First off, congrats on tearing up the season again, you guys have a great team. Many of my fellow Missouri fans wanted your coach to come here after we canned Quin Snyder.

I wanted to give you guys a breakdown of our program and players, seeing how neither fan base probably has a good grip on the other team.

This is our first tournament appearance since 2003, and first Sweet 16 since 2002 (Elite 8). We've never made the final 4 (as KU fans are quick to point out), but we Missouri fans are proud of our program. It has been soiled in recent years thanks to the aforementioned previous head coach, but we've past that now.

Our team is built around a hybrid of Nolan Richardson's 40 minutes of hell. Mike Anderson calls this style "the fastest 40 minutes in basketball." It's not Richardson's system to the letter; it's Anderson's own and he's modified it based on his personnel.

DeMarre Carroll: Transfered from Vandy after his sophomore year; Anderson is his uncle; nicknamed "junkyard dog" because of how he plays; a true "point forward" in every sense of the description; 110% max effort player; intelligent; undersized against true 4 and 5 players; extremely active in deflecting passes and getting steals; leader of Missouri.

Leo Lyons: Best talent on the roster, doesn't always show it though; has played extremely well for the most part of this his senior year; 6'9" and can guard the post but is relatively a face up 4; lacks ideal strength; can step out and hit the 17 foot jumper; finishes well around the basket; doesn't always dunk the ball when he should; not the best defender, but adequate; plays full court defense and cuts off passing lanes with incredible reach.

J.T. Tiller: Gutsy, hard-nosed player; plays the 2, but is not a good shooter; prefers to drive the basket and finish at the rim or dish to a cutter; outstanding assist to turnover ratio; heart and soul of the team; has played most of the season with an injured right wrist; best defensive guard in the Big 12, one of the best in the nation; good free throw shooter; lacks range on his jump shot; looks for teammates in transition; team player.

Zaire Taylor: Great defensive combo guard; not a terrific shooter, but better than Tiller; big-game player and performer; terrific assist to turnover ratio; looks to the post and sets up teammates for easy scores; can knock down the three point shot if given space, usually from the top of the circle; presses well in the full court; leader on the court, usually plays the point; very similar to JT Tiller but slightly better on the offensive side of the ball.

Matt Lawrence: Pure shooter; good size for the 3; lacks ideal speed and quickness to cover other teams' wingman; tough; will do what is necessary to help the team win; marginal defender, will need help against superior athletes; best three point shooter on the team, one of the best in Missouri history; not a typical "40 minutes of hell" type of player; not overly athletic, but plays within himself and doesn't do things on the court that he knows are out of his game.

Kim English: Freshman; great shooter; suspect defender at this stage of his career; confident in his abilities, but still erratic from time to time; will heat up the gym when he's hot - can lead to bad shots though; 6'6" and very athletic; high ceiling for this young man; plays about 15 minutes a game.

Marcus Denmon: Freshman; true point guard with a good stroke from outside; can penetrate with ease and dish to teammates; suspect finisher in the lane at this stage of his career; good on-ball defender; plays defense with his feet; prone to committing "freshmen" mistakes; plays more minutes than English typically as he's asked to handle the ball; Ideal point guard size.

Justin Safford: Big small forward at 6'8" 235; good stroke from distance; takes a long time to shoot the ball, not quick on his release; can play above the rim; average defender; not a great rebounder and is erratic in the box out; plays well in transition; very athletic; sophomore that will probably start next season.

Keith Ramsey: Does the little things to win games; not gifted on the offensive side of the ball; good defender; power forward with typical power forward range on his shot; shows innate ability to take a charge; good post defender in the half court; active hands in the passing lanes; draws cheap fouls when out of position; as mentioned, somewhat of a liability on offense.

Laurence Bowers: Freshman; 6'7" wing with tremendous upside; plays above the rim and throws down in traffic; can play out of control at time; average defender; #10 off the bench typically; injured currently, may not play against Memphis; 110% max effort player.

