MisterRee wrote:

Bryanth1a wrote:

MisterRee wrote:

Bryanth1a wrote:

MisterRee wrote:

hunwolf wrote: So...wait...there are people who actually think we are recruiting over Purvis?

I just. Nevermind.

Its the Bryanth effect. Some people seem to actually listen to him.
He keeps harping about how Purvis sucks, the kid goes through a slump and he crows about it.

Not once have I ever said Purvis sucks and admitted I've been a bit harder on Purvis than most players.  The kid has talent but he also has obvious flaws in his game.  You and others openly made this kid out to be the second coming of DT and Dwyane Wade and when I totally disagreed at those comparisons you and other gave me a lot of flack. 

Now, since he's not performing that way, you and others want to say he's in a slump.  Being in a slump is what TJ Warren was in. TJ was missing shots he normally would make.  In Rodney's case, he's been having problems finishing all season long so how is that a slump.   It only appears he's in a slump because the tempo has slowed down, the competition and stakes are higher, his confidence has waned, and he hasn't played with as much passion as before. 

As far as last night's game, he still missed a lot of layups, but I thought he played a decent game.  He made some nice hustle plays and those are just as important as scoring on this Pack team.

Now run along and continue your job of evaluating everyone's post-game comments and challenging their fanhood.

Oh really? 
But so I can once again prove you know nothing.
Over the first 19 games he averaged 9.95 ppg.
Over the past 7 he has averaged 5.2
HMM so while he was not a world beater he was certainly playing good ball. Now he is not playing so well. I would say scoring 50% of what you were scoring is a slump. So please go ahead and run the kid into the ground some more. It apparently makes you feel like a big man.  

BTW 
Since you are making accusations please show where I ever
1) Said he would be DT or
2) Questioned anyone's "fanhood".
You are simply lying. It is what you do. You run your mouth and then when someone calls you on your ignorance you tell lies about them.

You show me where I said Rodney sucks and I'll show you where you said he would be the next DT.  Better yet, I'm through with it.  I'm not going to get drawn in some senseless debate with you about Rodney.  So as I advised you earlier, run along and go evaluate comments.

In other words, I was proven wrong and am going to take my ball and go home, as usual.
You are simply wrong about Purvis being a in a slump. But wrong is something you are very consistent about.

BTW his last 4 games he is averaging 2.75 points per game but no that is not a slump. Nah.

FranklinWolf wrote: Very proud of the guys last night, the thing that really stood out was their body language, everyone seemed to be having a good time.

FWIW,
The Freshman that FSU brought in from Africa is a BEAST, you don't see many guys that are 7'1 built like him.

Bryanth1a wrote:

FranklinWolf wrote: Very proud of the guys last night, the thing that really stood out was their body language, everyone seemed to be having a good time.

FWIW,
The Freshman that FSU brought in from Africa is a BEAST, you don't see many guys that are 7'1 built like him.

Wolfpack4Life wrote:

redterrors04 wrote: Vandenburg should never ever leave the paint on defense, that is all

I don't know why they don't tell him to just stand in the middle and never drop his arms below his shoulders.  

He's a stiff in the mold of Serge Swikker (I am not knocking Vandenburg, it is what it is and there's no reason to sugarcoat it), but one thing Dean did with him and his Lurches was to make sure they always had their hands up.  Vandy is too slow to hedge and got burned several times, and he always keeps his arms dangling.  He'd be more of a force if he just stood around the basket with his hands up.  That'll be much more of a distraction then what he's doing now.

Loucouldcoach wrote:

Bryanth1a wrote:

FranklinWolf wrote: Very proud of the guys last night, the thing that really stood out was their body language, everyone seemed to be having a good time.

FWIW,
The Freshman that FSU brought in from Africa is a BEAST, you don't see many guys that are 7'1 built like him.

He reminded me of Uncle George from the Little Rascals

If my translation was correct, he kept saying  "yum yum eat'em up"

sirWUFalot wrote:

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Wow, Warren just went off against the Noles!!! 31 points!! Great win Pack!

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the 31 points was good ..but the best thing is that you can tell he has been working on his FT shooting! That is huge! I mean if you are gonna play down the stretch and especially around the basket, you have got to make your FTs because you are gonna get sent to the line. Way to go TJ!!!

