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UDPat wrote: ↑Mon Feb 12, 2024 7:59 am The Hens are 2nd in the CAA in both Assists and A/T ratio

rooneyguy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:56 am

UDPat wrote: ↑Mon Feb 12, 2024 7:59 am The Hens are 2nd in the CAA in both Assists and A/T ratio

Yeah, they have been playing very well, but you know that our coach does not get excited enough, just stands there with his arms folded, hasn't thrown a chair across the court, didn't bring in more than 6 transfers, etc. etc.

Udforever1 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2024 3:57 pm Why would you want or need a roster of 19? This isn’t freshmen high school basketball.

BlueHenBill wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:06 pm

Udforever1 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2024 3:57 pm Why would you want or need a roster of 19? This isn’t freshmen high school basketball.

I am not saying that UD should have a roster of 19 players. What I am saying is that I am tired of UD being short-handed almost every season due to injuries (including players who are injured & can't/don't play for multiple seasons if ever), players who aren't (and many never be (i.e., recruiting mistakes) ready to contribute in games, etc. This season only 7 players get significant playing time for UD. If one or more get injured, UD is screwed. Plus the 7 who do play can wear down over the season, and be not only fatigued but also be more susceptible to injury. A few more players on the roster who could contribute in games would give UD badly needed depth, allow the stalwarts to get more breaks, and be insurance for injuries, foul trouble, other players who apparently are unable to contribute in games, and for achieving a smoother transition from season to season when players are lost.

Udforever1 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:40 pm

BlueHenBill wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:06 pm

Udforever1 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2024 3:57 pm Why would you want or need a roster of 19? This isn’t freshmen high school basketball.

I am not saying that UD should have a roster of 19 players. What I am saying is that I am tired of UD being short-handed almost every season due to injuries (including players who are injured & can't/don't play for multiple seasons if ever), players who aren't (and many never be (i.e., recruiting mistakes) ready to contribute in games, etc. This season only 7 players get significant playing time for UD. If one or more get injured, UD is screwed. Plus the 7 who do play can wear down over the season, and be not only fatigued but also be more susceptible to injury. A few more players on the roster who could contribute in games would give UD badly needed depth, allow the stalwarts to get more breaks, and be insurance for injuries, foul trouble, other players who apparently are unable to contribute in games, and for achieving a smoother transition from season to season when players are lost.

MI in the past usually doesn’t go more than 7-8 deep anyway. And if you’re a mid major and having to rely on guys 8-12, you’re probably in trouble.

BlueHenBill wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 5:45 pm

Udforever1 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:40 pm

BlueHenBill wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:06 pm

I am not saying that UD should have a roster of 19 players. What I am saying is that I am tired of UD being short-handed almost every season due to injuries (including players who are injured & can't/don't play for multiple seasons if ever), players who aren't (and many never be (i.e., recruiting mistakes) ready to contribute in games, etc. This season only 7 players get significant playing time for UD. If one or more get injured, UD is screwed. Plus the 7 who do play can wear down over the season, and be not only fatigued but also be more susceptible to injury. A few more players on the roster who could contribute in games would give UD badly needed depth, allow the stalwarts to get more breaks, and be insurance for injuries, foul trouble, other players who apparently are unable to contribute in games, and for achieving a smoother transition from season to season when players are lost.

MI in the past usually doesn’t go more than 7-8 deep anyway. And if you’re a mid major and having to rely on guys 8-12, you’re probably in trouble.

Most Div I programs use a rotation of 8 players and they have several additional quality back-ups available when needed (injuries, foul trouble, etc.). UD lacks quality depth as usual.