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jay santos · 11-08-2007, 01:33 PM

When we recruited this guy, we all were scratching our heads looking at his lack of stats in college and why we recruited him.

Three "games" into his college career, it's more of the same. His stats so far in three games including blue-white.

60 minutes, 2 steals, 3 turnovers 2 assists, 6 rebounds, 0 points, three shot attempts--all three pointers (one was a desperation three with time running out on shot clock--shouldn't be counted against him), hasn't even attempted a free throw.

The guy definitely can handle the ball and can defend a guard (as long as height's not an issue). I just watch him play and it's blah, nothing happening, and the stats reflect it.

cougjunkie · 11-08-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jay santos

When we recruited this guy, we all were scratching our heads looking at his lack of stats in college and why we recruited him.

Three "games" into his college career, it's more of the same. His stats so far in three games including blue-white.

60 minutes, 2 steals, 3 turnovers 2 assists, 6 rebounds, 0 points, three shot attempts--all three pointers (one was a desperation three with time running out on shot clock--shouldn't be counted against him), hasn't even attempted a free throw.

The guy definitely can handle the ball and can defend a guard (as long as height's not an issue). I just watch him play and it's blah, nothing happening, and the stats reflect it.

I couldnt agree more, however in this offense it seems like the point guards main job is to get it across have court pass it to the wing, and go find an open spot on the floor. They are not required, to penetrate, move a whole lot without the basketball, or even make shots when teh shot clock is running down. As long as we have a pg that can get it across half court against a pressure defense we will be fine, the PG is one of the least valuable positions in this offense, my guess is that is by design due to the lack of depth.

BlueK · 11-11-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jay santos

When we recruited this guy, we all were scratching our heads looking at his lack of stats in college and why we recruited him.

Three "games" into his college career, it's more of the same. His stats so far in three games including blue-white.

60 minutes, 2 steals, 3 turnovers 2 assists, 6 rebounds, 0 points, three shot attempts--all three pointers (one was a desperation three with time running out on shot clock--shouldn't be counted against him), hasn't even attempted a free throw.

The guy definitely can handle the ball and can defend a guard (as long as height's not an issue). I just watch him play and it's blah, nothing happening, and the stats reflect it.

He didn't show up in the box score from yesterday. If he didn't play in a 40 point win he's not playing this year, IMO.

Archaea · 11-11-2007, 02:04 PM

They claim he's redshirting. I imagine he might redshirt to develop or transfer. He appears somebody we miscalculated on, but perhaps the coaches just wish to advance him before playing him.

RockyBalboa · 11-11-2007, 07:14 PM

Lamont Morgan is going to redshirt per Potkey's blog in the trib.

http://blogs.sltrib.com/byu/

mpfunk · 11-12-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cougjunkie

I couldnt agree more, however in this offense it seems like the point guards main job is to get it across have court pass it to the wing, and go find an open spot on the floor. They are not required, to penetrate, move a whole lot without the basketball, or even make shots when teh shot clock is running down. As long as we have a pg that can get it across half court against a pressure defense we will be fine, the PG is one of the least valuable positions in this offense, my guess is that is by design due to the lack of depth.

I would think that Rose would like to use the PGs more in the offense, but I just don't think he has been able to find one that was worth a damn. You are probably right the use of the PG is by design, but my guess is that Rose would love to change that. Of course the offense has been just fine as is for BYU. Rose is a very good offensive coach.

K-dog · 11-12-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mpfunk

I would think that Rose would like to use the PGs more in the offense, but I just don't think he has been able to find one that was worth a damn. You are probably right the use of the PG is by design, but my guess is that Rose would love to change that. Of course the offense has been just fine as is for BYU. Rose is a very good offensive coach.

My guess is that Rose's ideal isn't a pure pg anyway. I think his ideal would be a guy with PG quickness and ability to penetrate coupled with outside shooting. He would die for a poor man's Iverson.

mpfunk · 11-12-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by K-dog

My guess is that Rose's ideal isn't a pure pg anyway. I think his ideal would be a guy with PG quickness and ability to penetrate coupled with outside shooting. He would die for a poor man's Iverson.

So he is looking for a Johnny Bryant type of player?

K-dog · 11-12-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mpfunk

So he is looking for a Johnny Bryant type of player?

I think Bryant would be a very nice fit for what Rose does.

cougjunkie · 11-15-2007, 08:10 PM

At the game yesterday I saw Lamont limping a little, I couldnt tell if he was injured or if it was just the "Pimp Limp" considering all the hot ladies in the crowd. Anyone know?

11-08-2007, 01:33 PM	#1
jay santos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,177	Lamont Morgan When we recruited this guy, we all were scratching our heads looking at his lack of stats in college and why we recruited him. Three "games" into his college career, it's more of the same. His stats so far in three games including blue-white. 60 minutes, 2 steals, 3 turnovers 2 assists, 6 rebounds, 0 points, three shot attempts--all three pointers (one was a desperation three with time running out on shot clock--shouldn't be counted against him), hasn't even attempted a free throw. The guy definitely can handle the ball and can defend a guard (as long as height's not an issue). I just watch him play and it's blah, nothing happening, and the stats reflect it.

11-11-2007, 02:04 PM	#4
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	They claim he's redshirting. I imagine he might redshirt to develop or transfer. He appears somebody we miscalculated on, but perhaps the coaches just wish to advance him before playing him. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

11-11-2007, 07:14 PM	#5
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	Lamont Morgan is going to redshirt per Potkey's blog in the trib. http://blogs.sltrib.com/byu/ __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.

11-15-2007, 08:10 PM	#10
cougjunkie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 5,741	At the game yesterday I saw Lamont limping a little, I couldnt tell if he was injured or if it was just the "Pimp Limp" considering all the hot ladies in the crowd. Anyone know? __________________ LINCECUM!