Cornell Postgame

[Ottoman]

JC seems like a good kid and continuing to start him is just not the right move for his confidence. The fans will eventually boo (e.g. Justin Taylor). If so, that's on Red.

 

[tee1222]

G Starling
G Moore
Forward Donnie (you have to spell out Forward now, cause it's too much like ffff UConn? Thanks Marsh01 )
Forward Davis
C Lamp
6 Lucas
7 Bell
8 Mastro
9 Cuffe
10 Carlos
11 Highlander
I know some of this stings for players like Carlos and Bell as there are bigger expectations. But that doesn't mean they can't earn the time back and get hot. Bell can be one of the best shooters in the country. But when he's off, we've already dug ourselves a huge hole to get out of! Anyway, you just never know...injury, other circumstances - just never know when someone we got down on steps up huge and

 

[djcon57]

For sure. I know why they don’t want to bury him, but he’s such a liability beyond his 3 point shooting. Ideally he’s a Vinnie Johnson type, but that ship sailed with his they’ve positioned him the past couple seasons.

the thing is everyone discussed this all off-season, “Bell‘s the best 3 point shooter, etc”

the guy didn’t shoot one 3 today. How does that happen? Draw up a friggin play and get him a look…OR don’t play him. Easy as that.

 

[Eric15]

It doesn’t matter now, but genuinely curious, did we get away with a goal tend towards the end of the game on that layup attempt?

 

[tptcuse]

It doesn’t matter now, but genuinely curious, did we get away with a goal tend towards the end of the game on that layup attempt?

It was a great block by Taylor imo

 

[djcon57]

It doesn’t matter now, but genuinely curious, did we get away with a goal tend towards the end of the game on that layup attempt?

Nope, was clean

 

[tee1222]

It was a great block by Taylor imo

It was perfect and Devo said it, almost looked like it could start its way down, but it was perfectly timed to me....DVR'd and went back a few times and paused it, but I have the bottom of coke bottles for glasses.

 

[Bulldog04]

My biggest takeaway from the game is ———. Are we 100% sure Red gets a third year?

You or anyone else literally don’t need to ask this ever again. Yes he’s coming back for year 3 no matter what. (Unless someone throws a chair at him lol jk)

 

[OptimusOtto]

Watching Reds post game and not a single question about point guard play. How is that possible?
Edit: was asked and completely glossed over what he is doing and putting it on the rest of the team. Is Red his dad or something? Wow.

So far Red has been a true players’ coach and hasn’t called anyone out like that. However this isn’t the guy to hitch your wagon to. Eye test he’s clearly overwhelmed and no way the analytics we’ve apparently beefed up support him either.

What’s most disappointing is he was an all conference defender and has offered nothing on that end. Put him in a 10-15 minute reserve guard role and let him build his confidence that way.

 

[dasher]

So far Red has been a true players’ coach and hasn’t called anyone out like that. However this isn’t the guy to hitch your wagon to. Eye test he’s clearly overwhelmed and no way the analytics we’ve apparently beefed up support him either.

What’s most disappointing is he was an all conference defender and has offered nothing on that end. Put him in a 10-15 minute reserve guard role and let him build his confidence that way.

Only thing I would nit pick on is the 10 to 15 minutes. I think that is too many. Despite what Red said in the Post game, the kid is adding little to nothing and the longer he stays with JC, the worse it will be for the team, Red and JC.

 

[pwong]

 

[tptcuse]

You or anyone else literally don’t need to ask this ever again. Yes he’s coming back for year 3 no matter what. (Unless someone throws a chair at him lol jk)

I'm not a "Red doesn't deserve a third year" guy but the Jaquan Carlos situation is baffling to me. He keeps saying he wants Carlos to distribute the ball but he isn't even doing that. And he is not playing defense.

 

[pwong]

JJ can't go 3-17 in any more games this year. There is no way you allow someone to miss that many shots in a game.

The alternative is that more Carlos or Cuffe. I rather have JJ potentially shoot us out of a game than the alternative.

 

[Bulldog04]

I'm not a "Red doesn't deserve a third year" guy but the Jaquan Carlos situation is baffling to me. He keeps saying he wants Carlos to distribute the ball but he isn't even doing that. And he is not playing defense.

