Will Spradling

[Gooch]

Bennett was weird, which was great.  i don't think he would receive many votes for most hated.  remember when he was dressed up in that weird costume, in the graveyard?  odd guy, not hated...i don't think.

So many good Bennett times.  The time he fouled out at Nub in 11 minutes with zero points was probably my fav.

I had a friend tell me about a party she was at, where one Bennett, full of lank, walked up to some girls sitting on a couch and said something to the extent of "I play on the basketball team, wanna eff?"  they politely declined and he got up and left.  True story.

Not gonna lie. If I played D1 sports at a major university this would be my only pick up line too.

[Powercat Posse]

To piggyback off of FAN's stats earlier.....

Last 2 yrs, Will in the non-con = 39.6% (44-111)
But in his 23 conf games = 27.3% (27-99)

And then to track those games via home and away=
Home 32.1% (35-109)
away/nuetral 35.6% (36-101)

So his real issue is his shooting in conf play.  You would think it would be because the competition is better, and i would agree but at the same time, you can look at this=

Last 2 yrs vs these 8 non con teams (at VTech, vs WV in Wichita, Bama in Kc, LBSU, at GW, Mich, at Gonz, Fla). 
He is 18-44(40.9%) against some pretty decent competition

 

[TheHamburglar]

Bennett was weird, which was great.  i don't think he would receive many votes for most hated.  remember when he was dressed up in that weird costume, in the graveyard?  odd guy, not hated...i don't think.

So many good Bennett times.  The time he fouled out at Nub in 11 minutes with zero points was probably my fav.

I had a friend tell me about a party she was at, where one Bennett, full of lank, walked up to some girls sitting on a couch and said something to the extent of "I play on the basketball team, wanna eff?"  they politely declined and he got up and left.  True story.

My friend worked the door at the Pig sometimes. One night Bennett tried to walk in as if no one was working the door. My buddy stopped him and Bennett just smirked and said "it's OK, I'm a ball player". My buddy responded, "yeah your the 7 foot fall freshman that every one knows is a freshman. Last thing I'm going to do is is get fired for letting in lurch the terrible basketball player because the RCPD will recognize you faster than you fouled out in Lincoln." Bennett just turned around and left. The next night he tried to do the exact same thing again.

[bones129]

Bennett...such a legend.

[Panjandrum]

Bennett was weird, which was great.  i don't think he would receive many votes for most hated.  remember when he was dressed up in that weird costume, in the graveyard?  odd guy, not hated...i don't think.

So many good Bennett times.  The time he fouled out at Nub in 11 minutes with zero points was probably my fav.

I had a friend tell me about a party she was at, where one Bennett, full of lank, walked up to some girls sitting on a couch and said something to the extent of "I play on the basketball team, wanna eff?"  they politely declined and he got up and left.  True story.

My friend worked the door at the Pig sometimes. One night Bennett tried to walk in as if no one was working the door. My buddy stopped him and Bennett just smirked and said "it's OK, I'm a ball player". My buddy responded, "yeah your the 7 foot fall freshman that every one knows is a freshman. Last thing I'm going to do is is get fired for letting in lurch the terrible basketball player because the RCPD will recognize you faster than you fouled out in Lincoln." Bennett just turned around and left. The next night he tried to do the exact same thing again.

That story made my night.

[Rage Against the McKee]

To piggyback off of FAN's stats earlier.....

Last 2 yrs, Will in the non-con = 39.6% (44-111)
But in his 23 conf games = 27.3% (27-99)

And then to track those games via home and away=
Home 32.1% (35-109)
away/nuetral 35.6% (36-101)

So his real issue is his shooting in conf play.  You would think it would be because the competition is better, and i would agree but at the same time, you can look at this=

Last 2 yrs vs these 8 non con teams (at VTech, vs WV in Wichita, Bama in Kc, LBSU, at GW, Mich, at Gonz, Fla). 
He is 18-44(40.9%) against some pretty decent competition

He's not in shape.