Miguel Paul: Freshman; is NOT related to Chris Paul, despite what you may have heard; true point guard; not a great shooter, but that doesn't stop him from chucking it up; makes silly mistakes; has not matured (in basketball) like the other freshman have matured this season; decent defender, but not great; will play minutes to spell Taylor and Denmon.

Steve Moore: Freshman; big man down low; rarely plays; if he's on the court, it means Missouri is leading by 25; lots of upside here but very few minutes this year.

Michael Anderson, Jr.: Coach's son, rarely plays; he's not that good.

Jarrett Sutton: Walk on; typical walk on, practices hard, pumps up the team, will not play. :-)

There you go. Should be a good game. Of course I want Missouri to win, but that will be a tough task.

wow, thanks for the great summary

That is one hell of a breakdown. I would love to return the favor but I am sure someone much better at it will do so. My biggest concern (as well as alot of Tiger fans) coming into this tournament was our offense. We can be incredibly streaky. If we continue shooting like we have been, we are a very tough team to beat. If we start missing a few shots it becomes contagious and no one can score a basket. The matchups really sound like they will be giving Memphis fits. One of our biggest weapons is conditioning.

Laurence Bowers

played hs ball in memphis

That is a great summary...

As I'm sure I'll mention a few times, I was born in Columbia, MO...I still have quite a bit of family in Missouri...BUT I've lived in Memphis practically all of my life and I'm a True Blue Tiger fan.

Having said that, Mizzou has been a team I've followed in the background, but not heavily. I usually get the updates through my cousin, and currently he says it'll be Tuesday before he calms down enough from the Marquette game to be able to talk trash...so, I'm awaiting the festivities.

Let the games begin, I for one can't WAIT for this one to start...Go (Memphis) Tigers!!!!

(03-23-2009 03:24 PM)Eyeoftiger Wrote:  Our team is built around a hybrid of Nolan Richardson's 40 minutes of hell. Mike Anderson calls this style "the fastest 40 minutes in basketball." It's not Richardson's system to the letter; it's Anderson's own and he's modified it based on his personnel.

We Memphis fans are familiar with Anderson, since he coached at UAB in our conference before moving to you guys. He played the same style at UAB, and we had also experienced that style by playing against Arkansas with Richardson / Anderson coaching them.

You may not know that Mike Anderson coached the last C-USA team to defeat Memphis in a conference game, three years ago at UAB. However, that Memphis team was not as talented as our present squad.

I expect a real fight Thursday. Cal certainly will have a plan to combat what you do, as will your coaching staff for us.

May the best Tigers win!!!

You guys actually read all that?

too bad there isnt an Adam Sandler remote so we could just fast forward to game day

(03-23-2009 03:35 PM)Unionman76 Wrote:  Laurence Bowers

played hs ball in memphis

Bank on this guy having the game of his life, then.

Mizzou has to be one of the better programs to never make the Final Four. No I could not read all the summaries above...too MU flavored and too long...but the effort is appreciated.

If the stage gets to Mizzou this will be a Memphis rout.
If it does not, Anderson has put together a team more than capable of beating our kids.

Great summary, thanks for sharing that information, I have watched Missourit on a few occassion this season, and I can honestly say that I was very impressed, especially with the way that Mizzou presses....it very scary.....But we as Memphis Tiger fans are very familiar with Coach Anderson's 40 minutes of hell, he did an excellent job while coaching UAB, and as you can see that program really hasn't been the same sense he left. I think this season is a great sign of even better things to come for the Missouri program.

It will indeed be a battle on Thursday, best of luck to you and the rest of the Mizzou faithful.

You can put Dozier's name with the Leo Lyons description and it is very accurate.

Thanks for the outline on your team. So far Mizzou fans have been great on our board. I hope this keeps up.

I wonder how this Mizzou team would stack up against some of Anderson's UAB teams.

I bet the scouting reports Cal gets are better. And he's probably actually interested in them.

(03-23-2009 03:47 PM)covingtontiger Wrote:  

(03-23-2009 03:24 PM)Eyeoftiger Wrote:  Our team is built around a hybrid of Nolan Richardson's 40 minutes of hell. Mike Anderson calls this style "the fastest 40 minutes in basketball." It's not Richardson's system to the letter; it's Anderson's own and he's modified it based on his personnel.

