BBN Let's get behind Skal!!!

[Catdaddy11]

Remember how excited we were as fans the day he committed? The kid has talent but having a hard time adjusting to the college game. Enough people/scouts are ripping this kid apart. He chose to be a wildcat, let's get behind this kid. Show Skal that we are behind him while he goes through this transition. Skal has lost all of his confidence and needs the BBN. Saturday's game the BBN needs to show full support for him and get him back on track.

Go Cats!!

 

[stoneycat_20]

I agree..He has game.ive seen him shoot like a 2G...imo we have no shot at a title without him getting near 10ppg 6-8 rpg

 

[Smashcat]

Always have been behind him.

 

[Bigblueincincy]

I agree, the kid just needs confidence. A little bit of muscle and toughness also but mainly confidence. I'm rooting for the kid and it's way too early to give up on this kid.

 

[ulismyman]

Lets get behind all the players

 

[Drudis]

Dude, I cheered for Mark Coury for two years. Trust me when I say that I'm behind Skal.

 

[LetsHang#9]

Been here the whole time.

 

[kyjeff1]

I think everyone in the BBN is behind him but most fans are in a bit of disbelief at what has transpired.
When you look at him you see an athletic player.
When he executes he looks polished.
When he shoots he appears to be a superb shooter with a perfect stroke and great form.
But after 11 games he's still lost and that's a head scratcher. We all know he is highly skilled, he just needs to come out of his shell.

 

[Xception]

I'm on his side in the sun or the shade , if he was an upperclassman then this would be confusing but he's 12 games in and there were factors that stymied his exposure to quality organized play .

 

[Catdaddy11]

Not implying that one particular person isn't behind him. BBN needs to just show the kid love. Kids confidence is rocked. Needs the BBN not just smashcat.

 

[Primedfor9]

Great post, we should always get behind our guys when they're struggling. Skal has great potential and could take us a long way in March, he's just got to get his poise and confidence back.

 

[armchairpg]

Skal will get it and when he does we jump up a level.

 

[crazyqx83]

I agree..He has game.ive seen him shoot like a 2G...imo we have no shot at a title without him getting near 10ppg 6-8 rpg

He needs to be used like kaminsky was. And frank the wank was an awful rebounder until his senior year.

Let skal do some stuff in his comfort zone. If cal wants to force him into a post player, we'll have to live with it. But also let him do some pick and pop and pick and roll like he is used to and like his skill set and frame are suited for.

 

[turkeywildturkey]

Remember how excited we were as fans the day he committed? The kid has talent but having a hard time adjusting to the college game. Enough people/scouts are ripping this kid apart. He chose to be a wildcat, let's get behind this kid. Show Skal that we are behind him while he goes through this transition. Skal has lost all of his confidence and needs the BBN. Saturday's game the BBN needs to show full support for him and get him back on track.

Go Cats!!

I agree. Let's stay positive. No one wants to play better than he does.

 

[CAT fan in Chapel Hill]

Agreed! Good post.

 

[BBUK]

Good post OP. Thanks

 

[new era cat]

Shoot, at this point we should throw rose petals at his feet the first time he scores 10 points or has 10 rebounds. Can't hurt...

 

[Catdaddy11]

I would like to see Skal in more of a pick and pop as well. But at his size and his skill set with his back to the basket he is going to have to play down there a little. If it all comes together, then kentucky comes a real threat in march. It's December, plenty of time for Skal to get his confidence back.

 

[jca4446]

Remember how excited we were as fans the day he committed? The kid has talent but having a hard time adjusting to the college game. Enough people/scouts are ripping this kid apart. He chose to be a wildcat, let's get behind this kid. Show Skal that we are behind him while he goes through this transition. Skal has lost all of his confidence and needs the BBN. Saturday's game the BBN needs to show full support for him and get him back on track.

Go Cats!!

We are behind Skal.

