Comments on: An Open Letter to Scott Suggs http://www.montlakemadness.com/an-open-letter-to-scott-suggs/ The Fan Site for UW Husky Basketball Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:58:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Shawnuel http://www.montlakemadness.com/an-open-letter-to-scott-suggs/comment-page-1/#comment-3568 Shawnuel Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:39:21 +0000 http://www.montlakemadness.com/?p=3510#comment-3568 Steve Kelley should read this for an idea of how to give a REAL apology. Steve Kelley should read this for an idea of how to give a REAL apology.

]]> By: howitzer http://www.montlakemadness.com/an-open-letter-to-scott-suggs/comment-page-1/#comment-3552 howitzer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:54:25 +0000 http://www.montlakemadness.com/?p=3510#comment-3552 George Gervin is a great comparison. I was thinking Gus Williams but Gervin is closer to the body type and style of play. Gus had that cockeyed jumper but he could sure finish on the break. George Gervin is a great comparison. I was thinking Gus Williams but Gervin is closer to the body type and style of play. Gus had that cockeyed jumper but he could sure finish on the break.

]]> By: GantsMoustache http://www.montlakemadness.com/an-open-letter-to-scott-suggs/comment-page-1/#comment-3551 GantsMoustache Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:42:31 +0000 http://www.montlakemadness.com/?p=3510#comment-3551 I also owe Suggs an apology. Because he has a cool moustache, too...and I left him out of the facial hair conversation completely. Now I watch Gant at the end of the bench and wish I would have called myself SuggsMoustache. I also owe Suggs an apology. Because he has a cool moustache, too…and I left him out of the facial hair conversation completely. Now I watch Gant at the end of the bench and wish I would have called myself SuggsMoustache.

]]> By: dawgiedaddy http://www.montlakemadness.com/an-open-letter-to-scott-suggs/comment-page-1/#comment-3548 dawgiedaddy Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:27:40 +0000 http://www.montlakemadness.com/?p=3510#comment-3548 Yeah, Paul, ditto on Justin Holiday. I was right that Suggs would emerge this year, but dead wrong that it would be at Holiday's expense. I did expect a little more from Elston Turner, but he actually has been pretty productive too in limited PT. The odd man out seems to be Darnell Gant. I guess I just didn't think this team could afford to go w/ only 2 true post players in the regular rotation. But Q, Isaiah, Breshers, Gaddy, Holiday, Venoy, Suggs, MBA and ET are the best 9 players, and given the lack of quality bigs in the pacx conference, it seems to be working (at least at home). I'm not so sure that it will work in the NCAA Tournament, if we're lucky enough to get there. It's interesting to note that for two straight years, the freshman who ended up left out of the rotation has come on the next year to play a major role. First Holiday last year, and now Suggs. I'm expecting a similar leap out of Clarence Trent next season. Yeah, Paul, ditto on Justin Holiday. I was right that Suggs would emerge this year, but dead wrong that it would be at Holiday’s expense. I did expect a little more from Elston Turner, but he actually has been pretty productive too in limited PT. The odd man out seems to be Darnell Gant. I guess I just didn’t think this team could afford to go w/ only 2 true post players in the regular rotation. But Q, Isaiah, Breshers, Gaddy, Holiday, Venoy, Suggs, MBA and ET are the best 9 players, and given the lack of quality bigs in the pacx conference, it seems to be working (at least at home). I’m not so sure that it will work in the NCAA Tournament, if we’re lucky enough to get there.

It’s interesting to note that for two straight years, the freshman who ended up left out of the rotation has come on the next year to play a major role. First Holiday last year, and now Suggs. I’m expecting a similar leap out of Clarence Trent next season.

]]> By: Paul http://www.montlakemadness.com/an-open-letter-to-scott-suggs/comment-page-1/#comment-3547 Paul Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:24:27 +0000 http://www.montlakemadness.com/?p=3510#comment-3547 I agree Howitzer...I too watched that h.s. video of Suggs and loved his soft touch on his finishes (a bit of Gervin, don't you think?) - I've kept waiting to see him bring that to the collegiate level...to the degree that when he had that break-away against ASU I actually thought we'd finally see that smooth finish in action! And then...he instead chose to make an incredible off the rim pass to Holiday! :-) I agree Howitzer…I too watched that h.s. video of Suggs and loved his soft touch on his finishes (a bit of Gervin, don’t you think?) – I’ve kept waiting to see him bring that to the collegiate level…to the degree that when he had that break-away against ASU I actually thought we’d finally see that smooth finish in action! And then…he instead chose to make an incredible off the rim pass to Holiday! :-)

