Up Next: Creighton
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This is a come from behind team. They have guts and grit. Don't count them out, ever. I think we make a run and not only make the Tourny, but also make a run. Just my personal thoughts, hopes and dreams.
Enough is enough, this is he creighton game thread, stop hijacking it with your obvious hatred of our coach
redstorm80
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You think Lavin didn't tell them that?
I will never count these guys out, but until we show the ability to really close out a game against a better team, I can't say I believe we make a run. Tonight was a huge opportunity considering it was right there after the comeback. This team is so tough, I thought we'd give up the season after the nova loss. We then took tough losses to DePaul and providence, and still come out and give creighton everything they can handle. So tough, and why I won't stop rooting for these dudes till it's over,
beast of the east
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McDermott scored because he is one of the best players in the country having his biggest output of the season. He can score inside and out, put the ball on the floor, and presents all sorts of problems for a defense. Did he give him too much room, yea of course, but this isn't chess - you have maybe a 1/10th of a second to make some decisions, and in this case, a shot blocker saw his man and saw the ball, and reacted to help out. I think we would all be calling Lavin brilliant had Obekpa blocked the jumper and we had won.
I think this time last week we'd have all signed up for a blowout at Butler, and a one possession game vs. Creighton. We came within 3 seconds of a chance to sweep both games on the road.
guinness77
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I agree. I refuse to get on Lavin for that because every player on our team shouldn't need a coach to know who would get the ball. It's common sense.
I agree with your point about McDermott but Obekpa did not go under the pick because there was no pick until he had alreadt left McDermott was starting to recover. He instinctively took a step to protect the basket as the man with the ball started to come across the middle. That is exactly why he should have never been on McDermott, he took the step towards the basket because that's what he does, leaves his man and helps. The pick came as he tried to get back into the play. Obviously, Harrison was closer to McDermott and should have helped but.....I don't know what he was doing, certainly was not in the game mentally which just blows my mind.
beast of the east
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I give him a ton of credit for calmly nailing two when it counted instead of getting a tight feeling in his stomach and clammy hands. He also was fearless in scoring a huge basket taken away on a questionable charge. I see a freshman who can step in up in crunch time.
We will, you'll see. Just be patient.
STJ11Redmen
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We played a good chunk of the first half with a lineup of Phil Greene, Sir'Dom, Hooper, Jakarr and Obekpa. It was bizarre.
beast of the east
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I didn't think that was the question. I thought you asked if Harrison was one of our 5 best defenders. I wouldn't think twice about having him on the court in a game situation on defense.