that's been my projected 5 since summer.
25-26 Roster Expectations
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Avila has averaged over 17 ppg for 2 years in a row, with 7 boards and 4 assists. That's tough.
97spiderfan
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Will be interesting to see the contrast between Rothstein's visit with us and his visit with VCU. Something tells me that VCU is gonna get a lot more run than we get from him.
Section9_RowD
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but showed last year at least in a number of games I watched that he has some deficiencies as well.
I think this lineup was the consensus pick this summer and was widely debated since Tyne was included.
As I mentioned on another thread, Daughtry has a ways to go though since he was held out of all the Summer practices.
MDSpider8
Walk-on
Pretty in-depth preview on the 3 Bid League Pod starting at 38:33. In general, they're optimistic about the offensive improving from last year and expecting big things from the three projected starting transfers (Lopez, Daughtry, Johnston). Also expecting jumps from Walz and Tyne (I still don't see it with Tyne, but happy to be proven wrong). Much more question on the defensive side as we don't really have a proven lockdown defender. Very low on AP, which I don't blame them for.
Glad they highlighted the poor non-conference road game performance. In case you've forgotten, we haven't won a non-conference true road game since DECEMBER 1ST, 2021 at Northern Iowa.
Glad they highlighted the poor non-conference road game performance. In case you've forgotten, we haven't won a non-conference true road game since DECEMBER 1ST, 2021 at Northern Iowa.
Had this in the queue to listen to already and got to it on the ride into work today. These guys do a great job on all the teams and pointed out a couple of things I didn’t realize, but that is probably because I really don’t research stats at the end of the year. In any case, they asked who were the top 3 players in minutes played last year. The answer is Tyne, B Artis, and AP. That sort of sums it up as to why the Spiders did not fare well last year. One would think the best players get the most minutes and obviously there wasn’t much to choose from last year. As MD pointed out, they really zoomed in on AP and I don’t think anyone on the Forum expects AP to be anything more than a bench guy this season. Time will tell.
23 will love the fact that time is also spent talking about the defense and the need for the Spiders to step up in a big way on that end of the floor.
Definitely worth a listen.
*23*
Bench player
Good stuff Native. Yes, took a listen last night - saw it on twitter feed and glad MD re-posted here as it may have got lost in the shuffle. I was in agreement with a lot of what these guys said, and agree they did a great job on the break down and knowledge of Mooney, the team and players. Our defensive ranking was actually pretty good last several years other than a few outliers. Which does seem to point to that fact that we did not have the players in those seasons. Defense is a real wild card this season. It just seems the transfers will be good on offense, but have not been great on D. They mentioned that Maine had a well rated D last season, mostly due to a high steal rate. But that AJ was not one of the high steal rate guys on that team. I was also very surprised on the top minute guys last year. Really don't see the upside with AP either. I feel like B. Artis came in hurt and was gimpy all last season. Probably not a top A10 type of talent to begin with. So I do see a big upside adding Johnston, AJ and Thomas. I think all three are upgrades over B Artis and GW3 (though I did love me some GW3 
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*23*
Bench player
Listened to the Spiders Sound Off Pod. Nice work as always guys.
I like the sounds of the back court. I do think we have legitimate depth at guard. Like hearing the enthusiasm with Argabright - if the team is to maximize its ceiling - think that by end of season that could be Argabright/Johnston/AJ trio getting big minutes. If that were the case - hopefully Tyne would embrace his role. All speculation at this point obviously. I think Thomas can be a good contributor in any of the scenarios.
Sounds like Daughtry is getting slowly worked into things. Tom - I believe it was - floated an early small ball lineup: Tyne, Johnston, Tanner, AJ and Walz. As noted, that may work vs earlier teams on schedule than vs A10 comp.
If Daughtry is very limited to start the season - curious to see who eats those minutes - the small ball lineup? JRob? AP? Beagle?
I like the sounds of the back court. I do think we have legitimate depth at guard. Like hearing the enthusiasm with Argabright - if the team is to maximize its ceiling - think that by end of season that could be Argabright/Johnston/AJ trio getting big minutes. If that were the case - hopefully Tyne would embrace his role. All speculation at this point obviously. I think Thomas can be a good contributor in any of the scenarios.
Sounds like Daughtry is getting slowly worked into things. Tom - I believe it was - floated an early small ball lineup: Tyne, Johnston, Tanner, AJ and Walz. As noted, that may work vs earlier teams on schedule than vs A10 comp.
If Daughtry is very limited to start the season - curious to see who eats those minutes - the small ball lineup? JRob? AP? Beagle?
*23*
Bench player
TBD. And also depends on the NIL money. If the slow play means they are not going to really cash in until two years down the line, then they could have left a lot on the table. But also, if NCAA goes to 5 years eligibility they may get paid for 6 years - so not a bad move in that case.
Still, would have loved for both to get 10-15 minutes last season. Still feel that teaches lessons more (mentally, and realizing how hard you have to work, etc) than Mooney and Gipe telling them.
10-15 minutes per game, or total for the year like Marcus Randolph?
no way were they getting that much per game. if they were they wouldn't have redshirt.
if JRob is up to 230, he clearly worked his ass off ... at least in the weight room. and from what they're both saying, as hard as redshirting is they both feel they benefitted on the court.
Knowing the short leash that is shown to young players who make mistakes, I would go with the under. The Forum has debated on and on about the system and it's degree of complexity, but all I know is I see much more confusion than understanding from nearly every new player. Since both the redshirts are saying the same thing, I think there is little doubt that there would have been minimal playing time.
Based on all my years of watching Mooney at the helm (which is about 75% of his tenure), his most successful teams are the ones that are together for multiple years. He simply has not been able to put enough pieces together consistently. He is still hunting for his next group of core guys.
First, I don't think Mooney cares (as much) about defense. What is wants to see is "flowing offense". If the player doesn't pass the coach "eye test", then he doesn't play.
However, I think there is an even bigger issue. Mooney doesn't have a detailed, specific plan to get the Men's team to the top of the A10 and stay there. The biggest difference between Mooney and Roussell is that Roussell has a "blueprint". He talks about it regularly. He has a detailed plan and is working through it methodically. I have no idea what Mooney is trying to do. Not everything is his fault like the changes in the college athletics landscape. He is "old school" and is having a hard time adjusting. He also seems to have limited support, partially by choice, as he hasn't been able to hire staff that can help him adapt. Then there is the fact that he is living in the "culture of comfort" and isn't getting pushed by the AD, anyone in the administration, nor the big donor(s). The first step is admitting that one has a problem and the Men's program still hasn't reached that point. Obviously, there are quite a few people here on the Forum that reached step one many years ago.
Lot of really good points in your post.
I believe there are quasi solutions to some of the ongoing weaknesses, but I stand firm after watching Mooney’s entire tenure at our school that the only real answer is a new coaching staff top to bottom with different style and philosophy.
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