59 Braves - 57 LoyolaM: final

[amckillip]

Why are we so quick to give Milos props for his performance tonight? He played 17 minutes and went 1-5 from the field. While scoring isn't everything, what else did he do? Yes he had 4 rebounds but defensively he really struggles.

He gave quite an effort on D IMO. I was very happy with what he and AT brought to the table. Games like these are the building block to being productive players.

[Disturbed]

Can we get much worse? We are playing horrible as a team right now, but our effort and scrappiness has bailed us out each game. This team can't help but to continue to improve with each game ...... I hope.

The thing that needs to be considered is that BU was beaten by a D2 in an exhibition game, struggled against a really bad TA&M Kingspark, barely beat a below average NIU, and barely beat a very average LMU, all at home. What's gonna happen when they play on the road, and against better teams at Carver? Call me skeptical. I know everyone has said a "win is a win" but my confidence in this team having a good season is not real good. They used to beat the crap out of teams like this at home.

[Beninator]

He gave quite an effort on D IMO. I was very happy with what he and AT brought to the table. Games like these are the building block to being productive players.

I very much agree. I think that Milos is pressing a little and it was nice to see Dodie take him aside before he shot free throws to calm him down a little.

[Future Walk-On]

The thing that needs to be considered is that BU was beaten by a D2 in an exhibition game, struggled against a really bad TA&M Kingspark, barely beat a below average NIU, and barely beat a very average LMU, all at home. What's gonna happen when they play on the road, and against better teams at Carver? Call me skeptical. I know everyone has said a "win is a win" but my confidence in this team having a good season is not real good. They used to beat the crap out of teams like this at home.

I was looking back at that one season where we scored 90+ like 5 games....

LMU is not a bad team. They are a legit, good team.

[AZ BU Fan]

So what if BU has been lucky in going 3-0?

As I always say, I'd rather be lucky than good, 'cause I can always get better. And Lord knows BU has lots of room, and frankly, ability, to get better.

These are the games BU has lost the last couple of years, so I will rejoice in small things, such as BU WINS!

Who wouldn't have sold, or at least rented, their soul for a 3-0 BU start, which should reach 4-0 unless BU lets this go to their heads vs USC?

For those who worry about the Duke-BU game, don't. BU will most likely struggle to keep it respectable, but they get exposure and the experience will be a nice reward for the BU players. This kind of schedule opponent never hurts in the recruiting. BU is in a great position, if they lose big, no news there. If they stay in the game, or, keep it close, nothing but praise. I can't drink enough Kool-aid to contemplate a win so I can't comment.

AT & Milos, you now know what it will take to see playing time. It's all up to you to get more PT, there is no one else to blame if you don't!

Winning ugly sure beats losing pretty...

[DeltaBrave03]

I only saw second half but I thought WE played great. I remember several plays where even though he didn't get the board he had a tip to a guard or kept the ball alive and even drew a foul or two on the offensive glass. Came up huge with that block late in the game. I don't expect anything extraordinary from our bigs on offense. SM, AW, DSE, DD, JE, and WL can tackle most of the scoring, but WE, AT, and JP have to be big on defense and that's what they did tonight. Overall the team just out gutted Loyola, and in a game where you only shoot 30% you have to be the first team on the floor for every loose ball, and we were.

[it's boogie time]

One thing I like.....last year's team would have lost both these games.

It's basically the same Bradley team as last year. Loyola-Chicago hit the last second shot and Loyola-Marymount didn't. Same positives, same negatives.

[Disturbed]

It's basically the same Bradley team as last year. Loyola-Chicago hit the last second shot and Loyola-Marymount didn't. Same positives, same negatives.

Plus the NIU kid ran into the back of his own teammate before he could get a shot off. I don't think I've ever seen that before.

[BradleyJD]

LMU is not a bad team. They are a legit, good team.

I actually disagree with this statement. Good team do not turn the ball over like that team does. They do have some great talent and size, but they are not a good team.

Will they win a ton of games, maybe. But if anyone actually defends them, they won't dominate.

[LittleBrave]

Very happy with getting something from everyone who played tonight.....Kudos to Mk and the coming out party of STICKS......7 rbs in 15 minutes, a couple blks and some pts to boot.....Welcome to the Hilltop AT!

Now...need to correct the lack of RBS period and FT shooting @ the end of the games?

PS...Loved the playing BIG in the 2nd half!

I think Sticks is giving all he's got for his wounded bro, TB. It seems they are really close buds.

[dogsrus]

Why are we so quick to give Milos props for his performance tonight? He played 17 minutes and went 1-5 from the field. While scoring isn't everything, what else did he do? Yes he had 4 rebounds but defensively he really struggles.

I understand he wasn't "great" but he showed a little bit of sprk and MAYBE just MAYBE he'll gain some confidence going forward.

Agreed he wasn't a star but he did some little things that will help. He's still got a ways to go but again maybe this was the spark he needed....

[TheAsianSensation]

Everyone realizes that if we play this bad this early, we have the chance to play better, right? If we can win on our worst nights we'll be fine.

Of course, if these games end up being the norm, that'll be a problem.

[LittleBrave]

Second, of course was the dissappearance of AW. I don't know where his head was at tonight, but he needs to snap out of it ASAP! I think he will play a big part of where this team is headed this year, but it's got to start soon.

Does he need an attitude adjustment? Reading these posts sounds to me like he's too good for his teammates and didn't show much hustle. I saw a different AW on Tuesday night - nothing bad to say about him that night. I didn't see any of last night's game, but this disappoints me about AW. I actually started following the NeuLion stat-tracker when the Braves were down 53-46 with 7:19 to play. The LMU point total didn't change much after that.

[dogsrus]

Everyone realizes that if we play this bad this early, we have the chance to play better, right? If we can win on our worst nights we'll be fine.

Of course, if these games end up being the norm, that'll be a problem.

Thats what we are hoping for Asian.....playing better. You are correct....IF this is the norm it won't be enough when we finally start playing good teams and on the road.

Not playing well and 3-0 is so much better then not playing well and 0-3 ......Keep stressing the D...hopefully the O will come.

[Grassman]

While I somewhat agree with you it was his best game in awhile. Hopefully, he'll get his confidence and become a Crouch-like player for us. Tonight was a (small) start.

You're kidding, a "Crouch like player" ?