Said sequence… we in the crowd loved it lol
Creighton (MSG), Sun., Feb. 16, 3p, FS-1
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Mullins Revenge
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Ashworth is great but he missed a few wide open looks down the stretch. He makes those and his team may have won the game.
While I believe he is very happy in Omaha, McDermott would do great things at a bigger program.
Lots to like about Ashworth’s shooting and court sense, but his flopping and theatrics make him very hard to take, especially out past the 3 point line where they need to create a new category at the Oscars to recognize his achievements.
The reaction to the Hardy shot against Pitt was a celebration of being released from almost ten years of dreadful games that many of us never imagined was possible. The crowd from yesterday was different vibe. I've been going to our games at MSG for almost 50 years and only one game was comparable - the sweater game when it was the hottest ticket in NYC. I was in the last row for that one. It was a $20 ticket.
Given the circumstances, yesterday's crowd and atmosphere was more impressive in that the stakes were not as high.
The lack of free throw shooting is maddening, but I get the idea of saying, "without Zuby we were..." Most teams have that guy that hurts them at the line and, in crunch time, you avoid getting him the ball.
Our problem, if you can call it that, is that Zuby has taken more free throws than anyone on the team. I don't think, from what I've seen, it is because teams target him to get him to the line, but more so because he is so dang active on the glass and getting to loose balls. You can be mad at the misses, but a lot of times those misses don't exist if Zuby didn't do something great to make / extend a play and draw the foul.
In crunch time we need Scott, RJ and Sim to handle the ball to get to the line (Kadary too if he continues to tighten his shot). The problem is that Sim and Scott, while hitting at an 80% clip each, don't generate any chances for themselves: each averaging like 1 attempt per game. We just need the guards, wings, and forwards to hit the majority of their freebies, and learn to live with Zuby being hot and cold at the line.
Our problem, if you can call it that, is that Zuby has taken more free throws than anyone on the team. I don't think, from what I've seen, it is because teams target him to get him to the line, but more so because he is so dang active on the glass and getting to loose balls. You can be mad at the misses, but a lot of times those misses don't exist if Zuby didn't do something great to make / extend a play and draw the foul.
In crunch time we need Scott, RJ and Sim to handle the ball to get to the line (Kadary too if he continues to tighten his shot). The problem is that Sim and Scott, while hitting at an 80% clip each, don't generate any chances for themselves: each averaging like 1 attempt per game. We just need the guards, wings, and forwards to hit the majority of their freebies, and learn to live with Zuby being hot and cold at the line.
Ashworth is a baller. Would love to have him on my team any day. McDermott has always come off as a genuine honorable person (UNLIKE HURLEY) and great coach (LIKE HURLEY). Hope he stays in the BE conference for a long time.
Can someone tell me why not from now on the only 2 things the team should practice is hours of free throws and 3 point shots. I am perplexed why the coaching staff has not been able to correct at least the free throw situation.
He exerts a ton of energy really being the only true CU ball handler, exacerbated by Smith and Sim getting in his face on D. All that took a toll on him and he tired down stretch.
My guess on the free throws is that it is a combination of the level of effort we play with and being in their heads. For example, Ashworth was 94-97 on FTs before yesterday. He had missed 3 FTs for the SEASON through 25 games. Yet, he missed 2 front ends of a 1 and 1 yesterday. Physical and mental fatigue.
carmineabbatiello
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Must watch live. Last sold out garden game was a dissapointing Ucant loss. Incredible crowd and atmosphere yesterday. At the Stout pregame and on the train home too even. All this winning is fun.
MR , I’m surprised with your comment . Open looks down the stretch ?
Sure ,he missed a couple but , he single handily kept the Jays in the game with Kalk out .
If Ashworth were our PG this year , we might be undefeated . His 3 point s shooting and near 100 percent free throw shooting would be amazing
Perhaps his defense would need work but , he’s quick enough . Smith didn’t do much to shut him down . Not many players could .
He was asked to do everything for the Jays yesterday and did. I don’t recall him being turned over with our Press .
carmineabbatiello
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Revival evidence. I got a different friend to go to the game with me. I asked him when was the last time he went to a St. Johns game and he told me it was in Queens and Frank Alagia was playing.
Sea of Red. With so many Cuse fans we sometimes had a sea of Orange. Or Conn or Nova Blue. Very refreshing.
I do remember that play as I was yelling at the TV for Luis to pass to Dev. You could see the look of disappointment on Dev’s face as Luis took the floater as that’s probably considered a tough shot to make. If it wasn’t for the TO I don’t think Pitino would have said anything. But if he missed the shot Coach probably would’ve subbed him out.
Front row on the Bridge is a solid seat. ive come to enjoy them.
Had no idea they had "lounges" up there... Red.Fans Lounge for the Hall game?
I still can't believe they got badly robbed in that Elite Eight game. He should have a Final Four
Agree 1000%!