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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 23, 2016 14:11:38 GMT -5
They caused this loss. Period end of story. I do t care for people making excuses. And I don't feel bad about being upset by refs. You can call me a sore loser. Fine. But they we very very lopsided. $:&:@;$:&274!; them. It was lopsided because Georgetown fouled too much early--six fouls in the first 4:36 of the half. It's on them, not the officials. Also, didn't someone show the statistics recently that we foul more than just about any team in the country? Do people think the refs are against us in every game? Give me a break.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 23, 2016 14:02:17 GMT -5
Not a great game by the Hoyas by any means. But we lose this game due to reffing. Absolute joke Completely and utterly 100% false. We lost this game because we cant defend without fouling. Very few of the calls were even questionable.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 20, 2016 13:27:55 GMT -5
I agree with everything that has been written about Isaac the past few weeks, but did anyone else notice there were a few offensive possessions in the 2nd half where he appeared to be emphatically directing traffic among the guys on the floor at the time. It's not much (would prefer some baskets), but I felt good about the fact that he was still playing that role while in this funk.
I don't think I am imagining this, but will check the tape if no one else has a similar recollection!
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 16, 2016 15:29:19 GMT -5
On a day when Copeland brought back memories of Anthony Jones, it was nice to see him channel his inner Jeremiah Rivers and hit the side of the backboard on a corner three. After DSR passed up a wide open three to get Copeland the ball in the corner. One of key plays in the game I thought. DSR can't pass up that shot.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 27, 2015 23:28:36 GMT -5
Boy, miss a few jump shots over a ten day period and we now might consider picking up our ball and going home - literally. In my mind there could be only two reasons that we would back away from our commitment to basketball. The first reason would be because it imposes an intolerable financial burden on the school. This is not the case as the program is self funding, even absent any credit that it deserves for general non-directed contributions to the university. A second reason would be if pursuing excellence would conflict with the educational and societal mission of the university. A major reason that I am such a strong supporter of the program is that that threat is profoundly not the case. My second degree is from the University of Chicago. If the basketball program plays even a small part in warding off the anomie that infects U of C, it is worth all we spend on it and more. Thank you for this. This is such a bizarre thread. I know it is intended to strike up a conversation, but just bizarre. I think we can compete just fine. Didn't we just go some ridiculous stretch of years spending some time in the top 10 - along with the likes of Kentucky, Kansas and Duke? We have struggled out of the gate this year, but this whole discussion seems silly at this point.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 23, 2015 0:23:50 GMT -5
How does Derrickson only get 4 field goal attempts in 39 minutes played? Because the only time he looks to shoot is when he has a little space behind the 3 point line.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 19, 2015 16:48:22 GMT -5
Is it possible that almost all of his prized recruits have been "lazy"? Because we've seen these same floating-turd games from Wright, Austin, Monroe, Simms, Hollis, Summers, Clark, Markel, Otto, Josh Smith, and now DSR, Copeland, and White. I highly doubt that all of these NBA or near-NBA level talents were "lazy." The one constant—and, I suggest, the real problem—has to be how III instructs his players. I have seen plenty of bad games from every player. But there are several (or most, really) players on that list where I never saw a game where I questioned their effort level. You're just making crap up now. Are you still contending that DSR is just shooting badly but otherwise playing just fine?
