uneblinstu's postgame chatter: Vol: 10; ed: 22 - @ Ohio St.

[AuroranHusker]

That "don't let them beat you twice" is a fairly common phrase in sports.

 

 

 

And it's so, so true tonight.

[rr52]

Would like to see some trapping out of the 1-3-1. Not all the time but when a decent opportunity arises. With the length NU has trapping a 6'2" player with Palmer, Roby or Copeland could create some breakaway chances. NU did trap once out of the man to man and it led to lay up.

[AuroranHusker]

 

[PimpMario]

1 minute ago, AuroranHusker said:

 

 

I love me some Cary, but not playing those team is bad for us.  We could maybe win a couple of those games and we need them as resume' boosters.

[AuroranHusker]

1 minute ago, PimpMario said:

 

I love me some Cary, but not playing those team is bad for us.  We could maybe win a couple of those games and we need them as resume' boosters.

 

It is what it is. Can't change it, now. The B1G schedule makers really didn't do anyone any favors by moving up the conference tourney, tbh.

[PimpMario]

Just now, AuroranHusker said:

 

It is what it is. Can't change it, now. The B1G schedule makers really didn't do anyone any favors by moving up the conference tourney, tbh.

 

It is good for all those New York fans who will pack MSG.

[AuroranHusker]

Just now, PimpMario said:

 

It is good for all those New York fans who will pack MSG.

 

Yeah, those 4500 fans for the Buckeyes-Gophers last Saturday proved Delany a B1G dummy for doing that tourney one-ups-man-ship.

[hhcmatt]

At what point should we/can we do anything about this Glynn Watson shooting slump? 

He's not turning the ball over but considering how well we rebound all those misses start to add up.

I know it's in there somewhere but is it coming back this year?

[Dead Dog Alley]

5 minutes ago, AuroranHusker said:

The B1G schedule makers really didn't do anyone any favors by moving up the conference tourney, tbh.

 

Only one person on the planet thought that this schedule was a good idea.  Unfortunately that one person was the fool Jim Delaney.

[AuroranHusker]

 

[49r]

2 minutes ago, hhcdimes said:

but is it coming back this year?

 

there is a LOT of season left.  Don't count Glynn out just yet...

[PimpMario]

1 minute ago, hhcdimes said:

At what point should we/can we do anything about this Glynn Watson shooting slump? 

He's not turning the ball over but considering how well we rebound all those misses start to add up.

I know it's in there somewhere but is it coming back this year?

 

Is he really adding anything defensively?

 

Sit him and start Taylor.  Taylor is playing better and deserves more minutes. 

[PimpMario]

Just now, 49r said:

 

there is a LOT of season left.  Don't count Glynn out just yet...

 

Nothing Miles has tried this year has worked.  Maybe not starting him should be tried at this point.  

[PimpMario]

I actually thought Jordie deserved more minutes; or at least some more touches considering how bad everyone (save JPJ) was shooting.

[FredsSlacks]

1 minute ago, PimpMario said:

I actually thought Jordie deserved more minutes; or at least some more touches considering how bad everyone (save JPJ) was shooting.

he had 4 fouls in 6 minutes of play...

[PimpMario]

Just now, TimSmiles said:

he had 4 fouls in 6 minutes of play...

 

He could have had 5! 

[PimpMario]

Just now, TimSmiles said:

he had 4 fouls in 6 minutes of play...

 

why is it that our big men seem to be foul magnets over the years?  Is that a specific part of their development that is being ignored?

[hhcmatt]

3 minutes ago, 49r said:

 

there is a LOT of season left.  Don't count Glynn out just yet...

 

I'm not really suggesting that we sit him or anything like that...it's just that at this point I like him better taking 5-7 shots than taking 10+

[49r]

6 minutes ago, hhcdimes said:

At what point should we/can we do anything about this Glynn Watson shooting slump? 

He's not turning the ball over but considering how well we rebound all those misses start to add up.

I know it's in there somewhere but is it coming back this year?

 

To expound a bit on the Glynn Watson thing, I am continually astounded at some of the moves and passes he is able to make even now during his current shooting slump.  Almost every time out he does at least a couple things that make me say wow.

[FredsSlacks]

1 minute ago, PimpMario said:

 

why is it that our big men seem to be foul magnets over the years?  Is that a specific part of their development that is being ignored?

ohio state's bigs had 4 fouls as well. that's just how the refs called the game.

[49r]

Just now, hhcdimes said:

 

I'm not really suggesting that we sit him or anything like that...it's just that at this point I like him better taking 5-7 shots than taking 10+

 

Agree

[FredsSlacks]

Just now, hhcdimes said:

 

I'm not really suggesting that we sit him or anything like that...it's just that at this point I like him better taking 5-7 shots than taking 10+

he takes a lot of looong 2 point jumpshots which is one of the worst shots in basketball unless you are jordan or kobe.

 

he should be shooting open 3 point shots or driving to the hoop.

[PimpMario]

Just now, TimSmiles said:

ohio state's bigs had 4 fouls as well. that's just how the refs called the game.

 

Fair enough, but there bigs got a lot more minutes than ours

[Dead Dog Alley]

If you're playing Roby at the 5 he has got to be a threat on the offensive end.  With a center on him he should be able to take him off the dribble, get some open looks outside, even initiate the offense.  I don't think posting him up or using him to set ball screens is particularly effective.

[colhusker]

Bottom line is when one guy shows up it will not end well.  Until we can get guys who can make FTs, box out, get better at stopping the ball, and get more consistent shooting we will not win games like this.  Scary thing is we were in the game.