@Marquette, Tues. Feb. 21, 8pm, FS1/570AM

[JackofVirginia]

Oh well, I guess they want to play on Wednesday in the B.E. tourny.
52pnts at halftime after giving up 110pnts at Butler, sad.

Hey Chris, wanna hire a defensive coach, or gonna stay stubborn?

Maybe its because we have a new and inexperienced staff that believes today's players are defensive stalwarts. Most of these stars, Ponds, Lovett and Ahmed played their high school career going for steals and getting them. So outside of their take aways they more then likely didn't concentrate on straight stay in front of your man and even beat him to the spot defense.

 

[we are sju]

I thought Freudenberg was going to be something like Hauser. Marquette could have easily scored 100 if they wanted to.

When does Mullin take his jersey back.

He flew a long way to shoot 18% from 3, and that's supposed to be the strong point of his game. Anyone have a gut feeling or otherwise if he will be back next year?

Kid still seems nervous, doesn't look to shoot. The funny thing is there hasn't been any change in his game since day one.

I feel bad for the young kids who go to the games and think we retired RF's number. The bar is being set really low and we are not giving the children proper goals. The school should do the right thing and take back Mullin's number! Think of the children!!!!

 

[redfan259999888]

I do not have the BBall IQ most boarders have here but I did watch this game while taking heart burn pills. My takeaway

1. Marquette's 3 point baskets were just dropping from every angle early and we did not challenge the shots.

2. Ahmed has raw talent which needs to be developed somehow, his game reminds me of 90's ball but it doesn't really fit into college ball with all the foul calling.

3. I am still perplexed how Alibegovic gets minutes, he does not look comfortable out there or just comes off as an awkward player. Isn't this his last year? I thought he was a 5th year senior?

4. When we are down Lovett does try to make things happen and I can appreciate that but I actually think he needs to be more aggressive early on, we just don't have many options with this roster.

5. Mussini gets a lot of criticism here but I see him as a hustler and annoying mosquito on the court, he tries his best with defense given his body, I do not mind having him on the court longer and setting up open shots for him.

6. We are doing much better than last year.

Except, still no defense.

 

[monte]

Oh well, I guess they want to play on Wednesday in the B.E. tourny.
52pnts at halftime after giving up 110pnts at Butler, sad.

Hey Chris, wanna hire a defensive coach, or gonna stay stubborn?

Not saying a defensive coach won't help, but defense is 75%(at least) effort. If the kids aren't going to put forth the effort, there are no defensive schemes that are going to stop the opposition.

And doubt two transfers next season will cure the problem alone, takes commitment and effort across the board. Not looking for a grind it out style approach, but a culture embracing defensive importance, discipline & execution. Yes, team is young and physically overwhelmed most nights, but I sense we will never have the personnel to shoot it out with teams on a nightly basis. To me cheating, looking for steals occasionally bears fruit, but fools gold most nights. Blocks are also highlight fodder & too often a result of guys blowing by defenders. Lastly, open threes seems perpetual problem & big cause of digging early holes.

Obviously staff sees this and will hopefully over time get pendulum moving in right direction. It has been a decent season record wise, but a lot of work to be done, as expected in total rebuild.

Lack of.leadership has been an issue all year. When things are going great on offense, it masks the problem . But when things are not going well we don't have one kid on the team that can take the lead and be a calming influence, kick some figurative butt when needed, etc. I'm hoping and expecting that Clark especially can help fill that void, and possibly Simon as well. Both seem to possess leadership qualities. Time will tell.

 

[Andrew]

Its a little hard to criticize Lovett and Ponds for not scoring enough early. They are the only ones who can pass the ball. Earlier in the season Ellison was getting some assists but it seems his confidence is shot and he is an awkward player at this point. Hopefully next year with Clark and Simon there will be more options.

As for Ahmed while his numbers aren't bad his field goal percentage is terrible for a forward and he has to pass the ball more. He has a lot of athleticism but seems to make his shots more difficult with his wild moves. I really hope the coaching staff can get the most out of him next season.

 

[JackofVirginia]

SJU Mojo 80
Wojo 76

This implies we play some defense.

I'm using the same logic with this that I do when I buy my powerball ticket. All I need is a dollar and a dream[/quote




Haven't hit the powerball maybe because I don't waste my money. However, just recently hit a jackpot at one of our newest casinos in Arizona. It was $17,607.37. Would you believe they paid me in cash ($100 bills) Yes, I requested an escort of security. Shortly after I went to a card show in Glendale, AZ to sell some basketball cards which I did for $400. Stayed for the raffle, a Mickey Mantle card. .Guess who won that? Yep, me. Went back to the casino two weeks ago and won $859 at the same slot,I hit the jackpot .Hopefully ,we get lucky tonight. .

Maybe I should let you place a bet for me on tonights game since you have the hot hand

Sorry Mike, I would have lost you money.

Haha. Good thing I decided to lay off this game. I think I'm done for the season with $$$. I'll try and make it back the old fashion way in the market

BTW Mike it is estimated that we spend 7.2 billion dollars on the lottery and gambling.

 

[RedStormNC]

After a loss our beloved PG gave away another pair of sneakers (autographed)... this time to a Marquette fan :huh:

 

[Section9]

After a loss our beloved PG gave away another pair of sneakers (autographed)... this time to a Marquette fan :huh:

He'd have been hard pressed to find any Redmen fans. I think it's a nice gesture.