We Memphis fans are familiar with Anderson, since he coached at UAB in our conference before moving to you guys. He played the same style at UAB, and we had also experienced that style by playing against Arkansas with Richardson / Anderson coaching them.

You may not know that Mike Anderson coached the last C-USA team to defeat Memphis in a conference game, three years ago at UAB. However, that Memphis team was not as talented as our present squad.

I expect a real fight Thursday. Cal certainly will have a plan to combat what you do, as will your coaching staff for us.

May the best Tigers win!!!

That team had Shawne Williams (NBA), Rodney Carney (NBA), Chris Douglas-Roberts (NBA), Joey Dorsey (NBA), Darius Washington (NBA), and Robert Dozier and Antonio Anderson (Two leaders from this team).

I know they were all younger but that elite eight team had loads of talent. We were also a #1 seed even though we had to play UCLA in California.

I hope you are right.

(03-23-2009 03:52 PM)ksigtigerdood Wrote:  

(03-23-2009 03:35 PM)Unionman76 Wrote:  Laurence Bowers

played hs ball in memphis

Bank on this guy having the game of his life, then.

It won't be near enough to make a difference!

(03-23-2009 03:48 PM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  You guys actually read all that?

Neg rep points if you don't!

(03-23-2009 04:00 PM)MrMemphis Wrote:  That team had Shawne Williams (NBA), Rodney Carney (NBA), Chris Douglas-Roberts (NBA), Joey Dorsey (NBA), Darius Washington (NBA), and Robert Dozier and Antonio Anderson (Two leaders from this team).

I know they were all younger but that elite eight team had loads of talent. I hope you are right.

Maybe it's just me, but the 2008/2009 Tigers are just plain better than that team was. That was a VERY young team.

I'll return the favor, since it's doubtful that Missourians watch much C-USA basketball.

Shawn Taggart (5): 6-11 but plays much smaller, only an offensive threat right around the basket with layups and tip-ins, play off him and let him shoot 6 or 8 footers; not much of a shot blocker, shoot right over him

Robert Dozier (4): 6-9, but again, plays much smaller, doesn't drive, a spot-up shooter and dunker; not much of a defender either only gets his blocks against guards, face up and shoot right over him

Antonio Anderson (3): 6-6, over-rated defender, made his stats against chump C-USA competition, would be exposed as a fraud in the mighty Big XII, dribble-drive right at him; let him drive and shoot, he can't hit on the run

Doneal Mack (2): 6-5, sort of a 3-pt threat, but play tight, cut off his passing lanes and dare him to drive, he can't elevate or finish at the rim, nor shoot mid-range; doesn't cover his man well, so plan on passing to that guy a lot for open looks

Tyreke Evans (1): 6-6, bloated stats because he played against aforementioned chump C-USA competition, not as quick as hyped, doesn't shoot or drive very well, looks to distribute first, so play his passing lanes and dare him to drive; not much of a defender, pass right over his head as he is slow off the ground and has a short wingspan, you can drive right at him

That's our starters, everyone else is just a bench-warmer, don't worry about any of them.

Hope that "helps"

(03-23-2009 04:09 PM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  I'll return the favor, since it's doubtful that Missourians watch much C-USA basketball.

Shawn Taggart (5): 6-11 but plays much smaller, only an offensive threat right around the basket with layups and tip-ins, play off him and let him shoot 6 or 8 footers; not much of a shot blocker, shoot right over him

Robert Dozier (4): 6-9, but again, plays much smaller, doesn't drive, a spot-up shooter and dunker; not much of a defender either only gets his blocks against guards, face up and shoot right over him

Antonio Anderson (3): 6-6, over-rated defender, made his stats against chump C-USA competition, would be exposed as a fraud in the mighty Big XII, dribble-drive right at him; let him drive and shoot, he can't hit on the run

Doneal Mack (2): 6-5, sort of a 3-pt threat, but play tight, cut off his passing lanes and dare him to drive, he can't elevate or finish at the rim, nor shoot mid-range; doesn't cover his man well, so plan on passing to that guy a lot for open looks

Tyreke Evans (1): 6-6, bloated stats because he played against aforementioned chump C-USA competition, not as quick as hyped, doesn't shoot or drive very well, looks to distribute first, so play his passing lanes and dare him to drive; not much of a defender, pass right over his head as he is slow off the ground and has a short wingspan, you can drive right at him

That's our starters, everyone else is just a bench-warmer, don't worry about any of them.

