Rutgers (Away) Game Discussion

Quote from: Moose on January 22, 2013, 09:50:41 AM

Quote from: zimzimma16 on January 22, 2013, 09:47:52 AM

STJ:  51
RUT:  48

Branch with 2 FTs to push the lead to 3 with under 10 secs to play tonight!! 

51 points?
Oy vey.

The last game ended 58-56 and was only 27-23 at half, so I don't think his prediction is too much of a reach, right?   I do hope this team can put up more than 51 points, but they have had some AWFUL starts to games.  The half circle offense doesn't appear to be a prolific scoring offense.

Never said his prediction was off.  Just I can't stand the ridiculously low scoring games we have.  The price of the ticket is more often more than the points we score.

Quote from: dR3w on January 22, 2013, 10:23:12 AM

Quote from: Moose on January 22, 2013, 09:50:41 AM

Quote from: zimzimma16 on January 22, 2013, 09:47:52 AM

STJ:  51
RUT:  48

Branch with 2 FTs to push the lead to 3 with under 10 secs to play tonight!! 

51 points?
Oy vey.

The last game ended 58-56 and was only 27-23 at half, so I don't think his prediction is too much of a reach, right?   I do hope this team can put up more than 51 points, but they have had some AWFUL starts to games.  The half circle offense doesn't appear to be a prolific scoring offense.

Never said his prediction was off.  Just I can't stand the ridiculously low scoring games we have.  The price of the ticket is more often more than the points we score.

We will score more now with a point guard 

Quote from: Moose on January 22, 2013, 10:27:14 AM

Quote from: dR3w on January 22, 2013, 10:23:12 AM

Quote from: Moose on January 22, 2013, 09:50:41 AM

Quote from: zimzimma16 on January 22, 2013, 09:47:52 AM

STJ:  51
RUT:  48

Branch with 2 FTs to push the lead to 3 with under 10 secs to play tonight!! 

51 points?
Oy vey.

The last game ended 58-56 and was only 27-23 at half, so I don't think his prediction is too much of a reach, right?   I do hope this team can put up more than 51 points, but they have had some AWFUL starts to games.  The half circle offense doesn't appear to be a prolific scoring offense.

Never said his prediction was off.  Just I can't stand the ridiculously low scoring games we have.  The price of the ticket is more often more than the points we score.

We will score more now with a point guard 

Still don't think hes a PG.  Love his game but not a PG to me.

We average 68 on the season down to 64 in BE. Two evenly matched teams, score is going to be low. Besides the "circle" offense, we don't rebound, shoot threes or free throws. Would be tough to score a lot of points that way. "Ugly ball" going to have to carry us.

Still don't think hes a PG.  Love his game but not a PG to me.


What he said

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Oh God, we're agreeing.

Going to be a tough environment.  Spring semester starts today so all students are on campus. 

STJ:  51
RUT:  48

Branch with 2 FTs to push the lead to 3 with under 10 secs to play tonight!! 

The game is tomorrow.

All depends on Branch, as does the rest of the season

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 I think Branch can be more of a true point. Unfortunately, we need him to score the ball and look for his own offense lately because our opponents are taking away Harrison.  If there is an open man, Branch will find him.  I'm glad he's not afraid to take it himself if that's what the defense is giving him. 

 Plus, he doesn't shoot a lot of outside shots.  Most of his offense comes from driving the lane.

I think Branch can be more of a true point. Unfortunately, we need him to score the ball and look for his own offense lately because our opponents are taking away Harrison.  If there is an open man, Branch will find him.  I'm glad he's not afraid to take it himself if that's what the defense is giving him. 

 Plus, he doesn't shoot a lot of outside shots.  Most of his offense comes from driving the lane.

I think it has to do with the offense or lack of offense we are running.  I agree in transition I think he can make the decisions we need with a PG.  But for whatever reason in the half court set I see him more finishing his own business than distributing.

He is a good player and capable point as he does not disrupt our "offense" like the "Human Circle" or Geno did. He is not a pure distributor that can help those who need it though. Not a criticism btw.

He is a good player and capable point as he does not disrupt our "offense" like the "Human Circle" or Geno did. He is not a pure distributor that can help those who need it though. Not a criticism btw.

I agree.

I think Branch is a true combo, capable of playing both on and off the ball. Our other "combo" guards are really just shooting guards. What I like most about Branch is that he has the ability to shoot it and to also get into the paint. Having him and Deangelo in the same backcourt is going to be great for the next couple of years. I think a true distributor on the floor with both of them (maybe its rysheed) would be extremely tough to guard.

Quote from: we are sju on January 22, 2013, 11:15:24 AM

He is a good player and capable point as he does not disrupt our "offense" like the "Human Circle" or Geno did. He is not a pure distributor that can help those who need it though. Not a criticism btw.

I agree.

I think Branch is a true combo, capable of playing both on and off the ball. Our other "combo" guards are really just shooting guards. What I like most about Branch is that he has the ability to shoot it and to also get into the paint. Having him and Deangelo in the same backcourt is going to be great for the next couple of years. I think a true distributor on the floor with both of them (maybe its rysheed) would be extremely tough to guard.

Problem is I don't know if Rysheed is any different in terms of being another combo.

You can get away with that if the player is decisive. Branch can hit the open man and is not a ball stopper. Greene is a ball stopper. That was the problem!

Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on January 22, 2013, 11:49:09 AM

Quote from: we are sju on January 22, 2013, 11:15:24 AM

He is a good player and capable point as he does not disrupt our "offense" like the "Human Circle" or Geno did. He is not a pure distributor that can help those who need it though. Not a criticism btw.

I agree.

I think Branch is a true combo, capable of playing both on and off the ball. Our other "combo" guards are really just shooting guards. What I like most about Branch is that he has the ability to shoot it and to also get into the paint. Having him and Deangelo in the same backcourt is going to be great for the next couple of years. I think a true distributor on the floor with both of them (maybe its rysheed) would be extremely tough to guard.

Problem is I don't know if Rysheed is any different in terms of being another combo.

Ive never seen a game of his so IDK for sure. I get the feeling from his highlights and his interviews that he really enjoys passing. Who knows though.

The 3 of them would definitely be able to defend together though. I actually think Deangelo would be much more effective guarding 3's than smaller guards out on the perimeter, and I dont think hes as bad of a defender as some people make him out to be.

Anyone heading out to the RAC?  I'm gonna make the trip.

STJ:  51
RUT:  48

Branch with 2 FTs to push the lead to 3 with under 10 secs to play tonight!!

Tonight?

Branch can handle; drive to the basket; take the open shot if it is given to him (and DePaul did); make the pass if the shot isn't there.  To me, that is everything a point guard should do.  Maybe some of the turnovers are due to the rest of the team not being used to having a passer.