SFHoya99
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Post by SFHoya99 on Nov 30, 2013 13:00:12 GMT -5
Lotta minutes for the backups. Is it really a surprise the offense stagnated down the stretch?
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DoctorHoya
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Post by DoctorHoya on Nov 30, 2013 13:01:02 GMT -5
Our defense is not good but our offense is yet again soooooooooo passive without Josh. Hopkins and Lubick have 2 points...a needle-threader by Starks for a layup. If JTIII is saying we have to force feed the post, well then here's a thought, let's do that instead of just talking about it with Gary Williams. I'm sure that's what he's saying to the team right now. Let's just stay calm and see what happens in the first 5 min of the 2nd half
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GUJook97
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Post by GUJook97 on Nov 30, 2013 13:03:29 GMT -5
Lotta minutes for the backups. Is it really a surprise the offense stagnated down the stretch? Meh, which backups are you talking about? I saw DSR, Markel, Lubick and Smith doing nothing for the last 5-10 minutes of the half. If the 3s aren't falling and Smith isn't bull rushing his way thru 3 players, we don't have much of an offense. I think we'll be able to assert ourselves offensively, but man, we can't do anything on defense. I think VCU was just the perfect opponent because they let us go up and down the floor and we just out scored them.
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DoctorHoya
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Post by DoctorHoya on Nov 30, 2013 13:06:00 GMT -5
Lotta minutes for the backups. Is it really a surprise the offense stagnated down the stretch? Meh, which backups are you talking about? I saw DSR, Markel, Lubick and Smith doing nothing for the last 5-10 minutes of the half. If the 3s aren't falling and Smith isn't bull rushing his way thru 3 players, we don't have much of an offense. I think we'll be able to assert ourselves offensively, but man, we can't do anything on defense. I think VCU was just the perfect opponent because they let us know up and down the floor and we just out scored them. Cameron, Hopkins, Bowen, Domingo... You know, just a couple
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Post by HometownHoya on Nov 30, 2013 13:10:56 GMT -5
Ugh...Josh with 4 and Hopkins with 3 at the 18min mark!?!
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GUJook97
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Post by GUJook97 on Nov 30, 2013 13:12:01 GMT -5
Meh, which backups are you talking about? I saw DSR, Markel, Lubick and Smith doing nothing for the last 5-10 minutes of the half. If the 3s aren't falling and Smith isn't bull rushing his way thru 3 players, we don't have much of an offense. I think we'll be able to assert ourselves offensively, but man, we can't do anything on defense. I think VCU was just the perfect opponent because they let us know up and down the floor and we just out scored them. Cameron, Hopkins, Bowen, Domingo... You know, just a couple Do you think the problem so far in this game has been the play of our backups?
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Post by wisconsinhoya on Nov 30, 2013 13:12:05 GMT -5
How in the world can you come into the half with 3 fouls and then pick up a stupid technical one minute into the half? Come on Josh Smith
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DoctorHoya
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Post by DoctorHoya on Nov 30, 2013 13:13:42 GMT -5
Just saw Tyler Adams on the bench and it made me smile. Sooo much energy for a guy who doesn't get to play
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joey0403p
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Post by joey0403p on Nov 30, 2013 13:14:17 GMT -5
That was the ref. not either smith.
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DoctorHoya
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Post by DoctorHoya on Nov 30, 2013 13:16:41 GMT -5
Cameron, Hopkins, Bowen, Domingo... You know, just a couple Do you think the problem so far in this game has been the play of our backups? No, the problem is that we aren't hitting threes so they can ignore that aspect of our offense and focus on the paint. I do however think that it's good to give the backups more playing time (relative to the past few years) because it gives them (1) more experience, and (2) the hunger to fight harder and play harder. Take AB for instance. He is the most aggressive and active player on that court when he's playing. May not be a factor on offense (yet... I think that will come soon ) but his intensity is what all of our players should strive for. EDIT: we are now hitting 3s haha
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GUJook97
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Post by GUJook97 on Nov 30, 2013 13:19:39 GMT -5
I totally agree, Doctor. Once the 3s fall, we are a different team.
I like the way we are playing defense now. If we can just hold position and not foul, teams like this can't score against. Good adjustments.
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3xhoya
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Post by 3xhoya on Nov 30, 2013 13:23:49 GMT -5
When we are facing smaller, quick teams we may be better off with Hopkins in the game. The offense has been flowing really well with him at the 5. The spacing looks much better.
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DoctorHoya
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Post by DoctorHoya on Nov 30, 2013 13:23:54 GMT -5
Not a terrible looking shot from lubick. Way better than last year
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bmartin
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Post by bmartin on Nov 30, 2013 13:29:07 GMT -5
We have to find at least one forward who can get the ball in the middle of a zone and make a shot if no one guards him or dump it down or kick it out if the defense collapses on him. Otherwise we will be launching threes or trying to force it inside against compact zones.
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HoyaNyr320
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Post by HoyaNyr320 on Nov 30, 2013 13:31:19 GMT -5
Why is Moses not playing? Double secret probation?
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GUJook97
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Post by GUJook97 on Nov 30, 2013 13:33:09 GMT -5
We have to find at least one forward who can get the ball in the middle of a zone and make a shot if no one guards him or dump it down or kick it out if the defense collapses on him. Otherwise we will be launching threes or trying to force it inside against compact zones. Yeah, without Otto, we have real issues there.
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GUJook97
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Post by GUJook97 on Nov 30, 2013 13:35:30 GMT -5
I can't believe how many minutes Bowen plays. This board must have gotten to III.
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Post by johnnysnowplow on Nov 30, 2013 13:36:10 GMT -5
Why is Moses not playing? Double secret probation? Yea, anyone know the deal here? He's suited up, not in street clothes.
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DoctorHoya
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Post by DoctorHoya on Nov 30, 2013 13:36:38 GMT -5
We have to find at least one forward who can get the ball in the middle of a zone and make a shot if no one guards him or dump it down or kick it out if the defense collapses on him. Otherwise we will be launching threes or trying to force it inside against compact zones. Yeah, without Otto, we have real issues there. This unfortunately is a place that GW would have contributed to immediately. Wish the fella lots of luck
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3xhoya
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Post by 3xhoya on Nov 30, 2013 13:37:11 GMT -5
Is anyone else having technical difficulties?
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