I was wrong about Qualls

[swinesation]

I thought Qualls was an "athlete" who might or might not ever be much of a basketball player. I thought he couldn't shoot the ball.

I was wrong. That dude can play; he might end up being big time. He brings A LOT to the table.

This is one of those cases where I love being wrong.

[razorson]

You are forgiven, go in peace.

[beebefootballfan]

His main problem is he was green and needed some time to adjust.  I think its safe to say the adjustment is near complete. Clarke is the same way.  I think the game is starting to come around for him to. 

[DOGALUM]

His main problem is he was green and needed some time to adjust.  I think its safe to say the adjustment is near complete. Clarke is the same way.  I think the game is starting to come around for him to. 

I agree.  Both are looking SO much more confident.  Qualls and Clarke could both become big time players in the future. 

[Beaverfever]

Extremely valuable player.  He really reminds me of Marcus Monk.  Not great at anything but good at several things, athletic and plays with a mean streak.  He's the kind of guy that usually plays for the winning team. 

[WizardofhOgZ]

Been calling him the next Lenzie Howell/Darrell Hawkins since I saw his highlight film.  That is one of those "hidden" ingredients that a system like Mike's needs to be big time.  Obviously, the kid needed some time to adjust to the college game but we are seeing glimpses of those two at this time.

It is a beautiful thing to see - especially in a freshman!

[DOGALUM]

Extremely valuable player.  He really reminds me of Marcus Monk.  Not great at anything but good at several things, athletic and plays with a mean streak.  He's the kind of guy that usually plays for the winning team. 

I think that he's much more athletic on the court than Monk was.  More explosive.   

[Beaverfever]

I think that he's much more athletic on the court than Monk was.  More explosive.   

yeah monk was plenty athletic but he liked to bang a bit more.  He was basically just a really good pick-up basketball player.  His game was very simple but effective.  Qualls still reminds me of him.  A good comparison would be a slightly less athletic but more controlled Glen Bryant.  He's a better rebounder than Bryant though if I remember right. 

[HawgnCorona]

I thought Qualls was an "athlete" who might or might not ever be much of a basketball player. I thought he couldn't shoot the ball.

I was wrong. That dude can play; he might end up being big time. He brings A LOT to the table.

This is one of those cases where I love being wrong.

You are forgiven, go in peace.

And sin no more, please!!

[middlesopen6]

I have really enjoyed watching him for the last couple games, he seems to be around the ball and under control.  Also, can elevate into his jump shot and keep good form and arch on the shot. oh yeah, and he has that explosiveness at the rim! he is turning into a important piece for this team.

[Brand X Hog Fan]

Look again guys. Did you see the form and elevation on Qualls' last jumper? I believe it was about a 14 footer and the dude was up there! It was one of the best looking jump shots I've seen from a 3 or 4 in a long time. I think he can be coached up to stardom! The kid can play!

[BrianWPS!!]

The answer is simple. He's playing the 3 now instead of the 4. He's not big enough to bang around but he's not small. That's why his rebounding has shot up. The analysist efen said that bj told him to take the three instead of him so he can have freedom to run and make hustle plays. a nice shot is just a bonus.

[The Hogfather]

We still love you.

[Hogz87]

Yeah, I think some of you are selling him short comparing him to Glen Bryant and Marcus Monk, unless you mean Qualls in his current state.  His ceiling is much higher than either of those two.

[swinesation]

Yeah, I think some of you are selling him short comparing him to Glen Bryant and Marcus Monk, unless you mean Qualls in his current state.  His ceiling is much higher than either of those two.

I agree

[swinesation]

Lots of mercy and grace in Jump Ball tonight.

[HawgnCorona]

Look again guys. Did you see the form and elevation on Qualls' last jumper? I believe it was about a 14 footer and the dude was up there! It was one of the best looking jump shots I've seen from a 3 or 4 in a long time. I think he can be coached up to stardom! The kid can play!

I was looking at the keyboard and didnt get see that particular jumper...Im going to have to go to ESPN3 to see that one.

At any rate he keeps up and improve his level of play this young man has a heck of future ahead of him. I wish him nothing but the best.

[Beaverfever]

Yeah, I think some of you are selling him short comparing him to Glen Bryant and Marcus Monk, unless you mean Qualls in his current state.  His ceiling is much higher than either of those two.

Well obviously we're just comparing his style.  And Marcus Monk was almost immediately our best player when he was plugged into the team.  Comparing him to Monk is no diss.  If he hadn't been so occupied with football he would have had a very successful college bball career.  But yeah Qualls is a dynamic player.  If he ever becomes a big time shooter the sky is the limit. 

[HawgnCorona]

Yeah, I think some of you are selling him short comparing him to Glen Bryant and Marcus Monk, unless you mean Qualls in his current state.  His ceiling is much higher than either of those two.

I have always said he reminds me of Lenzie since the summer...Now if he can continue during the offseason I would say he could be an MJ.  Bold talk for sure but Mikey had to work hard to get to his level.

[Hogz87]

Well obviously we're just comparing his style.  And Marcus Monk was almost immediately our best player when he was plugged into the team.  Comparing him to Monk is no diss.  If he hadn't been so occupied with football he would have had a very successful college bball career.  But yeah Qualls is a dynamic player.  If he ever becomes a big time shooter the sky is the limit. 

Yeah, I should've left Monk out of it.  He was a good player, especially when you consider he was splitting time between basketball and football.  I remember watching him run the point when EPC dismantled what was supposed to be a favored PA team with Sam Muncey and some post man I heard a lot about (can't remember his name) in the state semi-finals; and then I saw them cap it off with an win in the state championship.  Thought he was going to be a special player for the Hogs.  Think he would've been really, really good if he had focused on just basketball.

Bryant, though, was just a really raw freak athlete.  A little taller than Qualls (but I think Qualls may be longer) but I think Qualls is more skilled and has a higher ceiling.

[Hogz87]

I have always said he reminds me of Lenzie since the summer...Now if he can continue during the offseason I would say he could be an MJ.  Bold talk for sure but Mikey had to work hard to get to his level.

I'm only 25, so I don't remember Howell.  I mean I've heard of him before, but don't actually remember him as a player.

[songofthesword]

you guys are selling monk WAY short.  monk pre knee injury was a rivals 150 BASKETBALL player and was as smooth as silk.  he was what we thought KY madden was supposed to be.  pre knee and post knee were 2 different players. qualls is good but monk pre knee was way more skilled

[Sir Oinksalot]

I thought Qualls was an "athlete" who might or might not ever be much of a basketball player. I thought he couldn't shoot the ball.

I was wrong. That dude can play; he might end up being big time. He brings A LOT to the table.

This is one of those cases where I love being wrong.

He busted that fk net when it counted whoooooo, GHG...!

[Ugly Uncle]

I don't guess any of you youngins remember Leroy Sutton.  He reminds me a lot of Leroy.

[jamie72921]

I don't guess any of you youngins remember Leroy Sutton.  He reminds me a lot of Leroy.

I remember Sutton and he looked like a cripple up beside Qualls and rarely shot from more than 3 feet from the rim.

[Sir Oinksalot]

I don't guess any of you youngins remember Leroy Sutton.  He reminds me a lot of Leroy.

Light skinned black guy, he was a hard worker and good on O and D, I liked him...

[Ugly Uncle]

I remember Sutton and he looked like a cripple up beside Qualls and rarely shot from more than 3 feet from the rim.

Leroy was a great leaper like Qualls, and you are right he didn't take many shots far from the rim.  They are about the same size and both know how to go get the ball off the boards.  Leroy could hit key shots.  Their games were actually pretty close.