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<blockquote data-quote="MtnWasp" data-source="post: 485001" data-attributes="member: 4110"><p>It is interesting to me how different people can look at the same thing and come away with totally different impressions. I sat down and watched that scrimmage and what I came away with is that we are WAY underestimating this GT team. What I saw was the most dynamic Gt team I've seen in years. The pace of play, focus and cleanliness of scheme on both sides of the ball was really impressive to me. What GT was trying to do was good stuff and our schemes and pace of play could translate into giving even talented opponents headaches. If teams don't play well against this pace of play, we will hurt them. I saw a team that could create good shooting opportunities. I saw a disruptive, very active defense. </p><p></p><p>The team started the scrimmage a little sluggish, Alston didn't play lead guard well in the first half but did much better in the second half. After about 11 minutes in, GT upped the pace of play and intensity and stuffed that team, which is exactly what one would expect a better team to do.</p><p></p><p>I think there should be more buzz about Alvarado. His release has quickened and he looks to be a very good all-around PG. Phillips and Haywood are very good defensively. The two Freshmen, Sjolund and Moore are far better than advertised. No way would I redshirt Sjolund. He can create his own shot and has a scorer's mentality. He can pass. He is a creator on the offensive side. His defensive deficiencies looked more about adjusting to the abilities of his opponents than about athleticism. He should get better. Anyway, he at least can be useful in offense-defense substitution situations. Moore looks dialed-in and ready to help. The development of Gueye is a credit to him and the staff. He was so wild and awkward even this time last year, and he has really steadied himself. We'll see if that holds-up when the real bullets fly.</p><p></p><p>Big strong teams could muscle GT this season, but the way we play will give big teams headaches. We'll see, but my thought is that this team has the elements to really improve as the season progresses and I wouldn't be surprised if, by the time the second half of the conference slate rolls around, that we create some real buzz. I think this could be a good season for GT.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MtnWasp, post: 485001, member: 4110"] It is interesting to me how different people can look at the same thing and come away with totally different impressions. I sat down and watched that scrimmage and what I came away with is that we are WAY underestimating this GT team. What I saw was the most dynamic Gt team I've seen in years. The pace of play, focus and cleanliness of scheme on both sides of the ball was really impressive to me. What GT was trying to do was good stuff and our schemes and pace of play could translate into giving even talented opponents headaches. If teams don't play well against this pace of play, we will hurt them. I saw a team that could create good shooting opportunities. I saw a disruptive, very active defense. The team started the scrimmage a little sluggish, Alston didn't play lead guard well in the first half but did much better in the second half. After about 11 minutes in, GT upped the pace of play and intensity and stuffed that team, which is exactly what one would expect a better team to do. I think there should be more buzz about Alvarado. His release has quickened and he looks to be a very good all-around PG. Phillips and Haywood are very good defensively. The two Freshmen, Sjolund and Moore are far better than advertised. No way would I redshirt Sjolund. He can create his own shot and has a scorer's mentality. He can pass. He is a creator on the offensive side. His defensive deficiencies looked more about adjusting to the abilities of his opponents than about athleticism. He should get better. Anyway, he at least can be useful in offense-defense substitution situations. Moore looks dialed-in and ready to help. The development of Gueye is a credit to him and the staff. He was so wild and awkward even this time last year, and he has really steadied himself. We'll see if that holds-up when the real bullets fly. Big strong teams could muscle GT this season, but the way we play will give big teams headaches. We'll see, but my thought is that this team has the elements to really improve as the season progresses and I wouldn't be surprised if, by the time the second half of the conference slate rolls around, that we create some real buzz. I think this could be a good season for GT. [/QUOTE]
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