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Post by FrazierFanatic on Mar 12, 2015 20:34:07 GMT -5
We need Ike and White to find their games if we really want to make some noise. Maybe getting their first BET game under their belts will settle their games??
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Post by NCHoya on Mar 12, 2015 20:36:27 GMT -5
I held back from several infuriated posts, and the restraint was rewarded.
DSR is the MAN. He once again saved the team and is the BE POY in my book. Josh played well down the stretch, much to my own surprise. He only had 2 fouls and it allowed him to play a little more loose.
III deserves credit for settling the team and going zone defense. That was the biggest coaching move of the game and completely through Creighton off its game. Resulted in stop after stop and a 15-4 run to end the game. We are so quick to say III is costing us a game, but he came through in this one.
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Post by blueeagle on Mar 12, 2015 20:37:33 GMT -5
I hope the team understands that a slow start will absolutely kill us in a single elimination tourney. Make life a little easier for yourselves by taking care of the ball and not fouling early. Our defense can be very effective if we do not allow offensive boards early as well.
With josh on the floor, even when not making shots, he still creates opportunity for the other guys. I just wish he could pass more effectively when double teamed.
This is not the big dance. But it helps to get a win against a team that is well coached and motivated.
Next game, the freshmen have to play smart. We will lose against a good team without their contributions. Nice to see the guys coming off the bench and looking excited. Even if the fans have thrown some guys under the bus, the players still seem to believe in each other.
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Post by njhoya78 on Mar 12, 2015 20:38:00 GMT -5
We need Ike and White to find their games if we really want to make some noise. I'd be happy if one of them finds their game. I don't want to be greedy.
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Post by NCHoya on Mar 12, 2015 20:38:59 GMT -5
While I was not expecting a close game, this helps us so much more than a blowout win. Yes, a loss would probably have devastated the team's psyche, but the win should have the opposite effect. If things get rough next week against an upstart underdog, this experience will help them big time.
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Post by hoyadestroya on Mar 12, 2015 20:43:32 GMT -5
Was there ever a doubt? Ha. I want to give credit to my wife for walking into the room that started the Hoyas late run. She was not allowed to leave and will now be held to watching the game with me Friday.
Loved how DSR and Josh stepped up late in the game. This game definitely showed the nerves of the Frosh and the will of the upperclassmen.
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Post by drquigley on Mar 12, 2015 20:43:38 GMT -5
I went nuts when we went to the 2-3 zone. Seton Hall tore it apart last Saturday. Don't know if we got better at using it or Creighton just didn't know how to attack it. But it worked and turned the game around.
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Post by hoyazeke on Mar 12, 2015 20:44:23 GMT -5
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Post by BubbleVisionBiff on Mar 12, 2015 20:44:47 GMT -5
Looks like Reggie is back out. That was smart by III. Messed with McDermott. Great performance by III. I think he's learned some March lessons. Seemed to handle eberything today. I thought it was because Trawick couldn't come in at :18 left because no time had come off or Trawick had been subbed for or both. The switch to the zone was awesome.
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Post by EtomicB on Mar 12, 2015 20:46:23 GMT -5
We need Ike and White to find their games if we really want to make some noise. I'd be happy if one of them finds their game. I don't want to be greedy. I agree 100% NJ.. This team will go as far as the upperclassmen can carry them..
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Post by drquigley on Mar 12, 2015 20:47:02 GMT -5
Was there ever a doubt? Ha. I want to give credit to my wife for walking into the room that started the Hoyas late run. She was not allowed to leave and will now be held to watching the game with me Friday. Loved how DSR and Josh stepped up late in the game. This game definitely showed the nerves of the Frosh and the will of the upperclassmen. Funny but my wife has, for 40 years, had the exact opposite effect. She is never allowed in the room when the Hoyas are playing. You all should thank me for keeping her in the basement tonight.
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Post by michaelgrahmstylie on Mar 12, 2015 20:47:58 GMT -5
Hey, every game in this league is a potential dog fight! You better be ready to play #1 - #10. Earlier in the day, MGS had this to say.
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Post by hoyajinx on Mar 12, 2015 20:48:27 GMT -5
I went nuts when we went to the 2-3 zone. Seton Hall tore it apart last Saturday. Don't know if we got better at using it or Creighton just didn't know how to attack it. But it worked and turned the game around. It's been a knock on Creighton all season. They don't play particularly well against the zone. I think tonight it was even more effective because of the timing of going to it rather than letting them getting comfortable with what has been, in many other instances, a wildly ineffective defense for us.
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Post by williambraskyiii on Mar 12, 2015 20:50:32 GMT -5
Great game, was exactly what I expected. Really impressed with how we tightened up the D at the end and that DSR and Smith stayed aggressive. It's March, no games are going to be easy. Surprised how negative the game thread got, it's almost as if my warnings of a tight game with a win were ignored. Tomorrow we win by 10. You were right. You were right. You were right. Should never have doubted you sleep. Agreed. Sleepy off the quaaludes keeps him sharp. You were right sleepy. I'll never doubt you again. For others, the reason we play Paul white is because he is the best post passer in the team. Let's hope we got the stinker out of our system because squad is going to have to be much much better to win tomorrow.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Mar 12, 2015 20:55:41 GMT -5
Yeah Paul actually plays under control on offense - except recently when he takes a long jumper.
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Post by SaxaCD on Mar 12, 2015 20:57:26 GMT -5
Xavier is playing like they play against everybody who isn't us so far vs Butler.
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Post by Nevada Hoya on Mar 12, 2015 20:58:55 GMT -5
Proof again that tournament time is a different animal for us.
DSR to the rescue again. Glad his lower body injury didn't carry over to this game.
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Post by hoyarooter on Mar 12, 2015 20:59:07 GMT -5
Was there ever a doubt? Ha. I want to give credit to my wife for walking into the room that started the Hoyas late run. She was not allowed to leave and will now be held to watching the game with me Friday. Loved how DSR and Josh stepped up late in the game. This game definitely showed the nerves of the Frosh and the will of the upperclassmen. Funny but my wife has, for 40 years, had the exact opposite effect. She is never allowed in the room when the Hoyas are playing. You all should thank me for keeping her in the basement tonight. Freaking hilarious. By the way, who's this Milliken guy? I was afraid he was never going to miss. Not bad for a 37% three point shooter.
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Post by njhoya78 on Mar 12, 2015 21:10:22 GMT -5
Plus/minus for tonight's game, per gocreighton.com:
White +13, Campbell +10, Hopkins +9, Smith-Rivera +7, Peak +4, Hayes +3, Bowen +2, Trawick +2, Copeland -5, Smith -5.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Mar 12, 2015 21:11:41 GMT -5
Mrs. Quigley in the basement with the wine bottle - I think I played that game before.
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