[8manpick]

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8873373/mark-titus-top-12-ncaa-power-rankings-how-butler-turned-irritating-style-play-wins-indiana-gonzaga

12. Kansas State

I don't want to alarm anybody, but in just over a week oscar Weber could be coaching a top-15 team in February. As I'm sure you know, this is up there with Googling "Google" and those pages in standardized-test booklets that say "this page is intentionally left blank" on the list of things most likely to make the universe implode. I can only imagine how Illinois fans must feel. Although, on second thought, it shouldn't be that shocking that Weber is off to a good start at K-State. After all, in his first two years at Illinois he won back-to-back Big Ten titles and made two deep runs in the NCAA tournament, including the 2005 national title game loss to North Carolina. Only after that did Weber's pattern emerge: Start the season with loads of promise, then ease off the gas in January and coast to an NIT appearance or an early loss in the NCAA tournament. I guess the universe will implode only if three years from now Weber is winning with his own recruits in February. We might be safe after all.

By the way, can you think of a starter on a top-15 team who, on the surface, looks like he belongs on a basketball court less than Will Spradling? Yeah, you're right — Jordan Hulls will always top him. It's not even fair, really. Maybe the best way to go about this is to name the award after Hulls, make him ineligible for it, and give the first Jordan Hulls Award to Will Spradling. I'll think about this. Stay tuned.

First part probably belongs in a oscar thread somewhere, but whatever

[puniraptor]

so is he just being  about will's physical appearance or is he saying he sucks ass at basketballs.

I think it's the former.

[8manpick]

so is he just being  about will's physical appearance or is he saying he sucks ass at basketballs.

I think it's the former.

I don't think he is being , I think like recognizes like.

Here is Titus, a former OSU walk-on:
 
And here is his stat-line:

[Stupid Fitz]

been said a thousand times.  Will sucks and should see about 15 minutes a game max.  If his is name was Rodriquez or Irving, the racist tucks would have ran him off a long time ago,

[bigwillie20]

Is there anything wrong with starting Tay alongside Angel?  I know he doesn't bring much to the offensive end but he is a better defender than Sprads which would take some of the pressure on that end away from Angel.  I always wonder if Angel is forced to do to much on the defensive end to compensate for Will sucking so bad, and no not in the tuck way where they say he gets dumb fouls.

[Emo EMAW]

Can't Shane play the 2 when we're giving Nino some minutes at the 4?

[mocat]

so is he just being  about will's physical appearance or is he saying he sucks ass at basketballs.

I think it's the former.

I don't think he is being , I think like recognizes like.

Here is Titus, a former OSU walk-on:
 
And here is his stat-line:

This total stud was a career 33% 3pt shooter and literally had zero turnovers in four years at a top D1 program, I think he knows his crap.

[kso_FAN]

Is there anything wrong with starting Tay alongside Angel?  I know he doesn't bring much to the offensive end but he is a better defender than Sprads which would take some of the pressure on that end away from Angel.  I always wonder if Angel is forced to do to much on the defensive end to compensate for Will sucking so bad, and no not in the tuck way where they say he gets dumb fouls.

Angel does get dumb fouls, probably his biggest weakness, that's not a tuck tp. But he's been much better lately.

I'm all for Tay getting more minutes at the 2 and agree he's a better on ball defender than Will.

Can't Shane play the 2 when we're giving Nino some minutes at the 4?

I think this ship has passed for Nino at the 2.

[Mr Bread]

so is he just being  about will's physical appearance or is he saying he sucks ass at basketballs.

I think it's the former.

I'd say yes probably racist.  However, Jordan Hulls is offensively ugly.  Having to see his goofy ugly ass face is an insult to those who look upon it.  He is a very good shooter though.  He definitely belongs on the court.  Maybe Titus hates ugly people.  Will is quite a sorry looking creature himself then you throw in that voice and his play and look out. 

[Rage Against the McKee]

I remember being pretty excited about Will as a Freshman because I thought we finally had an ugly white kid who could rain down 3's and make fans of other teams hate him. Turns out we got an ugly white kid who can't make an open shot to save his life and makes fans of his own team want to slash his tires. That's just life, I guess.

[CNS]

I remember being pretty excited about Will as a Freshman because I thought we finally had an ugly white kid who could rain down 3's and make fans of other teams hate him. Turns out we got an ugly white kid who can't make an open shot to save his life and makes fans of his own team want to slash his tires. That's just life, I guess.

