Center Court: Ben Ball (Texas) Open Thread
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 5:30 PM PST
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UCLA Bruins at Texas Longhorns, Dec 4, 2008 6:00 PM PST
Let’s get the party started in a huge week in Bruin Nation.
As we have been discussing this week for our Ben Ball warriors to pull of an upset against one of the better teams in the country and possibly the best team in the Big-12, it will be up to DC and his backcourt mates to come up with a huge game:
Photo Credit: AP Photo/Frank Franklin II (via ESPN)
To check out all of notes on Texas Longhorns check out our game coverage here. Bruin Basketball report also has its game preview up.
The tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 pm PST. It will be on ESPN2. You can also track it on our official site.
Our guys have been amped up for this game for a while calling it a "test". Should be interesting to see how they perform in this big quiz (I wouldn’t call it a mid-term yet since this is only the 6th game of the season) to see what they have learned in first few weeks in Professor Howland’s classroom.
Fire away.
GO BRUINS.
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What's this feeling?
I think it’s the feeling of being the underdog. I can’t remember the last time we were not favored in a regular season matchup. Let’s see what these freshmen have learned over the past week.
by Tydides on Dec 4, 2008 5:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I know
It is a weird feeling to say the least…I hope this is a fleeting experience.
by bruinponcho on Dec 4, 2008 5:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
despite the dirty plays
SC actually looks pretty good. Down 4 at Oklahoma with 5:30 left is nothing to be upset about.
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 5:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It Sucks that by Rooting Against sc we are hurting our RPI
And, how is ’lil Romeo doing?
Just tuned in and haven’t seen his heroics yet
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 5:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
well
i saw him cheering on the bench. Hope he’s comfortable there; he may be there awhile
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 5:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hey sjh
Too bad that you couldn’t make the trip up to Austin.
by bruinhoo on Dec 4, 2008 5:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Really wanted to go but too busy
Would’ve worn my yell leader sweater and raised hell!
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 5:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Usc is giving Oklahoma a challenge.
A surprise to see as I returned home
by bruinhoo on Dec 4, 2008 5:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
this is actually a great game
1 pt game with 1 minute left
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 5:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting real anxious
As TY said. Hopefully we get to see our cubs growing before our eyes tonight but our seniors will have to lead the way. Hostile environment where poise will be essential.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 5:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Interesting sports news on ticker
both Pat Hill and Mike Leach have taken their names out of consideration at Washington.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 5:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If sc could be embarrassed
Floyd is an embarrassment. Had to be held back by a player while arguing a call.
He cost them a game last year. Will he never learn?
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 5:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
and he was on the floor after Gibson missed his shot
foul could have been called.
Too stupid to foul or did they know they’d get a travel?
Great coaching.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 6:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ummmm
im gonna go with too stupid to foul. close call though
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They had Lendale moment
They couldn’t figure out what “Immediately” meant. :P
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Blake Griffin
Ballerina? What is he doing…..
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
oh wow
traveling on Griffen…good call but that bailed SC out sooo bad. They went 15 seconds without fouling and now have a shot to win
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
sooners should foul
don’t let them get the 3 off
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Good luck tonight boys
Do the Pac-10 proud!
I support Takimoto in his effort to support Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.
by The VD Special on Dec 4, 2008 6:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
yikes
close one, sooner survive. screw sc
by Bruins095 on Dec 4, 2008 6:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
wow
sooners tried to give it them…97% FT shooter bricks 2 with 3 seconds left. just sad
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I would have tried to miss the second
At least that’s what I think he tried to do. They didn’t have a timeout left.
by Tydides on Dec 4, 2008 6:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah that's what i was thinking
don’t give them a chance for a long pass
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, terrible execution by Buffalo
Looks like UConn will hang on
by Tydides on Dec 4, 2008 6:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Gotta secure that board.
