Dhall
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Post by Dhall on Nov 27, 2014 8:06:12 GMT -5
So last night a lot of us were not able to see the game on our local TV or on TV of our families we are visiting for the holiday. Fortunately, one Hoyatalk poster offered to us all the option to watch it via a private broadcast (he put his computer in front of the TV). I don't know this person, but took him up on his offer and was able to see the game in its entirety - so awesome!
We may gripe at each other here pretty regularly, but we all share the common bond of rooting for our Hoyas. Last night's kindness from an unknown Hoyatalker reminded me of this. Thankful to be a part of this community.
Happy Thanksgiving - anyone up for carving a Badger?
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nathanhm
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Post by nathanhm on Nov 27, 2014 8:25:35 GMT -5
Are badgers chewy? I guess we'll find out this afternoon!
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Post by JohnnyJones on Nov 27, 2014 10:21:39 GMT -5
So last night a lot of us were not able to see the game on our local TV or on TV of our families we are visiting for the holiday. Fortunately, one Hoyatalk poster offered to us all the option to watch it via a private broadcast (he put his computer in front of the TV). I don't know this person, but took him up on his offer and was able to see the game in its entirety - so awesome! We may gripe at each other here pretty regularly, but we all share the common bond of rooting for our Hoyas. Last night's kindness from an unknown Hoyatalker reminded me of this. Thankful to be a part of this community. Happy Thanksgiving - anyone up for carving a Badger? Very well said. After 26+ years of being obsessed with the Hoyas and being on this board pretty much every in-season day for the past 16 years, I got called a "troll" last night by another poster for voicing my displeasure (albeit strongly) about the failure to take advantage of a perfect 2 for 1 opportunity at the end of regulation (one of my pet peeves about CBB in general, not just JT III). I think people need to be reminded that the people that spend (waste?!) so much time on this Board are likely many of the most serious and emotionally attached fans this program has. Of course there can and should be all sorts of disagreement and dispute about all sorts of topics, but seems kind of silly to question any regular member of the Board's intentions. Happy Thanksgiving all. PS - I would be happy to discuss the 2 for 1 debate in another thread! |
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Nov 27, 2014 11:06:17 GMT -5
So last night a lot of us were not able to see the game on our local TV or on TV of our families we are visiting for the holiday. Fortunately, one Hoyatalk poster offered to us all the option to watch it via a private broadcast (he put his computer in front of the TV). I don't know this person, but took him up on his offer and was able to see the game in its entirety - so awesome! We may gripe at each other here pretty regularly, but we all share the common bond of rooting for our Hoyas. Last night's kindness from an unknown Hoyatalker reminded me of this. Thankful to be a part of this community. Happy Thanksgiving - anyone up for carving a Badger? Very well said. After 26+ years of being obsessed with the Hoyas and being on this board pretty much every in-season day for the past 16 years, I got called a "troll" last night by another poster for voicing my displeasure (albeit strongly) about the failure to take advantage of a perfect 2 for 1 opportunity at the end of regulation (one of my pet peeves about CBB in general, not just JT III). I think people need to be reminded that the people that spend (waste?!) so much time on this Board are likely many of the most serious and emotionally attached fans this program has. Of course there can and should be all sorts of disagreement and dispute about all sorts of topics, but seems kind of silly to question any regular member of the Board's intentions. Happy Thanksgiving all. PS - I would be happy to discuss the 2 for 1 debate in another thread! JJ - I may not agree with everything that you (and others) may post at times - but I will defend , with every drop of my blue and gray blood, your right to post it! Hoya fanatacism would be far less enjoyable and interesting without this board. |
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jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Nov 27, 2014 12:51:45 GMT -5
JohnnyJones - if you are referring to shooting before 35 seconds remaining to ensure we got the ball back again, then I completely agree. We made that error twice. Thankfully, it worked out for us.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Nov 27, 2014 13:39:46 GMT -5
JohnnyJones - if you are referring to shooting before 35 seconds remaining to ensure we got the ball back again, then I completely agree. We made that error twice. Thankfully, it worked out for us. Yes. When you get the ball with 1:02 left in a tie game, I don't see why you wouldn't come down and take your first opportunity to get a score and ensure that you will get the ball back. Many will argue that they would rather focus on getting the best shot, which I can sort of understand if you get the ball in that situation with say 45 seconds (Or less) - where you would arguably have to rush just to get the 2 for 1 opportunity. But when you have 20+ seconds to score - and still leave yourself a minimum of 7 seconds with the ball worst case, in my view you have to take it. Maybe I feel so strongly about it selfishly because for me, as an emotional fan, the worst seconds of my season (I suppose year) are the seconds when the other team has the ball in a tie game with the shot clock off. While I understand that there is usually a greater than 50% chance the other team will miss and we will go to overtime, I cant help but feel terrifyingly certain that they are going to hit the buzzer beater. My reference to "coaching malpractice" was of course an emotional overreaction (I couldn't love III more), but I do feel strongly about this. And I know a lot of CBB fans have the same experience with their teams and the 2 for 1. Others who follow the NBA more closely than I do can correct me if I am wrong, but I think in the NBA the 2 for 1 is almost automatic in those situations. |
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Nov 27, 2014 14:15:57 GMT -5
On the other hand, with the pile of offensive boards we gave up, chances are that if Florida got the ball with 45 seconds left, we would not see it again.
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bmartin
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Post by bmartin on Nov 27, 2014 15:41:17 GMT -5
2 for 1 is easier in the NBA because the rules and the skill levels make it easy to isolate your main scorer for a drive or jumper and get more or less the same shot he would get 15 seconds later. I agree it should be done more in college, but it depends on your lead guard's ability to create a good shot for himself or a teammate off the dribble with the help of maybe one screen. And as Frazier said, a quick shot is only a good strategy if you are pretty sure you can get the defensive rebound to get the ball back.
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