Why are we playing like we need to drain 3s to win. If we took the 2s,we'd be looking to tie it up now.
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That last Holman block was a FOUL!
It's a game. For all the realists, go read what you said about what would be a move forward for the program. We have to have accomplished that. This team is turning into something.
I think the word you're looking for is tackle.edstile said:
That last Holman block was a FOUL!
Agree. Nice comeback! That's coaching right there.
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Carter looked like he fell on his own.
TJ is a beast. We will not go away.
Actually, as I was told earlier, it can't be coaching.
I was told, emphatically, that the players make their own choices and coaching has nothing to do with it.
I was told, emphatically, that the players make their own choices and coaching has nothing to do with it.
we did a lot better than i thought we would. we could have easily won this one. we have clearly improved.
SFA became a TEAM tonight! Remember guys, we were playing an SEC team on THEIR court. A game of streaks and we had a couple of more bad streaks than good ones.
I haven't been this proud of a Jacks team in a couple of years!!!!!
I haven't been this proud of a Jacks team in a couple of years!!!!!
4 points in 10 minutes, 31 in the next 10. Rough patch, but I'm not scared of anyone going forward. We're not getting all wins, but we're playing ball.
Haven't been able to watch but pleasantly surprised!!!!!
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Lolz emphatically? Dressed that up a bit?
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Room to grow. Feels like a missed opportunity tonight though.
Then again, I had them losing by 18 so...
Then again, I had them losing by 18 so...
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Frustrating loss but I'll take it. We vastly outplayed them and the refs for 23 minutes, didnt show up for 15 and still had a chance to win it at the end.
Honestly we beat ourselves. The ceiling for this team is so damn high. This game really excited me.
Had more than a few tell me that coaching had nothing to do with it. Players make their own choices is what I was told
what do u think about the performance MasterAXE?
Very proud of the guys and the coaches. This was an overnight improvement against a long Sec team. We def can improve in just about every aspect but that's not a bad thing. I expect to see our TOs low and the ball movement I saw frequently in 1st half.
If you watched this game and weren't happy with the coaching and the progress this team has shown since last season I'm not sure anything will please you.
Lost by 5 shooting that badly...really excited for what this team AND coaching staff is going to do! Very proud to be a JACK!!!
MasterAxe said:
Had more than a few tell me that coaching had nothing to do with it. Players make their own choices is what I was told
The coach can make all the adjustments and have great set plays but at the end of the game Keller took zero shots and had zero turnovers. Cold streaks aren't always because a coach didn't make an adjustment.
MasterAxe said:
Had more than a few tell me that coaching had nothing to do with it. Players make their own choices is what I was told
I'm not disappointed with the coaching tonight. We had two things go against us. After the first half fouls being so one sided, Keller likely had to call off thr dogs a bit to make sure we had guys at the end. That,combined with a sudden extended cold streak, and a stare down tech that apparently only goes one direction put us down against a good team.
If I could critique one thing about Keller, it would be for him to perfect Underwood's "about to go nuclear" look when we're getting bad calls. Keller has a disappointed dad look, which, while amusing, just doesnt work as well on the refs. With Underwood, I think the refs secretly feared his head might explode & send shrapnel all over the building.
Personal opinion on the game, which I'm sure will be directly in line with everyone else, 
Good:
We obviously game-planned better than them. We came out and were clearly prepared more and out-executed them. I give props to the coaches for that.
Shannon Bogues 1st half. Monster.
Turnovers...wait, lack of turnovers. Excellent.
Effort. OMG, we play incredibly hard. Props to coaches for that.
TJ playing with attitude. I may be the only one on here that had zero problem with him getting a tech. I love to see some attitude, that we are not just some team that can be pushed around and won't fight back.
Bad:
As prepared as we looked for the 1st half, we looked lost to start the 2nd. People tell me "players make their own choices," but we looked hapless coming out of the half. I place that on the coaches.
I'm still not sold on Keller and his "in game" ability to make adjustments.
Shannon Bogues 2nd half...not monster.
Kevon Harris...dud. It happens. But, could have REALLY used him, obviously.
Ugly:
While I am incredibly impressed with how we played for 30 minutes, that 10 minute stretch in the 2nd half was as bad of basketball as I've seen in a while.
Fouls. Yikes. I watched the whole game. I counted 8 fouls we committed at the logo. Mercy. There is aggressive and there is stupid. This qualifies as both.
Overall:
Probably between a B+ and A-
Hell of an effort. The 1st half is the SFA team that will dominate the conference.
However, we (i hate the word choked) gave that one away. We had a chance and couldn't close. So for that, I am disappointed in the outcome.
Good:
We obviously game-planned better than them. We came out and were clearly prepared more and out-executed them. I give props to the coaches for that.
Shannon Bogues 1st half. Monster.
Turnovers...wait, lack of turnovers. Excellent.
Effort. OMG, we play incredibly hard. Props to coaches for that.
TJ playing with attitude. I may be the only one on here that had zero problem with him getting a tech. I love to see some attitude, that we are not just some team that can be pushed around and won't fight back.
Bad:
As prepared as we looked for the 1st half, we looked lost to start the 2nd. People tell me "players make their own choices," but we looked hapless coming out of the half. I place that on the coaches.
I'm still not sold on Keller and his "in game" ability to make adjustments.
Shannon Bogues 2nd half...not monster.
Kevon Harris...dud. It happens. But, could have REALLY used him, obviously.
Ugly:
While I am incredibly impressed with how we played for 30 minutes, that 10 minute stretch in the 2nd half was as bad of basketball as I've seen in a while.
Fouls. Yikes. I watched the whole game. I counted 8 fouls we committed at the logo. Mercy. There is aggressive and there is stupid. This qualifies as both.
