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PokesBlog: Live chat with Mike Vorel
Join UW sports reporter Mike Vorel to discuss all things Cowboys and Cowgirls. The Wyoming men's basketball team kicks off exhibition play against CU-Colorado Springs on Thursday.
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My Wyoming athletics live chat starts NOW. Click the link and ask a question. #gowyo live.trib.com/Event/PokesBlo…by Mike Vorel via twitter 10/30/2013 7:59:37 PM -
How's everybody doing? Plenty to talk about this week. Who wants to get things started? -
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Hey Pride, very good. Basketball is in the air. Very excited for tomorrow's game.
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Hey, Mike! How has the defense looked the last couple days with Cain in charge?
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I was at today's practice, and I have to say I was impressed. There was really good energy. I think the guys are happy with the move. Cain is a very passionate, hands-on coach, so hopefully he can get the most out of the resources they have.
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Wish I could make it to the bball game but kids want to trick-or-treat and with me it is family first.
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Can't argue with that. Being 23, I still have a while before I have to pick family over basketball.
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What are your thoughts on the firing of Chris Tormey?
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I wasn't surprised that it happened, but the timing didi catch me off guard. I thought they'd wait until the end of the season. It does show a sense of urgency from Christensen though. I think he knows that if the Pokes don't reach a bowl game, he could be gone.
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I like Cain as the pick for interim d-coordinator. He's basically the opposite of Tormey. Young, can relate to the kids, a definite motivator. He'll bring energy to say the least.
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He's never been a coordinator on any level, but right now it's not about making big changes. All he needs to do is get the most out of his players and avoid big plays.
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Any interested tidbits on Shyatt's basketball team? Potential starters? Players stepping up? Granberry and Hankerson news?
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Lots of question marks on starters. My guess is Grabau, Adams, Sobey, Cooke and Nance. I think Washington, Hankerson and Granberry will also play a lot.
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Haldorson and Sellers have also come on in the offseason. They'll need to add a boost on the interior.
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Tormey's schemes were not rocket science but Cain wants to simplify, do you believe that is a good idea, could it get to simple?
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I think that's a good move. He still said he thought the guys were thinking too much. He wants to make things easy and let them play fast. With a team that doesn't have a strong understanding of schemes, it's best not to add more to the mix.
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How many wins do you see for the basketball team this season?
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I think they're capable of another 20-win season. It'll be interesting since they're so young, but they're deeper now than they've been. The question is whether they'll get the scoring they need.
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Shyatt said 11 players have the potential to play. Who are the two scholarship guys not in that group?
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Not sure how much you'll see from McManamen, Tyser, Herndon and Bentz. I realize some of those are walk-ons, but a lot of guys have a chance to contribute.
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Does their D still look like it can hold opponents to 50 points a game, if so we will not need a lot of scoring?
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With the same players and similar schemes, I don't think you'll see overwhelming improvement. And they're going against some of the Mountain West's best offenses the next few weeks. They should be hoping for marginal improvement, enough to get wins.
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The biggest emphasis right now is limiting big plays. There were six passes of 30+ yards against San Jose State.
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I think the Cowboys have a litte more court experience than fans/media are giving them right now. There are 10 or 11 players who have least one year of D1 college court experience, so not sure this team doesn't have more experience than some Shyatt's previous teams.
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They don't have many "true seniors", but we'll see what that really means. Talent is more important than experience.
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what do you think of the 6-10 kid from parker... sounds like he held his own in Indy against a 7 footer that has a ton of big offers??
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I think he's still learning the game, but he could be good. He's only been playing basketball for two years, which is crazy. But you can't teach 6-10, and it seems like he has good ball skills and is a real high character guy. Will fit in well.
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I am sorry I meant basketball. Shyatt is a D minded coach how does their D look this year, will they be able to hold teams down like last season seeing how they are so young?
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Shyatt said the team's biggest weakness last year was physicality inside, so he's hoping Cooke and Sellers can step up with interior D and rebounding. The team is young, and he's still trying to teach that tenacious defensive attitude. But he says because they can go so deep, they have the chance to be very good defensively.
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Yep, and get this. He grew 11 inches from freshman to sophomore year of HS, and 2 inches since then. He may not be done growing.
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I know. The kid wasn't even interested in basketball before he started growing. But when you're that size, why not?
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could be the next Eric Leckner... now if we can find the next Dembo
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HA, easier said than done. I have to say though, I'm really excited about their recruiting class this year. This time is honestly built for next season.
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The only guys they'll lose after this year are Sobey and Granberry, The rest will return, plus recruits.
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Lots of things. First off, rotations. Shyatt said he is not set at all on a starting 5. It'll be interesting to see who starts the game. I'm also interested to see how Washington runs the offense. Shyatt is very excited about the freshman.
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What do you believe Dave Christensen has to do to save his job as right now I cannot believe that he will be in Laramie next year?
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Personally, I've said this for the past few weeks. If he makes a bowl, he stays. If not, he goes. Has to go 2-2 the rest of the way.
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Agree Mike. I just think too much is put on number of seniors versus players returning with true court experience. Seems to be more players coming back with game experience than in recent memory, and that's being understated. Can't wait to read your review on Friday of the preseason game. Thanks
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Experience really doesn't matter as much in the recent college game, when the big teams are built on freshmen that stay for a year and then bolt for the NBA. But I think Shyatt is excited about all the potential rotations he can use this year. He can go big or small with relative ease. Hasn't been the case in the past.
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