**USC vs. Milwaukee GAME Thread**

[thumpin big]

Frank Martin is the best thing to happen to USC basketball since Frank McGuire.

[cockypanther]

I know I'm late to the party but I want to congratulate (online.. hmmm) Frank Martin on his first win as the Gamecocks HC. Glad to see us battle through being down late in the second half to come back and win. Good weekend for the Garnet & Black!

[Cockhornleghorn]

Originally Posted by thumpin big

Frank Martin is the best thing to happen to USC basketball since Frank McGuire.

I'm ecstatic to have him here, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Eddie Fogler did some great things here.

[thumpin big]

Originally Posted by Cockhornleghorn

I'm ecstatic to have him here, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Eddie Fogler did some great things here.

I appreciate what Coach Fogler did. I have much respect for him. But Frank Martin will be more successful.

[Luke Skycocker]

Originally Posted by CoverTwo

Leonard is eventually going to catch fire. He is just too good of a shooter not too. I don't know why he has struggled so much since he has been here but there is no way he has been such a miss by all recruiting services. He will get it together.

He and Richardson have been complete enigmas in their time here so far. I really do believe that Leonard is a good shooter, partly because he keeps shooting. Richardson, I'm not sure about. He's kinda given up on his outside shot ever since he missed a bunch in a row.

[wncmountaincock]

I watched the game on TV, I was very proud of the heart they showed. Glad they got the W.

[wncmountaincock]

Originally Posted by Cockhornleghorn

I'm ecstatic to have him here, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Eddie Fogler did some great things here.

Yes he did. I'll always wonder about the what if's if Cremmins would have stayed though.

[Cockhornleghorn]

Originally Posted by wncmountaincock

Yes he did. I'll always wonder about the what if's if Cremmins would have stayed though.

I know - I've never seen more excitement about anything USC-sports related than Cremins' hiring and then the rug was pulled out from under us. Eddie Fogler was a better coach than Cremins, but probably not as good a recruiter.

[Cockholio]

Man, didn't even know about the game. Congrats to Coach Frank and Michael Carrera.

[b381l]

Originally Posted by Cockhornleghorn

Old Milwaukee - I wish I'd thought of that and printed out photos of Old Milwaukee bottles.

We need to come up with something for the Clemson game.

How about a pile of cow shit for the Tater game.

[b381l]

Originally Posted by CoverTwo

Leonard is eventually going to catch fire. He is just too good of a shooter not too. I don't know why he has struggled so much since he has been here but there is no way he has been such a miss by all recruiting services. He will get it together.

I think it was a lack of confidence, which now having FM as coach will fix that. If we can start hitting a decent amount of 3's, we will be OK this year, not great, but at least competitive and that's about all you could ask for after last year.

[Cockhornleghorn]

Originally Posted by b381l

I think it was a lack of confidence, which now having FM as coach will fix that. If we can start hitting a decent amount of 3's, we will be OK this year, not great, but at least competitive and that's about all you could ask for after last year.

I'm happy with competitive right now. I think Frank will have us in the NCAA's by his 3rd season.

[SterlingBrooks]

I wouldnt be suprised if we made it next year

[carolinafan111]

Originally Posted by SterlingBrooks

I wouldnt be suprised if we made it next year

i would.

[Cockhornleghorn]

Originally Posted by SterlingBrooks

I wouldnt be suprised if we made it next year

We really can't be unrealistic, but I would certainly be delighted if we did. You have to give the man time to recruit his players.

[SterlingBrooks]

Originally Posted by Cockhornleghorn

We really can't be unrealistic, but I would certainly be delighted if we did. You have to give the man time to recruit his players.

Well you can count on me giving him time and not getting too frustrated..remember I still tried to support Horn late in his tenure and if I could find the strength to muster that I certainly can give Frank enough time.

[Cockhornleghorn]

Originally Posted by SterlingBrooks

Well you can count on me giving him time and not getting too frustrated..remember I still tried to support Horn late in his tenure and if I could find the strength to muster that I certainly can give Frank enough time.

I guarantee you that Frank's teams will improve from the beginning to the end of each season, unlike Horn's teams.

[b381l]

Originally Posted by Cockhornleghorn

I guarantee you that Frank's teams will improve from the beginning to the end of each season, unlike Horn's teams.

I think he has already starting to get good players in next year's class.

[Cockhornleghorn]

Originally Posted by b381l

I think he has already starting to get good players in next year's class.

Yes he has - Sindarius Thornwell is the best player to commit to USC in a long time.

[Roosterboy]

I'm just ecstatic we ran plays moving toward the basket and cutting through the lane instead of handing it off and going around the three-point line.