Nothing would be horribly wrong with this if he didn't tease with what appeared to be talent for a while.  He teased just long enough to be declared the next Steve Hensen and now there is no getting rid of him.

[kso_FAN]

I remember being pretty excited about Will as a Freshman because I thought we finally had an ugly white kid who could rain down 3's and make fans of other teams hate him. Turns out we got an ugly white kid who can't make an open shot to save his life and makes fans of his own team want to slash his tires. That's just life, I guess.

Nothing would be horribly wrong with this if he didn't tease with what appeared to be talent for a while.  He teased just long enough to be declared the next Steve Hensen and now there is no getting rid of him.

Yeah, 40% for his first 48 games while playing a lot seemed significant.

[Rage Against the McKee]

I remember being pretty excited about Will as a Freshman because I thought we finally had an ugly white kid who could rain down 3's and make fans of other teams hate him. Turns out we got an ugly white kid who can't make an open shot to save his life and makes fans of his own team want to slash his tires. That's just life, I guess.

Nothing would be horribly wrong with this if he didn't tease with what appeared to be talent for a while.  He teased just long enough to be declared the next Steve Hensen and now there is no getting rid of him.

Yeah, Will makes me feel like I want my money back or something, only I've lost my receipt and can only get crappy store credit for Orris.

[BWebbs0]

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8873373/mark-titus-top-12-ncaa-power-rankings-how-butler-turned-irritating-style-play-wins-indiana-gonzaga

"By the way, can you think of a starter on a top-15 team who, on the surface, looks like he belongs on a basketball court less than Will Spradling? Yeah, you're right — Jordan Hulls will always top him. It's not even fair, really. Maybe the best way to go about this is to name the award after Hulls, make him ineligible for it, and give the first Jordan Hulls Award to Will Spradling. I'll think about this. Stay tuned."

[8manpick]

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8873373/mark-titus-top-12-ncaa-power-rankings-how-butler-turned-irritating-style-play-wins-indiana-gonzaga

"By the way, can you think of a starter on a top-15 team who, on the surface, looks like he belongs on a basketball court less than Will Spradling? Yeah, you're right — Jordan Hulls will always top him. It's not even fair, really. Maybe the best way to go about this is to name the award after Hulls, make him ineligible for it, and give the first Jordan Hulls Award to Will Spradling. I'll think about this. Stay tuned."

[TheHamburglar]

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8873373/mark-titus-top-12-ncaa-power-rankings-how-butler-turned-irritating-style-play-wins-indiana-gonzaga

"By the way, can you think of a starter on a top-15 team who, on the surface, looks like he belongs on a basketball court less than Will Spradling? Yeah, you're right — Jordan Hulls will always top him. It's not even fair, really. Maybe the best way to go about this is to name the award after Hulls, make him ineligible for it, and give the first Jordan Hulls Award to Will Spradling. I'll think about this. Stay tuned."

thanks LukeWebbs

[SleepFighter]

I remember being pretty excited about Will as a Freshman because I thought we finally had an ugly white kid who could rain down 3's and make fans of other teams hate him. Turns out we got an ugly white kid who can't make an open shot to save his life and makes fans of his own team want to slash his tires. That's just life, I guess.

Nothing would be horribly wrong with this if he didn't tease with what appeared to be talent for a while.  He teased just long enough to be declared the next Steve Hensen and now there is no getting rid of him.

It seems like there might be a comparison to be made here. 

[8manpick]

I remember being pretty excited about Will as a Freshman because I thought we finally had an ugly white kid who could rain down 3's and make fans of other teams hate him. Turns out we got an ugly white kid who can't make an open shot to save his life and makes fans of his own team want to slash his tires. That's just life, I guess.

Nothing would be horribly wrong with this if he didn't tease with what appeared to be talent for a while.  He teased just long enough to be declared the next Steve Hensen and now there is no getting rid of him.

It seems like there might be a comparison to be made here.

Marcus Watts? 2ys?

[BWebbs0]

so is he just being  about will's physical appearance or is he saying he sucks ass at basketballs.

I think it's the former.

I don't think he is being , I think like recognizes like.

Here is Titus, a former OSU walk-on:
 
And here is his stat-line:

This total stud was a career 33% 3pt shooter and literally had zero turnovers in four years at a top D1 program, I think he knows his crap.

Club Trillion!