I predict JR will start some games once conference play begins. The Knell-Hall

Dec 6, 2023
12:00:14pm

Forzaitalia Truly Addicted User

guard combo will be too slow vs the highly athletic B12 teams. We saw in Vegas that the full court press can give BYU problems. The antidote could be more minutes for Robinson and Stewart when teams try applying more backcourt pressure.

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Jaxson Robinson is our best player. He needs to start every game. I predict this

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 12:37am

Why does it matter if he starts?

yahtzee

12/6/23 12:41am

Why not bring Steph curry off the bench then by the same logic?

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 12:42am

What "same logic" do you mean?

yahtzee

12/6/23 12:43am

You’re saying why does he need to start. It’s like asking why Steph needs to

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 12:46am

But he already has top 5 minutes. Why does it matter?

yahtzee

12/6/23 12:48am

Idk I just don’t know a team in the NBA that has their best player come off the

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 12:50am

And I just don’t know a team in the NBA that is currently undefeated and …

icecougar

12/6/23 3:28am

There are more shots available with the second unit than with the first.

dYrtbYkerYder

12/6/23 9:31am

Ginobili!

Michicoug

12/6/23 4:56am

Saying ginobli was better than Duncan and Parker is a bold take. Remember, the

boctabulous

12/6/23 7:14am

Many said John Havlicek was best player for NBA Champ Celtics. Red Auerbach's "best 6th man in the world" came off bench

roseyscenario

12/6/23 9:38am

I also think he fits in with Saunders and Akili so well. They each know their roles.

Tweege

12/6/23 8:32am

So using your logic…

icecougar

12/6/23 3:47am

Nope. His logic is way simpler. Your best player should start. I cant think

boctabulous

12/6/23 7:16am

Yes. This.

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 9:21am

Starters play the most minutes. And for our team I see him more as a Steph type

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 12:47am

Apparently not always?

yahtzee

12/6/23 12:49am

He already plays the most minutes. At least top 3 on the team

LifeLongLakerFan

12/6/23 1:03am

Top 3 isn't the most. #1 would be the most.

boctabulous

12/6/23 7:17am

Thank you, Big Ute. I didn't think I needed to explain that

LifeLongLakerFan

12/6/23 9:41am

He either plays the most minutes or doesn't. You said he plays the most minutes

boctabulous

12/6/23 11:39am

4th

JOPE

12/6/23 8:24am

True. By less than one minute. And he didn't play that one half

LifeLongLakerFan

12/6/23 9:51am

You're right. If we start him, we can work around that rule that says under no

cybercoug

12/6/23 9:47am

Who said anything about that rule?

boctabulous

12/6/23 11:40am

What does that have to do with the price of chocolate milk in Provo???

icecougar

12/6/23 3:22am

You're applying NBA logic to the college game.

CaughtForaTouchdown

12/6/23 9:22am

That’d probably work fine with the right game plan.

canofpicante

12/6/23 11:42am

Because it likely matters to him

JoeExotic

12/6/23 5:47am

I don’t really understand why it’s important that all the best players “start”.

royal_blue

12/6/23 12:44am

Why? He comes in at the 14 minute mark and never comes out. Pope likes his

gp232

12/6/23 12:44am

He is averaging 16.6 PPG with a 47.2 FG% (43.8% from 3). This man can shoot!

JosephAllenMaldonado

12/6/23 12:44am

Current rotation works great. Don't mess up a good thing.

Zman

12/6/23 12:56am

^^^this! If we continue with our current rotation it's gonna force opposing...

Tio

12/6/23 7:29am

Killer. 👍🏼

APowerfulY

12/6/23 7:59am

Agree, we know Jax is great coming off the bench we don't know how it would

Agaricus

12/6/23 8:21am

I don't know why so many on CB are getting hung up on that - it doesn't matter

Adam_Pontipee

12/6/23 12:58am

You don't think Pope knows the talent and value of Robinson?

LifeLongLakerFan

12/6/23 1:02am

Jax is being played very effectively. Obviously.

SinkingQuffa

12/6/23 2:37am

These ain't season'd vets we're dealing with. They're very talented young men.

