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Post by DanMcQ on Feb 22, 2009 12:10:06 GMT -5
Since the team is practicing today the least we can do is start talking about the game.
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lurkerhoya
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Post by lurkerhoya on Feb 22, 2009 12:15:27 GMT -5
Most of our games lately have a handful of between 4-8 plays that we all remember and that all inevitably define how or why we lost. Eliminate those plays and keep hope alive.
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Post by bmartin on Feb 22, 2009 12:33:24 GMT -5
If we don't give them points off turnovers and offensive boards, this is a game we should win. Louisville is not a great offensive team so we should be able to get stops if we make them play half court offense and then get the rebounds.
They are a very good defensive team, but we can score on them. We need three of our guys to step up on offense and the whole squad to step up on defense and the boards.
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Post by SirSaxa on Feb 22, 2009 13:02:43 GMT -5
Defense and Boards.... yes, those are the keys, along with low TOs on offense.
And... poise in crunch time.
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Post by hoya00 on Feb 22, 2009 18:05:52 GMT -5
Here, here, Sir Saxa. We need to play smart D (help, but don't swarm); go after boards (relentlessly); and keep it simple in crunch time (channel JWall and Jeff). Let's win one for Jeff Green's mom.
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Post by guru on Feb 22, 2009 18:28:24 GMT -5
At some point in the season, you have to realize that you are who you are. This year's team is talented but young, in an excellent conference with an outrageously difficult schedule. And they had a three week meltdown that just gutted the season - I hope they can end on a high note so there is something positive to build on for next year, but I'm not expecting this team to suddenly start doing the little things it takes to win consistently.
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Post by skyhoya on Feb 22, 2009 18:31:28 GMT -5
hoya00, I just responded to your request
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Post by skyhoya on Feb 22, 2009 18:35:32 GMT -5
Sirsaxa, I agree. I saw a lot of emotion in Greg on Saturday, maybe some of it will rub off. Are going to the game?
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Feb 22, 2009 19:24:40 GMT -5
Here, here, Sir Saxa. We need to play smart D (help, but don't swarm); go after boards (relentlessly); and keep it simple in crunch time (channel JWall and Jeff). Let's win one for Jeff Green's mom. 3 things we have not done all year; is it realistic to suddenly expect us to change? |
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Post by kghoya on Feb 22, 2009 19:45:33 GMT -5
for what its worth, i always felt that this was the more likely game to steal out of the tough sat-mon combo
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bmartin
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Post by bmartin on Feb 22, 2009 19:47:06 GMT -5
We don't have to win the game on defense and the boards, just not lose it there.
Louisville is not as good on offense as Marquette, not as dominant on the boards as Pitt, so I don't think we are overmatched.
They do create turnovers and play defense as well as anyone else in the Big East.
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Post by guhoyasfan36 on Feb 22, 2009 19:49:36 GMT -5
Finish layups and play defense...or act like you've play defense at some point in your life.
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Post by sleepy on Feb 22, 2009 21:41:16 GMT -5
Here, here, Sir Saxa. We need to play smart D (help, but don't swarm); go after boards (relentlessly); and keep it simple in crunch time (channel JWall and Jeff). Let's win one for Jeff Green's mom. 3 things we have not done all year; is it realistic to suddenly expect us to change? False statement. We have done all three this year, just not all at the same time and in the same game. |
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Post by SirSaxa on Feb 22, 2009 22:52:50 GMT -5
Sirsaxa, I agree. I saw a lot of emotion in Greg on Saturday, maybe some of it will rub off. Are going to the game? I wish I could be at the game. Unfortunately, I am about 5000 miles away. But I'll be watching ESPN! Have a good time and cheer the guys on! |
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Post by hometownhoya89 on Feb 22, 2009 23:58:34 GMT -5
tighter defense, better rebounding. our offensive rhythm seems to have returned, far fewer stretches of jacking up threes.
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Feb 23, 2009 9:45:46 GMT -5
need to take care of the ball....limit turnovers play some good D lets steal one
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Post by Hoya50 on Feb 23, 2009 10:13:51 GMT -5
this team needs to focus for a full 40 minutes on playing smart ball. play your game and don't try to force plays that aren't in your repertoire. this league stomps teams that lose focus for even a few minutes and i really think these boys can pull it together and gut one out tonight.
GO HOYAS!
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Post by TBird41 on Feb 23, 2009 10:14:56 GMT -5
It would be nice if the team could get a win against a good team, keep our tourney hopes alive and back up the optimists that are still holding out hope.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Feb 23, 2009 10:29:50 GMT -5
3 things we have not done all year; is it realistic to suddenly expect us to change? False statement. We have done all three this year, just not all at the same time and in the same game. The original post discussed the need to do all three; we certainly have never done all three in the same game; and to be honest, I don't think we have ever done even one of them for 40 minutes. |
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Post by gunny on Feb 23, 2009 11:06:44 GMT -5
Quick note: Louisville is favored by 1.5. I would like to see the Hoyas win tonight and then roll the dice on Saturday at Villanova. Villanova is very similiar to Marquette, but I think better because of better play at the point and Cunningham.
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