Will He or Won't He?

Grizzly Nation continues to wait in anticipation for Decision 2008 -- also known as "Will Brandon Play?"

Still not known yet widely speculated, the decision seemingly lies with the administration -- with a gag order more stringent than the Kwame/Strawberry murder investigation.

When will we know? Tomorrow? Friday? Tip-off? No one really knows.

So, with that we ask -- what are OU's chances with, and without BC?

With
During the latter half of the season we have seen Coach Kampe go small at times with BC, Kangas, Nelson and Jones on the floor at one time. The quickness, athleticism and shooting seemed to overwhelm opponents, including IUPUI. This ONLY works with a motivated Cassise. As we saw in the last two home games, Oakland can be dangerous. If Cassise plays, we go to the Championship game.

Without
Tim Williams will be great, but simply doesn't have the shot to lure defenders away from the basket a la BC. Brandon is a cylinder in the small engine, and without him, it runs a little rough. Therefore, Coach is forced to run a more traditional 3 smalls and 2 bigs offense, which isn't as fast, and not nearly as deadly.

Could this mean one and done? Or, will the absence of BC give Nelson, Jones, Kangas and the gang the motivation to deliver big games? Will someone unsung (Williams, Strat) step up and be a difference maker? It could happen. This team should be used to playing without Cassise, so it won't be a huge shock.

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Blake Cushingberry is in action as I type this. As soon as I get a score I will post it.