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He's been fantastic. MVP. Found his Duquesne shooting touch.

gumby wrote:He's been fantastic. MVP. Found his Duquesne shooting touch.

Does this mean we can no longer expect someone to post PJC's superior BIRD #'s, implying that he should be getting more of TJ's minutes?

I hope we get PJC back soon... Kid plays an important role for this team, and I look forward to him having a bigger role on future squads.

106 Rebs
158 Assists
55 Turnovers

2.87 A/T ratio

PJC sitting at 3 A/T

So.. Nearing the finish line, what is the board's feeling on him winning Pac12 POY? Seems it is between him and Wright now. Not sure how the voting process works, but chances of Stanley stealing some votes that otherwise would have gone to TJ? Or TJ being punished because we are so loaded?

Joseph Young might steal more votes the SJ. MOP should come from the champion

TJ should win, but he won't.

Joseph Young would be a Sean Lampley-like choice in 2001. Arizona and Stanford were the dominant teams, but had more balance.

Kevin Pangos just won it in the WCC, though Wiltjer, Haws and many others scored a lot more. Pangos, 11.6 and 5 assists.

I think it should be TJ, but predict it will be Wright.

Alieberman wrote:TJ should win, but he won't.

gumby wrote: I think it should be TJ, but predict it will be Wright.

My gut tells me this is what will happen.

There have to be voters out there like me who will automatically look at the most important player on the best team.

Vote TJ

Chicat wrote:There have to be voters out there like me who will automatically look at the most important player on the best team.

Vote TJ

By this standard, Stoudamire (co-MVP) and Terry wouldn't have won. But TJ is still the right choice.

Past winners:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific-12 ... f_the_Year

My observations,

Kid is solid like Jason Gardner was, Not the most flashy we've had or big time NBA potential but above average player very consistent and dependable, no up and down games. When it's crunch time, the ball is in his hands and we need some leadership and something to happen my butt don't pucker like it has the last 6-7 years. For a long run AZ has always had the best PG in the PAC. He's the first PG in a long time where after watching all the other teams I don't say to myself I'd trade him for someone else. 1) Wish we had him 4 years, 2) hope the fans rock the house Sat night for his last game.

I'm sure going to miss him.

11 assists 0 turnovers

MVP!

TJ is taking us to the Final 4.

Will be in the Arizona Ring of Honor.

Alieberman wrote:TJ is taking us to the Final 4.

Will be in the Arizona Ring of Honor.

This^

How sweet would that be. CSM's first FF led by fellow Pitt native TJ McConnell

ASUHATER! wrote:11 assists 0 turnovers

A/T ratio is infinity!

A good number of fans (myself included) stayed until TJ was done with his interview just to cheer him on as he went to the locker room.

Saturday is going to be very emotional.

I'd sure like to punch him in the face! Oh wait, I love me some TJ!

As much as TJ keeps saying that we will ge fine at the PG next year with PJC we all know the play from that position will take a step down for awhile.

He has been incredible, almost like Steve Nash. He is the MVP and I can't wait yo hear the fans rain down those chants again Saturday

The MVP chants last night gave me chills. Special player.

So TJ won't win the POY, I think it goes to Delon Wright.

My guess is that in the end, that will be good for TJ. Got bigger prizes ahead.

Olsondogg wrote:So TJ won't win the POY, I think it goes to Delon Wright.

My guess is that in the end, that will be good for TJ. Got bigger prizes ahead.

Might fuel him more for the tourney as well.

Olsondogg wrote:So TJ won't win the POY, I think it goes to Delon Wright.

My guess is that in the end, that will be good for TJ. Got bigger prizes ahead.

Ive been thinking that TJ wouldn't get it but the national media is finally starting to talk about him

I think TJ wins it

Alieberman wrote:

Olsondogg wrote:So TJ won't win the POY, I think it goes to Delon Wright.

My guess is that in the end, that will be good for TJ. Got bigger prizes ahead.

Ive been thinking that TJ wouldn't get it but the national media is finally starting to talk about him

I think TJ wins it

I just think that too much factors into the decision. For one, Arizona will have the same record as last year provided they win tomorrow. The justification for Delon would be that Utah has improved so much, and is an NCAA team this year.

Just my thinking. Hope he does, cause it's nice to have some trophies...but a guy like TJ doesn't really care about personal accolades...just winning.

