Menzies also used Dixon at center yesterday. Admittedly, I would like to see more of Weary, Barry, and West. However, I think the real problem with this team is the point guard play. Once Ross-Miller and DeRouen gain more confidence running the offense things should get better. I think DeRouen has a slightly better understanding of Menzies system than Ross-Miller mainly because of his experience practicing with Laroche last season. But, I feel Ross-Miller will eventually catch up. Ross-Miller is only a sophomore. He was recovering from an injury last season and hasn't run an offense in a year-and-half; and that was only for half a season at a lower level program (UNO).

Aggie fans want to change line ups already but it still November and Menzies is dealing with two young point guards; which aren't currently making their teammates better. We need to be patient.

RioRanchoAggie wrote: Do West Weary and Berry practice well?  Do they clown around?  Are they making the grades?  Are they in the dog house?  Do they show up to class?  Are they taking care of business?

nmsuaggie55 wrote: I agree with you on the rebounding; he is our best rebounder. I was expecting more from Sim- but he does lack the conditioning and speed to keep with with the fast paced teams. Saturday's game showed that Sim and Chili were exhausted with all their fouls. Lets use our bench and save on fouls. I would think that is basic.

kieshbecrimson wrote: I don't think BJ has ever had trouble with academic matters, he's stayed at NMSU despite not playing much in four years so I'd imagine he is in good standing with MM. It's puzzling, and for someone to say obvious coach doesn't think he's ready is strange as heck to me. IMO it's obvious Sim is not ready but he stays in.


I don't think BJ has ever been in trouble with academics either. He is the one that we never hear about in trouble about anything. Sim is not ready. IMO I say MM is only playing Sim for the media hype of how Sim is going to be in the NBA. MM would love to have his hands all over that. And maybe Sim is going to the NBA, but as of now, Sim is not helping the team. Personally, helping the Aggies is more important. MM needs to let Sim get to where he needs to be and let West on the court.

RioRanchoAggie wrote: Do West Weary and Berry practice well?  Do they clown around?  Are they making the grades?  Are they in the dog house?  Do they show up to class?  Are they taking care of business?

loobh8r wrote: Man this board is so cuckoo when we lose.

"Menzies can't coach!!"  Well, ummm, two NCAA tournament appearances in the last 3 years, three 20+ win seasons.

"Menzies can't recruit!!" Lets see, Wendell, Troy, LaRoche, Mullings and many others.

"Our starters can't score so lets put in bench players to pull out the win!!"  What???

"Menzies only cares about 3 wins in March!!"  Thats just plain nuts given so many monetary incentives otherwise.  If that were the case he would be playing the bench more.  All I have to say is WtF??

There's more but I think the message is made. I don't like that we lost to Niagara and I don't think our players or coaches did either.  Maybe some ought to think a little more about what you type to carry a little more credence.  No?

I wasn't singleing you out DA, and I get frustrated losing especially after blowing a 16 point lead with under 10 minutes left, but to start the sky is falling by so many after it is just over the top...

RioRanchoAggie wrote: Do West Weary and Berry practice well?  Do they clown around?  Are they making the grades?  Are they in the dog house?  Do they show up to class?  Are they taking care of business?