(POST-GAME) DePaul, Sat., Feb. 20, 7:30p, FS-1 / 570 AM WMCA

Real simple - when your opponent makes 63% of it's shots from the field and 50% from 3 point range and you make 34% of your shots from the field and 36% from 3 point range, you lose.
 
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SJU61982" post=421145 said:
There was exactly one positive from this game.  We were 23/25 from the line.  We do anything close to that, we win most nights.

Nothing else was good, though.  Still, 3 games and the BET left, so let's try and make something of it.

The only shot we have now is to win our last three games and then win at least one game in the BET. This was a quad 4 loss at home. There's almost no coming back from this resume wise unless we win out and even then we probably need 2 more in the BET. 
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I've said this before regarding any coach.....  I'm no fan of being wedded to any particular defense.  Particularly when you don't have the personnel to do it against the other team or when you just need a change of pace or different look during a particular game.  

DePaul took a page outta Butler's playbook.  It, of course, didn't look the same but it worked to their advantage, nonetheless, and garnered a win.  They funneled everything through the paint.  It either got 'em clean looks at the tin or wide open looks behind the arc.  

We never made DePaul truly feel uncomfortable.  Once they settled into their game and knew they'd be able to run and get what they wanted, we were cooked unless we got cooking offensively.  If you got an defensive eraser in the back like an Obekpa who can clean up and block or alter shots then continue doing what you're doing ala defensive philosophy.  But we don't have that sort of luxury.   

This is why I'm a proponent of changing up defenses.  I bet a sound zone would've changed the outcome of tonight's game.  Losing to bum ass teams like Butler and DePaul late in the season doesn't sit well with me.  Putrid losses.  
 
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MarkRedman" post=421156 said:
Real simple - when your opponent makes 63% of it's shots from the field and 50% from 3 point range and you make 34% of your shots from the field and 36% from 3 point range, you lose.
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saying like this makes it sound like DePaul just got hot and it wasn't our fault. That's not the case. We were giving up layups all evening. No resistance inside. Too easy. 
 
MJDinkins" post=421159 said:
I've said this before regarding any coach.....  I'm no fan of being wedded to any particular defense.  Particularly when you don't have the personnel to do it against the other team's or when you just need a change of pace or looks during a particular game.  

DePaul took a page outta Butler's playbook.  It, of course, didn't look the same but it worked to their advantage, nonetheless, and garnered a win.  They funneled everything through the paint.  It either got 'em clean looks at the tin or wide open looks behind the arc.  

We never made DePaul truly feel uncomfortable.  Once they settled into their game and knew they'd be able to run and get what they wanted, we were cooked unless we got cooking offensively.  If you got an defensive eraser in the back like an Obekpa who can clean up and block or alter shots then continue doing what you're doing ala defensive philosophy.  But we don't have that sort of luxury.   

This is why I'm a proponent of changing up defenses.  I bet a sound zone would've changed the outcome of tonight's game.  Losing to bum ass teams like Butler and DePaul late in the season doesn't sit well with me.  Putrid losses.  
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Totally agree.
 
Why did Dunn play the entire 2nd half? He was 1-10 from the floor with 5 turnovers.
You would have to think Cole and Williams are bretter options then Dunn.

When you see that you gotta think cma doesn't care, I mean it's obvious that those 2 are better options over Dunn.

We aren't going dancing unless we make a run in the B.E. tourny. Sorry.
 
I think this was a game we needed to slow down....depaul had nothing to lose and they played like it...our frenetic pace played right into their hands...
 
lawmanfan" post=421151 said:
Boo Harvey" post=421140 said:
Crushing loss.  But this season has been a pleasant surprise.  Let's win two of the next three and this will be a nice season.


Who are you and what have you done with Boo??

This team has won me over 

 
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If I heard correctly, this was a Quad 4 loss, which is devastating to our NCAA hopes
Gotta sweep the remaining games (especially Villanova) to have a legit shot
 
Jack Williams" post=421163 said:
MarkRedman" post=421156 said:
Real simple - when your opponent makes 63% of it's shots from the field and 50% from 3 point range and you make 34% of your shots from the field and 36% from 3 point range, you lose.
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saying like this makes it sound like DePaul just got hot and it wasn't our fault. That's not the case. We were giving up layups all evening. No resistance inside. Too easy. 
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Agree with Jack on this one. Almost never happens in an upset, but 2 point shooting was the great equalizer.

Depaul 30/46
St. John's 12/38

Depaul only took 8 3's, so 50% didn't hurt us too much, and we had to fire them up in the second half, because nothing was happening inside (we actually made some to get back in it).  That's why I was wondering if we would have been better off missing some of those free throws in the last minute or so.  Get the rebound, and try for extra points (though I can't fault 92% foul shooting on 25 attempts).

 
 
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Thought Coach went with Dunn and Addae-Wusu too long in the 2nd half.  Why were Cole and Williams glued to the bench?
 
If Mike Repole watched the game, might as well shut down the other thread.  If I were him and watched, I'd be hesitant to come back too./media/kunena/emoticons/grin.png
 
EliteBaller K" post=421167 said:
Why did Dunn play the entire 2nd half? He was 1-10 from the floor with 5 turnovers.
You would have to think Cole and Williams are bretter options then Dunn.
 
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Let's not short change Dunn. 6 Turnovers.
 
Maybe Dunn is prepping for future career as baker.  Made some killer TO's for his guests.
 
lawmanfan" post=421141 said:
Season-ender.  Headline is young team learns you have to show up every night in this league. 

Sub-head is Anderson dances with the girl he thinks brung him for too long.  

Other sub-head is Dunn had a nightmare.  

Let's see how they respond down the stretch
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Other headline " Drizly App goes down as St Johns fans all try ordering more alcohol for delivery after game "
 
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