Hope that "helps"

You hit it dead on LOL!!!

(03-23-2009 04:09 PM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  I'll return the favor, since it's doubtful that Missourians watch much C-USA basketball.

Shawn Taggart (5): 6-11 but plays much smaller, only an offensive threat right around the basket with layups and tip-ins, play off him and let him shoot 6 or 8 footers; not much of a shot blocker, shoot right over him

Robert Dozier (4): 6-9, but again, plays much smaller, doesn't drive, a spot-up shooter and dunker; not much of a defender either only gets his blocks against guards, face up and shoot right over him

Antonio Anderson (3): 6-6, over-rated defender, made his stats against chump C-USA competition, would be exposed as a fraud in the mighty Big XII, dribble-drive right at him; let him drive and shoot, he can't hit on the run

Doneal Mack (2): 6-5, sort of a 3-pt threat, but play tight, cut off his passing lanes and dare him to drive, he can't elevate or finish at the rim, nor shoot mid-range; doesn't cover his man well, so plan on passing to that guy a lot for open looks

Tyreke Evans (1): 6-6, bloated stats because he played against aforementioned chump C-USA competition, not as quick as hyped, doesn't shoot or drive very well, looks to distribute first, so play his passing lanes and dare him to drive; not much of a defender, pass right over his head as he is slow off the ground and has a short wingspan, you can drive right at him

Pierre Henderson Niles (6th Man): 6-8, super athletic post player with soft hands like a point guard. Works well off screens and can drain the 30 foot jumper

That's our starters, everyone else is just a bench-warmer, don't worry about any of them.

Hope that "helps"

I added one more tidbit

(03-23-2009 04:09 PM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  I'll return the favor, since it's doubtful that Missourians watch much C-USA basketball.

Shawn Taggart (5): 6-11 but plays much smaller, only an offensive threat right around the basket with layups and tip-ins, play off him and let him shoot 6 or 8 footers; not much of a shot blocker, shoot right over him

Robert Dozier (4): 6-9, but again, plays much smaller, doesn't drive, a spot-up shooter and dunker; not much of a defender either only gets his blocks against guards, face up and shoot right over him

Antonio Anderson (3): 6-6, over-rated defender, made his stats against chump C-USA competition, would be exposed as a fraud in the mighty Big XII, dribble-drive right at him; let him drive and shoot, he can't hit on the run

Doneal Mack (2): 6-5, sort of a 3-pt threat, but play tight, cut off his passing lanes and dare him to drive, he can't elevate or finish at the rim, nor shoot mid-range; doesn't cover his man well, so plan on passing to that guy a lot for open looks

Tyreke Evans (1): 6-6, bloated stats because he played against aforementioned chump C-USA competition, not as quick as hyped, doesn't shoot or drive very well, looks to distribute first, so play his passing lanes and dare him to drive; not much of a defender, pass right over his head as he is slow off the ground and has a short wingspan, you can drive right at him

That's our starters, everyone else is just a bench-warmer, don't worry about any of them.

Hope that "helps"

Excellent analysis.

(03-23-2009 04:16 PM)ksigtigerdood Wrote:  

(03-23-2009 04:09 PM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  I'll return the favor, since it's doubtful that Missourians watch much C-USA basketball.