Bryanth1a wrote:

 

Not once have I ever said Purvis sucks and admitted I've been a bit harder on Purvis than most players.  The kid has talent but he also has obvious flaws in his game.  You and others openly made this kid out to be the second coming of DT and Dwyane Wade and when I totally disagreed at those comparisons you and other gave me a lot of flack. 

Now, since he's not performing that way, you and others want to say he's in a slump.  Being in a slump is what TJ Warren was in. TJ was missing shots he normally would make.  In Rodney's case, he's been having problems finishing all season long so how is that a slump.   It only appears he's in a slump because the tempo has slowed down, the competition and stakes are higher, his confidence has waned, and he hasn't played with as much passion as before. 

As far as last night's game, he still missed a lot of layups, but I thought he played a decent game.  He made some nice hustle plays and those are just as important as scoring on this Pack team.

Now run along and continue your job of evaluating everyone's post-game comments and challenging their fanhood.

WOLFDAC wrote: What happened to the Vandy that gave Zeller and Henson 5 minutes of Hell in Raleigh his Soph year, the Vandy that could run the floor and finish with a flush.

grantwolf wrote:

Bryanth1a wrote:

 

Not once have I ever said Purvis sucks and admitted I've been a bit harder on Purvis than most players.  The kid has talent but he also has obvious flaws in his game.  You and others openly made this kid out to be the second coming of DT and Dwyane Wade and when I totally disagreed at those comparisons you and other gave me a lot of flack. 

Now, since he's not performing that way, you and others want to say he's in a slump.  Being in a slump is what TJ Warren was in. TJ was missing shots he normally would make.  In Rodney's case, he's been having problems finishing all season long so how is that a slump.   It only appears he's in a slump because the tempo has slowed down, the competition and stakes are higher, his confidence has waned, and he hasn't played with as much passion as before. 

As far as last night's game, he still missed a lot of layups, but I thought he played a decent game.  He made some nice hustle plays and those are just as important as scoring on this Pack team.

Now run along and continue your job of evaluating everyone's post-game comments and challenging their fanhood.

Rodney has flaws in his game?!  What?!  You mean, a freshman guard has flaws?  Interesting.

Guess who else has flaws?  Everyone.

If Warren didn't have flaws in his game, he wouldn't disappear for multiple games at a time.
If Lewis didn't have flaws in his game, he'd be more than a 10-minute or less guy when Brown is healthy.

I don't personally recall anyone stating that Purvis would be DT or Wade.  There may have been people who compared his STYLE with Wade...but I doubt anyone really thought he'd be DW as a freshman.

And guess what, most people (coach included) probably think that all 3 freshman will be really important players for us this year and in the future, and they will.

WOLFDAC wrote: What happened to the Vandy that gave Zeller and Henson 5 minutes of Hell in Raleigh his Soph year, the Vandy that could run the floor and finish with a flush.

Waitingwolf wrote: I loved that when he came in he hustled. He wants to win. He'll adapt and will start finishing drives. His FT shooting will improve. The great thing is no one has to get him up for games and he keeps playing hard.

grantwolf wrote:

Bryanth1a wrote:

 

Not once have I ever said Purvis sucks and admitted I've been a bit harder on Purvis than most players.  The kid has talent but he also has obvious flaws in his game.  You and others openly made this kid out to be the second coming of DT and Dwyane Wade and when I totally disagreed at those comparisons you and other gave me a lot of flack. 

Now, since he's not performing that way, you and others want to say he's in a slump.  Being in a slump is what TJ Warren was in. TJ was missing shots he normally would make.  In Rodney's case, he's been having problems finishing all season long so how is that a slump.   It only appears he's in a slump because the tempo has slowed down, the competition and stakes are higher, his confidence has waned, and he hasn't played with as much passion as before. 

As far as last night's game, he still missed a lot of layups, but I thought he played a decent game.  He made some nice hustle plays and those are just as important as scoring on this Pack team.

Now run along and continue your job of evaluating everyone's post-game comments and challenging their fanhood.

Rodney has flaws in his game?!  What?!  You mean, a freshman guard has flaws?  Interesting.

Guess who else has flaws?  Everyone.

If Warren didn't have flaws in his game, he wouldn't disappear for multiple games at a time.
If Lewis didn't have flaws in his game, he'd be more than a 10-minute or less guy when Brown is healthy.

I don't personally recall anyone stating that Purvis would be DT or Wade.  There may have been people who compared his STYLE with Wade...but I doubt anyone really thought he'd be DW as a freshman.

