Burgess
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This.
I blocked bigelow months ago and the responses alone tell me I made a superb decision!
DJ hasn’t been setting effective picks, getting pushed around. Burgess is definitely capable of playing more physical. Burgess picks are better but Berg sets best picks by far. I know this is not likely to happen and might not be a common opinion but of the two DJ would benefit more from a red shirt this year
I try not to block anyone unless they use foul language or crude name calling.
You are missing a laugh or two though.
I think we need to merge all 3 together. We grow 7 footers in a lab right? So why can’t we just merge em together??? It is Halloween (anlmost), after all!
The way Painter played him after his first stint. He gave more run to Furst and Berg with the starters.
You could be right but could be more so he wanted those guys to just get more PT cuz they won’t be seeing much soon. Who knows tbh
Yeah, I hope I’m wrong. I really think he can help us this year.
I don't think the competition was strong enough to tell enough about a whole lot of things tonight. Still glad CMP is working on finding that right combo. Might be small ball.....did a Purdue fan just say that....😎
I must be the only one who thinks Berg is going to see a decent amount of playing time? Sets the best screens for teammates and can hold position well around the basket. Has decent hands. Needs more playing time to gain more comfort and confidence. Just my opinion.
You may be right. He just looks a tad slow, but if he complements Braden the best, then he will play. I have not even the slightest clue as to what painter is going to do 😂
It's going to be RB's decision. I had a couple of takeaways from the exhibition as it relates to RB.
- Painter was clearly trying to allow him to 'separate' from the other 5's with the early playing time, which tells me that this is a real open question
- Painter indicated in his post-game comments that there was still little separation between the 5's and IMO, focused on the development of DB for this season
- We know that MP will allow the player to make the redshirt decision. My guess is that he'll encourage RB to take the redshirt, but it will ultimately be up to Raleigh.
Nope. He holds the experience and strength advantage to this point. Matt's already said he's the best rebounder on the team. We've seen him score in close, and we still haven't seen the jumper/set shot.
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So you’re saying we are gonna redshirt furst?
I have him blocked and still get the laughs as someone seems to reply to all of his posts
Who replies to who's posts?Who responds to his posts??
Not me. I have him on ignore.
Paint also said after the GVSU exhibition he is looking for someone who functions well in the offense and rebounds and thinks berg is pulling away from the others.
Did you infer from that interview that he thought that Berg was pulling away? I don’t recall him explicitly stating that and I didn’t get that impression from what MP said. I’m not saying you’re wrong, just that I interpreted it differently.
I did. I could be wrong too but he’s pretty direct and all but says it. And he’s not saying it can only be Berg. He said Jacobsen and Burgess struggled and have a lot of work to do. And then praised Berg and for rebounding and said that is the person who will end up separating themselves. To me that was a clear message Berg has separated himself as the starter. But he certainly sees the potential even comparing Jacobsen to All American JJJ in his development.
He compared Jacobson to JJ in terms of being very skinny and needing to get stronger.
I have zero f**ks to invest in researching this answer.Who responds to his posts??
I said “in his development” as he said the way he’s playing with not getting his hands on the ball, tipping in, and playing small reminds him of JJJ.
BUT burgess is in the hype vid (while Benter is not):
What does it all mean?!
What does it all mean?!
I hope he doesn't RS. I think we are going to need all the help we can get at the 5 this season. I understand the reason to do it if he isn't going to get much PT, but with the other candidates I just don't see how that is possible. DJ is just too skinny and weak right now and Berg is untested and pretty slow footed. Doesn't mean I don't like the future of either one, but for this season, I think a 3rd #5 would be very beneficial.
I just don't believe in red shirts anymore. With NIL there's low chance of program loyalty. Just play them and he gets whatever minutes he gets.
I've been on the Berg bandwagon since before he got here. I loved his recruiting tape, mostly because it show him to have a solid stroke and could handle the ball for a 7 footer.
For him, I think it's just a matter of playing time and having the game slow down for him. And, Painter give him the rope to make mistakes.
Agree.
I think it makes sense to RS Burgess for now to see how the other guys play in the first several games. The RS can be pulled if it looks like he is needed or is made so by injury to others.
Even in THIS program? I think you've been reading too much of a certain someone's posts.
I think we will need him and he might learn more by playing than watching.
By not taking the RS, he is essentially betting on himself. I like that, shows he has grit and confidence.
By not taking the RS, he is essentially betting on himself. I like that, shows he has grit and confidence.
