Ricky Doyle Appreciation Thread
He deserves it. As the first memeber of the class of 2014 to break out, have the crowd chant his name, he has arrived. Donnal may get some more starts, but Doyle is going to be the guy.
I sort of see the Mcgary comparison the announcers made, but I think the easier one is Jordan Morgan, except Doyle has much better hands and an extra inch.
3 stars? Puh-leaze.
Welcome aboard Ricky, and great game.
November 24th, 2014 at 11:46 PM ^
November 24th, 2014 at 11:47 PM ^
November 24th, 2014 at 11:47 PM ^
Way to beast in the last minute of the game. I know M was winning at the time, but he basically had the game winning basket after his offensive rebound. Made it a 2 posession game, nice work big fella
November 24th, 2014 at 11:48 PM ^
well-done, kiddos. Would not have thought a W would follow when our Big 3 shot the way they did. And, way to get to the line and drain your FTs, all!
November 24th, 2014 at 11:50 PM ^
He's more skilled than Morgan. Definitely see some McGary in him beyond just his size and infectious energy.
November 24th, 2014 at 11:50 PM ^
He's a bit taller than J-Mo and has more rim protection, but he does play similarly. There was a hedge, retreat, hedge, retreat, force tough runner sequence that was VERY Morgan. Also the drawn charges.
Not quite as good a rebounder and he wasn't always in the right place but I could see him getting there. And that's what we need from the 5.
November 25th, 2014 at 1:45 AM ^
November 25th, 2014 at 9:18 AM ^
I'm very excited for all our young bigs to develop, because they all have excellent potential within Beilein's system, but none of them is the kind of freakish natural athlete that would be plucked by the NBA early. Some or all of them may make the NBA, but if they do so it will be on the strength of a Frank Kaminsky-like polished game that takes a few years in college to develop.
November 24th, 2014 at 11:51 PM ^
way to lead the game the entire way. That was a close, close game for the Ducks to never have a lead.
November 24th, 2014 at 11:51 PM ^
Finally a certified big man instead of a stretch 5....
November 24th, 2014 at 11:51 PM ^
Well guys, we have found our center. We beat a pretty good team today when the best backcourt in the country had an off night.
November 24th, 2014 at 11:52 PM ^
WE WILL
November 24th, 2014 at 11:52 PM ^
DOYLE RULES
November 24th, 2014 at 11:59 PM ^
November 25th, 2014 at 10:06 AM ^
One of you savvy kids photoshop Ricky pouring soup over Tom Crean's head.
November 24th, 2014 at 11:57 PM ^
Great game. Gotta improve on the defensive glass, but he'll get there. He's going to give the rest of the B1G fits.
November 24th, 2014 at 11:58 PM ^
November 25th, 2014 at 12:02 AM ^
Not that he'll dominate, but he'll drive other teams nuts with his hustle plays.
November 25th, 2014 at 12:08 AM ^
November 25th, 2014 at 10:07 AM ^
those are two gritty, high basketball IQ players.
November 24th, 2014 at 11:53 PM ^
I loved hearing the crowd chant his name, you know he draws confidence from that.
November 25th, 2014 at 12:03 AM ^
Is it just me or does Ricky always look like he just took the Ice Bucket Challenge when he is playing hard?
November 24th, 2014 at 11:54 PM ^
Overall a decent showing but some major mental lapses on offense. JB had to call time out a couple of times it looked so bad. That will prove costly later on in the season. Like coach said at halftime, they are still trying to figure some things out.
November 25th, 2014 at 12:01 AM ^
Very early with a young team. This happens in the non-conference most years with us, unless Trey Burke is all everybody chill the fuck out I got this and we just blitzed everyone.
November 25th, 2014 at 12:08 AM ^
Nah, it happened with Burke too.
November 25th, 2014 at 12:41 AM ^
His freshman year, yes. Sophomore year, not so much.
November 25th, 2014 at 12:02 AM ^
No different than last year.
November 24th, 2014 at 11:55 PM ^
hard to believe-- game-4 or whatever . . .
November 24th, 2014 at 11:56 PM ^
10 points 3 rebounds and 1 block
November 24th, 2014 at 11:58 PM ^
Plus at least two charges taken.
November 24th, 2014 at 11:57 PM ^
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November 25th, 2014 at 12:16 AM ^
November 25th, 2014 at 9:53 AM ^
I think people are comparing Doyle 4 games into his career with 2013 Tourney McGary. 2013 McGary was a completely different animal from early season 2012 McGary. Yes, you could see the flashes with early season 2012 McGary, and he was an rebound machine, but he made a ton of boneheaded plays and messed stuff up as often as he made great plays. While I don't think Doyle has the high upside that McGary had, I think Doyle is asserting himself earlier than McGary did in their respective careers.
November 24th, 2014 at 11:57 PM ^
Also loved what Irvin did. Had some really nice drives to the basket. If he can consistently do that to compliment his 3 pt shooting he will be one of the top scorers in the conference.
November 24th, 2014 at 11:58 PM ^
November 24th, 2014 at 11:58 PM ^
November 25th, 2014 at 12:01 AM ^
we love ya big guy
November 25th, 2014 at 12:01 AM ^
November 25th, 2014 at 12:03 AM ^
Obviously a great effort all night from Doyle, but what was most impressive was the patience he showed on that last two he scored to put us up 5. Most freshmen with his kind of size would just try to force their way through the post defenders, but he showed maturity and post presence with his positioning and easy finish. Really promising game from the young guy, hope it can continue.
November 25th, 2014 at 12:06 AM ^
Not particularly athletic, but solid. He grew tonight.
November 25th, 2014 at 12:07 AM ^
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November 25th, 2014 at 12:09 AM ^
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November 25th, 2014 at 12:11 AM ^
Dude sweats like Patrick Ewing
November 25th, 2014 at 12:11 AM ^
Reminds me of Biff Tannen.
November 25th, 2014 at 12:12 AM ^
November 25th, 2014 at 12:22 AM ^
Cult hero status. Engaged.
November 25th, 2014 at 7:54 AM ^
It what happens when good things are few and far between.
At least this cult status is about play on the playing surface and not, well, dancing. Although, I looove my dancing...hit it DJ!
November 25th, 2014 at 12:26 AM ^
Doyle has that energizer battery thing going that is going to be SO DAMN annoying for opponents for the next 4 years. I can already hear the complaints in Columbus Madison and EL. "That sweaty guy again! Can't anyone stay on him. BOX HIM OUT! HE IS A 3 STAR WHO CANT EVEN JUMP!! COSTELLO!!!!"
November 25th, 2014 at 12:33 AM ^
He's naturally a physical player so they'll hate him and call him a hack in EL and Columbus. This is the type of four year big man that's tailor made for a successful career in the big ten.