iuswingman Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 (edited) Hopefully he decides to stay and he plays the 4 this coming season. The big issue with that is how crappy our interior defense would be with MR at the 5 and MG at the 4. But if you keep them at 3 and 4 and bring in another 5, then we are right back where we were this past year...crappy. If MG leaves, then I would have MR shooting 3s all summer and in his sleep. Whatever you can do to turn him into an outside threat. If MG returns, then I would have MR figuring out how to be an undersized rim protector without fouling as much. Basically MR is going to have to move one way or the other instead of stuck in between positions. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/who-is-returning-for-iu-basketball-it-comes-down-to-mackenzie-mgbako/ Edited March 27 by iuswingman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 7 minutes ago, iuswingman said: Hopefully he decides to stay and he plays the 4 this coming season. The big issue with that is how crappy our interior defense would be with MR at the 5 and MG at the 4. But if you keep them at 3 and 4 and bring in another 5, then we are right back where we were this past year...crappy. If MG leaves, then I would have MR shooting 3s all summer and in his sleep. Whatever you can do to turn him into an outside threat. If MG returns, then I would have MR figuring out how to be an undersized rim protector without fouling as much. Basically MR is going to have to move one way or the other instead of stuck in between positions. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/who-is-returning-for-iu-basketball-it-comes-down-to-mackenzie-mgbako/ seems like a conundrum. i mean we definitely want Taco back, but it will kind of put us right back where we were, but with possibly less talent. first it's hard to see Woodson putting him at the 4. if he does though, then Reneau starts at the 5, and like you said, defense is rough. i like it offensively though! more likely Taco is back at the 3 and Reneau at the 4, and a transfer at the 5. we all know how that worked out this season and that was with a very talented Ware. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluegrassIU Posted March 27 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 27 4 minutes ago, NCHoosier32 said: seems like a conundrum. i mean we definitely want Taco back, but it will kind of put us right back where we were, but with possibly less talent. first it's hard to see Woodson putting him at the 4. if he does though, then Reneau starts at the 5, and like you said, defense is rough. i like it offensively though! more likely Taco is back at the 3 and Reneau at the 4, and a transfer at the 5. we all know how that worked out this season and that was with a very talented Ware. Are you ever gonna stop disrespectfully calling him taco? I mean, it's kinda been a while. 9 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaHoosierFan Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 5 minutes ago, bluegrassIU said: Are you ever gonna stop disrespectfully calling him taco? I mean, it's kinda been a while. I actual think its a funny nickname. I honestly don't think any differently about him because of it. Just my opinion though 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluegrassIU Posted March 27 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 27 10 minutes ago, IowaHoosierFan said: I actual think its a funny nickname. I honestly don't think any differently about him because of it. Just my opinion though I get it. But it comes off as disrespectful. We don't know exactly what happened. But what has come out shows Mac may have been as much as a victim as anyrhing, and then handled it poorly. But he was 18, just moved away from home and had what appears to be a pretty truanatic experience occur. For adults to refer to him by a nickname referencing that episode just makes me a little uneasy. It's not endearing, it's a cheap jab at a kid many many months after the fact. Just my opinion. 15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 I’m assuming he will be back. The only reason I leave the door open to the possibility of him being gone is how emphatic he was during media day that he was only planning on being here a year. I realize plans can change, but that still lingers in my mind. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 (edited) 13 minutes ago, bluegrassIU said: I get it. But it comes off as disrespectful. We don't know exactly what happened. But what has come out shows Mac may have been as much as a victim as anyrhing, and then handled it poorly. But he was 18, just moved away from home and had what appears to be a pretty truanatic experience occur. For adults to refer to him by a nickname referencing that episode just makes me a little uneasy. It's not endearing, it's a cheap jab at a kid many many months after the fact. Just my opinion. Well shoot. I was making a list of similar nicknames for you. Thought it would be fun. I guess if you're not a fan of MgBako getting called Taco, then you probably wouldn't like it if I referred to you as Burrito, Enchilada, or Taquito. Maybe Sauerkraut? Edited March 27 by 5fouls 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaHoosierFan Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 14 minutes ago, bluegrassIU said: I get it. But it comes off as disrespectful. We don't know exactly what happened. But what has come out shows Mac may have been as much as a victim as anyrhing, and then handled it poorly. But he was 18, just moved away from home and had what appears to be a pretty truanatic experience occur. For adults to refer to him by a nickname referencing that episode just makes me a little uneasy. It's not endearing, it's a cheap jab at a kid many many months after the fact. Just my opinion. My opinion is you're giving it more meaning that it actually has but you have that right and i wouldn't try and take that from you. I just don't agree. Have a good day 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 29 minutes ago, bluegrassIU said: I get it. But it comes off as disrespectful. We don't know exactly what happened. But what has come out shows Mac may have been as much as a victim as anyrhing, and then handled it poorly. But he was 18, just moved away from home and had what appears to be a pretty truanatic experience occur. For adults to refer to him by a nickname referencing that episode just makes me a little uneasy. It's not endearing, it's a cheap jab at a kid many many months after the fact. Just my opinion. People tend to look at things through their own lens while ignoring others. They should give pause when just this week Utah’s women’s team experienced what they did in Idaho! Just my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadToZion Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 I'm sure he will throw his name into the draft to get feedback. Can't hurt. But yeah, nowhere near ready. