Brooks McKowen

[TravelingPanther]

Once again a Brooks thread starts the infighting. Brooks looks great so far this year minus a play here or there. Glad to have him. Kwazdo isn't quite up to par yet, but he'll get there.

[Matt Trump]

Done fighting. Too tired. Mod's, close and lock this thread please. Thanks.

I don't think it needs to be closed. Opinions are always valued here and as long as they aren't malicious or attacking, they can stay.

[Panthers#1]

I don't think it needs to be closed. Opinions are always valued here and as long as they aren't malicious or attacking, they can stay.

Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots then.

[ihateISU]

I am really getting sick of this argument. We have a young team and we need senior leadership and he does a GREAT job with running the team. Whatever happened to just supporting your team?? Support every player and coach through the good and the bad times. Plus if it ain't broke, don't fix it....

Fans can voice their opinions about these things, but come on...

[Marc Wigim]

And Panthers#1's signature is not ridiclous. Are you a Grant Stout hater?

Grant Stout:

3 years playing a lot of basketball with UNI
3 NCAA tournaments.

Nuff said.

[blien]

McKowen has a lot of positives .However, I notice he becomes predictable late in the game with his dribble up the court. Recall the Wasington defender who pressured Brooks late in the game and McKowen dribbled it off his leg out of bounds.In the Wis.-Mil. game the defender pressured him late and almost caused another one. i recall at the MVC tourney I was at last year, I think that Southern Ill. freshmen pressured Brooks all game up the court. and created t.o.'s. Brooks stops his dribble very far out too.
Two cents
B

[Panthers#1]

McKowen has a lot of positives .However, I notice he becomes predictable late in the game with his dribble up the court. Recall the Wasington defender who pressured Brooks late in the game and McKowen dribbled it off his leg out of bounds.In the Wis.-Mil. game the defender pressured him late and almost caused another one. i recall at the MVC tourney I was at last year, I think that Southern Ill. freshmen pressured Brooks all game up the court. and created t.o.'s. Brooks stops his dribble very far out too.
Two cents
B

Thank you. Somebody who is seeing what I am seeing. Thank you blien.

[Kaboom]

I am openly a Brooks basher. I was guilty of criticizing him most of last season. However I feel that with a new season we as fans need to support Brooks. Brooks has caused frustration for many fans. Many people think he should be benched or should see his ass on the pine. The truth is he is a winner. I want to get behind Brooks this season because he is who we got. Brooks is seasoned, he's started all 4 years, he been in uncomfortable arenas, in pressure situations, he's been on the big dance floor 3 times, he's the leader of the team. Brooks may not always the smoothest, flashy-ist, purest, (he does miss a lot of open 3's that'll be my only bash) but in some strange way he knows how to get the job done. For those who think Kwadzo is the answer at PG, you are wrong. Hopefully he will be, if he was given full reigns to run the offense right now things would be a mess. Kwadzo needs to study,watch, and learn from Brooks, duplicate the things BM does well, and improve on the things BM does poorly.

[oldschoolcat]

Now if we can just show Panthers#1 the error of his/her ways we will have entered into an unprecendeted era of peace and tranquility around here.

...what will I post about though?

Anybody want to take shots at Leon Costello? I'll defend him until the death as well.

It is shaping up to be a great season. The transition from Mac to Coach Jacobson has been absolutely seemless.

The freshmen are as good or better than advertised.

Our defense gives us a shot to win every game on our schedule.

YES! I do have a beef with Leon! How can we ditch the recliner for a mattress? Who can hit that shot flat on the back? Not sure it was Leon's decision but he is taking my heat since he drug it out there.

[Sex Panther...]

I am openly a Brooks basher. I was guilty of criticizing him most of last season. However I feel that with a new season we as fans need to support Brooks. Brooks has caused frustration for many fans. Many people think he should be benched or should see his ass on the pine. The truth is he is a winner. I want to get behind Brooks this season because he is who we got. Brooks is seasoned, he's started all 4 years, he been in uncomfortable arenas, in pressure situations, he's been on the big dance floor 3 times, he's the leader of the team. Brooks may not always the smoothest, flashy-ist, purest, (he does miss a lot of open 3's that'll be my only bash) but in some strange way he knows how to get the job done. For those who think Kwadzo is the answer at PG, you are wrong. Hopefully he will be, if he was given full reigns to run the offense right now things would be a mess. Kwadzo needs to study,watch, and learn from Brooks, duplicate the things BM does well, and improve on the things BM does poorly.

Pretty solid post. Glad you have seen the light.

[Sex Panther...]

YES! I do have a beef with Leon! How can we ditch the recliner for a mattress? Who can hit that shot flat on the back? Not sure it was Leon's decision but he is taking my heat since he drug it out there.

Not sure I can defend this one....you may have me. It would certainly be nice to have someone actually have a shot at winning one of the promotional contests. I blame Brooks McKowen for this.

[Born-a-Panther]

YES! I do have a beef with Leon! How can we ditch the recliner for a mattress? Who can hit that shot flat on the back? Not sure it was Leon's decision but he is taking my heat since he drug it out there.

Maybe we should bring NorthernIowaBacker back for this... since he was able to hit it from the recliner, maybe he should take the next challenge.

[FerociousCat]

Brooks is at his best when he gets to the basket like against UWM. He is at his worst when he can't hit the open shot and continues to shoot ala the 0-7 performance last week. He does a wonderful job controlling the game but if he doesn't make his first two jumpers then its usually a long night. But if he gets to the hole and establishes a rhythm, then his jumper seems much better.

Anybody here the announcer during the Washington game compare him to John Stockton???? HILARIOUS!

[oldschoolcat]

The shot can be made? From the free throw line? They gave the young kid a break and moved him up some. I guess it depends on mattress placement. That is more than likely Leons' call. Let's see how this thing plays out.

[NorthernIowaBacker]

Maybe we should bring NorthernIowaBacker back for this... since he was able to hit it from the recliner, maybe he should take the next challenge.

Hey I'm in support of this BAP. Great idea! I will be at the game this Friday night. Let's set it up.