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Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 6:37 pm
by HopFan16
jhu06 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:32 pm
Grant Jr has had an awful year. Just overestimated the talent he has and couldn't coach it well. Every time you look up there's an offensive player getting pushed around, failing to pick up a possession, not using size if they have it, not being aggressive. Across the board a veteran team just beating itself in too many little ways to beat maryland.
Yeah why didn't Junior make all those 5'9'' middies grow 5 inches and cut their 40 times by a second
They've made Maryland look mortal, but I'm worried about the second half if the Terps decide to turn on the jets
Shure double spin to beat like 4 Terps on the clear was one of the plays of the year. Nice moment for the grad student
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 6:41 pm
by DocBarrister
jhu06 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:32 pm
Grant Jr has had an awful year. Just overestimated the talent he has and couldn't coach it well. Every time you look up there's an offensive player getting pushed around, failing to pick up a possession, not using size if they have it, not being aggressive. Across the board a veteran team just beating itself in too many little ways to beat maryland.
I’m sold on Coach Koesterer.
Coach JGJr? Not so much. Still p*ssed about the Epstein fiasco.
DocBarrister
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 6:53 pm
by DocBarrister
Regarding Dixon’s comment on Epstein …
… Epstein is the kind of player who will always be inconsistent if he doesn’t constantly handle the ball. They have tried to make him into a mere finisher in a quasi-motion offense.
He’s just not a fit in Junior’s system.
DocBarrister
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 6:58 pm
by HopFan16
DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:53 pm
Regarding Dixon’s comment on Epstein …
… Epstein is the kind of player who will always be inconsistent if he doesn’t constantly handle the ball. They have tried to make him into a mere finisher in a quasi-motion offense.
He’s just not a fit in Junior’s system.
DocBarrister
no, he can't f*cking run or cut. are you watching the same game i am? he's just slow. that's why they've taken the ball out of his hands. this is the most obvious thing in the world
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 6:58 pm
by youthathletics
DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:53 pm
Regarding Dixon’s comment on Epstein …
… Epstein is the kind of player who will always be inconsistent if he doesn’t constantly handle the ball. They have tried to make him into a mere finisher in a quasi-motion offense.
He’s just not a fit in Junior’s system.
DocBarrister
Then that means the game has passed him by.
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 6:59 pm
by DocBarrister
We should try and get the Maryland OC to Hopkins.
DocBarrister
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:00 pm
by DocBarrister
youthathletics wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:58 pm
DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:53 pm
Regarding Dixon’s comment on Epstein …
… Epstein is the kind of player who will always be inconsistent if he doesn’t constantly handle the ball. They have tried to make him into a mere finisher in a quasi-motion offense.
He’s just not a fit in Junior’s system.
DocBarrister
Then that means the game has passed him by.
Hardly. He’s just not a good fit for what Milliman and Junior are trying to do.
DocBarrister
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:06 pm
by HopFan16
DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:00 pm
youthathletics wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:58 pm
DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:53 pm
Regarding Dixon’s comment on Epstein …
… Epstein is the kind of player who will always be inconsistent if he doesn’t constantly handle the ball. They have tried to make him into a mere finisher in a quasi-motion offense.
He’s just not a fit in Junior’s system.
DocBarrister
Then that means the game has passed him by.
Hardly. He’s just not a good fit for what Milliman and Junior are trying to do.
DocBarrister
use your eyes. HE CAN'T MOVE. he gets absolutely eaten up by poles and is even struggling to gain a step on shorties. the kid just doesn't have the juice he used to. it's a fact. watch the game.
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:12 pm
by flalax22
HopFan16 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:06 pm
DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:00 pm
youthathletics wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:58 pm
DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:53 pm
Regarding Dixon’s comment on Epstein …
… Epstein is the kind of player who will always be inconsistent if he doesn’t constantly handle the ball. They have tried to make him into a mere finisher in a quasi-motion offense.
He’s just not a fit in Junior’s system.
DocBarrister
Then that means the game has passed him by.
Hardly. He’s just not a good fit for what Milliman and Junior are trying to do.
DocBarrister
use your eyes. HE CAN'T MOVE. he gets absolutely eaten up by poles and is even struggling to gain a step on shorties. the kid just doesn't have the juice he used to. it's a fact. watch the game.
You and I will disagree on why. I don’t blame a strained meniscus years ago but I will agree… HE CANT MOVE
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:13 pm
by DocBarrister
HopFan16 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:06 pm
DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:00 pm
youthathletics wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:58 pm
DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:53 pm
Regarding Dixon’s comment on Epstein …
… Epstein is the kind of player who will always be inconsistent if he doesn’t constantly handle the ball. They have tried to make him into a mere finisher in a quasi-motion offense.
He’s just not a fit in Junior’s system.
DocBarrister
Then that means the game has passed him by.
Hardly. He’s just not a good fit for what Milliman and Junior are trying to do.
DocBarrister
use your eyes. HE CAN'T MOVE. he gets absolutely eaten up by poles and is even struggling to gain a step on shorties. the kid just doesn't have the juice he used to. it's a fact. watch the game.
He can’t win on solo dodges, but he can still be effective in the two-man games Benson likes to employ. I’m pretty sure Benson could ramp up Epstein’s production if he ever has another chance to coach him.
