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Junior wrote:So people are up in arms about a few lyrics to a fight song being wrong given that it's such a part of SMU tradition, but we can't start the seniors even though that's a tradition? I guess there's a double standard here.


Well, it's been forever since there was actually something to play for in the finale. Understandable why people might wanna hold off on seeing JMM and KD on the court for the tip.
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SmooBoy wrote:...and then we all find out that Dunleavy is money on threes and is the missing outside shooter we've been searching for, propelling us to new heights.


Wouldn't that be amazing?
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GreenbeltPony wrote:
SmooBoy wrote:...and then we all find out that Dunleavy is money on threes and is the missing outside shooter we've been searching for, propelling us to new heights.


Wouldn't that be amazing?

yes, almost as amazing as your avatar. i love that play!
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Brown will start the seniors. It is in his DNA.
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mrydel wrote:Brown will start the seniors. It is in his DNA.


I would actually like to see CC start with RM and YM. JMM and KM, though, will get torched on the defensive side (keeping their man in front of them) which could lead to some early fouls by our bigs unfortunately.

Anyway, if I were LB, I'd ask them ("Hey, want to start? I'd definitely start you if you want." And then let them decide). I could live with JMM and KM starting for a minute or 2 depending and it would be the "right thing" to do most probably.
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If we get the tip (usually we do not) let RM drive to the rim and either get fouled, get blocked, or score. If Houston gets the tip or a blocked shot, then guard close man to man and foul. When play is stopped you sub in the starters. In the very worst case scenario, we are behind 3-0 which has happened often, and the seniors have had their glory. I bet in the majority of our games this year we have trailed after the first points were scored.
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If Houston gets the tip, we are in the wrong place.
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Terry Webster wrote:If Houston gets the tip, we are in the wrong place.

Just seeing if anyone reads my posts Rev. Oops.
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Kudos to mrydel for breaking his own record on getting the basketball tailgate started.
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mrydel wrote:
Terry Webster wrote:If Houston gets the tip, we are in the wrong place.

Just seeing if anyone reads my posts Rev. Oops.


You are the most astute poster on this board, so of course I read every word you post.
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mrydel wrote:If we get the tip (usually we do not) let RM drive to the rim and either get fouled, get blocked, or score.

Early in the season we won just about every tip - but yeah, lately we can't seem to win one.

I always think it's better to lose the tip and play great defense for the first possession so you have the arrow anyway.
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We got every tip until we did not get them anymore.
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mrydel wrote:We got every tip until we did not get them anymore.

Astute. :)
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mrydel wrote:We got every tip until we did not get them anymore.


WDNWTA - especially against Houston

but I agree with you - he will start the seniors.
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Update?
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