Bradley 84-72 UWM postgame thread

[BradleyBrave]

Fantastic effort in the wake of a terrible day otherwise. Major, major kudos should be given to everyone, especially coach Jim Les. He had this team focused and ready to play. He gets ripped on a lot when things don't go well, so I think we all should make sure to give him his props when things do go well. This team had every reason to mail this one in, and instead came out and had one of their finest all-around efforts of the year despite being without two of their leading scorers. Great job coach, great job team!

BTW - I like the new, under control Tyrone Cole-Scott. I wouldn't rule this guy out as far as being a significant contributor next season, and perhaps even this year even if Ruffin returns.

[Nohopspanther]

I'd like to just thank the Bradley fans and students for being gracious and fun hosts at the game tonight. I got home about a half hour ago from a long drive back to Milwaukee. It was fun to sit behind the bench and cheer even in a losing cause. I certainly hope some (many) of you come to Milwaukee for the return trip next year so I can buy you a beer.

Nohops
(Mike Hernke)

[Big Mike]

Thanks Nohops......glad you enjoyed the game and had fun in Peoria! Maybe next year both teams will be sitting in better shape standing wise come this time of season!

[Big Mike]

heres some Milwaukee press.......

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=721450

Jeter remembers recruiting JC when as an asst @ Wisconsin and is still impressed!

[Da Coach]

I'd like to just thank the Bradley fans and students for being gracious and fun hosts at the game tonight. I got home about a half hour ago from a long drive back to Milwaukee. It was fun to sit behind the bench and cheer even in a losing cause. I certainly hope some (many) of you come to Milwaukee for the return trip next year so I can buy you a beer.

Nohops
(Mike Hernke)

Nice to hear from you.

Were you the fan with the black and yellow wig??

[ser_solace]

Great win by the Braves.

I don't think Crouch and Maniscalco can do another full 40 min. So, I'm curious as to how the coaching staff can create a rotation to allow them some rest. Not sure how it can happen though with Ruff and Warren still in question. No doubt they are going to assume the worst that both will not be available Tuesday.

[Da Coach]

Warren is definitely out for Tuesday.
Ruffin seems like a long shot to be available. I see the minutes played being similar to last night's game.

[Double D]

My 2 cents.

Incredible team effort on what had to be a "Twilight Zone" type day for a bunch of college kids. I could not have been more impressed. IMO it demonsrated how JC's leadership skills have come along in just a few months. What a performance.

Kudo's to JL as well for keeping the team focused. Their progress in just a few weeks has been staggering.

If this whole "crisis" shakes out as I have a gut feeling that it might, watch out for this team. Their potential in my mind has increased dramatically since the response by all to the adversity the last week or so.

Great to see BB, friends and fam at BWW. I think we need to have more informal social gatherings amongst board members. I think you would be amazed at how much more we would enjoy the "conversations" we have day in and day out if we could put a face with a "board name."

[tornado]

Do we know anymore about Warren? Did any one get a chance to talk to him at the game?

Yes....I spoke with him....
He is doing well...here is what he said....
--Tuesday the cast comes off and the stitches come out...then the whole situation is evaluated.
-- he will NOT play until the post-season at least, and maybe not until after the MVC Tourney, but almost certainly will be cleared by the time the NCAA tournament or NIT start.
The hardware stays in until 5-6 months then will be removed surgically.



Here's more stats.........
the "bigs" (Austin, Salley, singh, and Wilson (who I am counting since he plays a s a forward)...totalled 34 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 blocks, and were 9-9 from the FT line!!

[thefish7]

BTW - I like the new, under control Tyrone Cole-Scott. I wouldn't rule this guy out as far as being a significant contributor next season, and perhaps even this year even if Ruffin returns.

Agreed, I thought he played a very nice game. His drives were all when a significant lane had opened and his shots were all open and not at the first time he'd touched the ball. As the game went on you could almost see the confidence in his offensive plays as well. I thought he could come around for us, and I have a feeling last night was that happening. Keep it up, TCS!

[dogsrus]

Speaking of JC...did anyone see Les raise his arms to signal a Good Three about two dribbles before JC even took that last long three directly in front of the bench.

Talk about knowing basketball and your player. JL saw the look and just new he was going to take it and that it would be good.

It was classic as I have never seen JL do that before.....

[amckillip]

Speaking of JC...did anyone see Les raise his arms to signal a Good Three about two dribbles before JC even took that last long three directly in front of the bench.

Talk about knowing basketball and your player. JL saw the look and just new he was going to take it and that it would be good.

It was classic as I have never seen JL do that before.....

I actually did see that and thought to myself 'He hasn't even shot it yet JL...' and sure if enough it was gorgeous.

[Da Coach]

Photos of the game from the PJ Star. Click the slideshow icon--

http://pjstar.mycapture.com/mycapture/folder.asp?event=451995

[shaunguth]

A couple misc. observations from the game:

I really enjoyed watching Sam Singh trying to get the crowd into the game by standing up and waving his arms for everyone to get up and make some noise!

Also, I'm guessing Will has never seen anything quite like the Zooperstars as he spent much of that timeout watching Clammy Sosa! I got a kick out of that.

It was also great to see Egolf pregame slapping hands with his teammates and the interaction between him and Singh during timeouts. It seems he really does enjoy being a part of this team and I can't wait to see him getting some playing time and showing what he can do on the court!

[shaunguth]

Photos of the game from the PJ Star. Click the slideshow icon--
http://pjstar.mycapture.com/mycaptur...p?event=451995

Wow.....those pictures really show the intensity and focus of the team's performance last night! Great stuff!