Line up per Reynolds

[wily coyote]

EM @ 1
AW @2
CR @ 3
TB @ 4
WE@ 5... rotate with Sticks.

Assumptions that everyone is healthy, athletic starters...gives us talent off the bench in SS, DD and SM.

I think SM off the bench makes good sense but I doubt that will happen. What scares me is if SM and EM both start we will be running a 4 guard offense again.

[SFP]

I think SM off the bench makes good sense but I doubt that will happen. What scares me is if SM and EM both start we will be running a 4 guard offense again.

We are extremely deep at the 2/3 position even if SM is slotted at the 1. AW, DD and CR are all talented and could start for just about any team in the Valley. Where we maybe not as deep is the 4 unless one of the Freshmen steps up or CR plays there or we go a bit bigger and WE or AT moves in there occasionally (I doubt that this will happen!)

Let's just face it the starting line up does not mean a thing this year. The question is who finishes, who is hot and where do we get the favorable match ups. King O will have a tough time having DD and CR in his face the whole game and then probably guarding AW. If EM can hit that jumper it will really open up our O like we have not seen it since the Sweet 16.

[dogsrus]

Dogs, I think this is Wessler's lineup. I find it hard to believe Sammie is not in the starting lineup, but I can see the logic of this. If we are healthy and Sammie, Dodie and Sam are bench players, we are in pretty good shape. Nothing I have heard so far makes me think AW and WE will not be ready to go...

Thanks for the correction...I am not a smart man.

I like the fact we have options....whatever the starting lineup we ALL understand its not who starts but who is playing the best and who finishes the game.

JL, IMO, will be able to throw different lineups based on matchups, whos hot and whos healthiest at that time.

[MacabreMob]

Dogs, I think this is Wessler's lineup. I find it hard to believe Sammie is not in the starting lineup, but I can see the logic of this. If we are healthy and Sammie, Dodie and Sam are bench players, we are in pretty good shape. Nothing I have heard so far makes me think AW and WE will not be ready to go...

Thanks for the correction...I am not a smart man.

No worries fellas.

I don't want anyone to edit your Title of the thread DRU cause that would support the case some have that the mods here change peoples posts and threads.

[Da Coach]

Exactly why we didn't change it, even though it was a bit deceiving.
There have been people who have become hysterical when we alter a title.

[jeffsu]

I agree and let's not forget that EM can put a lot more defensive pressure on the other teams PG. I still would not be surprised to see a EM, SM, AW,TB, WE starting line up. AW did play the 3 while JC played the 2.

BINGO! That's my guess.

[lake Camelot]

What I think will happen--
EM
AW
CR
TB
WE

With big time minutes for SM (~30 minutes at 1 and 2), DD, and JP.

Just what I was thinking. I also think SS will get big minutes. I think Sam M will come in very quickly for either EM,AW,or CR depending on matchups or someone playing poorly.

[jeffsu]

Let's just face it the starting line up does not mean a thing this year. The question is who finishes, who is hot and where do we get the favorable match ups.

SFP, you're my favorite today. I'm agreeing with you left and right.

Our starting line up is one thing, but we have enough depth (it seems like right now, anyway) that on any given night it will be a matchup game. And a "who's hot" decision...

Fantastic!

[dogsrus]

Exactly why we didn't change it, even though it was a bit deceiving.
There have been people who have become hysterical when we alter a title.

Thats cool...I would have understood though. In fact, due to my advancing age and bouts of "senior moments' I give you carte blanche to alter, delete, edit, or simply laugh at all my posts from here on out.

[Out of Balance]

:I am not a smart man. )

Thats my line Dog At lease your a good golfer

[georgethedog]

I think SM off the bench makes good sense but I doubt that will happen. What scares me is if SM and EM both start we will be running a 4 guard offense again.

I agree with your assessment. Heck, I don't like the 3 guard line-up unless 2 are big guards.

[ph]

To me, the article sounded more like Wesler's dream or suggested lineup rather than a lineup gleaned from inside info. For that part, I will agree with his suggested lineup, especially WE and AT.
If EM starts, it would be that EM is closer to a healthy Ruff than SM. I still think it probable that SM starts. Really, I hope both are given continual pressure to compete for that spot (much like JL said he brought in Franklin to compete with Ruff for the starting PG spot) The competition will make both better and both will play a significant role this year.
If WE and AT are doing well enough to start, I hope all continue to compete and make all better, too.

It was great during the end of season S16 run that another team might start to get "used" to our starting lineup, then we sub-in Boogie. How do you match up with him? Let keep bringing it in waves this year, never relent!

[tornado]

... I give you carte blanche to alter, delete, edit, or simply laugh at all my posts from here on out.

I have heard that a couple of BU bashers have made a cottage industry out of whining and claims that posts or titles get altered?
IN fact I heard also they drove another board into oblivion with their rants and nobody has the desire to start it back up and have to see more of said rants.

[SFP]

It was great during the end of season S16 run that another team might start to get "used" to our starting lineup, then we sub-in Boogie. How do you match up with him? Let keep bringing it in waves this year, never relent!

Amen to your statement! Also, if AT can give us quality minutes I'd have to say our big-men issue will be a non-issue!

[patrick_o'brian]

WOW! This really shows that we have a TON of depth this year. Just have got to be optimistic and not even mention the "I" word. I have missed seeing Andrew Warren so much. If everything plays out, he WILL be the MVC POY. I mean, this is the year that we have been waiting for fellas and I cannot wait for it to start. It is so important that we have played in these post-season tournaments the last two years to get us primed up and the Brazil trip will also pay huge dividends. I like the vibe on this board and I like the talent that I see on this team. We have 2 potential All-Valley players in AW and CR and if TB lives up to all the hype who knows what we could have on the horizon. All I can say is that the sky is the limit this year and with the anticipation that I feel around Peoria and talent we have on this team, this may be the year we land that 4-5 star reruit that we have been chirping about for the last 4-5 years. This year could be the beginning of it all. The Dynasty begins in 09-10. Can you tell I'm a little excited? GO BU!