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Our rebounding seemed improved but still has a ways to go. Our freshmen got into the flow of the game more quickly and we played more as a team. There are only 3 games ooc left before conference play starts and we still have a lot of room for improvement. But I don't think Syracuse wants another piece of us...one thing we got in spades is heart! THESE DOGS DON'T QUIT!
It seemed like we got @ 10 dunks in the game as well.
The goofy looking white kid hit a lot of contested shots that he has not made all season, per the espn crew.
There is some upside in this bunch.
The "goofy looking white kid" was the best player on the floor last night and the reason SU won.
By contrast, Speedy had ZERO points.
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Originally Posted by dawg80
Those two aren't really contrastable. Speedy rarely shoots. He shot 2 times yesterday. He had 9 assists.
Christmas was pretty tough too.
Boeheim said they played over their heads on offense and were lucky to win.
Exactly, so when you have position on someone bigger than you, you have to block out. If you don't they will do what they did, out jump/reach you. Our 6'4 guards are trying to out jump 6'6-6'10 forwards. It's not going to work. Then we want an over the back call when it isn't over the back. The one they actually called shouldn't have been called either. Alex just got out jumped, but was bailed out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg Fan
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I thought our rebounding really improved. Guards seemed to block out better. McCree looked more intense too. Out rebounded by ten. There were several possessions where we gave up 3 or more offensive rebounds. Unacceptable but each of those only resulted in 2 points.
We aren't an at large team. Doesn't mean we won't be a tournament team. We still have Speedy, Appleby, Hamilton and Kyser. Still think we will win another conference championship and maybe win conference tourney.
Overall, I was pleased with what I saw and the progression they have made since I last saw them play. It looks like CMW is settling into a rotation. I thought Leo gave quality minutes, but he and a few of the other guys need to be able to finish inside. We missed multiple contested shots around the rim. I like what I am seeing...just need to continue to see more aggression under our goal. Syracuse was getting 4 rebounds several times.
I spoke too soon on Edwards. He played hard and had some key points and plays that kept us in the game. He may have enough weight behind him to become a rebounder for us.
Overall, it was a MUCH better performance than I have seen from them all year. Syracuse was NOT going to lose another game at home. I hate catching teams right after a loss. Anyway, I am seeing a lot of progress and think we are going to be going on a roll around mid-season. I would much rather now be a learning time, than winning every game and not learning. We will be fine and I predict a CUSA championship again! Now, to only get hot (or stay hot) for the tournament!
We coulda used a mere THREE points from Speedy....Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
He usually scores, especially late in close games. He doesn't average zero points per game. And, as I said, usually his points are HUGE. Oh well.
I agree. I was just pointing that he and the goofy white kid were different type players.Quote:
Originally Posted by dawg80
Our whole offense is different when Speedy shoots the three. I've noticed Appleby is taking more of the NBA 3pt shots lately. Those are the ones Speedy has taken opponents by surprise with.
BTW, using adjectives like goofy and white are not PC when using the antonyms to describe a player. ;)