I love the pieces on this team. We have depth and lots of talent, but, the thing we lack the most is crashing the offensive boards. When the guys follow through on shots and rebound its usually when our intensity is high and we are on a run. Seems way too often we are launching outside shots with nobody underneath and nobody crashing the glass after the shot. We did it better in the second half yesterday and it was the difference for us. I tell my CYO team all the time, take your shots, but follow through and get your rebound if you miss. Our team is undersized but we are more athletic and thats where we have the advantage.
Offensive rebounds
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I've being posting about this ad naseum for years. Mullin and Lavin don't stress rebounding. Shooting can be hot or cold any given night but offensive rebounding is always there for teas that stress it.
I believe this team is much more offensively skilled than the 98-99 team. They aren't as tough defensively, but there is no excuse doe this team to not be top 10 in the country in offensive rebounding.
I believe this team is much more offensively skilled than the 98-99 team. They aren't as tough defensively, but there is no excuse doe this team to not be top 10 in the country in offensive rebounding.
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[quote="Marillac" post=301531]I've being posting about this ad naseum for years. Mullin and Lavin don't stress rebounding. Shooting can be hot or cold any given night but offensive rebounding is always there for teas that stress it.
I believe this team is much more offensively skilled than the 98-99 team. They aren't as tough defensively, but there is no excuse doe this team to not be top 10 in the country in offensive rebounding.[/quote]
You think having one true forward and one true center in the 8 that figure to get minutes is an excuse to keep them out if the top 10? If everyone crashes the offensive boards do we give up fast break layups? If two guards lay off the offensive glass and 3 crash, are we undersized to be in the top ten nationally?
I believe this team is much more offensively skilled than the 98-99 team. They aren't as tough defensively, but there is no excuse doe this team to not be top 10 in the country in offensive rebounding.[/quote]
You think having one true forward and one true center in the 8 that figure to get minutes is an excuse to keep them out if the top 10? If everyone crashes the offensive boards do we give up fast break layups? If two guards lay off the offensive glass and 3 crash, are we undersized to be in the top ten nationally?
[quote="Beast of the East" post=301532][quote="Marillac" post=301531]I've being posting about this ad naseum for years. Mullin and Lavin don't stress rebounding. Shooting can be hot or cold any given night but offensive rebounding is always there for teas that stress it.
I believe this team is much more offensively skilled than the 98-99 team. They aren't as tough defensively, but there is no excuse doe this team to not be top 10 in the country in offensive rebounding.[/quote]
You think having one true forward and one true center in the 8 that figure to get minutes is an excuse to keep them out if the top 10? If everyone crashes the offensive boards do we give up fast break layups? If two guards lay off the offensive glass and 3 crash, are we undersized to be in the top ten nationally?[/quote]
98-99 was ranked #2 in the country in rebounding with a 6'7 Grant as the lone true big man and a bunch of big wings. [URL][URL]https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/seasons/1999-school-stats.html[/URL][/URL]
2002-2003 led the country in offensive rebounding with 6'5 Anthony Glover at center.
[URL][URL]https://www.sportsreference.com/cbb/seasons/2003-school-stats.html[/URL][/URL]
When you play four guys 6'5-6'8 who can move well (and an awesome rebounding PG like Ponds), you have a huge advantage on the offensive glass.
LJ is the only player that hits the glass consistently. Simon would be one of the best offensive rebounders in the country if he was focused on that role by the staff.
The 99-00 team didn't rebound well and that left them beatable on a bad shooting night...look what happened.
I believe this team is much more offensively skilled than the 98-99 team. They aren't as tough defensively, but there is no excuse doe this team to not be top 10 in the country in offensive rebounding.[/quote]
You think having one true forward and one true center in the 8 that figure to get minutes is an excuse to keep them out if the top 10? If everyone crashes the offensive boards do we give up fast break layups? If two guards lay off the offensive glass and 3 crash, are we undersized to be in the top ten nationally?[/quote]
98-99 was ranked #2 in the country in rebounding with a 6'7 Grant as the lone true big man and a bunch of big wings. [URL][URL]https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/seasons/1999-school-stats.html[/URL][/URL]
2002-2003 led the country in offensive rebounding with 6'5 Anthony Glover at center.
[URL][URL]https://www.sportsreference.com/cbb/seasons/2003-school-stats.html[/URL][/URL]
When you play four guys 6'5-6'8 who can move well (and an awesome rebounding PG like Ponds), you have a huge advantage on the offensive glass.
LJ is the only player that hits the glass consistently. Simon would be one of the best offensive rebounders in the country if he was focused on that role by the staff.
The 99-00 team didn't rebound well and that left them beatable on a bad shooting night...look what happened.
[quote="Marillac" post=301538][quote="Beast of the East" post=301532][quote="Marillac" post=301531]I've being posting about this ad naseum for years. Mullin and Lavin don't stress rebounding. Shooting can be hot or cold any given night but offensive rebounding is always there for teas that stress it.
I believe this team is much more offensively skilled than the 98-99 team. They aren't as tough defensively, but there is no excuse doe this team to not be top 10 in the country in offensive rebounding.[/quote]
You think having one true forward and one true center in the 8 that figure to get minutes is an excuse to keep them out if the top 10? If everyone crashes the offensive boards do we give up fast break layups? If two guards lay off the offensive glass and 3 crash, are we undersized to be in the top ten nationally?[/quote]
98-99 was ranked #2 in the country in rebounding with a 6'7 Grant as the lone true big man and a bunch of big wings. [URL][URL]https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/seasons/1999-school-stats.html[/URL][/URL]
2002-2003 led the country in offensive rebounding with 6'5 Anthony Glover at center.
[URL][URL]https://www.sportsreference.com/cbb/seasons/2003-school-stats.html[/URL][/URL]
When you play four guys 6'5-6'8 who can move well (and an awesome rebounding PG like Ponds), you have a huge advantage on the offensive glass.
LJ is the only player that hits the glass consistently. Simon would be one of the best offensive rebounders in the country if he was focused on that role by the staff.
The 99-00 team didn't rebound well and that left them beatable on a bad shooting night...look what happened.[/quote]
So long ago and I remember the good rebounding but totally didnt realize that good ( or forgot in bronx pale ale haze over the years )
I believe this team is much more offensively skilled than the 98-99 team. They aren't as tough defensively, but there is no excuse doe this team to not be top 10 in the country in offensive rebounding.[/quote]
You think having one true forward and one true center in the 8 that figure to get minutes is an excuse to keep them out if the top 10? If everyone crashes the offensive boards do we give up fast break layups? If two guards lay off the offensive glass and 3 crash, are we undersized to be in the top ten nationally?[/quote]
98-99 was ranked #2 in the country in rebounding with a 6'7 Grant as the lone true big man and a bunch of big wings. [URL][URL]https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/seasons/1999-school-stats.html[/URL][/URL]
2002-2003 led the country in offensive rebounding with 6'5 Anthony Glover at center.
[URL][URL]https://www.sportsreference.com/cbb/seasons/2003-school-stats.html[/URL][/URL]
When you play four guys 6'5-6'8 who can move well (and an awesome rebounding PG like Ponds), you have a huge advantage on the offensive glass.
LJ is the only player that hits the glass consistently. Simon would be one of the best offensive rebounders in the country if he was focused on that role by the staff.
The 99-00 team didn't rebound well and that left them beatable on a bad shooting night...look what happened.[/quote]
So long ago and I remember the good rebounding but totally didnt realize that good ( or forgot in bronx pale ale haze over the years )