Boston College, Sun., Dec. 10, 4:30p, ESPNU

[logen]

Up 52-42 lead & wheels off, head turning

This may be unfair but playing time and score, understanding the need to play at different tempos, to play different ways at different times, in essence to play intelligently, just seems to be somewhat of a lost art for many players.
After going up 10 and forcing a time out, we ridiculously overplayed on the press, giving BC a wide open 3/4 of the court dribble to a lay in with NO defenders to contest. We came down up 8 and Jenkins threw up a quick 3 that you could get any time and BC got a 3 so boom it was down to 5 and they steam rolled us from there. At a time when we needed to be smart and exploit Soriano to get a good shot every time downcourt we just didn’t.
To add, I have rarely seen a team that just ignores the concept of keeping your man in front of you like this one. Constantly diving for steals………….

 

[Silly Donovan]

Very disappointed in our 4 star frosh as well. Neither Dunlap or Wicher look as good as advertised. You can’t even argue that they are young and new to D1 play as they don’t even look good against less talented mid majors.

Today, the team looked like it regressed.

 

[Silly Donovan]

Rick was kind when he said

So…. He’s the coach, it’s not the first time lousy D reared its ugly head, what’s being done about it?

 

[monte]

Monte in ten seconds …..

Except there was never ever any question about my man Dunn's intensity, especially on D

 

[MJDinkins]

Dingle needs to step it up. I’m just not impressed at all. I thought he was a big time scorer.

I like the kid as he's extremely humble and down to earth, but I wish he had a killer instinct ala Marcus Hatten.

 

[Mean Gene]

So…. He’s the coach, it’s not the first time lousy D reared its ugly head, what’s being done about it?

Agreed SD. Games aren’t going to be any easier in the Big East.

 

[MJDinkins]

So…. He’s the coach, it’s not the first time lousy D reared its ugly head, what’s being done about it?

I think he should switch between zone and man. Pick his spots. Up 10 today would've been a great time to go zone.

 

[redmanwest]

Really a bummer that neither of them are even ready to be low end bench contributors at this time

I Dont believe that. Freshmen everywhere are playing well. They need pt.

 

[Larry Wright]

Soriano fueled 10 point lead, then Ledlum and Jenkins decide they should take the rest of the shots.
That was the turning point.

 

[paultzman]

Including a 50 point loss in Greece on his first team when he had 4 guys & 3 were waiters at at The Aristotle Diner in Athens

 

[mjmaherjr]

That last time out used with 10 minutes left while not the defining moment was one of the defining moments

 

[Larry Wright]

I Dont believe that. Freshmen everywhere are playing well. They need pt.

I was mad every time David Cain stepped on the court for 3 years and when he got his chance he was fantastic.
With that being said if we want to win games can’t really give them minutes.

 

[Mean Gene]

Look, the season is not lost yet. It’s getting close though. We can’t afford anymore OOC losses because we are not winning 13 games in conference. I think 12 would be our ceiling and as it stands now that’s what we’ll need.

 

[paultzman]

 

[Larry Wright]

I love Pitino.
But that is a cop out. Defense aside this team revolves around Jenkins and Ledlum. 9 games now and haven’t seen anything different.
If he is demanding Soriano gets the ball and they are not listening to him then there has to be ramifications.

 

[Boo Harvey]

Maybe Pitino has lost something off his fastball?

My God, it’s year one and we’ve played nine games

 

[Notanalum]

with all due respect, we’re in no place to say “defense aside”. It’s our biggest problem by a mile. 1000 miles

 

[Larry Wright]

with all due respect, we’re in no place to say “defense aside”. It’s our biggest problem by a mile. 1000 miles

Yup but still could have won this game.
Also his favorite player was guy getting killed on D

 

[paultzman]

 

[monte]

Before the season started, I thought this was a no-doubt tourney team. Possibly even a top 25 team. In fairness, I hadn't seen most of the kids play. But on paper the talent seemed to be there. And with Rick at the helm, I felt confident that he not only brought in the right talent, but that he would have them working as a cohesive unit in no time. Once the season started, I started to develop doubts. At this point I see the tourney as a long shot. I'm still fine with that. Just like every other new coach, Rick gets a pass year one. Disappointing, but I'm willing to sacrifice this season(if need be) for the future of our program under Rick.