D looks good though
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Keefe really active
Offensive reb leading to a DC jumper
by Tydides on Dec 4, 2008 6:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
JK and AA2
battling on the boards. Good sign
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
bad play by JH
needs to go stronger to the rim
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I know we talked about it when he committed
But he and DC look really similar
by Tydides on Dec 4, 2008 6:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He'll learn
Never assume you have a clear path to the rim.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
I have a suspicion that DC can do anything he wants against Abrams.
by bruin8uclap on Dec 4, 2008 6:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Abrams has been guarding Shipp early on
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I am watching on a tiny slingbox screen
Its hard to tell.
by bruin8uclap on Dec 4, 2008 6:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Maybe I won’t talk about that anymore.
by bruin8uclap on Dec 4, 2008 6:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Get up
on Atchley and lay off of James.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Good
I f**king hate the Raiders. Almost as much as I hate U$C.
by Bellerophon on Dec 4, 2008 6:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd really like to see Holiday assert himself
We’re going to need his creativity in this game
by Tydides on Dec 4, 2008 6:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I've been saying this all year and I'll say it again here
Put Holiday on the ball and let DC play the 2.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
35 NBA scouts????
that’s more than there are teams lol
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Baby
Aboya gets it back, Offensive foul
by Tydides on Dec 4, 2008 6:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
turnovers
are what concerns me. can’t play sloppy
by Bruins095 on Dec 4, 2008 6:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DC looks like the freshman early on
Already his 2nd sloppy turnover
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DC a bit sloppy
With the ball so far. Got to tighten our game up against the ’Horns.
by Bellerophon on Dec 4, 2008 6:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
3 TO
in 5 minutes. Hopefully this doesn’t continue and got fixed.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DC
Get yer head on straight! Bad turnover!
by bruin8uclap on Dec 4, 2008 6:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
nice set and release
Keefe’s shot looks good
by Bruins095 on Dec 4, 2008 6:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DC needs to settle down...
2 uncharacteristic turnovers in the early-going.
by PeterUCLA on Dec 4, 2008 6:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wait, 5 seconds?
I thought that went away when you go to the basket
by Tydides on Dec 4, 2008 6:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
it's supposed to go away
once you get inside the 3 pt arc
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You have to go more towards the basket
A couple steps towards the bucket won’t get the 5 second call off.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Jrue
needs to work on his off the ball offense. He seems tentative and lost out there.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DC needs to get his head in the game
That’s 3 bad turnovers now. DC looks horrific early on here. He needs to find the form of the last 2 years.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DC's midrange jumper
is deadly. he never misses that
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DC
He’s been shooting well. Perhaps Jrue can play the one with DC at the 2 for now.
by bruin8uclap on Dec 4, 2008 6:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That looked like a zone defense to me
Didn’t know CBH would switch us up to that.
by Bellerophon on Dec 4, 2008 6:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Abrams get rid of the ball quickly
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Drago
needs to hustle to that loose ball!
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Drago...
just let abrams get the ball
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Dragovic needs to hustle to that
No excuse for that
by Tydides on Dec 4, 2008 6:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Drago much better this year but not on that play
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 6:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Abrams
hitting his 3’s. Don’t help a shooter out with bunnys.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The two lines is confusing
I had to double check to see if he was on the line or not.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo sports scored it as a 3
whatever that’s worth
by bruinhoo on Dec 4, 2008 6:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They are shooting 67%
Our D needs developing.
Inexperience and lack of playing together. We will get better.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 6:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
they're knocking down jumpers though
sometimes there’s not a whole lot you can do about that
but you’re right, regardless
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Our rotations are a half step slow
and against a team like Texas who can shoot the ball, that’s all it takes.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Too many turnovers
we have to stay focused…we can beat these guys
by godblesstyus95 on Dec 4, 2008 6:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I see Damien James
and all I can think of is Mike Moser in a couple years.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Holiday shake and bake
Almost got a 3 point play out of it
by Tydides on Dec 4, 2008 6:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
JH being aggressive
nice play there
shut up Jay Bilas. please
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
JH will have the talent to leave but not the body
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 6:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
as of now that's true
but what happens after a full season in the weight room?
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
it will come
new players, Howland will keep grinding and pushing them in practice
by Bruins095 on Dec 4, 2008 6:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I know it's just 1 miss
but the way we’ve shot fre throws early this season, it makes me worry.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
another charge
that’s just awesome to see
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
that play by texas
was pretty….have to be honest here
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We look slow on defense
DC looks indecisive on offense.
