavors.

[Realist]

I thought after watching Brewington he was so prototypical of a "tweener" that plays in the BSC. Very talented, but his game suited more to the 3 and 4 and he wasn't tall enough to play those spots on the highest level. My random guess is that he was trying to make himself more marketable at the 1 or 2 and that's why he would leave, if he couldn't play those spots. He isn't going to be a 3 or 4 in the NBA, but if he got better at the 1 or 2 would have a longshot.

[LUconn]

I thought after watching Brewington he was so prototypical of a "tweener" that plays in the BSC. Very talented, but his game suited more to the 3 and 4 and he wasn't tall enough to play those spots on the highest level. My random guess is that he was trying to make himself more marketable at the 1 or 2 and that's why he would leave, if he couldn't play those spots. He isn't going to be a 3 or 4 in the NBA, but if he got better at the 1 or 2 would have a longshot.

I think this is the first time where I've ever been in agreement with Realist. He wanted to play the 1 because that was his best shot at the league. I feel dirty.

[Cider Jim]

If RD had Brew coming off the bench in the BSC, what does that say about his NBA potential? He played an excellent swing man for us at the 3 last year, and I for one will miss his post moves next year.

[prototype]

Its obviously still under a great deal of construction. But this certainly caught my eye:



Is this something Proto's been holding out on us or is this just clipart with Liberty over it? It does seem to mesh with the Prototype concept.

Not us - And hope they don't continue using it. It would be like 2004 all over again - where every team had to have their own logo.

[Sly Fox]

I think this is the first time where I've ever been in agreement with Realist. He wanted to play the 1 because that was his best shot at the league. I feel dirty.

[Fumblerooskies]

Its obviously still under a great deal of construction. But this certainly caught my eye:



Is this something Proto's been holding out on us or is this just clipart with Liberty over it? It does seem to mesh with the Prototype concept.

Not us - And hope they don't continue using it. It would be like 2004 all over again - where every team had to have their own logo.

Obviously...one of the few times I've agreed with Proto. It looks hideous...but perhaps since it is his personal site, Coach MK did not want to infringe on the TM.

[LUconn]

I like it. I think it's a clever play on the current logo. But I'd like to stick with the whole continuity idea we have going.

[paradox]

I thought after watching Brewington he was so prototypical of a "tweener" that plays in the BSC. Very talented, but his game suited more to the 3 and 4 and he wasn't tall enough to play those spots on the highest level. My random guess is that he was trying to make himself more marketable at the 1 or 2 and that's why he would leave, if he couldn't play those spots. He isn't going to be a 3 or 4 in the NBA, but if he got better at the 1 or 2 would have a longshot.

I think that you have a valid point. Moreover, from what I gather from McKay, it's all about teamwork and winning with him. And I'm sure that he'd agree that the program doesn't exist for individual purposes such as a trial and error developmental process leading a possible NBA career.

Enough said.

I dislike the logo, by the way

[Libertine]

I think that richiemckay.com may not have the branding rights to use our actual logo.

[Cider Jim]

We clearly need to recruit a law student or law faculty member from North Campus to solve all or our logo and copyright issues.

[TallyW]

Libertine... good point... although if I'm LU I give the coach not only the rights but access to the designers... From an aesthetic standpoint the site needs a lot of help... but I'm glad to see it reflect LU...