(11-20-2019 09:46 AM)vick mike Wrote: (11-20-2019 09:42 AM)GoOwls111 Wrote: Temple will be in when it really matters...
We will learn a lot about Temple the next two games, v USC and MD.
Maybe, maybe not, depending on how representative the roster with Damion Moore not being available @ LaSalle, with Scott and Hamilton not yet playing at full ability level, with two still inexperienced freshmen (Parks, JPL), and without Damian Dunn in the lineup.
Winning on the road @ USC and in Orlando vs #7 Maryland is going to be very challenging. A 0-2 outcome in these two games is quite possible, given the fact that the team is still a bucket o'bolts on offense.
At this point in the season, the only positives have been NPL's stratospheric play, solid team defense (only 61.3 opponent ppg), and good coaching in the coach's first year as HC. The rest of the parts (players) have been inconsistent or less than stellar.
We may learn a lot more about Temple in the next 2-3 weeks, by which time, Scott may have shaken the rust off and acclimated to his role, the Center rotation may have stabilized, and all 3 freshmen may be able to become steady role players - - whether this takes 3 weeks or 6 weeks may be the key to the season.
