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Post by cpico on Nov 16, 2013 17:58:39 GMT -5
Penn St will be a true barometer of this team. Let's see what happens then. G better shake things up!!!!! And this is a really telling statement about how bad we are playing right now. Penn State is not that good of a basketball team. Hopefully something clicks soon for this team or else this will be a monumentally disappointing season for us. Here's hoping something changes real soon.
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Post by explorerman on Nov 16, 2013 17:58:48 GMT -5
Still struggling to comprehend how we lost one starter but all of our defense. Whatever. A win is a win, and that's RPI cares about. Being realistic, but the ship ain't sunk yet. And with all his talents Galloway would get lost defensively.. In addition to being ultra aggressive in the lanes.. But teams are just flat out shooting against us..
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Post by nostalgic on Nov 16, 2013 17:59:42 GMT -5
We miss Ramon terribly. I think we're in for a spanking on Tuesday at Happy Valley.
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Post by explorer88 on Nov 16, 2013 18:04:45 GMT -5
We miss Ramon terribly. I think we're in for a spanking on Tuesday at Happy Valley. I tend to agree. We are lost right now.
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Post by durenduren on Nov 16, 2013 18:06:10 GMT -5
To be fair, teams have shot like wildfire on us. I don't know if it's that our defense is that bad, they're that lucky, or some combination of ... Teams aren't go in to shoot .500 from the field and three on us every game. And you've got to imagine we won't shoot .370 or whatever from the field and .250 from three also (I think).
I keep saying this, but I'm reserving judgement until Penn State. Hoping this isn't a team that plays to the competition's level. Eventually I'll need to pass judgement though, maybe I'm just avoiding the truth.
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Post by stlexplorer on Nov 16, 2013 18:12:45 GMT -5
My final takeaway from this game is whether u think this team can make the tournament or not based on how they've played at least it's still a possibility now. Nice comeback, move on, bring on Penn State.
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Post by lasalle89 on Nov 16, 2013 18:13:37 GMT -5
Lets just hope that this team rebounds from this and we are watching another Sweet 16 DVD next year and the guys are talking about the slow start and how they had a players only meeting and regrouped. I am slated to meet at least 5 alumni for the first round of the NCAA's in March. Come on guys!!!! Don't squander this!!!!
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Post by thehawkisdead on Nov 16, 2013 18:17:20 GMT -5
Getting away will probably do them some good. All those missed open jumpers and chances at the rim are hallmarks of a team that's tight and trying to do too much.
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Post by ltrain38 on Nov 16, 2013 18:22:53 GMT -5
I really think Garland is trying to do too much right now. I know his usage numbers were really high last year, but it seems like a lot of his drives and quick jumpers are just stopping the flow of the offense right now. And his defense has been sub-par. I think he's a really good player, but it might be worthwhile to cut back his minutes for Tuesday and give Lewis some more time on the floor.
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Post by durenduren on Nov 16, 2013 18:25:31 GMT -5
Building on LTrains thoughts, giving Lewis more time is huge plus if he's going to bring the energy he did today. More important was his swagger. He can change the flow of a game.
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Post by victoriouslasalle on Nov 16, 2013 18:26:29 GMT -5
Getting away will probably do them some good. All those missed open jumpers and chances at the rim are hallmarks of a team that's tight and trying to do too much. Agree, Jerrell in particular.
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Post by luhoopsfan on Nov 16, 2013 18:30:12 GMT -5
The first three games we have played have been the biggest games of the year for our opponents.
Siena was throwing up garbage for a while and it was going in and it gave them tons of confidence early and our guys were wide open and couldn't throw it in the ocean. For crying out loud a kid from Siena BANKED in a 3. I can count at least 8 points that were totally out of control shots, kudos to them for making them but it's not like we left guys open all day
Lewis is a game changer for this team an totally brings that edge we need from someone.
Siena went zone and we could not bust it despite a number of good chances to do so
When it came time for our guys to grab their balls and take over the game they did. That's what winners do. Based on the number of times Duren went to the bench I have to think something wasn't physically 100% with him and probably why Lewis got some unexpected run
Atmosphere pre game was incredible- when our guys took the floor the first time I could not believe the eruption. I think these guys feel a ton of pressure playing at home and need to get comfortable again. I think this road trip is coming at a great time
PSU will be tough. We beat the snot out of them last year so they are going to come out guns blazing, don't everyone freak out when we win but struggle
Whoever said this team will be lucky to win 10 games is absolutely ridiculous and sounds like some of the moron Eagles fans on WIP
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2013 18:36:49 GMT -5
Please give score updates often. Thanks Good idea for me to interject... We won by 78-74. Duren took over the game with 14 pts in final 8 minutes. I think if you read the board right now (like I did on my way home from DC) you'd have thought we lost to Siena. Please don't make it any worse.
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Post by calsufan on Nov 16, 2013 18:57:59 GMT -5
Still struggling to comprehend how we lost one starter but all of our defense. Whatever. A win is a win, and that's RPI cares about. Being realistic, but the ship ain't sunk yet. And with all his talents Galloway would get lost defensively.. In addition to being ultra aggressive in the lanes.. But teams are just flat out shooting against us.. Not just flat out shooting against us, they're also driving on us at will. Their defense was pretty horrible most of the game.
