Is Rutgers ready for life without Corey Sanders? Because that day is coming | Politi

[Tango Two]

Corey Sanders had the ball in his hands, as usual, and was dribbling off the final few seconds of a Big Ten Tournament victory for Rutgers when he heard a familiar chant from the students.

"One more year!"

"One more year!"

"One more year!"


The next loss is probably his final game as a college player. Sanders knows it. Those chanting fans know it. Steve Pikiell knows it. So this is the big question for the Scarlet Knights no matter when another disappointing season ends: Are they ready for life after their star guard departs?


http://www.nj.com/rutgersbasketball...eve_pikiell_big_ten_tournament_column_po.html

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Yes.

 

[RUChoppin]

Really hope the Sanders channels his inner Brian Leonard.

 

[Tango Two]

If he feels he has to start supporting his kid and his girl now then he's heading overseas $$.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

There are so many moving parts AND 2018-19 is only one season.

We don't know if it is Strickland or Sanders

 

[SJScarlet]

The only thing I took from that blurb is that politi continues to be a dweeb.

 

[RUChoppin]

There are so many moving parts AND 2018-19 is only one season.

We don't know if it is Strickland or Sanders

Or both?

 

[higgins3]

The drama continues...

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

I'd love to see our offensive efficiency with sanders on the floor and without.

My theory is he would me missed a lot on the defensive end, but a wash on the offensive end.

 

[S_Janowski]

Yes.

Shocker.

 

[Bean Talk]

I'd love to see our offensive efficiency with sanders on the floor and without.

My theory is he would me missed a lot on the defensive end, but a wash on the offensive end.

Huh?

There’s not another player on this roster that can take over a game like Corey does. Period.

MJ is considered the GOAT simply because of his play in big time moments and situations, not because of his shooting efficiency.

 

[soundcrib]

I still think he stays.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Huh?

There’s not another player on this roster that can take over a game like Corey does. Period.

MJ is considered the GOAT simply because of his play in big time moments and situations, not because of his shooting efficiency.

True....but he needs the ball in his hands to score AND he isn’t a threat to shoot from the outside.

Our offensive efficiency has been off the charts BAD over the past 3 years. At some point you have to admit maybe we could be better off with a point guard with a different skill set.

Last night was Corey that good? 15 straight opponents scored more than a point per possession against Minnesota. We broke the streak.

How much was the ball in his hands and how many shots, assists and points did he have?

How did we do offensively last night in the possessions he took a rest?

Corey was great taking care of the basketball and has been all year. His defense has been very good, last night so so.

Corey is our most talented player. He just may be a square peg in a round hole in college basketball where outside shooting is a must for a guard.

 

[winfield102]

Wasn't he on for each of our b1g wins and the win against SHU? I don't recall the close losses to MSU and pursue. I know we lost a bunch of games where he was really off offensively.

Does that number go up or down next year without him? I wouldn't be surprised if we win 1-2 b1g games next year without him.

Maybe we can go from 4 to 7 b1g wins next year with Sanders.

 

[Mr Magoo]

True....but he needs the ball in his hands to score AND he isn’t a threat to shoot from the outside.

Our offensive efficiency has been off the charts BAD over the past 3 years. At some point you have to admit maybe we could be better off with a point guard with a different skill set.

Last night was Corey that good? 15 straight opponents scored more than a point per possession against Minnesota. We broke the streak.

How much was the ball in his hands and how many shots, assists and points did he have?

How did we do offensively last night in the possessions he took a rest?

Corey was great taking care of the basketball and has been all year. His defense has been very good, last night so so.

Corey is our most talented player. He just may be a square peg in a round hole in college basketball where outside shooting is a must for a guard.

Tough call. On the one hand, it would be nice for him to get that degree. I’m sure, he will need it.

On the other hand, he probably isn’t going to get much better by staying and it’s another year that he’s not earning money overseas.

Still hope he stays but i don’t think he will. I just hope the drama ends right after our next loss....for everyone’s sake.

 

[mrslate]

True....but he needs the ball in his hands to score AND he isn’t a threat to shoot from the outside.

Our offensive efficiency has been off the charts BAD over the past 3 years. At some point you have to admit maybe we could be better off with a point guard with a different skill set.

Last night was Corey that good? 15 straight opponents scored more than a point per possession against Minnesota. We broke the streak.

How much was the ball in his hands and how many shots, assists and points did he have?

How did we do offensively last night in the possessions he took a rest?

Corey was great taking care of the basketball and has been all year. His defense has been very good, last night so so.

