Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 True. Just surprised by how few his minutes were in a game they had in the bag. Ah, I see your point now. Who knows with Boeheim? His practices are mysterious and many times don't make sense to me. I find DC2 frustrating to watch, personally. He's gotten better in the low post, but has the curious inability to rebound and go back up with it. It's maddening watching him get stripped by 5'7" white guys all game long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Thompson is the most fun guy to watch on offense; I can see why JB gives him extended minutes. Â I am not sure what to think of this win. It was clear they had a ton more talent and size on Cornell, and yet they let Cornell fire away a bunch of open 3s and let guys get in the middle of the zone. Not sure much has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Ehhhh.....you got any gum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Great way to start the new year. Not sure what I preferred watching today-- EJ Manuel or BC smoking us? Â What I don't quite get is how easy it is for other teams to rain 3s on us. They must have shot 85% from 3. Statistically, it's almost impossible, regardless of how poor the D is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 This year is going to be tough to watch. Our defense could be historically bad. Everyone we have played has been able to get wide open 3 attempts on us. It's pathetic how bad it is. There is no chemistry on this team at all. Just....disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I honestly believe that part of the problem is that someone found a loop hole in the zone too. They seem to be exposing it by going high low a lot more but if that is covered, the defensive rotation is too predictable and slow to get to the shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 is it feasible to move to man defense at this point in time or is it too late to change everything. you knew there would be a day when the zone lost it's effectiveness, but all of a sudden? it's just very weird   I honestly believe that part of the problem is that someone found a loop hole in the zone too. They seem to be exposing it by going high low a lot more but if that is covered, the defensive rotation is too predictable and slow to get to the shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 is it feasible to move to man defense at this point in time or is it too late to change everything. you knew there would be a day when the zone lost it's effectiveness, but all of a sudden? it's just very weird    agreed--very weird. I don't think JB can even coach man to man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 PS: we literally have 0% chance of winning tonight. How fall have we fallen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 you are 100% correct, now tomorrow when they are scheduled to play they may have a slightly higher chance of winning, not much, but slightly more   PS: we literally have 0% chance of winning tonight. How fall have we fallen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 you are 100% correct, now tomorrow when they are scheduled to play they may have a slightly higher chance of winning, not much, but slightly more   Haha-- this short work week is screwing with my days already!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Wow. I just heard some crazy information related to one Franklin Howard. I don't know if it will go public, but I don't feel comfortable posting it. PM me if you want to know. Â Great half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 They've gotta keep getting Lydon the ball here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 WTF?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 WTF?????? Amazing, the impact one player can have on team morale/chemistry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 What a great win. Much needed. Loved how aggressive White was on O out of the gate. You could tell white (and battle) were going to be assertive. Â The D played better too-- cut down on the high low garbage. Â Gillon was solid, but could cut down on the TOs--- way too many! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) What a great win. Much needed. Loved how aggressive White was on O out of the gate. You could tell white (and battle) were going to be assertive. The D played better too-- cut down on the high low garbage. Gillon was solid, but could cut down on the TOs--- way too many! Okay...season reset. Miami is a good team. White scored a bunch, but was also a monster on the boards. Lydon is clearly our only solid low post player. He is our center, with sprinklings of Thompson, moving forward. Gillon did his job as THE PG, but I agree that he needs to clean up his game. A little too reckless for my taste. And freaking Roberson?! Since when does he play?! I am befuddled and amazed all at the same time. The defense finally worked too. They hustled and were scrappy. Tyus Battle made a noticeable difference on defense. Great win. Edited January 5, 2017 by Johnny Hammersticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 It was like an entirely fifteenth different team defensively last night. Lydon was an animal in the second half. Â I agree with you, JH. Lydon should be the #5, with Thompson and Roberson playing the 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Hopefully we see more of what we did the other night. I want Lydon to start at the 5 with Thompson at the 4, with Roberson giving energy and rebounding off the bench. Let's go SU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Hopefully we see more of what we did the other night. I want Lydon to start at the 5 with Thompson at the 4, with Roberson giving energy and rebounding off the bench. Let's go SU! Looks like they're going to ride Gillon-Battle-White-Roberson-Lydon with sprinlings of Thompson at the 5 and perhaps DC2 if we really get in foul trouble. It will be interesting to see what happens if either Battle or Gillon get in foul trouble. I don't think Howard plays regardless. Roberson is key for defense and rebounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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