jaybone
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The interview with Manning was interesting somewhat in what he DIDN'T say. When asked about team chemistry and what it different about this year's chemistry compared to last year's, he went off explaining about how when he was a pro, he had teammates he HATED. Which I found interesting because it implies that there were some teammates who didn't get along last year. This year different story with the frosh.
We'll see how that develops. I remember how Woods was considered the team leader during his transfer year when he didn't play, so he somehow went from old man leader to malcontent. Also, I felt that some of the team chemistry was partially due to not being able to handle a recruiting class where essentially the last signee who had the least stars in the class (John Collins) is coach's pet project and he becomes an NBA lottery pick in year 2. The two 4stars worked hard to get theres in Year 3 and it didn't happen for them. I will be watching what happens to our four frosh when Hoard likely departs after the season. Hoard is a legit 5star though, so different circumstances from Collins.
I for one am happy for the fresh start with all these versatile freshman. They are very versatile. And long.
We'll see how that develops. I remember how Woods was considered the team leader during his transfer year when he didn't play, so he somehow went from old man leader to malcontent. Also, I felt that some of the team chemistry was partially due to not being able to handle a recruiting class where essentially the last signee who had the least stars in the class (John Collins) is coach's pet project and he becomes an NBA lottery pick in year 2. The two 4stars worked hard to get theres in Year 3 and it didn't happen for them. I will be watching what happens to our four frosh when Hoard likely departs after the season. Hoard is a legit 5star though, so different circumstances from Collins.
I for one am happy for the fresh start with all these versatile freshman. They are very versatile. And long.