Found that our offense runs better with Simpson with the ball in his hands.
Found more than a W tonight
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Derek Simpson has to be one of our main options on offense (not just shooting but having the ball in his hands as you say) going forward
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Best thing about tonight is that we figured some things out.
Best thing about tonight is that we figured some things out.
Just incredible from him. Not only the buckets but his distribution was incredible and defense sharpened up. Amazing flash from him when we needed it.
Paul slows things down to much. Obviously when he’s firing on all cylinders (ie. MSU 2nd half) he can still be a game changer, but this offense needs a jolt with speed / penetration
Derek Simpson grew up tonight. I am so proud of him.
Seems like the only one that can blow by his man and get to the basket
yep. i’d start simpson next game and let him run the point. paul has been in a for awhile now so maybe you move him off the ball and being hyatt off the bench again
He played great, but dont anoint him quite yet.....Potential is there for sure.
Not sure why we haven't seen Paul back his man down and get to the rim in a long while like we have seen from him before.
I'm not saying Geo's shoes are now full...
Just he has some energy and is a threat to beat his man and get to the rim. Our other guards, just get stifled when they don't have space.
It's one of 20 B1G games.....but 2 standout games as bookends of the B1G season.....Indiana at the RAC with Cliff in foul trouble and tonight at PSU.
Simpson doesn't solve an entire offensive problem, but he offers some solutions.
No time to relax, gotta play well at Minnesota and find a way to get Mulcahy and Hyatt back on track.
It was Caleb's defense on Pickett, Oskar bailing out RU with 2 big 3s and Cliffs perimeter and interior defense. Add in Spencer and if you get anything going forward from Mulcahy and Hyatt and solid minutes from Simpson off the bench, there's enough to get things done.
Simpson doesn't solve an entire offensive problem, but he offers some solutions.
No time to relax, gotta play well at Minnesota and find a way to get Mulcahy and Hyatt back on track.
It was Caleb's defense on Pickett, Oskar bailing out RU with 2 big 3s and Cliffs perimeter and interior defense. Add in Spencer and if you get anything going forward from Mulcahy and Hyatt and solid minutes from Simpson off the bench, there's enough to get things done.
What is your obsession with our good players transferring. FYI Cam Spencer is prob a top 15 transfer this season and you want him to not do his last year as well.
having Simpson with ball should help Paul as much as anyone. It doesn’t have to fall on his shoulders to run the O all the time.
We need Paul if we want to make some noise in March
We need Paul if we want to make some noise in March
I thought the play where he picked up his dribble and then tried to force up some junk that got volleyball spiked back in his face was going to cost RU the game.
Hope this is a sign that team is starting to gel & overcome after having to fill the Mag void. Knew it would take time to adjust, but man it was a rough 5 game stretch that provided many doubts of it happening
I would prefer them to play from the bench but I skip that step because it’s probably not practical. I’d rather grab another transfer guard and give that guard assuming better quality and Simpson most of the minutes at 1-2x. Cam probably would come off the bench if asked.
With Simpson running the point I'd like to see PM post up his man on the block when Cliff pops out. Paul has the best low post moves of anyone on the team. I'd like to see him use them.
B1G said RU best defense of the year!
As bad as we were in the first half great D kept us in the game.
Nobody has shut down Pickett, Lundy & Funk at home this year!
RU did! Best defense of the year!!!!-
As bad as we were in the first half great D kept us in the game.
Nobody has shut down Pickett, Lundy & Funk at home this year!
RU did! Best defense of the year!!!!-
Simpson grew some hair on his balls tonight. Mulcahy needs a position change to SF in some sets when he and DS are in the floor at the same time.
Remember the comeback was completed with Simpson and Palmquist on the floor and Mulcahy and Hyatt on the bench.
Remember the comeback was completed with Simpson and Palmquist on the floor and Mulcahy and Hyatt on the bench.
Palm deserves more minutes as when he hits it opens up the court. Played fine on D.
Nothing against Paul, but it almost needs to be two different platoons between Derek and Paul.
