tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5489976410121533313.post2067158826051918041..comments2023-11-11T19:09:33.398-07:00Comments on Big Sky Basketball: Dissecting the Big Sky's Top ScorersJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120614209940641241noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5489976410121533313.post-16742484139539786812013-02-28T00:50:41.659-07:002013-02-28T00:50:41.659-07:00Dear Anonymous -
If there is any non-NAU Big Sky ...Dear Anonymous - <br />If there is any non-NAU Big Sky conference fan out there wishing good will towards NAU, it would be Jon. He's written more positive comments and insight regarding NAU's rebuilding project than anyone else. I love the Lumberjacks and I root for them, win or lose. But let's be honest here and admit this year's team plays hard but there are weaknesses present. That's not being negative...that's being honest. NAU would be a wreck without Gabe Rogers this year. He's had a hell of a career and will most likely have his jersey or a plaque on the Skydome wall one day. But he has been forced into the role of being a volume shooter this year because, frankly, other than Russell, NAU has a hard time finding players capable of creating and converting their own shots. That's not a rip on him.<br /><br />And how can an offense that "doesn't involve Gabe at all" result in Gabe averaging 19.5 per game? I'm going to have to ask to look at the charts on this one. :) <br /><br />Regardless, I'm glad you care enough to post. NAU doesn't have enough fans who give a squat one way or another. Go Jacks! <br />-MTJack Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5489976410121533313.post-83384910967883739232013-02-28T00:07:23.451-07:002013-02-28T00:07:23.451-07:00Trust me, I do not believe Rogers cares at all wha...Trust me, I do not believe Rogers cares at all what you think of his game. But as a Big Sky basketball fan it is sad to see you not give a guy who will be in the record books for not only NAU but the conference, as well, a little bit of credit. Every post I have seen of him since his sophomore year has been negative. Oh well, I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5489976410121533313.post-38783169573891525112013-02-27T12:30:32.128-07:002013-02-27T12:30:32.128-07:00You are right that going back and reading that, it...You are right that going back and reading that, it was too negative. I think you are right in that he has the same issue that James Douglas had last year - where they have to take a shot because other guys can't always create their own shots. In that case, firing up a shot isn't always good for his percentages, but it might be the best shot NAU can get at the time.<br /><br />Definitely don't think he is selfish or anything like that, just that his efficiency (especially when he is not shooting threes) has not been great this year. You are right, part of that is the function of the offense and team.<br /><br />NAU is overachieving a bit this year (I had them winning 6 conference games and finishing 9th) and absolutely Gabe is a big part of that. Didn't mean to suggest otherwise at any time, and my apologies to him that my paragraph was a little more focused on negative than positive.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120614209940641241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5489976410121533313.post-16138255888649469882013-02-27T11:31:35.302-07:002013-02-27T11:31:35.302-07:00It is funny how you continue to gloss over how goo...It is funny how you continue to gloss over how good Gabe Rogers is. You put him on Montana or Weber State I guarantee you he is much more efficient and scoring at a very high rate. If you look at the offense NAU runs it does not involve Gabe at all. It is a ball screen offense set up primarily for Russell(who does not like to pass). Gabe is not selfish and you can ask any coach in the league and they will tell you. The kid is still in college and getting married. Obviously he is not worried about partying or anything else. He has his head screwed on right. If their coach actually ran plays for him instead of a drive and kick offense, when nobody in the league would dare help off Gabe, I believe the guy could average 24ppg. When he was a sophomore he had a coach that put him in good positions to score easy baskets, sort of like Tate Unruh. It seems like every shot he has he has to work for. The kid just wants to win and what he is doing for NAU this year is amazing. Every coach picked them last this year and the media did as well. He is leading a mediocre squad to possibly a conference tournament spot. Give props when props are due Jon. The guy is good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com