AllWeatherFan said:Timmy is a very good defensive player, and is the best passer on the team by far.
Next year, Timmy will be the man.
This year, however, he will mainly play a support role, but will still have opportunities to step up and make big plays for this team, just as he has done. As long as he accepts and embraces that role, he'll be fine. I have no reason to think he'll be side-tracked by any underlying "issues" alluded to in this thread.
grizbro said:AllWeatherFan said:Timmy is a very good defensive player, and is the best passer on the team by far.
Next year, Timmy will be the man.
This year, however, he will mainly play a support role, but will still have opportunities to step up and make big plays for this team, just as he has done. As long as he accepts and embraces that role, he'll be fine. I have no reason to think he'll be side-tracked by any underlying "issues" alluded to in this thread.
Would like to think that but believe somethings up. Sitting during garbage time and pouting in locker room pictures tell a different story. Hope things get worked out...think we’ll need him down the stretch.
That is an excellent comparison. Sam had a gift, but attitude could take him out of the game. Sam is an excellent musician with regular gig in Vegas.socalgriz2344 said:Reminds of another fiery red haired point guard..#4..Mr. Sam Riddle. Gifted player, ability to pass and find players open, but didn’t know when to shut his mouth and it ultimately got him in trouble.
Watching Timmy the last couple of games, he has been pushing hard and playing terrible defense, not
Moving his feet and reaching in frequently. Hope he figures it out because he can be special.
grizbro said:Maybe like Karl last year?
Freak of an athlete, but hasn't stuffed the box score at either location (although I wouldn't have expected this as a true freshman at Montana).PlayerRep said:grizbro said:Maybe like Karl last year?
Speaking of Nicholas. Has started 5 games. Is 8th on team in minutes, with 18 per games. 4th leading scorer with 7.8. Shooting 42%. 54% from the line. 5th in rebounds, with 4.2. 10 assists to 25 TO. Leads team with 18 blocks. I think his stats came after an injury to a teammate.
At UM, he played just under 10 minutes at UM, which was 8th on the team. Didn't have much for scoring or rebounding average, but shot 60%. Shot 33% from the line.
Grizfan-24 said:Timmy Falls is a perplexing case.
He seems to be pressing to get the most out of his time on the floor. His role is essentially similar to that last year, and I just get the sense he is trying to get 35 minutes of action out of 20. I think when you measure that with Pridgetts team MVP like performance this year, it might make a bit of sense as to why Falls does what he does on the floor. Feels like he is trying to make an immediate impact, but rather than letting the game and his instincts take over he is pressing the issue.
Exactly. I think the expectations for him this year were too high. Being a sophomore on a team loaded with other options at the guard spot is tough. He still has potential to break DeCuire’s assist record.grizaremoregooder said:Not sure if anyone realizes this but Montana has a lot of very good basketball players on the roster this season. Timmy Falls plays behind 2 of the top guards in the conference. Next year Falls will be one of the best in the conference but he is paying his dues right now. He still has a lot to learn from Jedi master Travis Decurie.
AllWeatherFan said:Grizfan-24 said:Timmy Falls is a perplexing case.
He seems to be pressing to get the most out of his time on the floor. His role is essentially similar to that last year, and I just get the sense he is trying to get 35 minutes of action out of 20. I think when you measure that with Pridgetts team MVP like performance this year, it might make a bit of sense as to why Falls does what he does on the floor. Feels like he is trying to make an immediate impact, but rather than letting the game and his instincts take over he is pressing the issue.
I agree. Timmy sometimes forces passes or takes the occasional ill-advised shot. It's a risk/reward thing, because when he makes a great assist or hits a big three, it fires up the team and the crowd.
I assume we will see him do that MANY times over the remainder of his career...AT UM.