hoyainspirit
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Post by hoyainspirit on Feb 21, 2015 20:57:17 GMT -5
TO's killed us at the end of the half. Very few fouls. No FTs, according to Rich.
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NCHoya
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Post by NCHoya on Feb 21, 2015 20:58:16 GMT -5
Halftime stats, per espn.com: FG%: GU 48.1, DeP 39.3 3P%: GU 50.0, DeP 35.7 FT%: GU 0.0, DeP 0.0 (no foul shots were attempted) Rebounds: GU 18, DeP 12 Assists: GU 8, DeP 8 Steals: GU 2, DeP 1 Blocks: GU 1, DeP 2 Turnovers: GU 7, DeP 4 Foul trouble: L.J. Peak 2. If we can eliminate the TOs, should be able to bring this one home.
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hoyajinx
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Post by hoyajinx on Feb 21, 2015 20:58:18 GMT -5
Hop has played better lately, but blowing the lay-up on a 4 on 1 break was a momentum killer. That should be an easy two every time, all the time. Maybe the zone was to conserve fouls? Not sure, DePaul is definitely capable of making threes, but can they keep that up? We need to start recognizing the guys camping in the corner if we are going to stay in the zone.
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njhoya78
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Post by njhoya78 on Feb 21, 2015 20:59:57 GMT -5
Halftime stats, per espn.com: FG%: GU 48.1, DeP 39.3 3P%: GU 50.0, DeP 35.7 FT%: GU 0.0, DeP 0.0 (no foul shots were attempted) Rebounds: GU 18, DeP 12 Assists: GU 8, DeP 8 Steals: GU 2, DeP 1 Blocks: GU 1, DeP 2 Turnovers: GU 7, DeP 4 Foul trouble: L.J. Peak 2. If we can eliminate the TOs, should be able to bring this one home. The same official called the double-dribble on Copeland and the carry on White. I'm not sure either one was the right call. On the bright side, no foul issues with which to be concerned.
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jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Feb 21, 2015 21:01:13 GMT -5
For those of us unable to watch the game, were they obvious or a couple of those weird calls that very few officials ever make? Very obvious. Were you able to see Copeland's double dribble too? I didn't notice in real time.
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GUJook97
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Post by GUJook97 on Feb 21, 2015 21:01:15 GMT -5
Let's just put this away in the second half. Just need to tighten up the d and turnovers.
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njhoya78
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Post by njhoya78 on Feb 21, 2015 21:02:04 GMT -5
Think we'll see more man-to-man defense in the second half. The bigs don't have any foul problems, so the Hoyas can get a bit more aggressive. That should help on defending the corner three shot. We need to hit couple of those bunnies; hate seeing 4-on-1 breaks come up empty.
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jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Feb 21, 2015 21:03:25 GMT -5
I want so much for Hop to do well, but I don't want him finishing a 4 v 1 break. I prefer the rock in someone else's hands
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Just Cos
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Post by Just Cos on Feb 21, 2015 21:04:19 GMT -5
Both calls were right
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hoyajinx
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Post by hoyajinx on Feb 21, 2015 21:05:23 GMT -5
Were you able to see Copeland's double dribble too? I didn't notice in real time. Sorry for the imprecision. I referring more so to the carry. The double dribble was less obvious, but I could see why they called it.
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DFW HOYA
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Post by DFW HOYA on Feb 21, 2015 21:05:22 GMT -5
Survived a ragged half with an absolutely embarrassing crowd in attendance. /photo/1
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Just Cos
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Post by Just Cos on Feb 21, 2015 21:05:55 GMT -5
I hope we don't play zone the whole game. Just switch it up a little to keep them honest.
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jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Feb 21, 2015 21:07:01 GMT -5
Were you able to see Copeland's double dribble too? I didn't notice in real time. Sorry for the imprecision. I referring more so to the carry. The double dribble was less obvious, but I could see why they called it. No worries....I just wondered if you could see the first one as it wasn't obvious to me. Didn't Iverson get away with that Paul White carry all the time?
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Highsmith
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Post by Highsmith on Feb 21, 2015 21:08:14 GMT -5
We were getting burned by their ball movement before we switched to zone. It worked for awhile, but then they adjusted and hit some shots. Need to step up the energy and get back to man. White's carry was really obvious when they showed the replay. Don't think they did a replay on Copeland's, but it definitely looked a little funny in real time.
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hoyajinx
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Post by hoyajinx on Feb 21, 2015 21:09:42 GMT -5
Sorry for the imprecision. I referring more so to the carry. The double dribble was less obvious, but I could see why they called it. No worries....I just wondered if you could see the first one as it wasn't obvious to me. Didn't Iverson get away with that Paul White carry all the time? Yep. And it seems like Kris Dunn gets away with a lot this year too. They've called a few on him, but, by-and-large, the refs let pretty obvious carries go with him.
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Post by DanMcQ on Feb 21, 2015 21:10:26 GMT -5
Student sections look good.
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jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Feb 21, 2015 21:10:52 GMT -5
Joshua....so strong in the paint.
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jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Feb 21, 2015 21:12:21 GMT -5
That is not fair, Joshua!
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This Just In
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Post by This Just In on Feb 21, 2015 21:13:16 GMT -5
Leading Scorers:
DSR 11pts 4/5 FG, 3/4 3pt FG Trawick 5pts 2/6 FG, 1/1 3pt FG Smith 6pts 3/5 FG Ike 4pts 2/3 FG 0/1 3pt FG
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jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Feb 21, 2015 21:16:20 GMT -5
That was awesome! Joshua with 6 in the first 3 minutes of half.
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