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168988.32 in reply to 168988.30
Date: 1/14/2011 9:58:14 PM
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If there is only one real candidate...then what is there to discuss?

I'm all for preparing for the future of the National Team...but we can do it on the offsite...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0
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168988.33 in reply to 168988.32
Date: 1/14/2011 10:05:25 PM
LionPride
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Yes

All hail Jfarb.

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168988.34 in reply to 168988.30
Date: 1/14/2011 10:08:54 PM
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Grubbs is still one of the best SF mismatch options we have, and his skills won't start declining noticeably until he is 34. Thankfully we have several players coming up in future seasons that I think will more than adequately replace him.

Player wise we may change who we select for the last few roster spots on the NT in Season 15. I am concerned with our Americas opponents advantage inside on us, and I would likely want to compensate for that. If we make the Worlds in Season 16, I would shift our focus back to a more balanced team as our opponents would more likely have the guard depth to matchup with us.

To improve the team will take time and dedication from NT staff and a lot of communication to the managers of our best prospects. I would love it if we had an 18/18/18 type big to use, and while we have some players who could potentially reach that level (Moore, Owens), it remains to be seen whether anyone would take on that challenge economically, as the salary of such a player could exceed 350k. Right now I have been encouraging managers of some of our 9-10 potential bigs to focus on 2 inside skills. For example I think a 13/18/18 type big would be much much more useful to the NT then a 16/16/16 big.

Last edited by jfarb at 1/14/2011 10:10:11 PM

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168988.36 in reply to 168988.35
Date: 1/14/2011 10:18:42 PM
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I'll post a list of the players that I would consider for the roster and their skills on the offsite.

From: Isaiah

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168988.37 in reply to 168988.34
Date: 1/14/2011 10:20:24 PM
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I agree with that statment....the biigs are a major part in this game and if the US wants to win then they will have to go above and beyond as coaches to help the national team. what people forget is that we are representing our nation and we all want to win.Its not just the coaches of the NT players that win. Its the whole nation as a whole and everyone needs to take pride in our team not just a few. If i had the resources i would train such a player myself, however i dont, but someone out there will and will help the US a ton!

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168988.38 in reply to 168988.2
Date: 1/15/2011 6:48:49 PM
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1- I think everythings fine in the middle east...
2- The economy is dead.
3- Because your to cheap to buy a real TV.:)
4- To make things bigger. ;) (if u need help ask me to do so)
5- The earth is an Illusion.
6- Ill eat bread until it goes into ashes idk what you're talking bout...
7- No I'm pretty sure they have escape plans of themselves.
8- I don't think I'd handcuff them... Lol
9- Pshh if a woman ran the Pentagon....Not even in your dreams.
10- I dont know.
11- Yeah by a few miles an hour, until you get to the front..
12- I don't have any fears, except for God but I know he will always do the best. ;)


No thank you. For completely interesting me into something stupid like this.LOL ;)

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168988.39 in reply to 168988.38
Date: 1/17/2011 3:59:37 AM
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What a bland debate this has been. Have a read of the Canadian debate thread if you want to have a laugh or two!