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Post by theneumann64 on Feb 1, 2014 17:59:31 GMT -5
FINAL. Explorers win 71-63.
Now let's see if we can steal one of these next 2.
Duquesne banked 3 means we don't cover. This is why I don't bet basketball.
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Post by victoriouslasalle on Feb 1, 2014 18:01:35 GMT -5
Nice to Win! Gotta win the 1's you are suppose to win.
Zack gets my vote for game ball!
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Post by Kovy on Feb 1, 2014 18:03:43 GMT -5
Nice job closing this one out. Zack was huge this game. They just don't have anyone to matchup with him and Mills hit some big shots in that 2nd half. Congrats to the team.
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Post by ltrain38 on Feb 1, 2014 18:08:47 GMT -5
Nice to get a win and to see our bigs stay on the court long enough (not that the absurdly quick whistles at GW, which stopped entirely once we were completely out of it, were all their fault) and really take over. Steve's line was impressive. Let's go beat UMass.
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Post by durenduren on Feb 1, 2014 18:18:22 GMT -5
We won. Next game please. I'll have more later.
Props for the Gola tribute video at half and honoring Gola's wife during a timeout.
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Post by belfieldhappyhour on Feb 1, 2014 18:25:17 GMT -5
Great to hear. Hopefully Caroline is hanging in there. Tremendously nice person.
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Post by player71 on Feb 1, 2014 18:39:30 GMT -5
Nice win and glad to see more ball movement in the second half. And I officially hate Uconn women's basketball...
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Post by calsufan on Feb 1, 2014 19:27:37 GMT -5
It was nice to see them get back to winning. They looked a lot better in the second half. Zack had a really strong game. Next up UMass, which right now is losing to the Joe's.
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Post by SICguy84 on Feb 1, 2014 19:38:06 GMT -5
City Ave fans going to be insufferable if they pull off the win.
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Post by durenduren on Feb 1, 2014 20:00:59 GMT -5
Let the bullshit flow. They'll be calling for Martelli's firing next week though, like usual. It's like clockwork.
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Post by SICguy84 on Feb 1, 2014 20:02:56 GMT -5
UMASS not finished yet.
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Post by durenduren on Feb 1, 2014 20:21:55 GMT -5
Now they are. The 54th Armored Tank Division will be on full self-fulatio mode until the weave let's them down next.
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Post by SICguy84 on Feb 1, 2014 20:26:50 GMT -5
Putney, huge easy lay up missed. Reminds me of something....
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Post by lasalle69bestever on Feb 2, 2014 8:54:48 GMT -5
It was nice to see them get back to winning. They looked a lot better in the second half. Zack had a really strong game. Next up UMass, which right now is losing to the Joe's. Zack is the absolute key to breaking the press. He knows where to be, keeps the ball high over his head and makes the correct pass. High basketball IQ and very versatile. I'm honestly not sure how well we'd break a press without him.
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Post by gymrat67 on Feb 2, 2014 13:03:17 GMT -5
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Post by cpico on Feb 2, 2014 13:15:43 GMT -5
The team did what we should expect them to do at home against a bottom third of the league type team in Duquesne - win. I'm glad they took care of business yesterday and got us back in the win column after a pretty miserable three game stretch. Also, nice game by Zack.
I'm definitely not expecting a win on Wednesday up at UMASS because of the way we've played a majority of the season, but UMASS has really struggled since A-10 play started. They are 4-3 (like us) and a number of their wins went down toward the end of the game. If there was ever a game to steal on the road against a team that is perceived to be one of the better teams in the league - this would be it. But again, not expecting a win on Wednesday just because we have not shown ourselves to be consistent enough. But I'm hoping, we'll see what happens.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Feb 2, 2014 14:23:58 GMT -5
I'm definitely not expecting a win on Wednesday up at UMASS because of the way we've played a majority of the season, but UMASS has really struggled since A-10 play started. If anyone can slow down Chaz Williams, it is the duo of Khalid Lewis and Sam Mills. I expect the line on this game to be around 2-3.