SinkingQuffa

12/6/23 2:59am

I agree with most of this, but I don't think there is any way Knell gets his

Lifer

12/6/23 7:56am

The problem is we really need someone besides Jax who can create offense

SinkingQuffa

12/6/23 8:02am

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cassYman

12/6/23 2:47am

JR2 should start!

cassYman

12/6/23 2:49am

Strange how this take seems to be the best, simplest explanation, yet people

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 9:28am

RE: Jaxson Robinson is our best player. He needs to start every game. I predict

TTEX

12/6/23 4:13am

One of my favorite things this year is watching this team play very well and

ybecausethatswhy

12/6/23 5:31am

In Pope we trust. Let him decide.

MajorZeus

12/6/23 6:36am

I mean yes, clearly what he has been doing this year is working but I’m just

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 9:29am

Think of it the same as the trend in baseball of having an opener pitcher.

CouchPotato

12/6/23 6:43am

No.

WiCougarman

12/6/23 6:46am

Would johnson or waterman be coming off the bench if Robinson was starting?

boctabulous

12/6/23 7:20am

Probably Knell

JoeExotic

12/6/23 9:43am

Some players thrive off the bench. My son was a perpetual starter then they

carmelcougar

12/6/23 6:55am

How would that make our team better? Please explaiin

niqmadu

12/6/23 7:22am

I think the OP is simply pointing out that every other team in every sport

boctabulous

12/6/23 8:01am

You can read above. But as a starter he would get even more minutes. Hopefully

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 9:32am

because maybe those extra minutes have a tradeoff. maybe he is playing the

niqmadu

12/6/23 11:57am

You do not have to play the first minute to still get top five minute amounts

Big Daddy D

12/6/23 2:23pm

Unlike many on CB, I assume our coaches know what they’re doing. Know the team

NYC and Japan

12/6/23 7:51am

Thanks coach. Make sure you email Pope and let him know his mistakes

kaladin58

12/6/23 8:05am

Don't fix it if it ain't broke. It's working just fine.

ImuaKahuku

12/6/23 8:51am

Fans seem to LOVE it when starter caliber players come off the bench

dixieutahbyuzag

12/6/23 9:14am

How did it rob him from having a better career? Would starting have

Agaricus

12/6/23 9:28am

Would have given him more all-star appearances and more money.

dixieutahbyuzag

12/6/23 9:42am

My grandpa started at Center for ASU back in the day. He said that he always

25mphman

12/6/23 9:46am

Maybe. But think of how famous Jax could become if he's the leading scorer on a top 10 team, from the bench! Remember

roseyscenario

12/6/23 9:26am

He's currently our best scorer. Best player is debatable.

CougarBreath

12/6/23 9:37am

RE: Jaxson Robinson is our best player. He needs to start every game. I predict

GoCougs32

12/6/23 9:45am

I predict JR will start some games once conference play begins. The Knell-Hall

Forzaitalia

12/6/23 12:00pm

Doubt minutes will change at all for major rotation players when Jax starts. Hall & Knell will play same amount.

roseyscenario

12/6/23 12:18pm

Could well be right. My theory is you don't want Knell & Hall playing too long

Forzaitalia

12/6/23 12:42pm

Hall is plenty fast and laterally quick. Can be paired with anyone.

Big Daddy D

12/6/23 2:25pm

Slower than Trey and Jaxson and Richie.

Forzaitalia

12/6/23 2:34pm

He defends with more quickness than Jaxson does. JR might be faster but

Big Daddy D

12/6/23 4:19pm

As most coaches will tell you, good D is effort. JR needs better effort. And

Forzaitalia

12/6/23 4:26pm

I agree with you on all that. Hall fights through the high pick really well.

Big Daddy D

12/7/23 12:41pm

Trust Pope with the team chemistry on the floor. His minutes aren't bad.

Yes

12/6/23 9:47am

Maybe he’s the best because he comes off the bench. Who knows. And I don’t really care. Just keep winning.

eyebleedblu

12/6/23 10:18am

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Us fans really find anything to complain about.

Ned Schneebly

12/6/23 10:23am

There’s more to strategy than put your best scorers on the floor first.

canofpicante

12/6/23 11:41am

They talked about this on the broadcast. Pope says that Robinson is fine with it

Powerbait DPM

12/6/23 12:12pm

Our best player since Jimmer

aaronmania

12/6/23 12:50pm

Could be within his reach this season, anyway.

SinkingQuffa

12/6/23 12:53pm

Jax is playing great...let's change things up!! Gotta love CB 😂

TaysomJimmerEraCoug

12/6/23 5:46pm

Yeah, we are winning games consistently by 30 points...so let's stop doing what

King of Y

12/6/23 10:26pm

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