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  • #16
    Originally posted by theBUer View Post
    Carver was like a morgue for most of the game (isn't it almost always nowadays), but it really rocked at the end with our mini-comeback.
    Dave Snell sounded a little disappointed when he noticed that people were leaving with Bradley down eight at the eight minute time out. But can you blame them? When was the last time Bradley came back from that sort of deficit?

    By the way, for the first time since the mid 90's I won't be in the Peoria area for the Bradley basketball season. Thanks to everyone who contributes to this site for all the updates! (Not to mention comments, questions, opinions, and rants... )

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    • #17
      Originally posted by epistibrain View Post
      Dave Snell sounded a little disappointed when he noticed that people were leaving with Bradley down eight at the eight minute time out. But can you blame them? When was the last time Bradley came back from that sort of deficit?

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      • #18
        Originally posted by AZ BU Fan View Post
        IF BU ever plays big, one of our bigs sets the high screen (hopefully one who can shoot a J or execute a p&r, the other big should crash the boards.

        If BU wants to use high screens to open up driving lanes to the hoop, our guards need to finish better at the rim....
        IF BU ever plays big? Seriously man. Watch the games if you're going to comment on our play.

        We played two big men all game last night save for very short stretches. There were fewer high screens, they boxed out, especially in the secodn half, we generally did stuff right big-men wise. Our guards couldn't hit the broad side of the barn, but that's a different issue.

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        • #19
          Originally posted by amckillip View Post
          IF BU ever plays big? Seriously man. Watch the games if you're going to comment on our play.

          We played two big men all game last night save for very short stretches. There were fewer high screens, they boxed out, especially in the secodn half, we generally did stuff right big-men wise. Our guards couldn't hit the broad side of the barn, but that's a different issue.
          I believe AZ wants 3 bigs in the game now.

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          • #20
            Originally posted by sportsnut2 View Post
            5. I have been going to games for quite some time now.....not as long as some of the die hards on this board, but I have NEVER heard it as quiet at times as it was tonight. And it was not just one time either. Several times, I am positive I could hear an individual voice from clear across the arena. What is wrong? I just want it to be loud and have people enjoy going again. I realize success brings people out of the woodwork, but something is seriously wrong with our fan base right now.
            Yes....we need less "yellers"...more quiet please. Whats wrong with these people going to a game and yelling.

            Duke fans should be embarassed......all that yelling they do....and those Kentucky fans....so darn loud...how about WSU...the insanity.....

            Shhhhhh....everyone PLEASE refrain from showing emotion.

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            • #21
              [QUOTE=theBUer;198694]Carver was like a morgue for most of the game (isn't it almost always nowadays), but it really rocked at the end with our mini-comeback.

              You're contradicting yourself, claiming that the atmosphere was quiet but then taking umbarge to folks in the rafters yelling at the players. Can't have it both ways, if you want a loud environment folks will yell stuff, even if it makes them armchair coaches.

              Thank you....now I agree there are *****s that cuss or yell at players "you $uck" etc....I don't think there is any excuse for THAT stuff but normal support, cheering and jeering is fine.

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              • #22
                A little off topic for this thread, but I think that one of the reasons for the ugly play and winning ugly is that we recruit guards who are slashers with limited range for their shots. Aside from SM and AW, and a developing MK, I am not impressed with the outside shooting of our players.
                Bradley 72 - Illini 68 Final

                ???It??™s awful hard,??™??™ said Illini freshman guard D.J. Richardson, the former Central High School guard who played prep school ball a few miles from here and fought back tears outside the locker room. ???It??™s a hometown thing. It??™s bragging rights.??™

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                • #23
                  Benintor you are right that is why instead of taking a big man project I wanted a shooting guard in a bad way or even a point guard with our last ride.

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by Beninator View Post
                    A little off topic for this thread, but I think that one of the reasons for the ugly play and winning ugly is that we recruit guards who are slashers with limited range for their shots. Aside from SM and AW, and a developing MK, I am not impressed with the outside shooting of our players.
                    While I agree our shooting thus far has been underwhelming, they're not all going to be cold all year.

                    And in our defense, we've probably had to adjust our offensive schemes. Adjust to that first, the rest will (hopefully) follow.

                    I also disagree, 9, that a shooter is imperative. We have enough guards.

                    2007 which was our best shooting team probably in 40 years...no one on that team shot better than 25% the previous year.

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                    • #25
                      What I am saying we haven't had a shooting guard since JC and we need one. And I am not sure what we will have in a point guard next year.

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                      • #26
                        A good 3 point shooter will spread the floor so it will be easier for the other guards to drive the ball.

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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by bu fan 9 View Post
                          A good 3 point shooter will spread the floor so it will be easier for the other guards to drive the ball.
                          Agreed. But a good 3 point shooter needs to be open. If that's all you do, defenses will take that away.

                          You need post play to open things on the perimeter and keep defenses honest.

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by squirrelgotdead View Post
                            While I agree our shooting thus far has been underwhelming, they're not all going to be cold all year.

                            And in our defense, we've probably had to adjust our offensive schemes. Adjust to that first, the rest will (hopefully) follow.

                            I also disagree, 9, that a shooter is imperative. We have enough guards.

                            2007 which was our best shooting team probably in 40 years...no one on that team shot better than 25% the previous year.
                            Ok...Who do you see stepping up to shoot the three on a consistent basis besides SM and AW, and MK this year? I can see DD improving. Maybe DSE?? IMO, forget about WL this year. While I like his overall game, his outside shot needs to be redone.
                            Agree with you regarding the offensive schemes being adjusted and I don't fault the staff for going after a 7 footer.
                            Bradley 72 - Illini 68 Final

                            ???It??™s awful hard,??™??™ said Illini freshman guard D.J. Richardson, the former Central High School guard who played prep school ball a few miles from here and fought back tears outside the locker room. ???It??™s a hometown thing. It??™s bragging rights.??™

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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by Beninator View Post
                              Ok...Who do you see stepping up to shoot the three on a consistent basis besides SM and AW, and MK this year? I can see DD improving. Maybe DSE?? IMO, forget about WL this year. While I like his overall game, his outside shot needs to be redone.
                              Agree with you regarding the offensive schemes being adjusted and I don't fault the staff for going after a 7 footer.
                              I am happy with our shot distribution thus far with the exception of maybe one particular player, so I don't think any one player needs to really step out and do more.

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by squirrelgotdead View Post
                                I am happy with our shot distribution thus far with the exception of maybe one particular player, so I don't think any one player needs to really step out and do more.
                                Fair enough. I agree with you regarding shot distribution. We can agree to disagree on the other.
                                Bradley 72 - Illini 68 Final

                                ???It??™s awful hard,??™??™ said Illini freshman guard D.J. Richardson, the former Central High School guard who played prep school ball a few miles from here and fought back tears outside the locker room. ???It??™s a hometown thing. It??™s bragging rights.??™

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