Overall:
Probably between a B+ and A-
Hell of an effort. The 1st half is the SFA team that will dominate the conference.
However, we (i hate the word choked) gave that one away. We had a chance and couldn't close. So for that, I am disappointed in the outcome.
This may be the single best paragraph in the history of the SAWMILL.TallTexan said:MasterAxe said:
Had more than a few tell me that coaching had nothing to do with it. Players make their own choices is what I was told
If I could critique one thing about Keller, it would be for him to perfect Underwood's "about to go nuclear" look when we're getting bad calls. Keller has a disappointed dad look, which, while amusing, just doesnt work as well on the refs. With Underwood, I think the refs secretly feared his head might explode & send shrapnel all over the building.
A+ post.
Good observation. We didn't see the "in your face" defense and double teams on their guards in the 2nd half that we saw in the 1st that had gotten us the nice lead. I agree that Keller must have told them to back off to lessen the number of fouls.TallTexan said:
After the first half fouls being so one sided, Keller likely had to call off thr dogs a bit to make sure we had guys at the end.
TallTexan said:MasterAxe said:
Had more than a few tell me that coaching had nothing to do with it. Players make their own choices is what I was told
I'm not disappointed with the coaching tonight. We had two things go against us. After the first half fouls being so one sided, Keller likely had to call off thr dogs a bit to make sure we had guys at the end. That,combined with a sudden extended cold streak, and a stare down tech that apparently only goes one direction put us down against a good team.
If I could critique one thing about Keller, it would be for him to perfect Underwood's "about to go nuclear" look when we're getting bad calls. Keller has a disappointed dad look, which, while amusing, just doesnt work as well on the refs. With Underwood, I think the refs secretly feared his head might explode & send shrapnel all over the building.
Speaking Keller's looks, has anyone noticed that he looks like Walter Matthau's illegitimate son?
Disappointed in the loss, especially after the first half. That said, not upset with the product on the court. Played well for the majority of the night, just a cold streak was too much to overcome. Time to learn from it and move on. Beat the hell out of Florida A&M on Sunday and start a new streak...
Oops, don't know where the rest of my reply went but basically agree that I want to see Keller get more aggressive working the refs especially like tonight when first half fouls were like 3-1 against us.TallTexan said:MasterAxe said:
Had more than a few tell me that coaching had nothing to do with it. Players make their own choices is what I was told
I'm not disappointed with the coaching tonight. We had two things go against us. After the first half fouls being so one sided, Keller likely had to call off thr dogs a bit to make sure we had guys at the end. That,combined with a sudden extended cold streak, and a stare down tech that apparently only goes one direction put us down against a good team.
If I could critique one thing about Keller, it would be for him to perfect Underwood's "about to go nuclear" look when we're getting bad calls. Keller has a disappointed dad look, which, while amusing, just doesnt work as well on the refs. With Underwood, I think the refs secretly feared his head might explode & send shrapnel all over the building.
ROFL!! Thanks for the humor. I needed that right about now.cboothe09 said:
Speaking Keller's looks, has anyone noticed that he hooks like Walter Matthau's illegitimate son?
I believe MSU went 6-6 at the line in the last minute and half. Was hoping they would rim off a couple.
Florida A&M lost to North Dakota State tonight 80-66 to go to 1-5 on the year. NDSU is now 2-2.
That's good with the Walter Matthau thing.
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Is there any doubt that Holyfield and Bogues are going to rock the Southland? Those guys can play. I wish I was including Kevon in there as the third in my offensive juggernaut post from this morning. Kevon was the one I would have considered the lock going into this game. Maybe they focused on him in the first half? I haven't watched it yet, but for sure in the second, he just didn't have it. That sleeping giant must awaken. If he does, then bring on Mizzou.
We took 24 shots more than they did while being out rebounded by 4! Obviously a lot of bad shots, but that possession swing is huge. Tick our shot selection up a bit and we'll be fearsome. Again 24 more shots than a SEC team.
12 Turnovers to 19. Now 6 of those were in those 10 minutes of death for us. But still, props to our team for taking care of the ball. Those tall guys were ridiculous. I saw Ado play in that Green Bay game and thankfully he did not look as good tonight, but Holman made up for him. How they played so "clean" is impressive. I thought Kevon would have done more damage to them.
Props to Ivan. I've dogged on him, but when his team needed him, he delivered.
All in all, I'm impressed. My hype post almost came true. The team was good enough to make it come true. If their belief didn't crystallize tonight, then it sure hardened up. This team is good. Not complete yet, but they're coming. Get ready for a fun year.
We took 24 shots more than they did while being out rebounded by 4! Obviously a lot of bad shots, but that possession swing is huge. Tick our shot selection up a bit and we'll be fearsome. Again 24 more shots than a SEC team.
12 Turnovers to 19. Now 6 of those were in those 10 minutes of death for us. But still, props to our team for taking care of the ball. Those tall guys were ridiculous. I saw Ado play in that Green Bay game and thankfully he did not look as good tonight, but Holman made up for him. How they played so "clean" is impressive. I thought Kevon would have done more damage to them.
Props to Ivan. I've dogged on him, but when his team needed him, he delivered.
All in all, I'm impressed. My hype post almost came true. The team was good enough to make it come true. If their belief didn't crystallize tonight, then it sure hardened up. This team is good. Not complete yet, but they're coming. Get ready for a fun year.
Ryan
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It's all in fun Master! Props to Canete coming through in our he clutch with 3s and shots. Wish he would
Have kept himself in the game.
Have kept himself in the game.
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Yeah. This game should pick up his confidence in his shot by 500%. On Sunday we'll see if it was a coming out party for him or just a one night stand.nacluth said:
Props to Ivan. I've dogged on him, but when his team needed him, he delivered.
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