MBB: @ USF 11/24

[dslyank]

Just frustrating as there was very high expectations for this veteran team and when you let games slip away in that fashion it sucks. Everyone was worried about replacing Sam and it looks like we are just fine with M. Rowley and Stire. It's the guard play that's just been mind boggling.

+1

[Eli]

They're veterans, they'll figure it out. Sometimes your shot just disappears on you...mine has been gone for about 15 years lol. I used to drain 3's like it was nobodies business in pick-up games...now if I make a layup it's a good day lol.

[Clickclack]

This team is in serious danger to go 1-5 to start the year...that's inexcusable against this terrible OOC slate.

[DC615657]

What is most troubling about this loss and the loss to BU is that they only scored 8 points in the final 9:57 of the game against USF and 2 points in the final 6 minutes against BU.

[UA'08]

This team is in serious danger to go 1-5 to start the year...that's inexcusable against this terrible OOC slate.

Shall we call that the DANEgerZone?

[alum73]

Didn't see the game. Does anyone know why Travis Charles only played 2 minutes? He has been getting more minutes.

[UA'08]

Didn't see the game. Does anyone know why Travis Charles only played 2 minutes? He has been getting more minutes.

Two back to back quick fouls.

[justdrastik1]

There's two ways to look at this:

 

1. Every year we start OOC crappy. Without looking back at every year in full detail, I feel like we always start 1-3, or 2-4/5 etc.

If history is any indicator, we will be just fine. Yes, USF is not a great program, but they are still a big conference school.

 

2. As a follow up to point #1, why the heck do we always start out so poor? And what can we do to try and change this going forward? Is it scheduling or is it just that our teams start out rusty for whatever reason?

[Eli]

This years scheduling doesn't seem too bad...but I remember a year or two ago we were on the road for like 2 straight weeks. THAT was stupid and can never happen again.

[godanesgo99]

I really want to comment on this game, but I just can't. I don't know what to say. I laid in bed with my 9 year old watching the game from my phone. When it ended, we both shook our head and said good night.

[Clickclack]

I really want to comment on this game, but I just can't. I don't know what to say. I laid in bed with my 9 year old watching the game from my phone. When it ended, we both shook our head and said good night.

 

How they lost BU and USF games is mind boggling...so disappointing because you can't get them back. Total bitter taste...

[UA'08]

I was also a little disappointed by Singletary in the second to last possession down by 1 with 9 seconds left. As a veteran leader he should have known what to do with the ball. With only 9 seconds left you either call time out right away or take it right to the rack yourself and take your chances. He was driving to the basket all night long with a lot of success getting to the line 8 times. Don't pass it to the side lines 30 feet away from the hoop!

[olddog71]

I was also a little disappointed by Singletary in the second to last possession down by 1 with 9 seconds left. As a veteran leader he should have known what to do with the ball. With only 9 seconds left you either call time out right away or take it right to the rack yourself and take your chances. He was driving to the basket all night long with a lot of success getting to the line 8 times. Don't pass it to the side lines 30 feet away from the hoop!

 

Yes, a few of us in the stands were surprised at our last possession. With all the experience this team has had, I was disappointed with the lack of poise at the end of the game.

 

I didn't realize Singletary had 12 points in the game. He just seemed more quiet in the game. Stire impressed me, but I guess his performance faded a lot in the second half.

 

Yes, there were some odd calls, but UA certainly had its chances. I couldn't believe the fade at the end of the game. I'm just wondering whether the team has enough fire in itself o win the conference four times in a row.

 

It will be very interesting to see how USF plays against Kentucky in Miami this Friday.

 

After driving a while to get to the game, it was a disappointing loss, but I was impressed by the Sun Dome. It's a very nice arena - much better fan experience than the Times Union Center - something I wish UA could adopt for home games. That said, I could not believe the press said the crowd was over 2,700 last night. From where I was sitting at the beginning of the game, it seemed like the band members outnumbered the rest of the fans.

[godanesgo99]

I was talking with my 9 year old a little while ago and he asked me why Hooley is missing so many shots this year. I told him that it is early and he will turn it around.

 

My son looked at me and said "maybe he would do better if he kicked it in." I laughed out loud. At least he has humor

[bob87]

 

 

I was also a little disappointed by Singletary in the second to last possession down by 1 with 9 seconds left. As a veteran leader he should have known what to do with the ball. With only 9 seconds left you either call time out right away or take it right to the rack yourself and take your chances. He was driving to the basket all night long with a lot of success getting to the line 8 times. Don't pass it to the side lines 30 feet away from the hoop!

Yes, a few of us in the stands were surprised at our last possession. With all the experience this team has had, I was disappointed with the lack of poise at the end of the game.

 

I didn't realize Singletary had 12 points in the game. He just seemed more quiet in the game. Stire impressed me, but I guess his performance faded a lot in the second half.

 

Yes, there were some odd calls, but UA certainly had its chances. I couldn't believe the fade at the end of the game. I'm just wondering whether the team has enough fire in itself o win the conference four times in a row.

 

It will be very interesting to see how USF plays against Kentucky in Miami this Friday.

 

After driving a while to get to the game, it was a disappointing loss, but I was impressed by the Sun Dome. It's a very nice arena - much better fan experience than the Times Union Center - something I wish UA could adopt for home games. That said, I could not believe the press said the crowd was over 2,700 last night. From where I was sitting at the beginning of the game, it seemed like the band members outnumbered the rest of the fans.

 

Yes a positive of last night was it was a very nice arena although comparing it to the really low bar the knick sets lessens that point coming across . First game I saw there although I walked in a few years ago before or after a St. John's baseball game at the ballpark right next to the arena . They have redone the arena since then .

As far as the game , best to say next game is Friday and a chance to play better

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