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 6:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DC
need you to be aggressive and lead tonight. Where is Josh though?
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
where has JS been all year though?
he’s had a slow start….
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Big 3 Darren
Good to see the senior take charge when they go on a mini-run
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
iffy foul
on Drago…that wasn’t bad D on james
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
yep
foot on the line unfortunately
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Why don't they get rid of the old line?
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Texas forgets about the ball
Shipp gets a banker
by Tydides on Dec 4, 2008 6:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
haha
didn’t think JS was gonna shoot that for a sec
nice play
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
lol
held down shift a little too long?
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, yup, yup
We don’t have an inside game to lean on. Darren needs to lead this team offensively and that means shooting.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we'll get tonight what we've been asking for
DC looking for his shot
by Tydides on Dec 4, 2008 6:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd still like to see JH run the point
setting DC up for more opportunities.He is deadly.
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 6:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
although
the way Texas is leaving the ball DC gets more looks running the point lol
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Defensively, DC is the 1 and JH the 2. Offensively, JH should handle the ball and DC play the 2.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We gotta tighen up our D a bit
we look a step slow on our rotation.
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 6:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
nice D
aboya keeping his hands active
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We have firepower
when the D solidifies, we will be unbeatable.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Like
the early offense or searching for it. Getting some good looks.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sarkisian to Wash?
How stupid is that decision?
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 6:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
ESPN: Sarkasian leaving Sc to take over UW
by bruinhoo on Dec 4, 2008 6:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Terrible hire of UDub
Can’t believe they whiffed on Leach. Weak sauce.
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 6:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i don't get
why they didn’t go for Turner Gill, Al Golden, or another up and coming mid major coach…with experience REBUILDING a program
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Golden staying put
He is saving himself for PSU. He would have left Temple for UCLA last year but since he didn’t get it, its UCLA or bust for him.
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 6:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Supposedly he wasn't interested
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Leach
Might have been looking for an obscene amount of money.
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 6:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody
needs to cover Atchley and make him put the ball on the floor if he wants to score
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We need to put Shipp on Athcley
and switch up Keefe of James.
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 6:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Disagree
Keefe won’t be able to keep up with James. But he just got dinged.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i dunno about that one
James is too quick
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
Prolly a good point but I have no confidence in JS’s defense.
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 6:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yep
but i really don’t have confidence in anyone to guard James
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Jrue needs to come
to the ball and help DC out. Let Shipp take those shots and he needs to attack the rim to either get his shot or create for others.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Morgan clearly out of shape
can’t keep up with the flow.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 6:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If Jrue
is going to guard Abrams. He needs to fight through the screens because Abrams only needs a split second to get his shot off.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
yep
JH is gambling too much. he just needs to stick on Abrams like glue
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Texas is shooting a really high %
UCLA has too many turnovers…
correct bot hthose at the half and we’ll see a UCLA vic, but both teams are playing at a high level…. much better than Mich…
by Nakatomi Plaza on Dec 4, 2008 6:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Someone else going to have to step up
besides DC
by Tydides on Dec 4, 2008 6:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Nobody
is helping DC. Guys are just standing around. Somebody from the weakside needs to come to the ball or others need to cut to the basket.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Texas has great ball movement
Were just dribbling around the perimeter. We’re looking pretty vanilla on offense right now
I love JH, but from what I’m seeing, physically, he is not ready for the NBA. Imagine what he’ll be if he stays for one more year: just like RW, a lottery pick.
by Bellerophon on Dec 4, 2008 6:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
D takes "chemistry"
we will get there. Too many people learning assignments and missing them on some plays.
Inexperience shows.
I just want to stay close in this half and then pull it out
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 6:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Gotta stop the Texas run
Morgan looks slow….
Holiday needs to assert himself and help DC…..
by Nakatomi Plaza on Dec 4, 2008 6:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Morgan has zero reflexes
If he just moved his elbow slightly he would have deflected that pass.
by Gen2Bruin1987 on Dec 4, 2008 6:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I agree with the commentators for once
we need to dictate the offense and make the defenders react, rather than allowing them to dictate what we can do.
by BruinFan96 on Dec 4, 2008 6:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
collison is our offense tonight
no one else is doing anything
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DC
is our savior. Tonight and for the season IMO.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
nice play
Drago cutting to the basket. now make these FTs!
