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He wishes. No one warms up like Chip Douglas.Carey looked more like the level of skill of Jim Carey in The Cable Guy
He wishes. No one warms up like Chip Douglas.Carey looked more like the level of skill of Jim Carey in The Cable Guy
in this specific game my opinion is that the performance was poor.The game was over with 3 mins left, I don't really care that Tennessee ran up the score while we were in total desperation mode. But we were within 7 until then, and within reach for 37 mins. Lots to build on, lots to learn from, but we proved we belong on the court with one of the best teams in the country.
If they play as hard as they played today every game from here on out, they're dancing. If they do that and eliminate their three or four worst shot selections, they're probably winning ~22 regular season games, a couple ACC tourney games, and getting a 6 or 7 seed.
A lot to be optimistic about in Game #4.
I was not talking about just today.It was clear tonight he was frustrated that he couldn't get by better athletes. His first drive that got swatted was a harbinger of things to come. His biggest problem is he thinks he's better than he is and doesn't trust his mates
Yep. He would have helped quite a bit.I know we're not supposed to talk about guys who left, but I really, really wish we had Jesse.
In this entire thing you didn’t mention any of his numbers, not one meaningful thing that happens on the court.JJ was a top 20 recruit and McDonalds All American coming out of high school. He was playing injured for a good portion of last season and still made the All ACC Freshman team. Judah was on the All Freshman ACC team, too, and is a pre season All ACC First teamer this year. That’s why there were reasonable expectations that we should have one of the best backcourts in the ACC. Red clearly still has lots of work to do to mold this group into a good team that can have a chance at making the tourney.
Some posters warned you guys about the red flags around JJ. I wanted to be wrong, but everything I was concerned about has shown true through 4 games…I hope he turns it around, but this isn’t the same guy coming out of High School.JJ was a top 20 recruit and McDonalds All American coming out of high school. He was playing injured for a good portion of last season and still made the All ACC Freshman team. Judah was on the All Freshman ACC team, too, and is a pre season All ACC First teamer this year. That’s why there were reasonable expectations that we should have one of the best backcourts in the ACC. Red clearly still has lots of work to do to mold this group into a good team that can have a chance at making the tourney.
Not that I can see, but then neither have we.is there a single NBAer on Tennessee?
You do know the screener can’t move….right? Again, we ran him off screens and Tenn. switched off to him very well.Moving away from the basket. I would prefer he be able to receive a pass and step into his shot. Inside out plays might be the best option.
Screens only work if the defender is actually contacted physically by the screen setter.
Carey looked more like the level of skill of Jim Carey in The Cable Guy
We don’t use the screens properly. Don’t get close enough to rub the defender off (go ahead you perverts). That’s on Justin as well. And why you being so aggressive dude? Just talking here. No need to escalate.You do know the screener can’t move….right? Again, we ran him off screens and Tenn. switched off to him very well.
There was an article that came out today about Knecht being a first rounder if he continues to play this well. Draft picks in college don’t mean much lately. Sanogo was the MOP of last years tournament and wasn’t drafted. Veterans win and the Vols have a lot of them.is there a single NBAer on Tennessee?
I think for many, the expectation of a top 5 backcourt also included Westry in the mixJJ was a top 20 recruit and McDonalds All American coming out of high school. He was playing injured for a good portion of last season and still made the All ACC Freshman team. Judah was on the All Freshman ACC team, too, and is a pre season All ACC First teamer this year. That’s why there were reasonable expectations that we should have one of the best backcourts in the ACC. Red clearly still has lots of work to do to mold this group into a good team that can have a chance at making the tourney.
This is where I amI hate losing as much as anyone, but I'm quite encouraged. There's a lot thats fixable. Red had us ready. You cannot miss free throws and turn it over on the inbounds consistently if you want to beat a top 10 team.
I’m fine with cupcakes and I like them we used to play ten in a row and create an identity then be ready to play a team like Tennessee sometimes would play a tournament when we knew we had the personalyou get fat sitting home eating cupcakes. you get sharper putting your mettle to the stone.
I feel exactly the same. I hate to lose, but in reality it was a lot to expect this young team with a new coach to win a game like this.I hate losing as much as anyone, but I'm quite encouraged. There's a lot thats fixable. Red had us ready. You cannot miss free throws and turn it over on the inbounds consistently if you want to beat a top 10 team.
This is a repeat from the Colgate game. Everyone turns and runs away from the rebound!!! This should be easy to correct.No one wants to rebound. On the offensive end, a jump shot goes up and there are no SU players within 15 feet of the basket. They have the size and athleticism to really hit the boards, but apparently, not the desire to get in there and mix it up. This has to be fixed.
Did all that stuff great has to chip in a quiet 7-8 points when our starting guards are off.Justin Taylor is an incredible rebounder. Busts his ass go get into position and has really soft hands. Consistently outworks guys bigger than him and he just finds the ball in ways that all of our other forwards don't.
Impacts the game in a major way even when he isn't touching the ball or making shots the few times it finds him.
Very good point. But we need to keep showing improvement. Lots of area to focus - shooting, free throws, rebounds, offense and defense!!!Did you forget how bad we were the past 2 seasons when when we lost to an awful Bryant team, Colgate by double digits both seasons, and were absolutely boatraced by Auburn/Nova? This is absolutely a step forward.
(It should)Right now we aren’t winning this trade. I’m encouraged in other areas, but JJ has not been good at the 2. He’s looked fine as the lead ball handler, but that’s not going to happen much.