BU 60 SIU 71 Postgame

[BU_EMT128]

It was during the following media timeout, so it was kind of loud. But i laughed so hard after that i almost dropped my beer

[J Money]

It was during the following media timeout, so it was kind of loud. But i laughed so hard after that i almost dropped my beer

That would have been a complete travesty.

[lefty]

It was during the following media timeout, so it was kind of loud. But i laughed so hard after that i almost dropped my beer

i heard it...it was great

[shaunguth]

One thing I just noticed......Austin and Cole-Scott each played more minutes than any other game this season and they provided a TOTAL of four points in 49 minutes!

[J Money]

One thing I just noticed......Austin and Cole-Scott each played more minutes than any other game this season and they provided a TOTAL of four points in 49 minutes!

This was one thing I was particularly disapointed in. I was really hoping that with extended minutes Tyrone could break down SIU's pressure defense with his ability to get to the basket. He really just settled for jumpers and never really got into "attack" mode.

[shaunguth]

This was one thing I was particularly disapointed in. I was really hoping that with extended minutes Tyrone could break down SIU's pressure defense with his ability to get to the basket. He really just settled for jumpers and never really got into "attack" mode.

Yes....and better production than 17% from the field.

[jasonpeoria911]

You really have to give credit to SIU's defense for that poor shooting. I counted at least twice that they triple teamed TCS and Crouch around the perimeter. Perhaps some quicker passing and less dribbling might of helped some but SIU's D was great.

Jason

[shaunguth]

You really have to give credit to SIU's defense for that poor shooting. I counted at least twice that they triple teamed TCS and Crouch around the perimeter. Perhaps some quicker passing and less dribbling might of helped some but SIU's D was great.

Jason

Whatever the case, the fact remains that Austin and TCS played more last night than in any other game this season and provided very little offense. I agree, SIU's defense was very good last night, but I still think four points in 49 minutes is not very good offense.

[SFP]

Two thoughts...No inside Offensive game or Defense. Falkner had his way with our bigs period. We had them in bonus early on in the 2nd 1/2 with around 11 minutes, we stopped driving in except TW, why settle for 3s.,and TSC was getting hand checked any time he started driving from the middle. When he came in from the side they doubled him up once he reached the paint which resulted in usually a TO or foul.....JC tried to drive in but let's face it that's just not his game.

AW and DR would have made a huge difference in this game. They have the type of game that can exploit an over playing D.

[ph]

I thought this game went much like the games that got us kicked out of tournaments the past few years.

Most games, I think our passing is bordering on being out of control, which makes it tough for the other team to defend.
When we face a team with great defense (by athleticism or dicipline) our passing falls apart, we get too many turnovers, we loose the game.

[BI_Brave_alum]

I really enjoyed the unnamed poster's bow and salute to the audience on his way out ... way to stay classy, Z!

Speaking of class, or a lack thereof, REALLY did not enjoy the GROWN MEN wearing maroon "Please don't 'Ruff' me up" t-shirts. You kinda expect that from students, but guys in their 40s, not so much. St. Louis should be more of the same, regardless of the outcome of the "fact finding mission."

I would agree select SIU fans were extremely annoying/obnoxious where we were sitting w/ those 'Ruff" tee-shirts. They received the "ire" of one fan when they were STILL going at it during the senior farewell speeches.

Didn't reallty expect us to win w/o Ruffin, but had some false hope when it was tied at the half.

[IheartBU]

I would agree select SIU fans were extremely annoying/obnoxious where we were sitting w/ those 'Ruff" tee-shirts. They received the "ire" of one fan when they were STILL going at it during the senior farewell speeches.

Didn't reallty expect us to win w/o Ruffin, but had some false hope when it was tied at the half.

Just to clarify, most of the SIU fans I talked at halftime to were fairly courteous about the whole thing (truth be told, some of the BU fans were a lot worse), and a couple cited SIU's own problems with student athletes in the not-so-distant past.

[BI_Brave_alum]

Just to clarify, most of the SIU fans I talked at halftime to were fairly courteous about the whole thing (truth be told, some of the BU fans were a lot worse), and a couple cited SIU's own problems with student athletes in the not-so-distant past.

I'm not doubting that, hence the word SELECT SIU fans in my post!

[Da Coach]

Actually I was also impressed that the SIU fans stood and applauded daniel after his short speech after the game. The were very polite and respectful.

[BradleyBrave]

Actually I was also impressed that the SIU fans stood and applauded daniel after his short speech after the game. The were very polite and respectful.

There were some SIU fans that were not quite so respectful. A number of Saluki fans - ranging in ages from about 18 to 50 or so - were wearing shirts that said "Don't 'RUFF' me up" on the front, and "Falk U" on the back. Those same people stayed around and yelled some very unpleasant things towards Daniel as he was speaking. I don't want to paint SIU Nation with a broad brush, but those folks certainly didn't represent their fan base very well...especially the 'adults' in the group. They were acting like 12 year olds.