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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 2, 2017 8:38:54 GMT -5
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 1, 2017 12:40:07 GMT -5
Plus/minus for last night's game, as calculated from the play-by-play posted at guhoyas.com: Mosely +8, Agau +5, Derrickson +5, Peak +4, Cameron +3, Johnson even, Pryor -1, Mulmore -2, Campbell -3, Govan -4, Hayes DNP/injured (foot), Hines DNP/coach's decision, Mourning DNP/coach's decision, Muresan DNP/coach's decision. Pryor at -1 emphasizes just how meaningless this stat is.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 31, 2017 23:40:29 GMT -5
If the 3 favorites win tomorrow night, we will be alone in 6th place. Tough to imagine just one week ago.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 31, 2017 23:36:56 GMT -5
Have to win games when you don't play particularly well sometimes. Finally closed out a game. Our PNR defense has been better but the trap off it almost cost us down the stretch lol...the trapping down the stretch flat out won the game...we don't win without it....Garrett was killing us, and we got the ball out of his hands on three of their last four possessions Yea, out of his hands to a wide open big under the basket for a layup.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 31, 2017 22:13:15 GMT -5
Start and end the half, 18-0. Remaining 18 minutes, DePaul 33-17. Where are the adjustments? That half was horrid, but I cant believe you are blaming it on coaching adjustments? Give me a break.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 31, 2017 22:02:47 GMT -5
This might be the worst 10 minutes of the season. And that is saying something. Just dreadful.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 25, 2017 14:40:03 GMT -5
Pitt, BC, Cuse- all the traitors are struggling. UConn is in a wasteland. What a shame. Syracuse was in the final 4 last year and UConn recently won a national championship.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 22, 2017 16:25:10 GMT -5
Lack of toughness down the stretch buries the Hoyas again. Thats not a talent issue. Lack of toughness has caused our guys to consistently miss our shots? This toughness stuff is a rationalization for the fact that we aren't good. Talented players make their shots consistently. Peak is 0-6 from three. How does that have anything to do with toughness? Xavier is better than us. They played badly in the first half and we played pretty well. In the second half, they upped their game and it's been too much for us. This isn't rocket science. Our bench played great. The starters not so much. Does toughness play a role at all in our repeatedly getting embarrassed by opponents on the offensive glass? At all? Or is it just bad bounces game after game? Don't people who know basketball say that a big part of rebounding is just wanting it more and going after it? How about someone show a little emotion too? We are like robots. It looks cool when you are winning but not a good look when you suck and cant win a Big East game against a quality opponent inn a year. Our assistant coaches are the worst at this as well. Even PE Jr, which is weird. No fire at all.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 17, 2017 21:36:57 GMT -5
Mo Watson officially done at Creighton with a torn ACL. I feel bad for the kid but happy for GTown. I know we looked bad last night but there is still a chance at finishing in the Top half of the conference.............I know I'm dreaming Can you edit or delete this post. I am embarrassed (on several levels) at the thought of a fan of another team coming on here and seeing this post.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 17, 2017 11:34:39 GMT -5
I love Marcus, but he is killing us right now! What player isn't killing us right now? They all are.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 15, 2017 10:49:02 GMT -5
Hoyas 75 Friars 65
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 14, 2017 13:22:35 GMT -5
Can't believe we just took Jagan out.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 10, 2017 11:59:05 GMT -5
GU: 85 UC: 70
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 10, 2017 11:51:11 GMT -5
Before I say anything else, let me preface this by saying that at 1-4, our tournament chances at the moment aren't that good. We don't have a ton of room for error. That said, if we can put together a small winning streak, we will be closer than it might seem. Previously, I stated my opinion that: (1) We needed to go 4-0 against St. John's and DePaul (still very doable), (2) 4-2 against Providence, Seton Hall, and Marquette (which means we'd have to go 4-0 in the remaining games), (3) and 2-6 against Butler, Creighton, Villanova, and Xavier. Really, the biggest hole we dug ourselves was losing to both Marquette and Providence, though both were away games. Let's look at it by category: St. Johns/DePaul: We are 1-0, with three games remaining. Playing St. John's at MSG will be tougher than last night, but the St. John's team we beat last night was horrible. We should win that (KenPom only puts us at 55%, though). Against DePaul, we are 73% to win away, and 90% to win at home. There are no guarantees we will win all three remaining games, but if this team has any chance at the tournament, it will need them. And, after last night, I think 4-0 is feasible. That'd put us at 4-4 in the Big East. Marquette/Seton Hall/Providence: We are 0-2, with games at home remaining against all three, and an away game at Seton Hall. These are tough games because these teams are similar quality. Right now, can we go 4-0 against the remaining set? I think that's highly unlikely. But, I think if we continue to get improved guard play, Derrickson continues to play well, and we get the normal contributions from others, 3-1 is feasible, especially since it really just requires us to win at home. 3-1 against these teams would put us at 7-5. Villanova/Xavier/Creighton/Butler: We are 0-1 against them so far. This is really going to be crucial. Originally, I said 2-6 would be enough to get us to the tournament, but that was assuming 4-2 against the group above. At 9-9, I don't think that gets us there without two BET wins. But, let's say we improved and went 3-3 against this group. That'd put us at 10-8, and we'd easily be in the tournament. Keep in mind, these three wins would likely be top 25 wins, and great for our RPI. I am not trying to project an overly optimistic viewpoint. The odds are heavily stacked against us in making the tournament. KenPom still projects us as 7-11 in conference. I am just putting forth the scenario above to show that while we would need to show a lot of improvement, it's still possible to make the tournament without crafting ridiculous scenarios (like going 4-0 against Villanova and Creighton). I wish we were 0-1 against Nova/Creighton/Xavier/Butler so far!