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
CBH
hope he takes Aboya out with 2 fouls. Save him.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
just FYI
OJ’s sentance will be delivered tomorrow morning. should be interesting…..
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I keep hoping
Shipp can somehow get it going
by Bruins095 on Dec 4, 2008 6:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
what a dive
that was BS…shot was long gone. just landed on his foot.
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Bad foul
on JK. Just put your arms up. FT’s are auto for AJ
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
dammmmmmmmmmmmm - dont foul a 3
I know the guy’s on fire, but cmon
by Nakatomi Plaza on Dec 4, 2008 6:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
c'mon refs...
enough of this ticky-tack bullshit
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well I have to leave
Hopefully Abrams’ bullshit wears off in the second half.
by Tydides on Dec 4, 2008 6:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DC has been a great scorer in the first half BUT
He has been very indecisive as a pg looking very sloppy.
Our defense also has a long way to go. It’s not tight and we are step slow on our rotation.
We need JH to step up and help out DC in the backcourt. We also need some contributions from our front court. We are getting nothing of substance from those guys except for two early 3s from JK.
JS except for couple of shots has been missing.
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 6:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
JH doesn't look comfortable out there
for whatever reason, he seems to be out of sync
by godblesstyus95 on Dec 4, 2008 6:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was
disappointed in DC’s decision making and sloppy turnovers in the first half. We’ll need him to shore those up in order to have a chance to come back in the second half.
by BruinFanBaby on Dec 4, 2008 6:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
43% FT's will not cut it against good teams
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 6:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We've got to be more aggressive on the Offensive End!
by PeterUCLA on Dec 4, 2008 6:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not what I was hoping for
but hopefully CBH makes his adjustments and we pull this one out.
Key Stat:
Texas has 10 assts on 14 makes.
UCLA has ZERO assts on 12 makes.
If the team doesn’t help DC out by cutting or creating plays, it is going to get ugly. DC will get fatigued in the second half and then what. The guys need to step up.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Where did you find those stat's?
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 7:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Support
DC looks great, but he is having do it all by himself on offense. We need some movement out there, everyone is just standing around which makes it pretty easy to guard them. If MR, JS, or JH don’t chip in, I don’t like our chances.
by bruinponcho on Dec 4, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Our offense usually centers around our PG spending 20 seconds on the ball
but that’s going to have to change in the 2nd half. Texas is too athletic to have the ball in one guys’ hands for so long. If you want to score consistently against an athletic team like this, the ball has to move more, which means that not only must the offense adjust, but someone other than DC needs to step up (I’m looking at the other senior…JS).
Defensively, I don’t think there’s much we can adjust. We have our system and they just need more time in it to tighten it up. We just have to hope it clicks in the 2nd half.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
no more turnovers
and maybe collison on abrams?
howland will tighten things up, and hopefully they will miss a few threes
and the refs will count are threes as threes
by realfabfive on Dec 4, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The refs haven't missed a single 3 point call
every time they called it a 2, it was.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 6:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i think drago was 2
that one by collison was close
by realfabfive on Dec 4, 2008 6:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I used my DVR to check it
It was a 2
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 7:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i guess our guys need to make sure they are behind the line
otherwise not a great shot to take foot on line
by realfabfive on Dec 4, 2008 7:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We seem to be missing the "motion"
in the “motion offense.” There were several plays where it looked like everyone was just standing still waiting for DC to make something happen. There’s no way DC can make good decisions when there aren’t any decisions for him to make. I really hope the offense is more than DC and whoever manages to hit a 3 in the second half. Go Bruins!
by truebruin on Dec 4, 2008 6:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
lol
more like a “motion-less offense”
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 7:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It takes a while
for kids to get used to new sets. Just because they practiced for it … we can’t expect it flow smoothly on first try … especially against a team in the caliber of Texas.
