36 minutes for Simpson

Mike from MD

All-American
Jul 31, 2001
12,460
8,124
113
Young, fresh legs and man can he penetrate quickly! All around great game. The offense spread the ball around and everyone contributed.

Best D performance of the year!
 

PSAL_Hoops

Heisman
Feb 18, 2008
11,677
10,805
78
I didn’t think he’d be the answer. I thought Paul had to step up and have a regular (not great just not god awful) game.

Thrilled to be dead wrong on the first, and spot on with the second.

Only 9 minutes from Hyatt in this game.
 
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ScarletteK80

All-Conference
Mar 4, 2003
15,584
4,247
58
Best yet, he is a Jersey kid that did public school, AND stayed home by choosing Rutgers. Family is great too. Only problem I had today was he is so wiry, and quick, my eyes had trouble keeping up with him. We have a good one!
 

AreYouNUTS

Heisman
Aug 1, 2001
120,341
53,121
113
Remember all those threads about who should be the starter, Simpson, or Hyatt? Those of us who were on the “Simpson should start because Hyatt is a better role player coming off the bench,” were 100% spot on as to the reasons “why.” IMHO Coach really screwed that up the last couple weeks of this season having Hyatt starting instead. I think it cost us a couple of games. Glad he got it right today!
 

Jtung230

Heisman
Jun 30, 2005
18,812
12,031
82
Everyone contributed. Simpson is like Geo. He is athletic enough to get a shot off in a crunch. Just need another athlete out there. But this was a team effort.
 

yesrutgers01

Heisman
Nov 9, 2008
121,539
37,164
113
Here is my take- Simpson is a play maker- balls to match and give him 10lbs- he can be a major force.
But-it does not discount what PM brings to this team- There may not have been a better motivational in game player I have seen here at RU.
Simpson may end up 3 years playing 2.5 years like a 5* first round player. And with the kids we have coming in soon- oh boy!
But don't knock what we get from PM because Simpson is kicking ***.
 
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RU-Choppin-Ohio

Heisman
Jul 31, 2011
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37,319
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This was a glimpse of the future for Rutgers Basketball. Not just Simpson, but, the transition to having faster guards with Simpson, Davis, Warren.
 
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yesrutgers01

Heisman
Nov 9, 2008
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37,164
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I think the announcers were dead on with something- we played aggressive in the 2nd half. During our drop- we seemed to be in prevent mindset all game, both sides of the court.
Also- that 2nd half- may have been one of the most impressive halves of the season. Both sides of the ball- on offense- aggressive and controlled, D - can you just say DEFENSE! and as much as the announcers tried to downplay it a little that Mich just didn't hit- I don't think they took more than 4-5 open shots all 2nd half. CM- is DPY for the NCAA without a doubt- things he does not in the stat sheet is insane.
 

Ru-baby

All-Conference
Aug 11, 2001
6,534
2,836
66
Simpson AND Paul together-Yes

Not either or.

And Hyatt is 6th man-the if hes hot great if not ok too variety
 

yesrutgers01

Heisman
Nov 9, 2008
121,539
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It also meant Caleb handled the ball less which is a big plus
The one thing with Caleb that frustrates me and may be the reason he does not make NBA- he is 6ft7 and athletic as you can be- 2 time DPOY in the B1G- and he just will not be aggressive to the rim on offense. Maybe the past couple of games it is his back- but I feel like if it were him going to the rim late game like simpson did- he would have laid up and not slammed it.
 

Scangg

Heisman
Mar 19, 2016
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The one thing with Caleb that frustrates me and may be the reason he does not make NBA- he is 6ft7 and athletic as you can be- 2 time DPOY in the B1G- and he just will not be aggressive to the rim on offense. Maybe the past couple of games it is his back- but I feel like if it were him going to the rim late game like simpson did- he would have laid up and not slammed it.
Caleb isn't overly explosive in the first place and now he has a bad back. Not sure what you're expecting