Montgomery leaves UNI

[Tango Charlie]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

I wonder who does fit the Mac/Jake system ?

For that matter just what is the "System" ?

[Panther Cat]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

When Mac & Jake recruited Kerwin they really loved his ability to create his own shot. He wasa drawing a lot of comparison's to Benny J with the way he played. Not quite as good as shooter or athlete, but taller and the ability to guard more positions. That said, I haven't seen that out of him yet. He seems like once he got here he lost his swagger, confidence, etc. He still has the tools to be a very good player so hopefully that will happen. He needs to become more aggresive on offense and look to create his own shots occasionaly.

Personally, I think Kerwin has brought a lot more to the team than Montgomery. I was never to impressed with what he did, out of control on offense and his defensive intensity was great, but that lead to him getting a little too wound up and getting out of posisition. I still think he could have become a good player for us, but I can understand him wanting more playing time, and that just wasn't going to happen anytime soon.

[Panther-Sheik]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

I remember Kerwin's first few games (pre-season) last year. In fact, the comment "the guy's never met a shot he didn't like" was made. Not in a negative way, but just a comment about how agressive he was on offense. Then, just as suddenly, he quit shooting altogether and seemed scared out there. That, to me, has to be the result of a "discussion" with coaches. I have seen the same thing so far this year with Johnny Moran...I hope he doesn't lose his swagger. I love seeing him out there strutting with the upper classmen.

[jman2004]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

Personally, I think Kerwin has brought a lot more to the team than Montgomery.

Of course he brought more to the team. Nearly 400 more total minutes and 12 minutes per game more. Kerwin brought more to this team because Kerwin was put in a position to bring more to this team. Jon never really was. But I guess every school has to pick and choose which players will get playing time at some point.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

There was something going on that the coaches decided Kerwin should have more time. It was obviously not just something in games, as Jon didn't get as much opportunity. I have to think there is something going on in practice that warranted Kerwin with more opportunity. Obviously we will never know.

I hope Jon goes somewhere where he can get enough playing time to show everyone what kind of player he was. I wasn't convinced he was real great, but obviously that is just my unprofessional opinion. The good thing is around this time next year we will know for sure.

[KansasCityPanther]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

Does anyone remember what Benny J did his fresh year? I really, don't remember him really standing out until midway through his soph year (stepped up big time in the tourn). It could be that Kerwin paid his dues and redshirted and is now only playing 1/3 of the way through his soph season. Maybe just maybe, Jon needed to be more patient in regards to his playing time. Perhaps Jake did the right thing and did what was best for the team and at the same time respected Jon's wishes.

[JCPanthers]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

Yeah, so was I....

We could care less about what you did off the court.

[Panthers#1]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

I really don't know why the coach put Kerwin in games. He really has shown me nothing and it makes think even less of Jacobson's coaching abilities. I wish Jon would have stayed and I thought he was better than Kerwin, at least defensively, but when we have a coach that has 9 or so guards activated, I can see why he left. I really think Jacobson is not DI coaching material. Hopefully he proves me wrong.

[D Panther]

Re: Montgomery leaves UNI

The comparrison between Jon & Kerwin is not valid as Kerwin is playing more 4 and some 3. Jon plays the 2 or 3. Their games and strengths are different. This board is always quick to speculate and blame everything on Jake. I think it is unfair to both as we don't know what goes on behind the scenes. As for Jon there was things about his game I really like but the game hasn't slowed down enough for him to warrant more playing time. I wish him the very best and hope he finds what he is looking for.