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 19, 2015 16:46:35 GMT -5
Starting 5 for UNCC should be Kalen and Riyan outside, Paul (or Reggie) and Marcus with Trey. Tell the rest to watch how you play with effort and intensity, how you actually care about defense, not just getting your shots. After 10 minutes or so feed the others in one at a time. Anyone who coasts gets yanked, handed his warmups and told to watch the rest of the game from the end of the bench. But it will never happen. Almost the entire 2nd half today I was thinking this was the right time to simply pull all of the regulars off the floor and put in Mourning, Williams, Johnson etc for the rest of the game. Couldn't have been worse.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 19, 2015 13:24:17 GMT -5
JTIII with a much needed timeout as UNCA is on a 5-0 run... So much for letting the team work thru their issues theory. The other coach called the TO
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 9, 2015 12:39:26 GMT -5
I admit I was very excited after the Brown win. Bryant and UMES too.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 9, 2015 8:23:11 GMT -5
While I agree with you, you have to concede there is some merit to the fact that we looked like we could cruise to a 40+ point win and took our foot off the gas in a way that a UNC, or a KU, or a UK, or hell even and Xavier or Villanova wouldn't have. I do think it was and is important to get the backups developed, I just think the crowd concerned about how we played in the second half were probably just hoping to see a 40 point victory or two to help validate out regular season success relative to our postseason failures. After all, even cuse blows teams out by 30 and 40 in the OOC. I get that Brown is a good, well-coached team, but they were getting spanked and we were the ones that stopped the onslaught, not anything they did. The problem is a lot of people want inconsistent things. They want 40 point wins, but they also want the people at the bottom of the depth chart to get significant minutes. Granted, the bottom of our depth chart is better than it has been in years and probably should have played better, but putting out different lineups that are abnormal is going to lead to things like losing the huge lead. This actually proves the point others have made in other threads - you can play the bottom of your bench / experiment, but it comes at a cost. Against Brown, it didn't matter. But, this probably gives some insight into why JT3 doesn't experiment with the bench when it's a closer game. Exactly right. I was shocked (but very happy) with the extent to which III used the bench (my only quibble is I would have like to see T. Mourning get a few more minutes!). The play was sloppy for sure, but look at the various lineups we had on the floor the 2nd half. Isn't this what we were all clamoring for? It was frustrating for sure and I wish we had played better in the 2nd half. But I am ok sacrificing a 35 point win for a 17 point win in the hope that the playing time will have long term benefits. I would not be willing to sacrifice a W for that purpose - and thankfully III appears to feel the same way.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 2, 2015 1:05:28 GMT -5
5 min to game time and there are literally about 150 people here. Maybe 30 students. Attendance: 4,062: the smallest regular season home crowd in 31 years. www.hoyasaxa.com/sports/bball.htmIt was particularly sparse tonight. I relocated back to the DC area in the summer of '11 and have missed a total of 4 Verizon games in the last 4+ seasons, so I usually have a pretty good sense of what the crowd will be like for a particular game - and I have for the most part accepted it. But I continue to be a bit puzzled by the student section. They do a great job for the one or two "big name" home games, but are there not even 100 students that are really into the basketball team (i.e., would show up for all home games, including Tuesday night v. UMES)? Kudos to the small group that showed up tonight and were into it, but it is stunning how few were there tonight. I expect Saturday will be the other end of the spectrum (although there are still some seats available in 100s/200s and a ton still unsold in the 400s).
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Post by JohnnyJones on Nov 28, 2015 12:55:56 GMT -5
If Bryant could hit wide open threes, we'd be down 6. We give up so many open looks. If we could hit wide open threes, we'd be up even more. What's your point? His point is 100% spot on. Our defense is atrocious and our opponent is getting wide open looks everywhere on the floor. They happen to be missing all of them.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Nov 28, 2015 8:43:20 GMT -5
He was in foul trouble whole game but did a nice LeBron James impression last 5 minutes.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Nov 28, 2015 1:39:44 GMT -5
Another really nice one to add to the list: PC just outlasted Arizona 69-65. Great game. PC and Xavier both look very good. Great for the Big East, but of course adds to the list of particularly challenging games in conference.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Nov 23, 2015 13:10:51 GMT -5
For the last 3 games, I have tried to ignore the score while watching. I have enjoyed much of what I have seen. Can you teach me how to do this? I suspect it would have a significant positive impact on my life in general.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Nov 22, 2015 15:27:31 GMT -5
I am also encouraged, optimistic and excited for the potential of this team the remainder of the year. But if your goal is to make and succeed in the NCAA Tournament, then we have to accept the fact that we are 1-3, with one really bad loss and 1 win that is going to look very pedestrian in March IMO. The two near misses against really good teams will mean zero. These two were enormous missed opportunities and leave very little room for error on 12/5 and during conference season. Again, really excited for the season but a bit down about 1-3.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Nov 22, 2015 15:16:17 GMT -5
We can compete with great teams but the bad perimeter defense and defensive rebounding is going to hurt us against anyone in the top half of the conference. I think missing 2 of our top 7 player did also going to hurt. Funny that the announcers didn't mention that once.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Oct 29, 2015 0:00:06 GMT -5
I'm hyped every year. So it's hard to say I'm more excited this year than I am every other year. But yet again I am super hyped for the start of the season and expect great things! My sentiments as well. Cant wait for the 14th. Best time of the year.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Oct 17, 2015 8:21:04 GMT -5
I believe Johnny Jones was there. I did make it with my family. Cool event (even in a touch awkward at times!). It is really fun to see the players and coaches in this relaxed (and goofy) atmosphere. My kids had a few interactions with some of the guys (they were mingling before the event started just above the section we were sitting in) and - as always - they were super polite and accommodating. Really makes rooting for this team and program that much easier. The hoop club breakfast / open practice next Saturday is the fall event my kids and I really look forward to.
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