And guess what, most people (coach included) probably think that all 3 freshman will be really important players for us this year and in the future, and they will.

MisterRee wrote:

Waitingwolf wrote: I loved that when he came in he hustled. He wants to win. He'll adapt and will start finishing drives. His FT shooting will improve. The great thing is no one has to get him up for games and he keeps playing hard.

grantwolf wrote:

Bryanth1a wrote:

 

Not once have I ever said Purvis sucks and admitted I've been a bit harder on Purvis than most players.  The kid has talent but he also has obvious flaws in his game.  You and others openly made this kid out to be the second coming of DT and Dwyane Wade and when I totally disagreed at those comparisons you and other gave me a lot of flack. 

Now, since he's not performing that way, you and others want to say he's in a slump.  Being in a slump is what TJ Warren was in. TJ was missing shots he normally would make.  In Rodney's case, he's been having problems finishing all season long so how is that a slump.   It only appears he's in a slump because the tempo has slowed down, the competition and stakes are higher, his confidence has waned, and he hasn't played with as much passion as before. 

As far as last night's game, he still missed a lot of layups, but I thought he played a decent game.  He made some nice hustle plays and those are just as important as scoring on this Pack team.

Now run along and continue your job of evaluating everyone's post-game comments and challenging their fanhood.

Rodney has flaws in his game?!  What?!  You mean, a freshman guard has flaws?  Interesting.

Guess who else has flaws?  Everyone.

If Warren didn't have flaws in his game, he wouldn't disappear for multiple games at a time.
If Lewis didn't have flaws in his game, he'd be more than a 10-minute or less guy when Brown is healthy.

I don't personally recall anyone stating that Purvis would be DT or Wade.  There may have been people who compared his STYLE with Wade...but I doubt anyone really thought he'd be DW as a freshman.

And guess what, most people (coach included) probably think that all 3 freshman will be really important players for us this year and in the future, and they will.

He is the future leader of this team. He is going to be great. 
I love the fact he did not sulk or get upset. He came in and played hard. Many kids today would not do that.

aevanee wrote:

SiriusPack wrote: I wonder if the morons stating that FSU would cover actually bet on that? I suspect they did.

lolololol

you couldn't actually think based on our past acc performances we would blow someone away?  ride that hindsight all you want, the line was tough to bet on.

WOLFDAC wrote: What happened to the Vandy that gave Zeller and Henson 5 minutes of Hell in Raleigh his Soph year, the Vandy that could run the floor and finish with a flush.

SidsSouljahBoy wrote: Some people are silly.Yes Vandy isn't the answer but throwing up inexperience Robinson in there down the stretch would be silly. Gott sees him in practice and understands his grasp on the offense. If it isn't tip top shape then he isn't going to play. Vandy atleast understands the offense to a degree he just isn't anything special. Also for the few that suggested Vandy is better off staying in the lane on defense great coaching. Now when an opponents big sets a screen the guard will have no one there to challenge a jumper or stop a drive. Use common sense folks.As for Purvis he'll be fine. Like some have mentioned even in his struggles he finds ways to contribute in other ways that don't show up in the box score. He'll be key to a tourney run just like all of our 7 horses. We're going to need all of them in some shape or form. Can't forget the kid is still a freshman. He's going to make mistakes. It's clear that the competition has been raised from HS to college he's having trouble finish around the rim. That's something he's going to have to learn to adjust to and I think he will. I do like how Gott has decided to bring him off the bench because the way he does attack can serve as a spark plug and he's also a fresh body capable of playing above average defense. Gott recently seems to be pulling more of the right strings when you probably couldn't say that 2 or 3 weeks ago.On to the Holes. Not our rival wants this game bad. Key will be getting off to a quick start or at least playing them even for the first 4 to 6 minutes because I expect them to come our fast. They still got to add some kind of resume building win for their tourney chances and this is a good opportunity for them. We have a ton to play for too: sweep over UNC, knocking their tourney chances down a peg and most importantly positioning ourselves for an ACC tourney bye. Should be a barn burner.

wolfercoyote wrote: SSBoy -  not to argue but I insistence on this issue is based on how well TL did once thrown to the wolves - understanding that Robinson is not a burger boy but has shown more potential than Vandy at least this year?