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 7:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
definitely true
but still, just standing around is pretty inexcusable in a motion offense
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 7:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting thought at this point
Let’s see if CBH has the same idea coming into the second half…
by truebruin on Dec 4, 2008 7:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
You’ve been beggin’ for this. I’m with you. Jrue clearly has to work on his J. DC has it down. Jrue being a bigger, can get to the basket a bit better IMO because he can take the contact. This will be his future in the pros anyway.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 7:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Still can't believe
UDub hired Sarkasian.lmao
If they suck under him … are they still going to blame CRN?
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 7:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
what i really don't get
is why they acted so quickly…why not bring some other guys in for interviews at least?
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 7:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
There have been
some head scratching hires this year already.
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 7:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Had some concerns
they were gonna get Walker
by godblesstyus95 on Dec 4, 2008 7:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They were getting turned down
Leach and Hill said no.
Not a good job right now.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 7:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That hire
is just insane. They go after guys like Leach, Pat Hill and reportedly Jim Mora, Jr. and they end up with Sarkisian? There’s just no way the program will improve quickly enough for the UDub fans to be happy.
by BruinFanBaby on Dec 4, 2008 7:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
all things considered its 9 points
howland has a good track record for having better 2nd halfs
maybe jrue can be more of a playmaker in 2nd half.
by realfabfive on Dec 4, 2008 7:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Regarding Sarkisian to UW
I actually don’t think it’s a bad hire. UW has lost all recruiting ties in California and you have to be recruit in California to be any good in the Pac 10. i don’t think UW will win much under him, but if he can use his California ties to get the Huskies some recruiting relationships, it’ll be a success. My guess is he’ll be gone in 5 years, but he’ll have set the recruiting foundation for the future.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 7:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
i'm pretty neutral about it
I just don’t get why it happened so fast
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 7:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
True
Yeah … he will be using the recruiting ties he harvested under Pom Pom. I like that,
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 7:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and the recruiting
“strategies”. as in, $$$$$$$
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 7:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
it's all about the D
strong defense can lead to offense – either by TO’s or just through momentum and confidence. We’re timid on offense I think partially because of our struggles on defense
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 7:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
duke 45-2 in month of dec since 99
what bout march
by realfabfive on Dec 4, 2008 7:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If Kiffin gets Orgeron and Daddy Kiffen
It’s a hell of a hire. Orgeron can’t coach, but he can flat out recruit and Monte is one of the best defensive minds out there. Let that trio build the foundation and Lane will be able to go forward and have a pretty good program there.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 7:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Orgeron
Can be a “great recruiter” at certain schools who has lot of recruiting “resources”
I will leave it at that.
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 7:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
although
if he can recruit at Ole Miss, he can get it done in Knoxville
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 7:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Like I said ...
he can recruit wherever he gets good recruiting “resources”
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 7:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Syracuse included?
He recruited well to Syracuse. The guy can recruit. Those resources do make it easier, but he’s a good recruiter regardless.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 7:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
we should't be happy about sarkisian going to udub
it’ll only make sc better with him leaving. they might higher a better oc
by realfabfive on Dec 4, 2008 7:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
that was pretty by JS
nice body control
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 7:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
More valuable as a shooter -- Nestor, he's singing your song
but about the wrong team
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 4, 2008 7:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Keefe
needs to box out the weakside rebounder when AA2 goes to help. Ugh…
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 7:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DC
what would we do without you if you left early for the NBA? I for one am forever grateful.
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 7:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
that's bullshit
banks it in. unbelievable
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 7:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Really bad play by JS
Just totally out of control.
by Nestor on Dec 4, 2008 7:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh gawdd
everything is goin down for AJ
by BlueReign on Dec 4, 2008 7:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
everything on offense
is 1-on-1. there’s no ball movement at all
by bucknellbruin on Dec 4, 2008 7:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Next year's freshman
especially Moser and Honeycut, can’t get here soon enough. We really need a long, athletic swingman.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 7:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yup
and unfortunately we have a gap between him leaving and his replacement.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 4, 2008 7:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Agree
but our current issues won’t be solved by them. We need a bulldozer down low. Hopefully by the end of the year Drew and Bobo will be just that.