Mike Rosario

[Row6]

Minutes played per game - only barely behind Boynton and Wilbekin - probably shows more about BD's confidence than what is said.

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Originally Posted by madgator

we go as far as Rosario takes us when it comes down to the crunch

the one thing this team is lacking is the "go-to" guy. he is the one possibility to bring that.

I have been saying since the beginning that a disciplined offensive effort mixed with a stout defense will get us far. While that is proving to be true, we are going to have a close game or two where we need a play made. I don't see any real inherent mismatch makers (ok Murphy is but he is still a role player and not by any means a go to guy).

If only we had Beal this year

My opinion is that the teams from both two years ago as well as last years team had a better overall make up to win a title. While this years team is a lot more pleasurable to watch from a basketball standpoint, the high side is limited unless we play flawless team basketball on both sides of the floor.

If we had Beal this year, Rosario wouldn't be able to start

[gtr2x]

To me one of the most improved parts of his game is his entry passes to the big guys. Doing a very good job of that and showing a lot of senior leadership qualities.

[gatordavisl]

Originally Posted by madgator

we go as far as Rosario takes us when it comes down to the crunch


the one thing this team is lacking is the "go-to" guy. he is the one possibility to bring that.

I have been saying since the beginning that a disciplined offensive effort mixed with a stout defense will get us far. While that is proving to be true, we are going to have a close game or two where we need a play made. I don't see any real inherent mismatch makers (ok Murphy is but he is still a role player and not by any means a go to guy).

If only we had Beal this year


My opinion is that the teams from both two years ago as well as last years team had a better overall make up to win a title. While this years team is a lot more pleasurable to watch from a basketball standpoint, the high side is limited unless we play flawless team basketball on both sides of the floor.

I agree that Beal would be the go-to-guy if he didn't jump, but do not agree that this team absolutely needs one. It's a well-balanced team in which Rosario, Boynton, Murph, Young, Wilbekin could be the go-to scorer (Scottie only if he gets left open to shoot some 3s, where he's shown some streaky ability). The 04s did not necessarily have a go-to guy. While they had much greater depth down low, this team has greater depth and the 1-3 spots.

[tupacbiff]

The 04 did have a go to guy. It was green he was trusted 100% to make the right decision in a tight game.

So far our end of half/end of game execution has been deplorable. Kb has been horrendous and sw was only slightly better.

[gatordavisl]

Originally Posted by tupacbiff

The 04 did have a go to guy. It was green he was trusted 100% to make the right decision in a tight game.

He almost always made right decisions, which is why he's probably our best ever PG. Go-to scorer, though? Sometimes. Sometimes it was Brewer, sometimes Horford, sometimes Humphreys.

[Go2gtr]

Originally Posted by madgator

we go as far as Rosario takes us when it comes down to the crunch


the one thing this team is lacking is the "go-to" guy. he is the one possibility to bring that.

I have been saying since the beginning that a disciplined offensive effort mixed with a stout defense will get us far. While that is proving to be true, we are going to have a close game or two where we need a play made. I don't see any real inherent mismatch makers (ok Murphy is but he is still a role player and not by any means a go to guy).

If only we had Beal this year


My opinion is that the teams from both two years ago as well as last years team had a better overall make up to win a title. While this years team is a lot more pleasurable to watch from a basketball standpoint, the high side is limited unless we play flawless team basketball on both sides of the floor.

Billy's senior will step up when he is needed. Mark my words. Boynton will be there in crunch time.