Shawn Taggart (5): 6-11 but plays much smaller, only an offensive threat right around the basket with layups and tip-ins, play off him and let him shoot 6 or 8 footers; not much of a shot blocker, shoot right over him

Robert Dozier (4): 6-9, but again, plays much smaller, doesn't drive, a spot-up shooter and dunker; not much of a defender either only gets his blocks against guards, face up and shoot right over him

Antonio Anderson (3): 6-6, over-rated defender, made his stats against chump C-USA competition, would be exposed as a fraud in the mighty Big XII, dribble-drive right at him; let him drive and shoot, he can't hit on the run

Doneal Mack (2): 6-5, sort of a 3-pt threat, but play tight, cut off his passing lanes and dare him to drive, he can't elevate or finish at the rim, nor shoot mid-range; doesn't cover his man well, so plan on passing to that guy a lot for open looks

Tyreke Evans (1): 6-6, bloated stats because he played against aforementioned chump C-USA competition, not as quick as hyped, doesn't shoot or drive very well, looks to distribute first, so play his passing lanes and dare him to drive; not much of a defender, pass right over his head as he is slow off the ground and has a short wingspan, you can drive right at him

Pierre Henderson Niles (6th Man): 6-8, super athletic post player with soft hands like a point guard. Works well off screens and can drain the 30 foot jumper

That's our starters, everyone else is just a bench-warmer, don't worry about any of them.


Hope that "helps"

I added one more tidbit

You guys forgot to mention how the entire offense runs through Chance McGrady and Preston Laird, If I was Coach Anderson I would focus my entire practice on stopping those two....Like you said earlier everybody else is just bench warmers...

(03-23-2009 04:09 PM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  I'll return the favor, since it's doubtful that Missourians watch much C-USA basketball.

Shawn Taggart (5): 6-11 but plays much smaller, only an offensive threat right around the basket with layups and tip-ins, play off him and let him shoot 6 or 8 footers; not much of a shot blocker, shoot right over him

Robert Dozier (4): 6-9, but again, plays much smaller, doesn't drive, a spot-up shooter and dunker; not much of a defender either only gets his blocks against guards, face up and shoot right over him

Antonio Anderson (3): 6-6, over-rated defender, made his stats against chump C-USA competition, would be exposed as a fraud in the mighty Big XII, dribble-drive right at him; let him drive and shoot, he can't hit on the run

Doneal Mack (2): 6-5, sort of a 3-pt threat, but play tight, cut off his passing lanes and dare him to drive, he can't elevate or finish at the rim, nor shoot mid-range; doesn't cover his man well, so plan on passing to that guy a lot for open looks

Tyreke Evans (1): 6-6, bloated stats because he played against aforementioned chump C-USA competition, not as quick as hyped, doesn't shoot or drive very well, looks to distribute first, so play his passing lanes and dare him to drive; not much of a defender, pass right over his head as he is slow off the ground and has a short wingspan, you can drive right at him

That's our starters, everyone else is just a bench-warmer, don't worry about any of them.

Hope that "helps"

(03-23-2009 04:25 PM)HornLakeTiger Wrote:  You guys forgot to mention how the entire offense runs through Chance McGrady and Preston Laird, If I was Coach Anderson I would focus my entire practice on stopping those two....Like you said earlier everybody else is just bench warmers...

Yes, Preston Laird is a 100% 3 point shooter. He's the main player to fear on this team.

(03-23-2009 04:09 PM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  I'll return the favor, since it's doubtful that Missourians watch much C-USA basketball.

Shawn Taggart (5): 6-11 but plays much smaller, only an offensive threat right around the basket with layups and tip-ins, play off him and let him shoot 6 or 8 footers; not much of a shot blocker, shoot right over him

Robert Dozier (4): 6-9, but again, plays much smaller, doesn't drive, a spot-up shooter and dunker; not much of a defender either only gets his blocks against guards, face up and shoot right over him

Antonio Anderson (3): 6-6, over-rated defender, made his stats against chump C-USA competition, would be exposed as a fraud in the mighty Big XII, dribble-drive right at him; let him drive and shoot, he can't hit on the run

Doneal Mack (2): 6-5, sort of a 3-pt threat, but play tight, cut off his passing lanes and dare him to drive, he can't elevate or finish at the rim, nor shoot mid-range; doesn't cover his man well, so plan on passing to that guy a lot for open looks

Tyreke Evans (1): 6-6, bloated stats because he played against aforementioned chump C-USA competition, not as quick as hyped, doesn't shoot or drive very well, looks to distribute first, so play his passing lanes and dare him to drive; not much of a defender, pass right over his head as he is slow off the ground and has a short wingspan, you can drive right at him

That's our starters, everyone else is just a bench-warmer, don't worry about any of them.