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 9, 2017 23:46:09 GMT -5
Honestly, I thought that was much more about how bad St John's was than anything about us. Particularly early, we did a lot of dumb things like foul three-point shooters twice and the T on Rodney. We gave up a fair number of open shots that they just missed. And although we really tried to take advantage of our size early, Brad just couldnt do it. But I am in no way complaining. A few random thoughts: What the heck was that zone we trotted out in the first half? Maybe it was, like Brando said, a true amoeba matchup. And what the heck was St John's doing on offense against it? I don't think I have ever seen three possessions that looked quite like those. We gave up the one three and then I don't think we went back to it. I don't honestly know if that is a good thing or a bad thing! Marcus is really playing well. And it's on both ends now. He will never be accused of being light on his feet. But the effort and attention is there. If we turn the season around, I suspect he is a crucial reason. For all of Jesse's offensive skill, he just looks so befuddled out there too often. He is so slow to his move in the post. And just seems to make up his mind before he even catches the ball about what he will do, regardless of the D. As others mentioned, both PGs played well today, and we even had them in together for a time. Pops was really into it. As the announcers said, you just got the sense that a loss in this one would have been personally devastating. Speaking of which, III was extremely animated too. Visibly berating people when they didn't get back on D which enough or failed to rebound. Agree on Marcus. He has played really well of late. Playing very strong and aggressive on offense, fighting hard for position down low and just becoming a force - especially when he is matched up with a smaller defender. Also playing much better defense. He had a few possessions in a row on the defensive end tonight where he was the difference maker creating steals and stops. Shooting lights out as well, which is so nice. It seems that leg injury really held him back the first 3rd of the year. Too bad - we could have used this Marcus from day 1.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 9, 2017 18:04:19 GMT -5
I was sincerely asking what your point was and what was the conflict. I actually think it is pretty funny, too. That's why I didnt understand why it had to do with any conflict. If you didn't know this was Pryor's routine, and you all of the sudden see the HC grab a player to stop him from sprinting by perhaps you could think it was a "conflict". Who cares I guess. Let's just win tonight and all feel better.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 9, 2017 13:48:22 GMT -5
I noticed this too, but I am not sure what your point is? Are you saying he does this to avoid having to talk to the coach? Pryor had a bad game and III rightly planted him on the bench. What is the conflict? I assume you are directing this at drq and not me and just replied to the wrong message? And if you were asking me, my point was that maybe what he thought was a "conflict" was III grabbing Pryor as he sprinted by. And plus, I actually think it is pretty funny when it has happened. Was in no way suggesting anything nefarious or that Pryor was doing it to avoid the coach. And the fact that you read that says a lot about the state of this Board at the moment.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 9, 2017 13:41:51 GMT -5
I am not sure what conflict you are referring to, but in case everyone is not aware of this, when Pryor is taken out of the game he goes to the scorers table and then sprints full speed from there down the bench slapping everyone five until he gets to the water at the end of the bench. There have been several times this year when III has literally had to lunge at him and/or wrap him up to get a few words in. And then Rodney continues on in his sprint. I noticed this too, but I am not sure what your point is? Are you saying he does this to avoid having to talk to the coach? Pryor had a bad game and III rightly planted him on the bench. What is the conflict? I assume you are directing this at drq and not me and just replied to the wrong message?
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 9, 2017 1:13:21 GMT -5
Gtown 84 SJU 66
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 9, 2017 1:11:11 GMT -5
I was at the game yesterday and watched Rodney Pryor have the worst game of his Hoya career. Obviously played a huge roll in our loss. But more important was the apparent conflict (?) between Pryor and JT3. Sits him for large portions of the game. Doesn't insert him at key points of the game. At least one come to Jesus moment at the bench. JT3 said after the game, according to the Washington Post, that he would have to talk to Pryor after the game. So what's going on? I am not sure what conflict you are referring to, but in case everyone is not aware of this, when Pryor is taken out of the game he goes to the scorers table and then sprints full speed from there down the bench slapping everyone five until he gets to the water at the end of the bench. There have been several times this year when III has literally had to lunge at him and/or wrap him up to get a few words in. And then Rodney continues on in his sprint.
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