Nice article, Lou.
NU picked 16th of 18 teams...
‘Obviously, Boo and Langborg won all those games last year and you guys had nothing to do with it'"
Classic motivational angle employed by Chris Collins. I like the approach, but I'm concerned there's some truth to it.
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“That’s who we are,” remarked Collins. “We’re a chip-on-our-shoulder program. I’ve got a chip on my shoulder. I had it as a player. I like to recruit kids like that.”
This is great to read. Pete Nance and Robbie Beran did not have a chip on their shoulder. Miller Kopp didn't either, until he was asked to play more defense.
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"Berry will come off screens." Excellent!
"Martinelli and Barnhizer will play more in the mid-range and even post up." Excellent!
Windham and Clayton are mentioned as alternative ballhandlers to Leach... I see that as an indication that Windham is looking pretty capable and will get a lot of minutes, leaving Martinelli and Barnhizer to focus more on scoring.
No mention of Luke Hunger. Bummer.
"Matt Nicholson has emerged a little" If that means he has developed a post move... look out world!