Bryanth1a wrote:

WOLFDAC wrote: What happened to the Vandy that gave Zeller and Henson 5 minutes of Hell in Raleigh his Soph year, the Vandy that could run the floor and finish with a flush.

I remember that.  Also, what happened to the agile Vandy that would get the occasional alley-oop dunk off the pass from Zo.  I bet if he tried to repeat that ball-between-the-legs dunk (from his FR year) now, he'd kill himself. 

From my POV, he's gained weight and it's not the good weight either, so that's sure to negatively impact his play and movement on the court.

Still, as awkward as he looks out there, I think he can still provide brief relief to Howell.  But it's a shame he hasn't progressed more in four years.

Bryanth1a wrote:

SidsSouljahBoy wrote: Some people are silly.Yes Vandy isn't the answer but throwing up inexperience Robinson in there down the stretch would be silly. Gott sees him in practice and understands his grasp on the offense. If it isn't tip top shape then he isn't going to play. Vandy atleast understands the offense to a degree he just isn't anything special. Also for the few that suggested Vandy is better off staying in the lane on defense great coaching. Now when an opponents big sets a screen the guard will have no one there to challenge a jumper or stop a drive. Use common sense folks.As for Purvis he'll be fine. Like some have mentioned even in his struggles he finds ways to contribute in other ways that don't show up in the box score. He'll be key to a tourney run just like all of our 7 horses. We're going to need all of them in some shape or form. Can't forget the kid is still a freshman. He's going to make mistakes. It's clear that the competition has been raised from HS to college he's having trouble finish around the rim. That's something he's going to have to learn to adjust to and I think he will. I do like how Gott has decided to bring him off the bench because the way he does attack can serve as a spark plug and he's also a fresh body capable of playing above average defense. Gott recently seems to be pulling more of the right strings when you probably couldn't say that 2 or 3 weeks ago.On to the Holes. Not our rival wants this game bad. Key will be getting off to a quick start or at least playing them even for the first 4 to 6 minutes because I expect them to come our fast. They still got to add some kind of resume building win for their tourney chances and this is a good opportunity for them. We have a ton to play for too: sweep over UNC, knocking their tourney chances down a peg and most importantly positioning ourselves for an ACC tourney bye. Should be a barn burner.

Totally agree.  We can't allow UNC to bombard us at the start of the game, even though I don't think their intensity level will be anywhere close to what Duke's was.  I expect Purvis to start and guard Hairston. 

One concern I have about the game is Richard Howell and fouls.  He got away with a lot of reaching last night and had success at it.  Normally when that happens, Richard continues to reach.  Well, I seriously doubt he's going to get away with it on Saturday, thus he could be looking at some cheap fouls.  The Pack can't win if Richard is not on the court. 

The Pack is on a light roll and I feel much better about this game than the one at CIS. 

NOTE:  What happened to your ENTER key?

wlfpck4life wrote:

Bryanth1a wrote:

wlfpck4life wrote: Awesome all around performance last night!  Have been waiting for a while for that!  Warren and Leslie dominated and the other players that got major minutes had very solid complimentary games.

Since its the Post-Game thread, I am going to find something to complain about.  First, until Purvis learns to make layups he does not need to see the court much if at all.  Don't know what is going on with him but he has missed probably close to 40 layups in transition this season.  Secondly, Vandy .

Great win, excited for the game Saturday!

Yes, this is true but last night, I thought Purvis made some nice hustle plays last night.  In the previous games, he just didn't seem as engaged.

I really like Purvis, and I don't feel like it is ever effort with him.  But the dude has to stop missing layups.  Period.

SidsSouljahBoy wrote: Robinson has only played in mop up duty. He hasn't shown any kind of potential in a high tense situation or where the game is close. People putting too much stock into meaningless late minute flashes.