Hope that "helps"

That actually is a very exact and non-sarcastic breakdown of this team in early December, according to many people on this board!

We need JMS to give you the rundown on our team. He has and finds all the stats we only wish we could figure out!


That would probably terrify you though. Scares me and I love the Tigers!

Jeff Robinson gets very little pub. You may have to go back to last semester to get film on him. Cal is hiding him.

And Simpkins. Secret weapon #2.

(03-23-2009 04:09 PM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  I'll return the favor, since it's doubtful that Missourians watch much C-USA basketball.

Shawn Taggart (5): 6-11 but plays much smaller, only an offensive threat right around the basket with layups and tip-ins, play off him and let him shoot 6 or 8 footers; not much of a shot blocker, shoot right over him

Robert Dozier (4): 6-9, but again, plays much smaller, doesn't drive, a spot-up shooter and dunker; not much of a defender either only gets his blocks against guards, face up and shoot right over him

Antonio Anderson (3): 6-6, over-rated defender, made his stats against chump C-USA competition, would be exposed as a fraud in the mighty Big XII, dribble-drive right at him; let him drive and shoot, he can't hit on the run

Doneal Mack (2): 6-5, sort of a 3-pt threat, but play tight, cut off his passing lanes and dare him to drive, he can't elevate or finish at the rim, nor shoot mid-range; doesn't cover his man well, so plan on passing to that guy a lot for open looks

Tyreke Evans (1): 6-6, bloated stats because he played against aforementioned chump C-USA competition, not as quick as hyped, doesn't shoot or drive very well, looks to distribute first, so play his passing lanes and dare him to drive; not much of a defender, pass right over his head as he is slow off the ground and has a short wingspan, you can drive right at him

That's our starters, everyone else is just a bench-warmer, don't worry about any of them.

Hope that "helps"

Spot on!

(03-23-2009 04:29 PM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(03-23-2009 04:25 PM)HornLakeTiger Wrote:  You guys forgot to mention how the entire offense runs through Chance McGrady and Preston Laird, If I was Coach Anderson I would focus my entire practice on stopping those two....Like you said earlier everybody else is just bench warmers...

Yes, Preston Laird is a 100% 3 point shooter. He's the main player to fear on this team.

On the money ... also take about 2 inches off the program height, the Memphis players are not that tall. The bad lighting in the Fedex Forum makes all players look taller.

I don't care who you are. That's funny right there.

speaking of inflated heights . . .Kim English is not 6'6"

(03-23-2009 05:01 PM)jgardne Wrote:  speaking of inflated heights . . .Kim English is not 6'6"

Kim English looked like a smooth, non-skittish version of Wesley Witherspoon out there against Marquette.

Thanks for the GREAT breakdown of your team. Nice to have fans of our next opponent that respect our team and what we have achieved and want to talk about the upcoming game.

(03-23-2009 04:09 PM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  I'll return the favor, since it's doubtful that Missourians watch much C-USA basketball.

Shawn Taggart (5): 6-11 but plays much smaller, only an offensive threat right around the basket with layups and tip-ins, play off him and let him shoot 6 or 8 footers; not much of a shot blocker, shoot right over him

Robert Dozier (4): 6-9, but again, plays much smaller, doesn't drive, a spot-up shooter and dunker; not much of a defender either only gets his blocks against guards, face up and shoot right over him

Antonio Anderson (3): 6-6, over-rated defender, made his stats against chump C-USA competition, would be exposed as a fraud in the mighty Big XII, dribble-drive right at him; let him drive and shoot, he can't hit on the run

Doneal Mack (2): 6-5, sort of a 3-pt threat, but play tight, cut off his passing lanes and dare him to drive, he can't elevate or finish at the rim, nor shoot mid-range; doesn't cover his man well, so plan on passing to that guy a lot for open looks

Tyreke Evans (1): 6-6, bloated stats because he played against aforementioned chump C-USA competition, not as quick as hyped, doesn't shoot or drive very well, looks to distribute first, so play his passing lanes and dare him to drive; not much of a defender, pass right over his head as he is slow off the ground and has a short wingspan, you can drive right at him

That's our starters, everyone else is just a bench-warmer, don't worry about any of them.