]]> By: howitzer http://www.montlakemadness.com/an-open-letter-to-scott-suggs/comment-page-1/#comment-3546 howitzer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:17:35 +0000 http://www.montlakemadness.com/?p=3510#comment-3546 I'd like to add a bit more opinion on Suggs and that is I believe his potential is significantly higher than his current offerings. It would nice to have a statistic for jumpshot release height. I think Suggs would be well over 9' but I'm just guessing. That's one of the reasons his shot is so smooth because there is very little danger of a block. Even Turner at 6'3" is likely close to a foot shorter on his release point due to Sugg's arm length. In his high school youtube videos Suggs had lots of action finishing at the hoop and that was with both hands. I suppose the reason we haven't seen that yet is because people like Leonard Washington are patroling the lane. An extra bit of muscle and confidence allowing Suggs to finish at the hoop will make his three and his pull up jumper that much more effective. If/when that happens we could see an all Pac-10 or higher player. I’d like to add a bit more opinion on Suggs and that is I believe his potential is significantly higher than his current offerings. It would nice to have a statistic for jumpshot release height. I think Suggs would be well over 9′ but I’m just guessing. That’s one of the reasons his shot is so smooth because there is very little danger of a block. Even Turner at 6’3″ is likely close to a foot shorter on his release point due to Sugg’s arm length.

In his high school youtube videos Suggs had lots of action finishing at the hoop and that was with both hands. I suppose the reason we haven’t seen that yet is because people like Leonard Washington are patroling the lane. An extra bit of muscle and confidence allowing Suggs to finish at the hoop will make his three and his pull up jumper that much more effective. If/when that happens we could see an all Pac-10 or higher player.

]]> By: Paul http://www.montlakemadness.com/an-open-letter-to-scott-suggs/comment-page-1/#comment-3544 Paul Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:48:26 +0000 http://www.montlakemadness.com/?p=3510#comment-3544 Great letter...I like the example of players that give you confidence when the ball leaves their hands, you're 100% correct. Similarly, I often evaluate players based on, "how do I feel when I see them sitting at the scorer's table waiting to go in?". Suggs has shot to the top of the charts in the category for me as well. Personally I should write a similar letter to Justin Holiday. Though I want the record to show I always have been a fan of his, I didn't think he brought enough to the table to earn a lot of minutes, not to mention starter's minutes...but I concede I was 100% wrong...he has turned into one of the most integral pieces to Huskies success w/ his hustle, rebounding, decisions and defense. BTW - I don't think it matter's that you allow two 'Paul's' because who really cares...but I'm the louder more obnoxious Paul...not the polite Paul above. Great letter…I like the example of players that give you confidence when the ball leaves their hands, you’re 100% correct. Similarly, I often evaluate players based on, “how do I feel when I see them sitting at the scorer’s table waiting to go in?”. Suggs has shot to the top of the charts in the category for me as well.

Personally I should write a similar letter to Justin Holiday. Though I want the record to show I always have been a fan of his, I didn’t think he brought enough to the table to earn a lot of minutes, not to mention starter’s minutes…but I concede I was 100% wrong…he has turned into one of the most integral pieces to Huskies success w/ his hustle, rebounding, decisions and defense.

BTW – I don’t think it matter’s that you allow two ‘Paul’s’ because who really cares…but I’m the louder more obnoxious Paul…not the polite Paul above.

]]> By: Lander6thFL http://www.montlakemadness.com/an-open-letter-to-scott-suggs/comment-page-1/#comment-3542 Lander6thFL Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:13:22 +0000 http://www.montlakemadness.com/?p=3510#comment-3542 I don't know if Suggs and Holliday have GFs or not but if they do then those ladies should have a "Lets put 10 pounds of flesh on our boyfriends" cook off competition....payoff could be a pro contract (if not in the NBA, maybe overseas somewhere)...get on it ladies.. I don’t know if Suggs and Holliday have GFs or not but if they do then those ladies should have a “Lets put 10 pounds of flesh on our boyfriends” cook off competition….payoff could be a pro contract (if not in the NBA, maybe overseas somewhere)…get on it ladies..

]]> By: wilkdawg http://www.montlakemadness.com/an-open-letter-to-scott-suggs/comment-page-1/#comment-3541 wilkdawg Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:37:42 +0000 http://www.montlakemadness.com/?p=3510#comment-3541 I like the link. +/- stats are interesting. I like to see IT is #1, and by a long shot. He's easy to get down on, but I really think he takes a lot of preasure off other guys. Don't forget how much better we got last year witth the addition of IT. I like the link. +/- stats are interesting. I like to see IT is #1, and by a long shot. He’s easy to get down on, but I really think he takes a lot of preasure off other guys. Don’t forget how much better we got last year witth the addition of IT.

]]> By: howitzer http://www.montlakemadness.com/an-open-letter-to-scott-suggs/comment-page-1/#comment-3540 howitzer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:32:16 +0000 http://www.montlakemadness.com/?p=3510#comment-3540 I'll sugg(est) 10 pounds of muscle and a few slashing drives to the hoop with finishes. I’ll sugg(est) 10 pounds of muscle and a few slashing drives to the hoop with finishes.

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