Bryanth1a wrote:

SidsSouljahBoy wrote: Some people are silly.Yes Vandy isn't the answer but throwing up inexperience Robinson in there down the stretch would be silly. Gott sees him in practice and understands his grasp on the offense. If it isn't tip top shape then he isn't going to play. Vandy atleast understands the offense to a degree he just isn't anything special. Also for the few that suggested Vandy is better off staying in the lane on defense great coaching. Now when an opponents big sets a screen the guard will have no one there to challenge a jumper or stop a drive. Use common sense folks.As for Purvis he'll be fine. Like some have mentioned even in his struggles he finds ways to contribute in other ways that don't show up in the box score. He'll be key to a tourney run just like all of our 7 horses. We're going to need all of them in some shape or form. Can't forget the kid is still a freshman. He's going to make mistakes. It's clear that the competition has been raised from HS to college he's having trouble finish around the rim. That's something he's going to have to learn to adjust to and I think he will. I do like how Gott has decided to bring him off the bench because the way he does attack can serve as a spark plug and he's also a fresh body capable of playing above average defense. Gott recently seems to be pulling more of the right strings when you probably couldn't say that 2 or 3 weeks ago.On to the Holes. Not our rival wants this game bad. Key will be getting off to a quick start or at least playing them even for the first 4 to 6 minutes because I expect them to come our fast. They still got to add some kind of resume building win for their tourney chances and this is a good opportunity for them. We have a ton to play for too: sweep over UNC, knocking their tourney chances down a peg and most importantly positioning ourselves for an ACC tourney bye. Should be a barn burner.

Totally agree.  We can't allow UNC to bombard us at the start of the game, even though I don't think their intensity level will be anywhere close to what Duke's was.  I expect Purvis to start and guard Hairston. 

One concern I have about the game is Richard Howell and fouls.  He got away with a lot of reaching last night and had success at it.  Normally when that happens, Richard continues to reach.  Well, I seriously doubt he's going to get away with it on Saturday, thus he could be looking at some cheap fouls.  The Pack can't win if Richard is not on the court. 

The Pack is on a light roll and I feel much better about this game than the one at CIS. 

NOTE:  What happened to your ENTER key?

jds0881 wrote:

Bryanth1a wrote:

SidsSouljahBoy wrote: Some people are silly.Yes Vandy isn't the answer but throwing up inexperience Robinson in there down the stretch would be silly. Gott sees him in practice and understands his grasp on the offense. If it isn't tip top shape then he isn't going to play. Vandy atleast understands the offense to a degree he just isn't anything special. Also for the few that suggested Vandy is better off staying in the lane on defense great coaching. Now when an opponents big sets a screen the guard will have no one there to challenge a jumper or stop a drive. Use common sense folks.As for Purvis he'll be fine. Like some have mentioned even in his struggles he finds ways to contribute in other ways that don't show up in the box score. He'll be key to a tourney run just like all of our 7 horses. We're going to need all of them in some shape or form. Can't forget the kid is still a freshman. He's going to make mistakes. It's clear that the competition has been raised from HS to college he's having trouble finish around the rim. That's something he's going to have to learn to adjust to and I think he will. I do like how Gott has decided to bring him off the bench because the way he does attack can serve as a spark plug and he's also a fresh body capable of playing above average defense. Gott recently seems to be pulling more of the right strings when you probably couldn't say that 2 or 3 weeks ago.On to the Holes. Not our rival wants this game bad. Key will be getting off to a quick start or at least playing them even for the first 4 to 6 minutes because I expect them to come our fast. They still got to add some kind of resume building win for their tourney chances and this is a good opportunity for them. We have a ton to play for too: sweep over UNC, knocking their tourney chances down a peg and most importantly positioning ourselves for an ACC tourney bye. Should be a barn burner.

Totally agree.  We can't allow UNC to bombard us at the start of the game, even though I don't think their intensity level will be anywhere close to what Duke's was.  I expect Purvis to start and guard Hairston. 

One concern I have about the game is Richard Howell and fouls.  He got away with a lot of reaching last night and had success at it.  Normally when that happens, Richard continues to reach.  Well, I seriously doubt he's going to get away with it on Saturday, thus he could be looking at some cheap fouls.  The Pack can't win if Richard is not on the court. 

The Pack is on a light roll and I feel much better about this game than the one at CIS. 

NOTE:  What happened to your ENTER key?

I don't think Purvis starts Saturday.  I see Leslie guarding Hairston.  I think we really pound it down low and make UNC pay for playing Hairston at the 4.  IMO he cannot guard Warren, Leslie or Howell on the blocks.

hunwolf wrote: So...wait...there are people who actually think we are recruiting over Purvis?

I just. Nevermind.

grantwolf wrote:

Bryanth1a wrote:

 

Not once have I ever said Purvis sucks and admitted I've been a bit harder on Purvis than most players.  The kid has talent but he also has obvious flaws in his game.  You and others openly made this kid out to be the second coming of DT and Dwyane Wade and when I totally disagreed at those comparisons you and other gave me a lot of flack. 

