SirSaxa
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Post by SirSaxa on Feb 2, 2005 23:42:17 GMT -5
does anyone know why Crawford got zero minutes after looking pretty good last game? Injury? Illness? or just a coach's decision?
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Post by Fan Of The Game on Feb 2, 2005 23:54:06 GMT -5
I think the BC game was more the "exception" than the start of a pattern. We had a really weird rotation in that game, and basically Wallace got benched, opening it up to Crawford getting lots of PT.
It was a little surprising to see him not play at all, but we seemed to be back to a smaller rotation tonight. Reed also didn't play in the first half...AKD and Owens were the only reserves who saw time in the first half, with Reed getting a few minutes in the second.
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Post by SaxaCD on Feb 2, 2005 23:54:27 GMT -5
I'm with you SirSaxa -- I thought he at least earned some PT after he showed up so nicely against BC.
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Feb 3, 2005 6:56:24 GMT -5
reed and owens are useless. crawford should see the floor before either of them. owens does nothing but stand around and chuck an occasional 3. tyler is active and hits the glass.
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Post by BeantownHoya on Feb 3, 2005 8:11:23 GMT -5
I realize at this point no one should be questioning JT III, but I was also suprised that Crawford saw no time last night. Im not recomending that he's the first guy off the bench but he was a very big reason that we made a run against BC the other night and then is rewarded with a DNP? He also seemed to have a fairly good grasp of the offense in regards to "cuts" and does give a decent effort on the defensive end.
I guess my main argument is that JT is able to play Reed almost half of the 2nd half during important junctures of the game but can find no playing time for Crawford. Especially when Gtown had the lead always hovering around 10-13 pts wouldn't that be a great time to give Crawford more experience and rest the starters just in case SH does make a run which they did.
I realize the BC game saw lineups that are not the norm for this team, but at the very least it appeared Crawford had earned some playing time with his effort and production.
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Post by DaHoya on Feb 3, 2005 8:45:14 GMT -5
Should Tyler have received from PT? Perhaps. Does it matter since we won? I would say no. You gotta figure JTIII knows more than we do. If he thought it was the right move, then it was the right move. The W backs that up.
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Post by the_way on Feb 3, 2005 8:53:04 GMT -5
I would like to see Tyler Crawford get more playing time. However, looking at our record and Big East standings, and the way JTIII has risen this program from the dead, I think I will more than happily TRUST his judgement when it comes to anything regarding this team and program.
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Feb 3, 2005 8:53:38 GMT -5
that logic does not make sense. we win, in spite of owens and reed, so we can't be critical of a coaching decision? please, reed and owens hurt us more than help. IMO, crawford should play ahead of either of them. these are the stats you are defending
a combined 33 minutes.
0-6 from the field. 0-4 from 3. 0-2 from the line. 4 rebounds. zero assists. and 2 turnovers.
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Post by the_way on Feb 3, 2005 9:00:54 GMT -5
that logic does not make sense. we win, in spite of owens and reed, so we can't be critical of a coaching decision? please, reed and owens hurt us more than help. IMO, crawford should play ahead of either of them. these are the stats you are defending a combined 33 minutes. 0-6 from the field. 0-4 from 3. 0-2 from the line. 4 rebounds. zero assists. and 2 turnovers. My logic dosen't make sense because you don't agree with what I'm saying. Wow. That makes perfect sense.  Anyway,like I said before, without words being put in my mouth, I will trust JTIII's decision making when it comes to the team and basketball program. That is what I said, nothing more and nothing less. The only statistic I'm worried about is W's. And we have plenty those, a heck of a lot more than anyone, including yourself, expected this year. Tyler had his biggest game when we lossed this year. |
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Post by TBird41 on Feb 3, 2005 9:18:02 GMT -5
My logic dosen't make sense because you don't agree with what I'm saying. Wow. That makes perfect sense. Anyway,like I said before, without words being put in my mouth, I will trust JTIII's decision making when it comes to the team and basketball program. That is what I said, nothing more and nothing less. The only statistic I'm worried about is W's. And we have plenty those, a heck of a lot more than anyone, including yourself, expected this year. Tyler had his biggest game when we lossed this year. I gotta agree w/ this--JT3 has earned our trust in his decisions. Personally, I thought Crawford would have played, possibly even have started, last night. I wish I knew the reason why he didn't play, but there was a reason and I'm sure a good one Maybe Crawford had a poor week in practice? He's got some kind of naggin injury (or sickness) that's better to rest if possible? I think JT3 has earned the benefit of the doubt-same with Guibunda's lack of PT. |
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Post by SaxaCD on Feb 3, 2005 9:28:23 GMT -5
I agree -- just wouldn't mind hearing the explanations once in a while. Or at least the questions raised by people in the media covering the team. I trust him, but I'm curious, too!
