Question about the two FT's for the technical that CJ missed.

[cliftonparksufan]

Both he and Ennis shoot about the same from the FT line. One is a Senior and one is a Freshman. So why was I surprised that Ennis wasn't taking the shots. Was I the only one?

 

[SaltLakeOrange]

Both he and Ennis shoot about the same from the FT line. One is a Senior and one is a Freshman. So why was I surprised that Ennis wasn't taking the shots. Was I the only one?

CJ is usually automatic so I wasn't surprised he took them. I was very surprised when he missed both....

 

[orange79]

Both he and Ennis shoot about the same from the FT line. One is a Senior and one is a Freshman. So why was I surprised that Ennis wasn't taking the shots. Was I the only one?

I was surprised (and subsequently chastised) in the chat room when I asked the same question. I know they shoot about the same, but Ennis had hit 2 just a minute or two before the technical foul. I would have put him up there.

 

[Dave85]

Maybe a CJ has a cold or something. Maybe he has jammed finger. There's always tons of stuff that comes in and out of play all season. I'm just glad they have week off to recharge the squad.

 

[OrangeYaGladi]

If CJ makes both (or even one) free throws, does this thread exist?

I think not. In which case it's pretty meaningless revisionism.

Class dismissed.

 

[thebigeast44]

I take responsibility. I jinxed him before the game. When he was warming up pregame shooting ft's, I said to my friend just before he shot one, that this one is for the win - and he promptly bricked it. And continued to do so the rest of the day. I promise to never do that again

 

[Cuse315Pat]

I take responsibility. I jinxed him before the game. When he was warming up pregame shooting ft's, I said to my friend just before he shot one, that this one is for the win - and he promptly bricked it. And continued to do so the rest of the day. I promise to never do that again

So you are the reason he nearly airballed two free throws.

 

[jekelish]

I was baffled when I saw CJ step up to the line. I love CJ as much as anyone but I'd rather have Ennis at the line just about every time.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

If CJ makes both (or even one) free throws, does this thread exist?

I guess not. In which case it's pretty meaningless revisionism.

Class dismissed.

Class back in session. Got your point, but obviously I was not the only one who felt Ennis should be shooting them, before CJ missed both FT's.

Besides isn't this the type of thread of what internet forums are all about.

 

[Dave85]

I take responsibility. I jinxed him before the game. When he was warming up pregame shooting ft's, I said to my friend just before he shot one, that this one is for the win - and he promptly bricked it. And continued to do so the rest of the day. I promise to never do that again

Actually, it was me. I didn't back into the basement to get another beer. Every time the Orange shoot free throws I go down into the basement to get another beer and then they make them. The problem was I was on my 22nd beer at that point. Sorry, but I had to let CJ miss.

 

[Dave85]

I was baffled when I saw CJ step up to the line. I love CJ as much as anyone but I'd rather have Ennis at the line just about every time.

I think after Ennis snapped the nets on his late game free throws he now has this job for the team! I don't think Ennis is warm blooded!!!

 

[Sgt Cuse]

Both he and Ennis shoot about the same from the FT line. One is a Senior and one is a Freshman. So why was I surprised that Ennis wasn't taking the shots. Was I the only one?

Why would you put the freshman on the line instead of the senior? That makes no sense. JB had decided to give the senior, who came back for his senior year, who is an ACC POY candidate the opportunity to add to his point total.

If anyone should have gotten the call instead of CJ it should have been TC. TC has the clear best FT percentage. And it may have helped TC settle down and get in the flow.

But JB did the right thing and in the end it didn't cost SU.

 

[JarHeadJim]

I was like dang, Cooney is on the bench when the T was called. After he totally bricked the first one I knew he was going to miss the 2nd. Their has to something that messes up a players head when they are on the line by them self.

 

[Sufanatic02]

Dixon was chatting to him during the free throws. I wasn't close enough to hear him but CJ responded to him.

 

[orange79]

Actually, it was me. I didn't back into the basement to get another beer. Every time the Orange shoot free throws I go down into the basement to get another beer and then they make them. The problem was I was on my 22nd beer at that point. Sorry, but I had to let CJ miss.

Ba$tard! That could cost us in the future. Hope you learned your lesson.

 

[Dave85]

Ba$tard! That could cost us in the future. Hope you learned your lesson.

It's still the middle of the season. I will be up to 28 or 29 beers when I am needed.

 

[cpatrocks]

I was hoping Nolan Hart would shoot the technicals!

 

[LennX6]

Both he and Ennis shoot about the same from the FT line. One is a Senior and one is a Freshman. So why was I surprised that Ennis wasn't taking the shots. Was I the only one?

all things being equal (and the FT % was ) 99% of coaches always defer to the upperclassmen.

 

[HarrisonJBounel]

CJ is usually automatic so I wasn't surprised he took them. I was very surprised when he missed both...

Doesn't seem like it lately. I don't like his form. He doesn't come to a stop at the top of his FT, like most top FT shooters. Too many moving parts, and he gets out of sync, like every FT is different from the rest. He needs to slow down, and get everything moving in a line toward the release and arc of his shot. IMO, he needs to separate his jump shot form from his FT form more.

 

[Brooky03]

CJ's the senior, so I'm good with putting him on the line in that situation. Even if he misses, you want the team to know that the guy they look up to is going to step up to the plate. Ennis, though he's clearly a leader, is still only a Freshman and I just like putting a more experienced guy in a nerve-wracking spot like that (even though Ennis apparently doesn't know what nervousness even is).

Cooney would have been ideal, but he was on the bench I believe.

 

[slidingdown]

I'd'a had DC shoot them. Cause you, Pitt, we're gonna beat you anyway.

 

[SUMBA]

Both he and Ennis shoot about the same from the FT line. One is a Senior and one is a Freshman. So why was I surprised that Ennis wasn't taking the shots. Was I the only one?

I read somewhere that although they have the same FT% overall, Tyler is shooting only 64% in The Dome.

 

[orange79]

I read somewhere that although they have the same FT% overall, Tyler is shooting only 64% in The Dome.

Went back and did some cipherin' (as Jethro used to say). In the Dome this season, Tyler is shooting 56% while CJ is shooting 72%. Overall for the season, Tyler is 73% while CJ is 72%. So CJ is essentially the same in the Dome or away, while Tyler seems to shoot it better away from home (90% away vs. 56% at home). Interesting. Good pickup, MBA.

It would be interesting to know if that is why JB sent CJ to the line. At that point in the game, Tyler was 2-2.

 

[CusefanATL]

Both he and Ennis shoot about the same from the FT line. One is a Senior and one is a Freshman. So why was I surprised that Ennis wasn't taking the shots. Was I the only one?

I was shocked that CJ was taking them. I dont care what the percentages are... I can see who is the better ft shooter.

 

[Marsh01]

I was surprised (and subsequently chastised) in the chat room when I asked the same question.

shocking