Now, since he's not performing that way, you and others want to say he's in a slump.  Being in a slump is what TJ Warren was in. TJ was missing shots he normally would make.  In Rodney's case, he's been having problems finishing all season long so how is that a slump.   It only appears he's in a slump because the tempo has slowed down, the competition and stakes are higher, his confidence has waned, and he hasn't played with as much passion as before. 

As far as last night's game, he still missed a lot of layups, but I thought he played a decent game.  He made some nice hustle plays and those are just as important as scoring on this Pack team.

Now run along and continue your job of evaluating everyone's post-game comments and challenging their fanhood.

Rodney has flaws in his game?!  What?!  You mean, a freshman guard has flaws?  Interesting.

Guess who else has flaws?  Everyone.

If Warren didn't have flaws in his game, he wouldn't disappear for multiple games at a time.
If Lewis didn't have flaws in his game, he'd be more than a 10-minute or less guy when Brown is healthy.

I don't personally recall anyone stating that Purvis would be DT or Wade.  There may have been people who compared his STYLE with Wade...but I doubt anyone really thought he'd be DW as a freshman.

And guess what, most people (coach included) probably think that all 3 freshman will be really important players for us this year and in the future, and they will.

Packster wrote:

 (even though he's currently in a bad freshman slump) 

Packster wrote:

 

Purvis as a Freshman >>> Wade as a freshman

Packster wrote:
Purvis as a Freshman >>> Wade as a freshman

Seriously, Purvis has a few flaws, but the kid is still a baller.  I would take him over any other Freshman SG in the league, INCLUDING SULAIMON.  He's already a baller and seems to make the game fun (even though he's currently in a bad freshman slump) and enjoys playing it.  Gotta love the kids attitude.  He'll stick with it, he'll learn from his mistakes and hopefully he gets some FT reps in, cause he's gonna be spending some time there during his college and PRO career.

jds0881 wrote:

Bryanth1a wrote:

SidsSouljahBoy wrote: Some people are silly.Yes Vandy isn't the answer but throwing up inexperience Robinson in there down the stretch would be silly. Gott sees him in practice and understands his grasp on the offense. If it isn't tip top shape then he isn't going to play. Vandy atleast understands the offense to a degree he just isn't anything special. Also for the few that suggested Vandy is better off staying in the lane on defense great coaching. Now when an opponents big sets a screen the guard will have no one there to challenge a jumper or stop a drive. Use common sense folks.As for Purvis he'll be fine. Like some have mentioned even in his struggles he finds ways to contribute in other ways that don't show up in the box score. He'll be key to a tourney run just like all of our 7 horses. We're going to need all of them in some shape or form. Can't forget the kid is still a freshman. He's going to make mistakes. It's clear that the competition has been raised from HS to college he's having trouble finish around the rim. That's something he's going to have to learn to adjust to and I think he will. I do like how Gott has decided to bring him off the bench because the way he does attack can serve as a spark plug and he's also a fresh body capable of playing above average defense. Gott recently seems to be pulling more of the right strings when you probably couldn't say that 2 or 3 weeks ago.On to the Holes. Not our rival wants this game bad. Key will be getting off to a quick start or at least playing them even for the first 4 to 6 minutes because I expect them to come our fast. They still got to add some kind of resume building win for their tourney chances and this is a good opportunity for them. We have a ton to play for too: sweep over UNC, knocking their tourney chances down a peg and most importantly positioning ourselves for an ACC tourney bye. Should be a barn burner.

Totally agree.  We can't allow UNC to bombard us at the start of the game, even though I don't think their intensity level will be anywhere close to what Duke's was.  I expect Purvis to start and guard Hairston. 

One concern I have about the game is Richard Howell and fouls.  He got away with a lot of reaching last night and had success at it.  Normally when that happens, Richard continues to reach.  Well, I seriously doubt he's going to get away with it on Saturday, thus he could be looking at some cheap fouls.  The Pack can't win if Richard is not on the court. 

The Pack is on a light roll and I feel much better about this game than the one at CIS. 

NOTE:  What happened to your ENTER key?

I don't think Purvis starts Saturday.  I see Leslie guarding Hairston.  I think we really pound it down low and make UNC pay for playing Hairston at the 4.  IMO he cannot guard Warren, Leslie or Howell on the blocks.