Game 1 - Loyola Md

No line for the game. Would guess it would be in the neighborhood of SJU -20.

Would be nice to come out with some energy and put them away early. Hopefully get the freshmen some run in the last couple mins of the game

Would guess it would be in the neighborhood of SJU -20.

Would take.

Expecting same shit.
Hoping:
for less 3’s overall.
No 3’s by Keita
Strong defense- pressing if fine as long as they plan to do it against real teams.
Run some kind of offense- do something to get ponds going

Absolutely don’t want to see Trimble and Dixon come in and think they are gunners. But expect to see it.

Quote from: goredmen on November 05, 2018, 03:57:46 PM

Would guess it would be in the neighborhood of SJU -20.

Would take.

I would take Loyola +20 in a heartbeat.

Would like to see evidence that this team has been coached up on the offensive and defensive ends of the court. No longer is it "just a scrimmage"; no longer is it "just an exhibition". Do not want to hear "it's just November". Go out on the court and take care of business.

Anyone know Herron’s status for the game?

Anyone know Herron’s status for the game?

Cleared & practiced today

Absolutely don’t want to see Trimble and Dixon come in and think they are gunners. But expect to see it.

Odd, because that is their role.

Quote from: TONYD3 on November 05, 2018, 05:41:34 PM

Absolutely don’t want to see Trimble and Dixon come in and think they are gunners. But expect to see it.

Odd, because that is their role.

Wouldn’t be on my team.

Quote from: Marillac on November 05, 2018, 07:13:20 PM

Quote from: TONYD3 on November 05, 2018, 05:41:34 PM

Absolutely don’t want to see Trimble and Dixon come in and think they are gunners. But expect to see it.

Odd, because that is their role.

Wouldn’t be on my team.

What else are they there for?

Quote from: Marillac on November 05, 2018, 07:13:20 PM

Quote from: TONYD3 on November 05, 2018, 05:41:34 PM

Absolutely don’t want to see Trimble and Dixon come in and think they are gunners. But expect to see it.

Odd, because that is their role.

Wouldn’t be on my team.

Ah yes, because if there's one thing we learned about basketball over the past decade it's that shooting 3s and stretching the floor is bad

Let’s see how they come out before we go crazy questioning everything they’re doing.

We got through two exhibition games without injuries that will last the entire season. That’s the win that matters most.

Quote from: Marillac on November 05, 2018, 07:13:20 PM

Quote from: TONYD3 on November 05, 2018, 05:41:34 PM

Absolutely don’t want to see Trimble and Dixon come in and think they are gunners. But expect to see it.

Odd, because that is their role.

Wouldn’t be on my team.

You coach 4th graders, on your team Dixon would be the starting center.

If they shoot well in the first ten games let them shoot.  Don't worry, Ponds will get his shots.

Why so negative? Let these kids go out and play. It's game 1. I don't need a 20 point win. I understand the frustration with Mullin and the seeming lack of any offensive game plan, but they took an empty cupboard and filled it in a short amount of time. I am going to try and stop analyzing so much and just enjoy these kids for a few weeks. I'm sure Trimble is going make me want to punch someone and Ponds' too cool for school horseshit will get on my nerves, but I think this year will be fun. It's nice having expectations.

Why so negative? Let these kids go out and play. It's game 1. I don't need a 20 point win. I understand the frustration with Mullin and the seeming lack of any offensive game plan, but they took an empty cupboard and filled it in a short amount of time. I am going to try and stop analyzing so much and just enjoy these kids for a few weeks. I'm sure Trimble is going make me want to punch someone and Ponds' too cool for school horseshit will get on my nerves, but I think this year will be fun. It's nice having expectations.

It’s going to be a fun season even if Mullin is just along for the ride.

I haven't seen a Vegas line but KenPom has the predicted score 86-63 Johnnies

Incredibly excited that we are back. I'm excited for the team every year but this year especially. Let's get em boys!

Quote from: TONYD3 on November 05, 2018, 07:14:34 PM

Quote from: Marillac on November 05, 2018, 07:13:20 PM

Quote from: TONYD3 on November 05, 2018, 05:41:34 PM

Absolutely don’t want to see Trimble and Dixon come in and think they are gunners. But expect to see it.

Odd, because that is their role.

Wouldn’t be on my team.

Ah yes, because if there's one thing we learned about basketball over the past decade it's that shooting 3s and stretching the floor is bad

What you should have learned playing basketball when you were 5 is to take good shots. Should be one of the first things taught to you. Most of the time this is an issue for this team.
We have 2 of the best scorers in the country. If anyone is gunner it should be ponds or Herron.
This team needs its role players to play roles. Trimble lost weight, he needs to play defense. He couldn’t guard anyone last year. He had no idea when he was off the ball. Coach k was on ESPN taping practice, he said everyone on the team needs to hit set 3’s. Which is a wide open shot. That can be his role. Not coming in and jacking up shots like he does. (Like Amar did). It’s not  bad luck this team loses.
When ponds or Herron on the bench. Tempo needs to slow. I don’t believe it will. This team could have used a PG and a post player. Not stars but guys capable. Hopefully dixion can play a little PG. Keita looked good but he was playing against walkons.

TV for tonight? Google says fs2. Looks like Philly area is showing Wagner vs Sh at 6. Nothing on fox sports go besides a 2am replay.

TV for tonight? Google says fs2. Looks like Philly area is showing Wagner vs Sh at 6. Nothing on fox sports go besides a 2am replay.

Pretty sure TV is YES.