Hope that "helps"

Yes, our conference is a clear detriment to NCAA tourney success.

(03-23-2009 04:31 PM)Infantry1982 Wrote:  He has and finds all the stats we only wish we could figure out!

(03-23-2009 04:09 PM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  I'll return the favor, since it's doubtful that Missourians watch much C-USA basketball.

Shawn Taggart (5): 6-11 but plays much smaller, only an offensive threat right around the basket with layups and tip-ins, play off him and let him shoot 6 or 8 footers; not much of a shot blocker, shoot right over him

Robert Dozier (4): 6-9, but again, plays much smaller, doesn't drive, a spot-up shooter and dunker; not much of a defender either only gets his blocks against guards, face up and shoot right over him

Antonio Anderson (3): 6-6, over-rated defender, made his stats against chump C-USA competition, would be exposed as a fraud in the mighty Big XII, dribble-drive right at him; let him drive and shoot, he can't hit on the run

Doneal Mack (2): 6-5, sort of a 3-pt threat, but play tight, cut off his passing lanes and dare him to drive, he can't elevate or finish at the rim, nor shoot mid-range; doesn't cover his man well, so plan on passing to that guy a lot for open looks

Tyreke Evans (1): 6-6, bloated stats because he played against aforementioned chump C-USA competition, not as quick as hyped, doesn't shoot or drive very well, looks to distribute first, so play his passing lanes and dare him to drive; not much of a defender, pass right over his head as he is slow off the ground and has a short wingspan, you can drive right at him

That's our starters, everyone else is just a bench-warmer, don't worry about any of them.

Hope that "helps"

Now look what you have Started.

Your fans are nervous about the game:

http://www.tigerboard.com/boards/missour...ge=6492144

Mostly very respectful...save one (Fedex money in shoeboxes)...

I think we are giving Mizzou a better chance than Mizzou fans.

I agree with Mimi that Missouri has to be the best program not to have made the Final 4. It's hard for me to imagine that with all those great teams that Norm Stewart had, none of them made it. I didn't realize that until this week.

We all know that Mike Anderson will have Missouri ready to play.

(03-23-2009 04:13 PM)HornLakeTiger Wrote:  

(03-23-2009 04:09 PM)Herff Tiger Wrote:  I'll return the favor, since it's doubtful that Missourians watch much C-USA basketball.

Shawn Taggart (5): 6-11 but plays much smaller, only an offensive threat right around the basket with layups and tip-ins, play off him and let him shoot 6 or 8 footers; not much of a shot blocker, shoot right over him

Robert Dozier (4): 6-9, but again, plays much smaller, doesn't drive, a spot-up shooter and dunker; not much of a defender either only gets his blocks against guards, face up and shoot right over him

Antonio Anderson (3): 6-6, over-rated defender, made his stats against chump C-USA competition, would be exposed as a fraud in the mighty Big XII, dribble-drive right at him; let him drive and shoot, he can't hit on the run

Doneal Mack (2): 6-5, sort of a 3-pt threat, but play tight, cut off his passing lanes and dare him to drive, he can't elevate or finish at the rim, nor shoot mid-range; doesn't cover his man well, so plan on passing to that guy a lot for open looks

Tyreke Evans (1): 6-6, bloated stats because he played against aforementioned chump C-USA competition, not as quick as hyped, doesn't shoot or drive very well, looks to distribute first, so play his passing lanes and dare him to drive; not much of a defender, pass right over his head as he is slow off the ground and has a short wingspan, you can drive right at him

That's our starters, everyone else is just a bench-warmer, don't worry about any of them.

Hope that "helps"

You hit it dead on LOL!!!

That was very good. Great humor