When Derek has the ball in his hands, surround him with spot up shooters (Cam, Oskar, Aundre), Caleb and Cliff. Cliff benefits from Derek’s drives because if he beats his man, the center might have to come over and help and if Derek misses, Cliff can clean up. Shoot, Derek’s threat to drive could even open up Dean for some pick and pop opportunities, if he’s getting minutes.
If Paul’s got the ball in his hands and Derek is resting, let him milk the shot clock, while some critical players are resting. He needs slashers/cutters surrounding him, so that he can actually be creative and take advantage of his passing ability. Sprinkle in some bench players that are willing to spend high effort for hopefully some easier buckets. (maybe Jalen for Caleb or Cam, Antoine for Cliff)
When Derek has the ball in his hands, surround him with spot up shooters (Cam, Oskar, Aundre), Caleb and Cliff. Cliff benefits from Derek’s drives because if he beats his man, the center might have to come over and help and if Derek misses, Cliff can clean up. Shoot, Derek’s threat to drive could even open up Dean for some pick and pop opportunities, if he’s getting minutes.
If Paul’s got the ball in his hands and Derek is resting, let him milk the shot clock, while some critical players are resting. He needs slashers/cutters surrounding him, so that he can actually be creative and take advantage of his passing ability. Sprinkle in some bench players that are willing to spend high effort for hopefully some easier buckets. (maybe Jalen for Caleb or Cam, Antoine for Cliff)
Different defenses present different problems, so sometimes Paul can dominate at the PG, like he has against MSU and IU in the past. But, I really liked Simpson at the point tonight. I’d like to see him there and Paul at point forward In future games.
Let’s hope. I think this team has some gas in the tank but we can’t rely on a freshman to carry them.
Games like this give the other team problems game planning for us going forward...we have options the other teams have to account for...even if it's just a little bit. Oscar and Simpson getting meaningful minutes in February!!! Aundre has a hot hand some games. Paul will be back. We're not so one dimensional/predictable every night. Go RU!
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We ran high pick and roll with Derek and Cliff more than we have done with Paul and Cliff but the difference was after the pick was set ,Derek kept on going to the basket or pulling up for the mid range something Paul refused to do. That has to be a staple. Michigan ran high PNR with Pup and Hunter against us over and over against us and Pup pulled up and hit 4 or 5 mid range shots as part of his 16 points . Derek can give us that option that has been sorely missing because of Paul’s reluctance to shoot or inability to turn the corner. . Paul has had 5-6 subpar games and I cringed when Pike put him back in the game and then pulled a stall after we got it tied and Paul almost blew it , lost the ball causing their run out and giving Penn State the lead again by 2 and then Derek ‘s bailed us out with the High PNR and hard drive and 1 to the basket.
Pike is incredibly loyal but Paul’s relentless dribbling failing to swing the ball around , hesitating , refusing to shoot , is the primary reason for our offensive struggles. Plus it slows the game down which is doubly bad for our offense as we have shown in every game we play better uptempo than the 30 second death struggle half court offense.
Pike is incredibly loyal but Paul’s relentless dribbling failing to swing the ball around , hesitating , refusing to shoot , is the primary reason for our offensive struggles. Plus it slows the game down which is doubly bad for our offense as we have shown in every game we play better uptempo than the 30 second death struggle half court offense.
No milking the shot clock. That’s the root of Paul’s problems. Clock runs down and he doesn’t have the speed to get by the defender and make something happen. Quick ball movement is what we need with him as PG, starting early in the clock.
Jalen for Cam? Antoine for Cliff? Milk the clock and we’re going to score? Whoa!
When Paul had his dominant stretch last year, he was much quicker and decisive with his moves once he got the ball in the lane.
His indecisiveness is hurting him and the team this year.
at least it provides some new wrinkles. We desperately needed a shakeup but Pike is still going to have to navigate the trade offs with the lineup
Colbert17 take on Simpson:
December: "He is one of the most athletic and talented players on our roster."
Last Week: "He can't be trusted in a big spot."
Today : See December
December: "He is one of the most athletic and talented players on our roster."
Last Week: "He can't be trusted in a big spot."
Today : See December