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Post by FOTP on Feb 3, 2005 9:41:52 GMT -5
Weird situation. However, JTIII could put a trash can on the floor and I would believe in him...which he does with Reed on the floor  Can someone explain to me why Reed didn't play at all in the first half (and things looked pretty good) and then played 9 minutes in the 2nd half (where we looked pretty bad). I honestly just don't get it. At all. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2005 9:52:40 GMT -5
Maybe Crawford got a lot of time against BC because something was wrong with Wallace? Maybe there was an injury or illness there that's now okay (seeing as Wallace was back to regular minutes last night).
Just a thought.
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Feb 3, 2005 10:05:41 GMT -5
all i'm saying is i'd rather see crawford out there learning and getting experience than owens and reed constantly making the same mistakes and not contributing. we win in spite of them.
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Post by DaHoya on Feb 3, 2005 10:05:50 GMT -5
Weird situation. However, JTIII could put a trash can on the floor and I would believe in him...which he does with Reed on the floor Can someone explain to me why Reed didn't play at all in the first half (and things looked pretty good) and then played 9 minutes in the 2nd half (where we looked pretty bad). I honestly just don't get it. At all. The problem with Reed is that he's all or nothing. He'll either have a horrific game, or he'll step up and make a 3 that no one else could make, or drive when no one else on the team seems to have the desire to do so. Is Reed as good as the starters? No, but if used properly as a sub he can be effective. |
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Post by Fan Of The Game on Feb 3, 2005 10:09:32 GMT -5
While Owens appeared ineffective last night, we're going to need him. He's had some great games this year and is definitely an 3-point shooting threat. Against teams that are "better" than us, we're going to need to hit a lot of 3's.
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Post by the_way on Feb 3, 2005 10:25:52 GMT -5
Weird situation. However, JTIII could put a trash can on the floor and I would believe in him...which he does with Reed on the floor Can someone explain to me why Reed didn't play at all in the first half (and things looked pretty good) and then played 9 minutes in the 2nd half (where we looked pretty bad). I honestly just don't get it. At all. Hey, thats a little uncalled for. Referring to someone as a trash can, is way out of line. You may not like the way he plays, but at least respect him as a human being. |
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Feb 3, 2005 11:03:42 GMT -5
i think what he was saying is that reed's play at times is as effective as that of a trash can. i not only think it is funny, but sometimes true. ray 'trash can' reed has a nice ring to it.
i don't see owens as that big of a contributor. his % have fallen dramatically compared to last year and it seems he is only interested in chucking 3's. he has only scored 7 points the last 4 games. 2-13 from the field. 1-12 from 3 point range.
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Post by TheCashew05 on Feb 3, 2005 11:08:58 GMT -5
While Ray has had a rough go the past four games, he does play hard and give us a spark. By a spark I mean someone moving around the floor constantly- something we sorely lacked in the second half. I'm not saying Tyler shouldn't have been in there instead, or that maybe Ray should get a little less playing time, but he creates turnovers (even if he does turn it right back over himself) and plays tenacious d. With a tired second half line up, esp. at this point in the season, he does help out.
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Post by FOTP on Feb 3, 2005 11:18:25 GMT -5
I didn't mean that Ray play like a trash can. I admire his effort...not matter how ill-advised it is at times.
I've been on record with this: I think Ray takes things off the table when he's in the game. He scares teh living daylights out of me and he isn't an offensive threat at all.
He gagged those two free throws last night and his shooting percentage is now in the under 30% range with an assist to TO ration of .4/1.
I hate to say it, but the evidence is there. I'd just rather see Crawford get Ray Reed's minutes. That's all.
He deserves it.
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Anyway,like I said before, without words being put in my mouth, I will trust JTIII's decision making when it comes to the team and basketball program. That is what I said, nothing more and nothing less. The only statistic I'm worried about is W's. And we have plenty those, a heck of a lot more than anyone, including yourself, expected this year. Tyler had his biggest game when we lossed this year. 