I think he has a chance only because the coaches vote. They know what a player like TJ means to a team.

I also see them looking at the supporting cast and thinking that their own PG would be good with those other four players...

I think it's a joke if he doesn't win the pac POY.

but it wouldn't surprise me.

I also think it's a joke if Miller doesn't win COY.

but it wouldn't surprise me either.

UAEebs86 wrote:I think he has a chance only because the coaches vote. They know what a player like TJ means to a team.

Yes, biggest thing in his favor.

His midrange game is automatic now. He looked like the most dominant player (not the best, not the most valuable or important, the most dominant) in the Pac 12 in the second half last night. For a stretch it didn't matter what Cal did, TJ was either putting the ball in hoop, or the team was putting it in with a wide open look off a TJ pass. It was like watching Rondo circa 2009-2010 and giving him a midrange shot.

His dad needs to come to more games

UAEebs86 wrote:

Its a shame miller didn't get him out of high school. If we had him here all 4 years we would've made a final 4 already!

3goggles wrote:

UAEebs86 wrote:

Its a shame miller didn't get him out of high school. If we had him here all 4 years we would've made a final 4 already!

Yes, except he would have graduated after last year

Things happen for a reason.... Special things happening this year with the Cats and TJ

rgdeuce wrote:The MVP chants last night gave me chills. Special player.

TJ said the chants gave him chills as well. I'm going to miss him next year!

UAEebs86 wrote:

This got to me.

UAEebs86 wrote:

I'm sure he will always be welcomed back with open arms. If he ever feels like coaching, particularly...

TJ McConnell may be the best player on Arizona.

gumby wrote:

UAEebs86 wrote:

This got to me.

I can't lie, me too. Love it when others share the same passion as I do for UofA. Tomorrow with be bitter sweet. TJ will go down as one of my favorites for sure.

One of my all-time favorite players in any sport.

You will be missed TJ!!!

Tj will take over for Miller as coach in 2030

Tj will take over for Miller as coach in 2030

I bet he's onboard as an assistant within the next 5 years.

One of my favorite guys to watch. Remember him last year raising his arms telling the Cal crowd to get louder. That's a badass.

BTD's Post Season Pac-12 Awards

Pac-12 POY: T.J. McConnell - Arizona
Pac-12 COY: Dana Altman - Oregon
Pac-12 FOY: Stanley Johnson - Arizona
Pac-12 DPOY: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson - Arizona

All Pac-12 Defense:
F Rondae Hollis-Jefferson - Arizona
G T.J. McConnell - Arizona
G Gary Payton II - Oregon State
F Norman Powell - UCLA
F Delon Wright - Utah


All Pac-12 First Team:
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson - Arizona
Stanley Johnson - Arizona
Kevon Looney - UCLA
T.J. McConnell - Arizona
Chasson Randle - Stanford
Gary Payton II - Oregon State
Norman Powell - UCLA
Tyrone Wallace - California
Delon Wright - Utah
Joseph Young - Oregon

All Pac-12 Second Team:
Bryce Alford - UCLA
Brandon Ashley - Arizona
Anthony Brown - Stanford
Josh Hawkinson - Washington State
Nigel Williams-Goss - Washington


I'm sure Tinkle and/or Krystkowiak will win COY, but Altman deserves major love for what he's done at Oregon this season. That program could have been completely sunk, could have then crapped the bed during conference play, but that team is gonna be in the dance when its all said and done. Altman is a great coach.

BibbysTowelDude wrote: I'm sure Tinkle and/or Krystkowiak will win COY, but Altman deserves major love for what he's done at Oregon this season. That program could have been completely sunk, could have then crapped the bed during conference play, but that team is gonna be in the dance when its all said and done. Altman is a great coach.

Why does altman deserve love for creating a situation that he then had to deal with? fuck that. Sean Miller is COY in my book.

DeVonte Lacy. Tarc is on my all-defense team.

TJ is the Magic Man (now you see him, now you don't) and PJC is El Diablo. Abracadabra, homes.

If Derrick Williams was the Sean Elliott of the Miller era, TJ is the Steve Kerr. Completely different kind of player, but an emotional leader who will never be forgotten by any true Cat fan. Kid is absolute nails...

Now he just need to lead the Cats to the first Final 4 of the Miller era in his (fifth year) senior season...