Comments on: The OJ Mayo-Russell Robinson Matchup (KU Wins, 59-55) http://thebiglead.com/index.php/2007/12/03/the-oj-mayo-russell-robinson-matchup-ku-wins-59-55/ Not just another sports blog. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:00:51 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: MtothePhttp://thebiglead.com/index.php/2007/12/03/the-oj-mayo-russell-robinson-matchup-ku-wins-59-55/comment-page-1/#comment-82903 MtotheP Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:12:20 +0000 http://thebiglead.com/?p=3809#comment-82903 George Raveling hasn't been the same since the stroke. . . .Wait. . . he's never had a stroke? George Raveling hasn’t been the same since the stroke. . . .Wait. . . he’s never had a stroke?

]]> By: KC Residenthttp://thebiglead.com/index.php/2007/12/03/the-oj-mayo-russell-robinson-matchup-ku-wins-59-55/comment-page-1/#comment-82891 KC Resident Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:01:19 +0000 http://thebiglead.com/?p=3809#comment-82891 Brian -That was my first thorough witnessing of Mayo (still early in the season, I can't keep up with what games are on tv at what times or I should have seen him earlier). He seemed cool and even though he didn't play well, he never through a hissy fit or called out his teammates or ball hogged. Much like last time this year when every Texas game was must see becaue of Durant, I'll be keeping an eye on USC.By the way, 1100 am games for college hoops are generally poorly played. Brian -

That was my first thorough witnessing of Mayo (still early in the season, I can’t keep up with what games are on tv at what times or I should have seen him earlier). He seemed cool and even though he didn’t play well, he never through a hissy fit or called out his teammates or ball hogged. Much like last time this year when every Texas game was must see becaue of Durant, I’ll be keeping an eye on USC.

By the way, 1100 am games for college hoops are generally poorly played.

]]> By: ScottVanPeltStylehttp://thebiglead.com/index.php/2007/12/03/the-oj-mayo-russell-robinson-matchup-ku-wins-59-55/comment-page-1/#comment-82887 ScottVanPeltStyle Tue, 04 Dec 2007 04:10:18 +0000 http://thebiglead.com/?p=3809#comment-82887 I've got a feeling WWE Superstar Dude Love is picking USC to miss the tournament. I’ve got a feeling WWE Superstar Dude Love is picking USC to miss the tournament.

]]> By: Brianhttp://thebiglead.com/index.php/2007/12/03/the-oj-mayo-russell-robinson-matchup-ku-wins-59-55/comment-page-1/#comment-82886 Brian Tue, 04 Dec 2007 03:28:23 +0000 http://thebiglead.com/?p=3809#comment-82886 That was Marques Johnson on the call, not George Raveling. Johnson was probably impressed because he also called the USC-Oklahoma game three days earlier, when Mayo took over the game in the second half.Mayo has not done anything at all this season that suggests "punk." He hasn't trash-talked anyone, he hasn't barked at officials, he listens intently to Floyd in the huddle, and he says all the right things to the media. A sample from yesterday, when asked if he ever takes shots he shouldn't:"Yeah, sometimes. We have a talented team in my opinion, and we can make a variety of shots. But a lot of times, you can get a better shot, or maybe put your teammate in position to get easier shots. Sometimes, you take shots and, if they don't fall, bad shot, and if they do fall, terrific shot."Asked about his high number of turnovers:"I just need to take care of the ball. Being a lead guard, I have to give my teammates opportunities to take a good shot they can knock down. Sometimes on the fast break, if it's not 100% there, maybe you don't need to take it there. I'm just learning. I'm not a perfect player. I can get better. I will get better as the season goes along, and so will our team."Really sounds like a punk, doesn't he? Incidentally, he is also excelling in his classes, which are in business and journalism-- not Ballroom Dancing. The guy scored in the 95th percentile on the ACT and placed out of the freshman English requirement, which no Tim Floyd recruit had ever done. Again, not punk stuff.Now, his game, on the other hand, still needs work. Shot selection has generally been good, although it was not good last night, and he has been very prone to turnovers.Incidentally, USC did not make a run to the "Elite Eight" last year. They lost in the "Sweet Sixteen" to North Carolina, which then lost to Georgetown in the round of eight. That was Marques Johnson on the call, not George Raveling. Johnson was probably impressed because he also called the USC-Oklahoma game three days earlier, when Mayo took over the game in the second half.

Mayo has not done anything at all this season that suggests “punk.” He hasn’t trash-talked anyone, he hasn’t barked at officials, he listens intently to Floyd in the huddle, and he says all the right things to the media. A sample from yesterday, when asked if he ever takes shots he shouldn’t:

“Yeah, sometimes. We have a talented team in my opinion, and we can make a variety of shots. But a lot of times, you can get a better shot, or maybe put your teammate in position to get easier shots. Sometimes, you take shots and, if they don’t fall, bad shot, and if they do fall, terrific shot.”