 

[throatpoker]

so a post on a forum he doesn't read will show skal we are behind him, but 24,000 of us attending the games doesn't? mmmmmmmk

 

[stuway]

I'm 100:bwhind every Ayer. Skal and Murray both frustrated me Saturday. Skal needs to have one game where he just gets 15 boards, 5 dunks, some jumpers. Few blocks. Just to realize he is better when he has a motor

 

[LmdCat]

It would be real good to see him allowed to play through his mistakes. Taking him out to yell at him after every mistake is simply not working. One of Skal's greatest problems is thinking too much instead of just playing the game. His reaction to the play on the floor seems to be way too calculated and as a secondary act, simply reactionary.

 

[HolmesWildcat]

Shoot, at this point we should throw rose petals at his feet the first time he scores 10 points or has 10 rebounds. Can't hurt...

He is AVERAGING 9.2 a game, after a few scoreless and 2 point games. So, if you haven't noticed, he has already scored 10. So go get your time machine if you were waiting for the first time. If you are going to downplay our own players at least get your facts straight. He is struggling but he is a wildcat.

 

[2wvcatfans]

Remember how excited we were as fans the day he committed? The kid has talent but having a hard time adjusting to the college game. Enough people/scouts are ripping this kid apart. He chose to be a wildcat, let's get behind this kid. Show Skal that we are behind him while he goes through this transition. Skal has lost all of his confidence and needs the BBN. Saturday's game the BBN needs to show full support for him and get him back on track.

Go Cats!!

1000% agree with this.....BBN can be hard on these kids. If we let Skal know we have his back, it just might help him to relax some, and forget the criticism. Positive reinforcement could be huge for this kid.

 

[Catdaddy11]

Throatpoker your sarcasm is awesome. Like you replied just to be an ass. Mmmmmmmk. You think when he blows a layup and those 24,000 moan in aggravation helps? After his confidence is trending down? If u wanna be an ass just go start pointless disagreements on the red board!

 

[Poetax]

I think everyone in the BBN is behind him but most fans are in a bit of disbelief at what has transpired.
When you look at him you see an athletic player.
When he executes he looks polished.
When he shoots he appears to be a superb shooter with a perfect stroke and great form.
But after 11 games he's still lost and that's a head scratcher. We all know he is highly skilled, he just needs to come out of his shell.

We all just need to remember that he ain't going to get bigger or gain 25 lbs during this season so all he needs to do is play hard. Our fans love a kid that hustles and dives on the floor. He would get a standing ovation from the Rupp crowd just for doing that.

 

[KentuckyWildcat4Life]

We all just need to remember that he ain't going to get bigger or gain 25 lbs during this season so all he needs to do is play hard. Our fans love a kid that hustles and dives on the floor. He would get a standing ovation from the Rupp crowd just for doing that.

I can put 25lbs on him in a week with the right diet and work out. Like most college kids it's hard to adjust from high school. All I want to see is some type of production. Either rebounding or blocking shots if he can't score. I know call wants him to score around the basket but he should step back for the 10 to 15 foot jumper.

 

[Poetax]

I can put 25lbs on him in a week with the right diet and work out. Like most college kids it's hard to adjust from high school. All I want to see is some type of production. Either rebounding or blocking shots if he can't score. I know call wants him to score around the basket but he should step back for the 10 to 15 foot jumper.

I think you are underestimating the amount of practice and games that they play in a season. Putting on 25 lbs on a kid built like Skal is almost impossible in fact it wouldn't shock me if players like him lose weight during the season.

 

[chevyman 50]

..Agree, we need to support Skal..

 

[preacher_tom]

He Deserves more of a chance than most of giving him. As a young Pastor I can tell you that walking up to the pulpit and all eyes are on you , It is not a easy task and I thank God I had people in church that lifted me up and helped me along instead of picking out my short comings..

I know that all in here are perfect and have no faults. Or so in your mind you think so. We all have short comings, We all have faults. None are perfect. Jesus said:And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. We as fans owe Skal to go another mile with him..

 

[BBUK]

Throatpoker your sarcasm is awesome. Like you replied just to be an ass. Mmmmmmmk. You think when he blows a layup and those 24,000 moan in aggravation helps? After his confidence is trending down? If u wanna be an ass just go start pointless disagreements on the red board!

Never heard of him...

 

[~Keyser Soze~]

Why change now, isn't giving him the Saul Smith Morgan Newton treatment the cool thing to do?