Redshirt Scott Christopherson?

[NYWarrior]

OK, let me start this by saying that I have never seen Christopherson play -- this is purely a post based on the potential makeup of the 2007-2008 roster.  For the sake of this post, I'll figure that Dominic James is returning to MU next season -- if he goes, this discussion is moot.

Projected Guards, 2007-2008
- Matthews
- McNeal
- James
- Acker
- Cubillan
- Christopherson

6 guards.......and a 'point forward'-type of player in Fitz, not to mention an outsider shooter in Hayward.  You could argue that MU will have an 8 guard rotation next year.

Does anybody think SC will be a redshirt candidate?  (again, purely based on the overload in the backcourt)  Or Cubillan?  (realizing that Acker's eligibility will decrease his role as a backup PG)

anyway.......thought it might be an interesting discussion

[LastWarrior]

If DJ stays, I think it would be a great idea.  We'll have the depth and the shooters to be able to absorb sitting Scott for a year.  I've never seen Scott play either but the idea of teaming a player like Scott with Nick seems an awful lot like Diener & Wade!!

Is it me or does it seem like Coach Crean is recruiting a lot of athletic 3's & 4's?
1 - DJ & Lil Mo
2 - Jerel & David
3 - Wes & Fitz
4 - Lazar & Burke & Trend & Hazel
5 - Barro & Mbakwe

I wouldn't mind seeing it... granted I would like to see the best of both worlds and somehow we get DJ to stay and Saunders to commit (w/o losing Trevor or Nick or Lazar and keep the three amigos intact).

[spiral97]

Isn't this the life.. having to worry about such decisions as this!  It wasn't but a few years ago where we were wondering who was going to step up to fill these roles! 

[MUCrisco]

He would probably be a good redshirt candidate, based upon what you said.  I guess a ton could happen between now and then, but I would think being able to redshirt someone, and add an extra year would be nothing but good.  I don't want to chance your topic, but with all of these guards, I hope we see a lot more full court pressure, and trapping.

[NYWarrior]

Amen, Crisco.......gimme a team that delivers 40 minutes of hell

[Big Papi]

He would probably be a good redshirt candidate, based upon what you said.  I guess a ton could happen between now and then, but I would think being able to redshirt someone, and add an extra year would be nothing but good.  I don't want to chance your topic, but with all of these guards, I hope we see a lot more full court pressure, and trapping.

I think we will see a lot of pressure defense, maybe not 40 minutes of hell but definitely picking guys up at the half court line and forcing a lot of traps.  Our biggest weakness at this point in time is the 4 position when it comes to defending.  Pressure defense and trapping will help hide that weakness and maybe turn it into a strength.  I really like hearing that Hayward is one of our better rebounders.  He should be able to outquick players at the 4 and be able to run and gun.