Asked about his high number of turnovers:

“I just need to take care of the ball. Being a lead guard, I have to give my teammates opportunities to take a good shot they can knock down. Sometimes on the fast break, if it’s not 100% there, maybe you don’t need to take it there. I’m just learning. I’m not a perfect player. I can get better. I will get better as the season goes along, and so will our team.”

Really sounds like a punk, doesn’t he? Incidentally, he is also excelling in his classes, which are in business and journalism– not Ballroom Dancing. The guy scored in the 95th percentile on the ACT and placed out of the freshman English requirement, which no Tim Floyd recruit had ever done. Again, not punk stuff.

Now, his game, on the other hand, still needs work. Shot selection has generally been good, although it was not good last night, and he has been very prone to turnovers.

Incidentally, USC did not make a run to the “Elite Eight” last year. They lost in the “Sweet Sixteen” to North Carolina, which then lost to Georgetown in the round of eight.

]]> By: BaconCheeseburgerForBreakfasthttp://thebiglead.com/index.php/2007/12/03/the-oj-mayo-russell-robinson-matchup-ku-wins-59-55/comment-page-1/#comment-82871 BaconCheeseburgerForBreakfast Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:52:08 +0000 http://thebiglead.com/?p=3809#comment-82871 That whole game was ugly and shouldn't be used as a barometer for either team. Games in early December are meaningless. KU and USC will both evolve and grow into themselves as the season progresses. By the time KU gets Collins back they will be nastysickalicious. That whole game was ugly and shouldn’t be used as a barometer for either team. Games in early December are meaningless. KU and USC will both evolve and grow into themselves as the season progresses. By the time KU gets Collins back they will be nastysickalicious.

]]> By: rs27http://thebiglead.com/index.php/2007/12/03/the-oj-mayo-russell-robinson-matchup-ku-wins-59-55/comment-page-1/#comment-82869 rs27 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:47:33 +0000 http://thebiglead.com/?p=3809#comment-82869 I really don't think there's anyway Kansas beats UCLA on a neutral floor with Love in the mix. Just a gut feeling. I really don’t think there’s anyway Kansas beats UCLA on a neutral floor with Love in the mix. Just a gut feeling.

]]> By: BobbyBluechiphttp://thebiglead.com/index.php/2007/12/03/the-oj-mayo-russell-robinson-matchup-ku-wins-59-55/comment-page-1/#comment-82866 BobbyBluechip Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:39:16 +0000 http://thebiglead.com/?p=3809#comment-82866 Looking forward to Trojans vs Tigers from MSG tomorrow night! No doubt Memphis will win but I'm interested to see how Mayo does against a super athletic team. How often will we see OJ and Derrick matched up against each other?-Bobby Bluechip http://fantasysportsmatrix.com/bobbybluechip Looking forward to Trojans vs Tigers from MSG tomorrow night! No doubt Memphis will win but I’m interested to see how Mayo does against a super athletic team. How often will we see OJ and Derrick matched up against each other?

-Bobby Bluechip
http://fantasysportsmatrix.com/bobbybluechip

]]> By: SMhttp://thebiglead.com/index.php/2007/12/03/the-oj-mayo-russell-robinson-matchup-ku-wins-59-55/comment-page-1/#comment-82834 SM Mon, 03 Dec 2007 21:18:06 +0000 http://thebiglead.com/?p=3809#comment-82834 s1, Memphis plays USC, Gtown and Arizona in December. Gonzaga in Jan. Tenn in Feb.BCS football schools should take notes. s1, Memphis plays USC, Gtown and Arizona in December. Gonzaga in Jan. Tenn in Feb.

BCS football schools should take notes.

]]> By: s1rweezehttp://thebiglead.com/index.php/2007/12/03/the-oj-mayo-russell-robinson-matchup-ku-wins-59-55/comment-page-1/#comment-82821 s1rweeze Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:56:38 +0000 http://thebiglead.com/?p=3809#comment-82821 "but we haven't seen the Tigers against a real team yet."And you probably won't until March. “but we haven’t seen the Tigers against a real team yet.”

And you probably won’t until March.

]]> By: KC Residenthttp://thebiglead.com/index.php/2007/12/03/the-oj-mayo-russell-robinson-matchup-ku-wins-59-55/comment-page-1/#comment-82791 KC Resident Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:13:23 +0000 http://thebiglead.com/?p=3809#comment-82791 Robinson has offensively regressed (37% field, 30% 3pt, 27 - 18 Ast/TO). Still good on D. Robinson has offensively regressed (37% field, 30% 3pt, 27 – 18 Ast/TO). Still good on D.

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