Corey is our most talented player. He just may be a square peg in a round hole in college basketball where outside shooting is a must for a guard.

Rutgers basketball has been barely any fun lately, and yet you manage to suck that little fun out of it . Forget about your numbers and just watch Corey play tonight . It will probably be your last chance .

 

[RUfromSoCal?]

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Steve Politi has exceedingly mediocre grasp of the obvious.

 

[RUich]

What is the "lifetime" difference between a HS diploma and a college degree in terms of earnings? Yes, he will make a nice piece of change if he plays in Europe, but for how long? Then what? If his decision is mostly based on providing for his child, think long term! The difference between one more year may be very little in the long run.

 

[Bean Talk]

True....but he needs the ball in his hands to score AND he isn’t a threat to shoot from the outside.

Our offensive efficiency has been off the charts BAD over the past 3 years. At some point you have to admit maybe we could be better off with a point guard with a different skill set.

Last night was Corey that good? 15 straight opponents scored more than a point per possession against Minnesota. We broke the streak.

How much was the ball in his hands and how many shots, assists and points did he have?

How did we do offensively last night in the possessions he took a rest?

Corey was great taking care of the basketball and has been all year. His defense has been very good, last night so so.

Corey is our most talented player. He just may be a square peg in a round hole in college basketball where outside shooting is a must for a guard.

I completely understand your analytical argument and view point, but the reality is Corey doesn’t have much help.

Give the guy a shooter and you’ll see him utilize it- we don’t have one.

Also, look back at C’s freshman year. Some of his passes he was making to our bigs were jaw dropping. Problem was our bigs couldn’t handle his passes.

Corey is taking over games and adjusting his play style because he HAS to.

Numbers don’t always tell the story. When a QB throws an INT tipped off a WRs hands it goes against the QB in the books.

 

[LotusAggressor]

Huh?

There’s not another player on this roster that can take over a game like Corey does. Period.

MJ is considered the GOAT simply because of his play in big time moments and situations, not because of his shooting efficiency.

MJ is the GOAT because of his play in big moments AND his shooting efficiency. Plus, his teams won.

 

[King of S]

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Steve Politi has a nearly above average grasp of the obvious.

Politi is a horses ass. Always trashing local teams.

 

[winfield102]

Sanders goes off in another b1g win.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

1 more year!

 

[soundcrib]

#AccelerateTheTimeline

 

[Tango Two]

Sanders goes off in another b1g win.

!

 

[RutgHoops]

I have truly enjoyed watching Corey this season. I wish him well whatever direction he chooses. He has been a terrific Scarlet Knight and his 2017-18 season may be the best I've seen from an RU player since Douby (not necessarily a long, illustrious list, but still...)

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Kadeem Jack (Jr. year)
Jonathan Mitchell (Sr. year)
Hamady (Sr. year)
Coery Sanders (Fr. year???) ONLY IF WE LOOK AT OFFENSE

 

[S_Janowski]

I'd love to see our offensive efficiency with sanders on the floor and without.

My theory is he would me missed a lot on the defensive end, but a wash on the offensive end.

You really should just stop posting about Corey Sanders.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

You really should just stop posting about Corey Sanders.

Why? Because you don't agree with me?

 

[S_Janowski]

Why? Because you don't agree with me?

I'm tolerant of other opinions but your take and posts on Sanders have always been downright ridiculous and bizarre.

 

[RUChoppin]

Keep posting about how Sanders isn't impressive offensively, FIG - we need another big game from him tonight. lol

 

[RUsojo]

Why? Because you don't agree with me?

It’s an interesting theory. But all you do is post about your theory. Why don’t you look into it? Otherwise let it go.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Keep posting about how Sanders isn't impressive offensively, FIG - we need another big game from him tonight. lol

You can't win in college basketball with a point guard who can't make a 3 pointer.....How's that.

 

[RUChoppin]

You can't win in college basketball with a point guard who can't make a 3 pointer.....How's that.

Thanks - hopefully he heard you.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Thanks - hopefully he heard you.

When he makes 7 step back 18 footers tonight in a victory I may need to go back to the drawing board.

 

[BillyC80]

Exactly. Corey is 21-40 in our 2 wins in this tourney, and has only taken 3 threes (and made 1).

Clearly you can win when he shoots like that from inside the arc, makes his FTs, rebounds and defends the way he has.

Gotta take the full measure of the player.

 

[Tango Two]

Hope he stays, but...

 

[King of S]

He's gone but went out like a star.