Buckley??????

**Chizit** · 01-02-2009, 10:26 PM

Does anyone agree that Buckley should be getting all of the minutes that Eikmeier is getting. At least from what i hear and see, Buckley is a way better athlete, and he has more of a body on him. I suppose next year he'll maybe play him more with Petersen and Haluska gone, but i would rather play him now for Eikmeier than wait til next year. Thoughts?

**Wesley** · 01-02-2009, 10:29 PM

Well, Gene, maybe Eik does more in practice than Buck. Just guessing.

**IcSyU** · 01-02-2009, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by Chizit

Does anyone agree that Buckley should be getting all of the minutes that Eikmeier is getting. At least from what i hear and see, Buckley is a way better athlete, and he has more of a body on him. I suppose next year he'll maybe play him more with Petersen and Haluska gone, but i would rather play him now for Eikmeier than wait til next year. Thoughts?

I disagree simply because sometimes Buckley tries to do too much, and he doesn't look very comfortable running the offense. Eikmeyer is struggling shooting the ball right now, but he's got a dang good basketball IQ and looks to have a grasp on the plays. They should continue splitting minutes.

**Stewo** · 01-02-2009, 10:30 PM

From what I understand, DB has been struggling with picking up on the plays, whereas Wes hasn't. GMAC has said on occasion that Wes' basketball IQ is very high.

**scottie33** · 01-02-2009, 10:31 PM

I like what Gmac is doing now with working them into the game depending on what the defense gives them...there is more to it then what you see as a fan I'm sure

**Chizit** · 01-02-2009, 10:31 PM

[quote=Wesley;816374]Well, Gene, maybe Eik does more in practice than Buck. Just guessing.[/quote

Thats why i want LE back

**IcSyU** · 01-02-2009, 10:32 PM

[quote=Chizit;816382]

Originally Posted by Wesley

Well, Gene, maybe Eik does more in practice than Buck. Just guessing.[/quote

Thats why i want LE back

For what reason again exactly? Because he had lightning in a bottle with Fizer and Tinsley and had two awesome years and then had below average years without them?

1998–1999 Iowa State 15-15 6-10 None
1999-2000 Iowa State 32-5 14-2 1st NCAA, Elite Eight
2000-2001 Iowa State 25-6 13-3 1st NCAA, 1st round
2001-2002 Iowa State 12-19 4-12 None
2002-2003 Iowa State 17-14 5-11 NIT, 2nd Round

**Chizit** · 01-02-2009, 10:37 PM

[quote=IcSyU;816384]

Originally Posted by Chizit

For what reason again exactly? Because he had lightning in a bottle with Fizer and Tinsley and had two awesome years and then had below average years without them?

1998–1999 Iowa State 15-15 6-10 None
1999-2000 Iowa State 32-5 14-2 1st NCAA, Elite Eight
2000-2001 Iowa State 25-6 13-3 1st NCAA, 1st round
2001-2002 Iowa State 12-19 4-12 None
2002-2003 Iowa State 17-14 5-11 NIT, 2nd Round

I just want LE back in genereal

**IcSyU** · 01-02-2009, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by Chizit

I just want LE back in genereal

The question is why? He hasn't proven he can win consistently in a BCS conference without 2 All Americans.

**MNclone** · 01-02-2009, 10:43 PM

I'm just looking forward to the day that we don't rely on any true freshmen to come in and make real signifigant contributions.

**Chizit** · 01-02-2009, 10:44 PM

[quote=IcSyU;816394]The question is why? He hasn't proven he can win consistently in a BCS conference without 2 All Americans.[/quote}

BCS conference?

Thats only for football bud

**IcSyU** · 01-02-2009, 10:54 PM

[quote=Chizit;816400]

Originally Posted by IcSyU

The question is why? He hasn't proven he can win consistently in a BCS conference without 2 All Americans.[/quote}

BCS conference?

Thats only for football bud

I'm aware its for football, but saying power conference didn't seem right considering conference USA has a history of putting some dang good teams in the tournament.

**Cydkar** · 01-02-2009, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by MNclone

I'm just looking forward to the day that we don't rely on any true freshmen to come in and make real signifigant contributions.

What about Barnes' freshman year?

**PolkCityClone** · 01-02-2009, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Chizit

Does anyone agree that Buckley should be getting all of the minutes that Eikmeier is getting. At least from what i hear and see, Buckley is a way better athlete, and he has more of a body on him. I suppose next year he'll maybe play him more with Petersen and Haluska gone, but i would rather play him now for Eikmeier than wait til next year. Thoughts?

Since we don't go to every practice, who are we to judge?