vs NJIT - 11/27/15 @ 7PM

[godanesgo99]

Pretty good game sneaking out with a W. It felt sloppy for much of the game though. Big Rich with the play of the game to end it. He impresses me all the time with his moves around the basket. I wish he was more aggressive with the ball.

 

I had forgotten how quiet it can be with no students, no pep band, and only 7 cheerleaders. Still a pretty good crowd being the holiday.

Something has to snap Peter out of his funk. One play he was wide open at the top of the key, looked to shoot, then backed down and passed it. The other team wanted him to shoot, knowing how cold be has been. He needs to be a threat.

Reffing was terrible. I mean it was bad both ways, not just against UA. Ticky tacky junk fouls on one possession then no call when someone gets raped the next time down the court. So many opportunities to yell bull$iena at the refs...

Edited November 28, 2015 by godanesgo99

[UAalum72]

NJIT assistant told our radio guys that the foul on Hooley's last drive was the worst call he's seen in 22 years coaching.

[Clickclack]

NJIT assistant told our radio guys that the foul on Hooley's last drive was the worst call he's seen in 22 years coaching.

I'd need to see replay but that didn't look like a foul...terrible officiating all game.

[DanesRGood]

 

NJIT assistant told our radio guys that the foul on Hooley's last drive was the worst call he's seen in 22 years coaching.

I'd need to see replay but that didn't look like a foul...terrible officiating all game.

 

 

You can watch the replay of the final drive by Hooley at this link. Looks like #5 swipes at him but may not have been a foul.

 

http://www.americaeast.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?&id=1485078&catid=0&KEY=&DB_OEM_ID=14000

[Dane Pound]

Damon Lynn is a killer. He shot 50% from three and it didn't seem like he missed that many 7 of 14. That's a really well-coached team. They knock down outside shots, hit free throws and don't hurt themselves. With a good big man NJIT would be a terror.

 

In addition to the points, I like the fire from Cremo when the rest of the team seemed to be sleep walking. Mike Rowley quietly had a big night - 10 rebounds, 5 assists, a steal and two blocks along with six points. That's a nice night's work.

 

I thought our seniors would carry us early until the rest of the new guys rounded into shape. It was the other way around tonight, as the freshman carried us for a while and created the spark.

 

Travis Charles is going to be a really good player but he got lost of defense a couple of times tonight. NJIT is a tough team to stick with, they're quick and run so many different things at you. Hopefully Stire isn't out for any length of time but if he is we're going to need more minutes from him.

 

Happy to escape with this win.

[Eli]

Was just watching the 11 o'clock news on ABC and their sports segment on us had Brown and Hooley going at it on the bench. Nothing crazy, but not casual chat either. Anyone know what it was about?

I liked that the lights 'failed' to start the game...court was lit while most of the arena was dark. Wish they'd kind of leave it like that...ala Staples Center for Lakers/Clippers games.

 

Lights on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lights off:

[godanesgo99]

Ilko, looks like you sit right near me...

[Clickclack]

I don't like lights off... If there was other light in the arena... Great! Like video boards or ribbons etc. Otherwise to dark.

[justdrastik1]

Big win, considering the injury to Stire and that we are still shooting the ball like crap - not so mich FTs, as that average isnt too far off of last seasons if Im correct. But we will need to be much better with 3s. NJIT is a real solid team, and if we can lose to Kentucky by a reapectable margin, be up on BU and USF late in the games, all while shootingg crappy, we should be very good as D96 points out if we can string it together. Just hope that Cremo's development doesn't come at Peter's expense.

 

Haven't watched as many games as normal as I've been traveling. Is it shot selection ir just not hitting open shots?

[Dane Pound]

Was just watching the 11 o'clock news on ABC and their sports segment on us had Brown and Hooley going at it on the bench. Nothing crazy, but not casual chat either. Anyone know what it was about?

 

 

Some of that is probably covered on the TU blog about the game.

 

I don't think Hooley missing outside shots is the problem, the six turnovers were. I think he passed up some shots and drove into some bad situations and turned the ball over.

[DanesRGood]

Any news on Stire's injury?

[Eli]

 

Was just watching the 11 o'clock news on ABC and their sports segment on us had Brown and Hooley going at it on the bench. Nothing crazy, but not casual chat either. Anyone know what it was about?

 

 

Some of that is probably covered on the TU blog about the game.

 

I don't think Hooley missing outside shots is the problem, the six turnovers were. I think he passed up some shots and drove into some bad situations and turned the ball over.

 

 

Thanks.

 

Brown's quote about limiting the starting guards minutes to between 32-35 a night is not much, IMO. 35 is basically the entire game. They need to be around 29-30 a night. Andrews and Cremo have earned their share of minutes.

[MRSGDG]

 

 

Was just watching the 11 o'clock news on ABC and their sports segment on us had Brown and Hooley going at it on the bench. Nothing crazy, but not casual chat either. Anyone know what it was about?

 

 

 

Some of that is probably covered on the TU blog about the game.

 

I don't think Hooley missing outside shots is the problem, the six turnovers were. I think he passed up some shots and drove into some bad situations and turned the ball over.

Article hints at sitting Peter, wonder if he will ponder not starting him. Peter is def in a funk. You wonder how long you keep putting him out there to get out of his funk vs. benching him for a bit go get others in.

[Patch]

I think it would be a big mistake and premature to sit Peter. I think he means more to this team then turnovers and some missed shots.

 

In our two poor losses (BU and USF) it was much more then Peter that cost us those games.

[S-money]

Funk is one thing, but at some point (around start of conference play IMO) Pete needs to earn his keep (prior accomplishments notwithstanding). Hopefully he's seeing a sports psychologist; it's clear he could use something for his confidence.