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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

To Be Worthy Of or Not to Be Worthy Of

This is probably one of the years as a fan base we have a lot of gripe when the Coaches SEC awards came out today. First what we all agree on. Charles and Jamont first teamers and Jarvis defensive player of the year (no brainer). Jarvis getting defensive player of the year was like placing first in a competition with no other contestants. He separated himself nationally in February. I'm really happy for Charles, he stepped up his game the last 2 months and the coaches recognized him for it.

Now, the first gripe. Lets start up with the least of the arguments. Jamont for player of the year. Not too much room for argument, especially after Foster put his superman cape on for our game last Wednesday. If want to look at from a half full perspective, maybe this is a little motivation to come back next year and win the award.

Second, Jarvis not on the first or second team. Did any one player affect a team's game plan more than Jarvis. I guess folks put more emphasis on offense. But not second team, come on. Maybe when Jarvis set the record for triple doubles next year, he will garner the attention he deserves. Interesting note: Jarvis is two years removed from high school. Tyrus Thomas 05-06 season two years removed from HS comparision. Poor man's Tyrus Thomas, I think not the stats dont't lie:
Jarvis SEC stats: PPG 8.8 RPG 7.8 BPG 4.8 6'9" 210 lbs
Tyrus SEC stats: PPG 10.2 RPG 7.8 BPG 2.7 6'9" 215 lbs

And last but not least, Coach of the Year. Most agree on Earl the Pearl, but Billy Bluecat? Oh well Rick just keep doing your job, I personally and the bulldog faithful appreciate he job you've done. Personally, I think Rick has taken his game coaching to a whole other level this season. The records were the same and we get no love, so the other coaches thought Billy Bluecat got the nod over Rick. Well, lets see if we agree with the AP more than the coaches. Agree, disagree, what do your think?

Mark 10:52 "Go," said Jesus, "your faith has healed you." Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Word is Stans was in Kaintuck watching Hopson tonight, so was Pearl.

It's going to come down to a photo finish on this kid.

Tom said...

A MSU-UT championship game with the Dogs winning big could sure help settle the issue once and for all.

Time for the Dogs to get on a roll, win another SEC Tourney Championship and go deep, deep, deep into the Dance...

I'm not too upset with the Gillespe pick. He came into a new venue and had some serious early setbacks, then led his team to a 12-4 mark and a possible invite to the Dance. They could have self destructed, but they didn't. Not a bad first year.

Anonymous said...

hopson would be a perfect fit for next year with all the scoring that has to be replaced.

captaindawg

Unknown said...

Jarvis Varnado not making 2nd team all-SEC is a shame. The fact that Patterson made it ahead of him is a crime. Jarvis dominated Patterson with a triple-double! Oh well... I know I'm preaching to the choir here.

Great comparison Arliss on Tyrus Thomas and JV. Very interesting!! JV has plenty of upside and his attitude is great too... low key, team first... a coach's dream.

Have to hand it to Stans.. he's doing what he has to do to reel Hopson in. Hope Scotty sticks with his commitment.

Pearl is a little desperate. Tenn is losing Lofton, JaJuan Smith and Howell (3 players he didn't recruit). Those 3 players rank as Tennessee's 1&2 scorers, 1&2&3 3pt shooters, 1&2&4 FT shooters, 3&4&5 assists and 1&3 steals. Tenn needs to replace shooting for next year.

Unknown said...

Good write-up from MSU's website:

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