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Post by cousinbern on Nov 16, 2013 19:16:02 GMT -5
This team is not going to blow out anyone. All games are going to be close I just hope we are the ones that are pulling them off
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Post by mts on Nov 16, 2013 20:02:46 GMT -5
Good game guys I do think you're way too tough on your team - LaSalle is really good... Siena had a nice lead but all the credit to a veteran LaSalle team at home to make the plays to win down the stretch. I don't know if you guys are a Sweet 16 team this year but I bet you're in the top 4 of the A10 and that should get you in the NCAA tournament. I would like to think Siena gave LaSalle problems today rather than LaSalle just struggling. You guys crushed us in Albany last year so I would not be surprised if your guys overlook us a bit. But this is a new Siena team with a new head coach. Anyone of you game at the game give us an objective non-Siena fan take on Siena? Our frosh/coaching with Jimmy Patsos - any thoughts? I wish you the best of luck the rest of the way and sincerely hope Siena-LaSalle is a conference game soon!
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Post by explorerman on Nov 16, 2013 20:36:13 GMT -5
The first three games we have played have been the biggest games of the year for our opponents. Siena was throwing up garbage for a while and it was going in and it gave them tons of confidence early and our guys were wide open and couldn't throw it in the ocean. For crying out loud a kid from Siena BANKED in a 3. I can count at least 8 points that were totally out of control shots, kudos to them for making them but it's not like we left guys open all day Lewis is a game changer for this team an totally brings that edge we need from someone.
Siena went zone and we could not bust it despite a number of good chances to do so When it came time for our guys to grab their balls and take over the game they did. That's what winners do. Based on the number of times Duren went to the bench I have to think something wasn't physically 100% with him and probably why Lewis got some unexpected run Atmosphere pre game was incredible- when our guys took the floor the first time I could not believe the eruption. I think these guys feel a ton of pressure playing at home and need to get comfortable again. I think this road trip is coming at a great time PSU will be tough. We beat the snot out of them last year so they are going to come out guns blazing, don't everyone freak out when we win but struggle Whoever said this team will be lucky to win 10 games is absolutely ridiculous and sounds like some of the moron Eagles fans on WIP Game changers need to play more than 10 minutes.. I finally got done watching the archived game (video on demand).. Giannini has to recognize this.. When he came on you just see the spark.. If Lewis doesn't have more minutes against PSU, I would be greatly concerned. Just as a footnote talked to a friend in athletic department a couple days ago who confirmed something that I heard from another friend a couple months ago (Ha I know I would laugh also).. It was that the second team had "gotten the better" of the first team in scrimmages "fairly consistently"...
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Post by vasalos on Nov 16, 2013 20:41:12 GMT -5
Penn St is going to be verty tough. Much like Manhattan we face a redshirt senior in Tim Frazier. And he is very good.
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Post by vasalos on Nov 16, 2013 20:41:27 GMT -5
Penn St is going to be verty tough. Much like Manhattan we face a redshirt senior in Tim Frazier. And he is very good.
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Post by louth20 on Nov 16, 2013 20:47:38 GMT -5
Game day in game coaching an issue.
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Post by stlexplorer on Nov 16, 2013 20:56:49 GMT -5
Trailing most of the game and needing a furious comeback against a team that has losses to world-renowned Albany and Vermont, on top of the fact that it's the third game and the rust should be shaken off by now, is NOT exactly encouraging. Riveting take
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Post by explorer88 on Nov 16, 2013 21:33:16 GMT -5
GW takes down Manhattan at Manhattan.
Brutal.
At least the Hawks lost.
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Post by a10champion15 on Nov 16, 2013 21:48:00 GMT -5
You guys need to relax or sober up!
La salle needs time to gel. I think G still understanding the rotation and what fits best. No one really playing well. Siena played well today they weren't missing shots and it wasn't as if they weren't contested as someone said before so many shots that were completely out of control and found there way in. They turned it around at the end and played well. Our defense was never very good and the new rules make us even less aggressive. Relax, they will be fine the good thing is they won today and avoided a bad loss. Manhattan I can guarantee you won't look like a ccsu on a resume this year. There a top 100 RPi for sure!
Also, GW is legit this year. They barely pulled through and Beamon got no help. Armwood and creek are excellent players.
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Post by angryal on Nov 16, 2013 21:52:00 GMT -5
Trailing most of the game and needing a furious comeback against a team that has losses to world-renowned Albany and Vermont, on top of the fact that it's the third game and the rust should be shaken off by now, is NOT exactly encouraging. Riveting take stlexplorer: "So did we cover?" stlexplorer: "Not sure how that happened from start to finish but Explorers win" stlexplorer: "4:23 to go La Salle up 2 c'mon boys!!" stlexplorer: "Looks great." stlexplorer: "I got mine in the mail at halftime of the Mamhattan game" ("Mamhattan???") stlexplorer: "That's an awesome t-shirt. I'm in on an order!" stlexplorer: "BASKETBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Some pretty scholarly writing you offer there.
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Post by thehawkisdead on Nov 16, 2013 21:59:04 GMT -5
You guys need to [relax or] sober up! . never
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Post by stlexplorer on Nov 16, 2013 22:18:44 GMT -5
Sorry al didn't realize I'd hit a nerve on your obligatory size 30, bolded, look at me, overally negative, once a month post.
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Post by stlexplorer on Nov 16, 2013 22:24:51 GMT -5
Scanning the recaps still haven't seen anything regarding why Tyreek sat so much in the 1st half. I know there was concern about the amount of minutes he had played in first 2 games but Degler brought up a few times that he looked lethargic and possibly sick. Did anyone see/hear anything regarding Tyreek?
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Post by durenduren on Nov 16, 2013 22:37:43 GMT -5
Scanning the recaps still haven't seen anything regarding why Tyreek sat so much in the 1st half. I know there was concern about the amount of minutes he had played in first 2 games but Degler brought up a few times that he looked lethargic and possibly sick. Did anyone see/hear anything regarding Tyreek? Didn't he pick up two very quick fouls? Edit: I lied. Disregard.
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Post by theneumann64 on Nov 16, 2013 22:41:25 GMT -5
Everyone stop picking fights and just generally being a bitch.
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