MU Sometimes, you just lose to a better team - Page 2

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-28-2009, 05:28 PM

Yeah, Kimba Walker was ridiculously lucky at times, but he was also good.

It's easy to bitch about the charge call on Leo against Thabeet, or our seeming inability to draw fouls on interior contact, but in reality, we weren't jobbed out of this game, we just lost to a team with more talent.

There was a lid on the basket for us on a lot of shots, but them's the breaks. Sometimes it's your day with the rolls (Memphis) and some days it isn't (today).

Either way, good game by UConn, but big props to MU, who did the entire state, University and their fans proud. I'm more proud of this team than about any I've ever rooted for.

KChiefs1 · 03-28-2009, 05:55 PM

The only guy I think will be hard to replace is Carroll...he is the heart & soul on that team.

JT Tiller will now assume that roll.

Sam Hall · 03-28-2009, 05:56 PM

I want to see Michael Dixon contribute right away next season.

R8RFAN · 03-28-2009, 05:58 PM

good run guys, yall showed great heart, I was impressed with what I saw in the games I seen them play

**KcMizzou** · 03-28-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

The only guy I think will be hard to replace is Carroll...he is the heart & soul on that team.

JT Tiller will now assume that roll.

You could make the arguement that Tiller already was...

But yeah, I'm gonna miss DeMarre, big time.

**KcMizzou** · 03-28-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

good run guys, yall showed great heart, I was impressed with what I saw in the games I seen them play

Thanks man...

Welcome back to the 'planet.

KChiefs1 · 03-28-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

You could make the arguement that Tiller already was...

But yeah, I'm gonna miss DeMarre, big time.

You definitely could with Tiller but I think Carroll was the one the freshmen on the team looked up to for leadership. I just think he was because he is a SR & Tiller is a JR.

DJ's left nut · 03-28-2009, 06:04 PM

Y'now, I didn't walk away from this convinced that UCONN was the better team.

The refs didn't job us (shutup, Pete

), we didn't get outclassed; we just didn't hit shots. Shit happens.

If Anderson comes back, locks up the Famous commit to go with DeWitt and Dixon, and our youngsters keep developing (a huge point that so many seem to overlook), we'll be back.

I gotta wear shades...

eazyb81 · 03-28-2009, 06:07 PM

Carroll will be very difficult to replace. His ability to post up down low and run the floor like a guard was huge for us.

It sounds like we're recruiting similar players (big guys that have good ball-handling skills) but who knows if they will be able to give us what Demarre gave us.

WilliamTheIrish · 03-28-2009, 06:08 PM

Walker was just unreal in this game.

DJ's left nut · 03-28-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Carroll will be very difficult to replace. His ability to post up down low and run the floor like a guard was huge for us.

It sounds like we're recruiting similar players (big guys that have good ball-handling skills) but who knows if they will be able to give us what Demarre gave us.

You won't replace him. You hope that Ramsey/Bowers can provide you a reasonable facsimile and that English/Taylor/Tiller can pick up the slack. Carroll's major attribute was his energy. There's no reason we can't find someone to bring that and I think Anderson will see to it that we do.

In all honesty, I'm ready to see Lyons go. His on/off routine wore me out and had to wear the team out a little as well. While we may not see anyone that brings quite what Carroll does, I think we can find a frontcourt that is nearly as productive. Ultimately our backcourt will have to carry a greater load, though.

Next year's team will be different, that doesn't mean it will be worse.

Sure-Oz · 03-28-2009, 06:17 PM

I won't miss Lyons that much, i felt like he could've been a way better player for Mizzou.

Carroll and Lawrence will be missed. I hope we get another true shooter to replace Lawrence as well. This year definetly can't hurt our recruiting class in the near future.

HonestChieffan · 03-28-2009, 06:17 PM

I wonder how much cash it will take to keep Anderson.

**KcMizzou** · 03-28-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I won't miss Lyons that much, i felt like he could've been a way better player for Mizzou.

Carroll and Lawrence will be missed. I hope we get another true shooter to replace Lawrence as well. This year definetly can't hurt our recruiting class in the near future.

English can be that guy.

Sure-Oz · 03-28-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

English can be that guy.

I definetly agree, that kid can really shoot. I think he can be a hell of a player for us.

DJ's left nut · 03-28-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HonestChieffan

I wonder how much cash it will take to keep Anderson.

2 million.

03-28-2009, 05:28 PM
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eazyb81 The Illuminati Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the road less traveled Casino cash: $9984900	Carroll will be very difficult to replace. His ability to post up down low and run the floor like a guard was huge for us. It sounds like we're recruiting similar players (big guys that have good ball-handling skills) but who knows if they will be able to give us what Demarre gave us.
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