Yee-Haw!
If there were a 2-day sleeping pill, I might take it now.
If there were a 2-day sleeping pill, I might take it now.
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Yee-Haw!
If there were a 2-week sleeping pill, I might take it now.
"Nobody wants to see it or believe it but do not be surprised if Platek early steps up and provides a big spark until the talented freshmen feel comfortable and understand their roles..."The Freshman backcourt will make or break the Heels early. The frontcourt will get their points but every great team needs BALANCE and the backcourt must score and keep their opponents honest with perimeter scoring. Nobody wants to see it or believe it but do not be surprised if Platek early steps up and provides a big spark until the talented freshmen feel comfortable and understand their roles...
I would LOVE To see Platek step up and play great. He's devoted all this time to Roy and UNC. The guys that stay for four years and get to have their say on Senior night mean a lot. I, for one, am hoping for a huge year from Platek. He deserves it!
I totally agree that Platek has been outclassed, lacked athleticism/confidence and been inconsistent with his shooting ... and he caught plenty of hell for it from the fan base last year. I also agree that he was probably on the floor as much as he was last year because he was the best option available at times. As far as contemplating leaving ... lots of past players have openly admitted thinking about leaving after their first or second year.Agree on the sentiment around longevity players, senior night, etc. I also have never heard anything negative about him as a person/player, appreciate that he loves UNC, etc. Seems like a nice, quality young man.
As for him "deserving" it.....meh. On his behalf, yes, he's apparently putting in the hard work, being a good teammate, being loyal, etc. We often hear about him stroking the ball in practice. The concept/idea/narrative that he contemplated leaving but "stuck it out" and stayed is, imo, unclear. I mean, it can easily be argued that Roy has not seen the return on his investment from Platek in terms of production. Further, it can be argued that Roy has given Platek way more opportunities than Platek deserves, stuck with him, etc. Maybe because he was the best option available at times, maybe because he had showed promise in practice and Roy kept hoping it would translate over into games, who knows. But on the court he has largely looked outclassed, lacking athleticism and confidence, and inconsistent with his shooting.
In summary, I am saying I too hope he has a huge year, an amazing year. But it isn't about him "deserving" it - go get it, young man. Make it all worthwhile.
Hey D!
I would be glad to argue with you over something if it would help!!! (not real big on war though, lol)
I am very excited for this team due to last year's debacle, expected extreme improvement in returners, and seeing how the new pieces will fit! I think Roy will be at his mad scientists best this year and will coach 'em up to reach their potential.
I do not know about the all-freshman backcourt, however! I would prefer some experience, but sometimes the talent gap can be large. I still hold out hope that Platek will earn a starting position since it would mean he fixed his mentals!
This is one of the principal reasons I think he will be the starter as well. I also agree that it is likely RJ will either match or surpass his in-game minutes! If a starter is the one who gets the bulk of the minutes or is playing during crunch time, then I think that guy is RJ or Ant when healthy. If starter is the guy who is in the game at the tip, I'm pretty sure that guy is Platek! BUT: All bets are off if Platek gets over his yips and can get back to being a shooter! One thing I know is at UNC peeps usually see a large improvement in their games over the years and I expect to see it in Platek this year. Another thing is, Max Owens is the only guy I can remember who never really got over his stage fright at UNC! And he found other ways to contribute!ONLY reason that kid does not start is the need to save him for back up PG duty,
ACCN 6pm!
Can't wait!
I use Sling. It isn't free, but it probably has a 1-week free trial. Worth doing and then cancelling before you have to pay.I was hoping it would be on a different network. I live in FL so I don't get the ACC network. Are there any free streaming options?