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhoosier29 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 2 minutes ago, Drroogh said: People tend to look at things through their own lens while ignoring others. They should give pause when just this week Utah’s women’s team experienced what they did in Idaho! Just my opinion. Overall point I get, I guess. But relating MM’s nickname to racist events isn’t a good correlation IMO. MM may not like it, may think it’s funny, who knows… but it certainly doesn’t have racist intent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronkonagurski Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 I like the Taco nickname and I love updating the Taco Meter during game threads for his 3 pointers! 🌮🌮🌮 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 26 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said: I’m assuming he will be back. The only reason I leave the door open to the possibility of him being gone is how emphatic he was during media day that he was only planning on being here a year. I realize plans can change, but that still lingers in my mind. You said it yourself. Plans change and when the NBA says you aren't ready then you either take chance on playing in the G-League or you go back to school and make more money in NIL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 5 hours ago, bluegrassIU said: Are you ever gonna stop disrespectfully calling him taco? I mean, it's kinda been a while. I gotta disagree. It's not disrespectful at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 4 hours ago, bronkonagurski said: I like the Taco nickname and I love updating the Taco Meter during game threads for his 3 pointers! 🌮🌮🌮 TO me, it only really works if it is MgTaco... NOT just Taco (other than that is quicker for game thread typing). It's a truer play on his actual name and a life event that us all on the edge of our chairs...... While knowing (probably) every one of us have had a 3am craving and short fuze and poor judgement at one time in our life or another. MgBakp to MgTaco is like god (insert what ever you like) planned this out 19 years ago, for just this moment... . If I was he, at that age (or today) I would introduce myself like that and friggin laugh and laugh... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 5 hours ago, NCHoosier32 said: seems like a conundrum. i mean we definitely want Taco back, but it will kind of put us right back where we were, but with possibly less talent. first it's hard to see Woodson putting him at the 4. if he does though, then Reneau starts at the 5, and like you said, defense is rough. i like it offensively though! more likely Taco is back at the 3 and Reneau at the 4, and a transfer at the 5. we all know how that worked out this season and that was with a very talented Ware. I really liked what I saw from Mgbacko at the 4 last year offensively. Feel like he is a mismatch plus in Woodson’s offense he would have plenty of chances at open 3’s 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUfaninIllinois Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 5 hours ago, 5fouls said: Well shoot. I was making a list of similar nicknames for you. Thought it would be fun. I guess if you're not a fan of MgBako getting called Taco, then you probably wouldn't like it if I referred to you as Burrito, Enchilada, or Taquito. Maybe Sauerkraut? To me you get free rein to call people whatever you want because we tease you wayyyy too much about your ex wives and you totally roll with it. In fact I originally thought your 5 fouls was how many fouls (mistakes you made by getting married) you had lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 My concern with MM is that he gets NBA feedback and decides another school will be a better fit to get the experience he needs, vs (lets just say) what he's getting now. He wouldn't last 5 seconds in the portal before a ton of schools come begging. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsStoller Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 My gut says he’ll stay at IU. Have nothing official to back that up. Basing my opinion on fact he hasn’t said yet he’s entering the portal, and he really made great strides last year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdue7 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 9 hours ago, IowaHoosierFan said: My opinion is you're giving it more meaning that it actually has but you have that right and i wouldn't try and take that from you. I just don't agree. Have a good day I would bet that he was called McTaco in 4th grade As names go….could be worse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledies22 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 8 hours ago, Purdue7 said: I would bet that he was called McTaco in 4th grade As names go….could be worse eh but there is a negative connotation with the incident that happened. You may be able to get away with it within a friend circle, but it's fairly distasteful as a fan to call him that. No Purdue fan calls Isaac Haas Herpes, or Caleb Swan-ganga. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maedhros Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 (edited) 26 minutes ago, ledies22 said: eh but there is a negative connotation with the incident that happened. You may be able to get away with it within a friend circle, but it's fairly distasteful as a fan to call him that. No Purdue fan calls Isaac Haas Herpes, or Caleb Swan-ganga. Agreed. It's weird that posters on here use a nickname for one of our own players based on possibly the lowest point in a young man's life. That's something you'd expect to read on a rival's message board - GBI or H&R - not here on HSN. Edited March 28 by Maedhros 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 6 minutes ago, Maedhros said: Agreed. It's weird that posters on here use a nickname for one of our own players based on possibly the lowest point in a young man's life. That's something you'd expect to read on a rival's message board - GBI or H&R - not here on HSN. Yeah but he struggled at basketball at one point during the season, so that's how our fans reconcile it. NO ONE eats their own more than we do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaHoosierFan Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 OMG. You all have lost your collective F*&^ing minds over the stupidest sh&$. I am out. Have a great day. Enough internet for me this morning 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 2 hours ago, IowaHoosierFan said: OMG. You all have lost your collective F*&^ing minds over the stupidest sh&$. I am out. Have a great day. Enough internet for me this morning No the stupid s%#t is calling him Taco. Period. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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