stoopified
3/11/2008, 07:06 PM
I say put your sunglasseson,because the future is Bright.We will have more players(13),more talent,skilled dpth then we have had the last several years.
IN THE POST:
Orlando Allen 6'11 junior
Blake Griffin 6'10 soph
Billy Cannon 6'8 junior
Ryan Wright 6'8 junior
SWINGMEN:
Keith Clark 6'8 junior
Taylor Griffin 6'7 senior
SHOOTING GUARD/ WING:
Tony Crocker 6'6 junior
Cade Davis 6'5 soph
Tony Neysmith 6'5 soph
Ray Willis 6'5 frosh
Willie Warren 6'5 frosh
POINT GUARD:
Austin Johnson 6'3 senior
Omar Leary 5'10 Senior
Thirteen players makes for an weildy rotation so for this reason and others I think you will see some redshirts.I see three palyers as possible redshirts:
Orlando Allen battles weight issues and could use a season to adjust to D-1. Going against Blake in practice for a year would help his game enormously.This would Lessen the crowding in the post and lessen the sise of Our senior class in 2 years.There will be (5) juniors on this team.
Tony Neismith is a goodlooking athlete but at this point appears to need MAJOR work on his offense.A year spent working on his game without having to play could be beneficial.I think Capel could do wonders with him.
Keith Clark struggled to qualify to play at OU and then had academic issues when he did get here.A year spent solidifying his academics and working on his game would help him and OU.I don't know that Capel will redshirt anyone but doing so would make the rotation easier to figure and allow more teaching fo those three players who need it.Lack of playing time is also a maor reason for redshirting 2-3 players.
With Warren on hand OU is guaranteed to have a second GO-TO guy.While WW is not a point guard he can create shots for himself and his teamates in much the same way that Nolan Johnson and Terell Everett did in the past.From what I saw(and what the EXPERTS say)WW looks most at home in uptempo action,couple that with athletic wing players and I think we will be able to run more.
At the post position we will be loaded,maybe even overloaded with Blake,Cannon,Wright,Allen as well as Taylor,Clark being able to swing between the THREE and FOUR spots.I don't see fouls or injury problems forcing us to play small ball.This assumes of course that everyone is eligible to play (including Clark).Academic issues or injuries could change any redshirt plans.
Point guard is still apparently left in the hands of AJ and Leary but with the experienced gained this year I expect they will be better next in addition I suspect that Warren (a combo guard) will see at least some time at point.As I said earlier while not a point guard,he DOES create for himself and his teamates.
With the performance of this years team,it raises the bar for next season.I think we have a chance to compete for the Big 12 title and I will be shocked if we don't.Well that is my take on what we have to look forward to next year.
IN THE POST:
Orlando Allen 6'11 junior
Blake Griffin 6'10 soph
Billy Cannon 6'8 junior
Ryan Wright 6'8 junior
SWINGMEN:
Keith Clark 6'8 junior
Taylor Griffin 6'7 senior
SHOOTING GUARD/ WING:
Tony Crocker 6'6 junior
Cade Davis 6'5 soph
Tony Neysmith 6'5 soph
Ray Willis 6'5 frosh
Willie Warren 6'5 frosh
POINT GUARD:
Austin Johnson 6'3 senior
Omar Leary 5'10 Senior
Thirteen players makes for an weildy rotation so for this reason and others I think you will see some redshirts.I see three palyers as possible redshirts:
Orlando Allen battles weight issues and could use a season to adjust to D-1. Going against Blake in practice for a year would help his game enormously.This would Lessen the crowding in the post and lessen the sise of Our senior class in 2 years.There will be (5) juniors on this team.
Tony Neismith is a goodlooking athlete but at this point appears to need MAJOR work on his offense.A year spent working on his game without having to play could be beneficial.I think Capel could do wonders with him.
Keith Clark struggled to qualify to play at OU and then had academic issues when he did get here.A year spent solidifying his academics and working on his game would help him and OU.I don't know that Capel will redshirt anyone but doing so would make the rotation easier to figure and allow more teaching fo those three players who need it.Lack of playing time is also a maor reason for redshirting 2-3 players.
With Warren on hand OU is guaranteed to have a second GO-TO guy.While WW is not a point guard he can create shots for himself and his teamates in much the same way that Nolan Johnson and Terell Everett did in the past.From what I saw(and what the EXPERTS say)WW looks most at home in uptempo action,couple that with athletic wing players and I think we will be able to run more.
At the post position we will be loaded,maybe even overloaded with Blake,Cannon,Wright,Allen as well as Taylor,Clark being able to swing between the THREE and FOUR spots.I don't see fouls or injury problems forcing us to play small ball.This assumes of course that everyone is eligible to play (including Clark).Academic issues or injuries could change any redshirt plans.
Point guard is still apparently left in the hands of AJ and Leary but with the experienced gained this year I expect they will be better next in addition I suspect that Warren (a combo guard) will see at least some time at point.As I said earlier while not a point guard,he DOES create for himself and his teamates.
With the performance of this years team,it raises the bar for next season.I think we have a chance to compete for the Big 12 title and I will be shocked if we don't.Well that is my take on what we have to look forward to next year.