DocBarrister
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:13 pm
by HopFan16
flalax22 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:12 pm
HopFan16 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:06 pm
DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:00 pm
youthathletics wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:58 pm
DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:53 pm
Regarding Dixon’s comment on Epstein …
… Epstein is the kind of player who will always be inconsistent if he doesn’t constantly handle the ball. They have tried to make him into a mere finisher in a quasi-motion offense.
He’s just not a fit in Junior’s system.
DocBarrister
Then that means the game has passed him by.
Hardly. He’s just not a good fit for what Milliman and Junior are trying to do.
DocBarrister
use your eyes. HE CAN'T MOVE. he gets absolutely eaten up by poles and is even struggling to gain a step on shorties. the kid just doesn't have the juice he used to. it's a fact. watch the game.
You and I will disagree on why. I don’t blame a strained meniscus years ago but I will agree… HE CANT MOVE
he tore his MCL
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:15 pm
by flalax22
HopFan16 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:13 pm
flalax22 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:12 pm
HopFan16 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:06 pm
DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:00 pm
youthathletics wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:58 pm
DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 6:53 pm
Regarding Dixon’s comment on Epstein …
… Epstein is the kind of player who will always be inconsistent if he doesn’t constantly handle the ball. They have tried to make him into a mere finisher in a quasi-motion offense.
He’s just not a fit in Junior’s system.
DocBarrister
Then that means the game has passed him by.
Hardly. He’s just not a good fit for what Milliman and Junior are trying to do.
DocBarrister
use your eyes. HE CAN'T MOVE. he gets absolutely eaten up by poles and is even struggling to gain a step on shorties. the kid just doesn't have the juice he used to. it's a fact. watch the game.
You and I will disagree on why. I don’t blame a strained meniscus years ago but I will agree… HE CANT MOVE
he tore his MCL
That’s very different information than I’ve heard
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:18 pm
by HillsLax
Joey has not played consistently. Again, when I saw in Denver my comment was he needed to play better. And he is capable of doing so, but he has too many lapses. Three goals in the last game and one shot in three quarters in this game ??? By all accounts he is a great kid.
As for Junior's offense, what exactly is it? Also, a good coach will be able to adapt to the talent he has--which is exactly what the vast majority of lacrosse coaches throughout the country have to do in youth, high school and much of D-III. It is not a good excuse to blame the players if the coach cannot coach. TBD
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:18 pm
by HopFan16
flalax22 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:15 pm
That’s very different information than I’ve heard
https://www.usalaxmagazine.com/college/ ... opkins-men
"badly sprained MCL in his right knee" aka a tear
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:19 pm
by HopFan16
HillsLax wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:18 pm
As for Junior's offense, what exactly is it? Also, a good coach will be able to adapt to the talent he has--which is exactly what the vast majority of lacrosse coaches throughout the country have to do in youth, high school and much of D-III. It is not a good excuse to blame the players if the coach cannot coach. TBD
what offense do you run with no dodgers? you tell me
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:22 pm
by flalax22
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:24 pm
by flalax22
HopFan16 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:19 pm
HillsLax wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:18 pm
As for Junior's offense, what exactly is it? Also, a good coach will be able to adapt to the talent he has--which is exactly what the vast majority of lacrosse coaches throughout the country have to do in youth, high school and much of D-III. It is not a good excuse to blame the players if the coach cannot coach. TBD
what offense do you run with no dodgers? you tell me
An indoor inspired one. I think a lot of us hoped Coach Grant might be able to figure that out but here we are
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:24 pm
by HopFan16
flalax22 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:22 pm
But never had surgery?
probably should have!
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:25 pm
by HopFan16
flalax22 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:24 pm
HopFan16 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:19 pm
HillsLax wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:18 pm
As for Junior's offense, what exactly is it? Also, a good coach will be able to adapt to the talent he has--which is exactly what the vast majority of lacrosse coaches throughout the country have to do in youth, high school and much of D-III. It is not a good excuse to blame the players if the coach cannot coach. TBD
what offense do you run with no dodgers? you tell me
An indoor inspired one. I think a lot of us hoped Coach Grant might be able to figure that out but here we are
You can run a hybrid which is sorta what they're doing but you can't just run an indoor offense in field. The spacing, the speed, the rules, everything is so different. And even in indoor you need guys who can get their hands free on their own
Re: Johns Hopkins 2022
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:26 pm
by DocBarrister
HillsLax wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 7:18 pm
Joey has not played consistently. Again, when I saw in Denver my comment was he needed to play better. And he is capable of doing so, but he has too many lapses. Three goals in the last game and one shot in three quarters in this game ??? By all accounts he is a great kid.
As for Junior's offense, what exactly is it? Also, a good coach will be able to adapt to the talent he has--which is exactly what the vast majority of lacrosse coaches throughout the country have to do in youth, high school and much of D-III. It is not a good excuse to blame the players if the coach cannot coach. TBD
Milliman and Junior are absolutely NOT tailoring their offense to the current roster.
Dixon’s comment about Hopkins being a bit too “scripted” is right on the mark. They are playing Milliman and Junior’s offense. If you don’t play that offense, you don’t play, even if you were the leading scorer on the team at the time.
One can debate the wisdom of that approach. It is what it is.
DocBarrister