He’s going to make the change don’t worry. This game proved that Elijah can play and he needed this game to show Red he can handle some tense situational ball too. That 3 he made on the break after the block was courageous lol but he made it. Thats big time

 

[tptcuse]

He’s going to make the change don’t worry. This game proved that Elijah can play and he needed this game to show Red he can handle some tense situational ball too. That 3 he made on the break after the block was courageous lol but he made it. Thats big time

Good to hear...I hope you're right.

 

[Scott11]

I'm not a "Red doesn't deserve a third year" guy but the Jaquan Carlos situation is baffling to me. He keeps saying he wants Carlos to distribute the ball but he isn't even doing that. And he is not playing defense.

Carlos seems to be running away from the ball at times and going to the corner where he is useless because he can’t shoot threes. Contrary to what Red said in his presser Carlos is not getting guys open looks. And on defense, his defensive field goal percentage against on three-pointers must be sky high. Guys are just shooting over him with ease.

 

[23Zone]

It's time for Moore to start. It's also ridiculous that Chance can't play 3 stinking minutes. Red saying he is out of shape is nonsense. Carlos is no Jackal, just a catastrophe

 

[dasher]

Carlos seems to be running away from the ball at times and going to the corner where he is useless because he can’t shoot threes. Contrary to what Red said in his presser Carlos is not getting guys open looks. And on defense, his defensive field goal percentage against on three-pointers must be sky high. Guys are just shooting over him with ease.

Not to mention the next time he fights over a screen will be the first.

 

[Jake]

Not to mention the next time he fights over a screen will be the first.

I don’t watch CAA hoops, but it must be the worst defensive conference in America.

 

[atlanticuse]

Plus/Minus was telling (although I didn’t think Davis was on the court for the early bloodbath)

FREEMAN, DONNIE +6
STARLING, JJ +1
BELL, CHRIS -16
CARLOS, JAQUAN -10
DAVIS, JYARE -9
CUFFE, JR., KYLE +7
TAYLOR, LUCAS +22
MAJSTOROVIC, PETAR +21
MOORE, ELIJAH +26
LAMPKIN, EDDIE +2

 

[Cheriehoop]

I think (I could of course, be wrong, of course) that Red envisioned a deep squad where he could platoon the players, have a fast paced offense, be able to pressure opponents, thrive in transition, be unselfish, tiring out opponents by having fresh legs and energy not just in games, but into the late season. I think he brought in players to actually play, believing that depth would be a real factor in our games. Remember JB didn’t use all his scholarships knowing that 8 players would probably play most of the minutes in the season. The other 2 or 3 players would get just early season minutes saving one or 2 for walkons and he was criticized for his short rotation. It looks like Red wanted to change up things, hoping to keep the entire team engaged, motivated and working hard with them knowing that they would play a role with decent minutes. He then could use varied matchups dependent on the opponent too. Sadly so far it hasn’t clicked with the kids. Under JB there was just 13 scholarships, now there are 15.

 

[bballbeadle]

I’m sorry to report that the berets did not happen because my daughter “forgot” hers. I hate to add to everyone’s upset, but truth must be told. Humiliation postponed until Albany. Pics will still happen.

 

[Cuse99&01]

FWIW, Tennessee covered a 42-spread tonight vs.Tennesee-Martin. I'll guess we'll be 12 point underdogs.

I’m thinking it might be more than 12. Cuse was around a 10 point underdog on neutral court vs Texas and Texas Tech. A true road game at a much better Tennessee team has to be worth more than 2 points.

 

[Dinkyspond]

He’s going to make the change don’t worry. This game proved that Elijah can play and he needed this game to show Red he can handle some tense situational ball too. That 3 he made on the break after the block was courageous lol but he made it. Thats big time

I thought it was a bad shot and we should have taken more time off the clock. I don't think we had anybody underneath to rebound a miss either. It was one of those, "No, no, no, Yes!" shots. It took a lot of cajones for the freshman to take it. The way his night was going it's no surprise he hit it.

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

The alternative is that more Carlos or Cuffe. I rather have JJ potentially shoot us out of a game than the alternative.

Cuffe played well and created a couple turnovers in maybe 4 minutes why are you taking shots at him? Starling doesn't even try on D most of the time.