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Post by jellybean on Feb 2, 2014 14:26:47 GMT -5
Joe any thoughts on G's comment that La Salle really only has plays designed to get Jerrell Wright shots?
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Post by durenduren on Feb 2, 2014 15:44:15 GMT -5
Joe any thoughts on G's comment that La Salle really only has plays designed to get Jerrell Wright shots? Please!
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Feb 2, 2014 16:23:42 GMT -5
Joe any thoughts on G's comment that La Salle really only has plays designed to get Jerrell Wright shots? Please! It wasn't the first time we've heard it and it is evident out there. They run a system and a good one at times, but there are plays that they have in there that get isolation usually with Duren and Wright on one side, and the other guys on his weak side. They actually ran a set play against VCU that got Duren a layup on a backcut. I swear it was the first "set play" that I've ever seen a Giannini team run. I'm talking one that guard goes to position A, position B, position C....result. What will be interesting is when there is no Duren or Garland to make things happen, instead seeing them replaced by bigger, less agile players in Jordan Price and Cleon Roberts. Those guys are athletic and talented, but I'm not sure if they'll be as good off the bounce. Perhaps I am wrong, but I'd expect to see some slight changes in the offense next year. (Next year?!?!?!)
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Post by durenduren on Feb 2, 2014 16:26:51 GMT -5
It wasn't the first time we've heard it and it is evident out there.... What will be interesting is when there is no Duren or Garland to make things happen, instead seeing them replaced by bigger, less agile players in Jordan Price and Cleon Roberts. Those guys are athletic and talented, but I'm not sure if they'll be as good off the bounce. Perhaps I am wrong, but I'd expect to see some slight changes in the offense next year. (Next year?!?!?!) What I hoped to hear and what I didn't want to hear all in one.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Feb 2, 2014 16:30:27 GMT -5
Glad I can be of service.
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Post by jellybean on Feb 2, 2014 17:04:52 GMT -5
It wasn't the first time we've heard it and it is evident out there. They run a system and a good one at times, but there are plays that they have in there that get isolation usually with Duren and Wright on one side, and the other guys on his weak side. They actually ran a set play against VCU that got Duren a layup on a backcut. I swear it was the first "set play" that I've ever seen a Giannini team run. I'm talking one that guard goes to position A, position B, position C....result. What will be interesting is when there is no Duren or Garland to make things happen, instead seeing them replaced by bigger, less agile players in Jordan Price and Cleon Roberts. Those guys are athletic and talented, but I'm not sure if they'll be as good off the bounce. Perhaps I am wrong, but I'd expect to see some slight changes in the offense next year. (Next year?!?!?!) Bingo. My concern exactly. I would say much much more needed than slight changes. To be fair Joe, that play yesterday was about the fifth set play this year. Thanks and good work.
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Post by coachd on Feb 3, 2014 10:28:36 GMT -5
But they are not being replaced by just Price and Roberts... Stukes will be part of the regular rotation also.
Maybe G could implement parts of the Princeton offense... then again.
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Post by lwc4591 on Feb 3, 2014 10:44:15 GMT -5
Duren, Price and Roberts are clearly better players than Garland and Mills so my number one and concern is replacing Duren because he is our floor general. T.Garland has his positives (penetrating)but he is a below average shooter, can't give you anything in the way of rebounding and is a very average defender. S.Mills is similar but is a solid shooter who plays good defense. I agree with you that in most cases a 6'-5" player is not going to have the quickness of 6'-0" or 6'-1" players but both Roberts and Price are above average quickness for their size. Our quickest players next season will probably be Schuler, Roberts and Stukes with Lewis just behind. If we can somehow get average play from the point next seasons team could be a nice surprise.
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Post by gymrat67 on Feb 3, 2014 11:52:13 GMT -5
Not to belabor the obvious, but what is badly needed next year and beyond is ideally someone who can both create his own shot opportunities and knock down open 3's on a consistent basis.
In the absence of another Lionel Simmons, Michael Brooks, Rasual Butler or a Steve Smith, we at least need the next Hubie Marshall, Tim Legler, Jack Hurd, Darnell Harris, Earl Pettis or Ramon Galloway.
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Post by MisterD on Feb 3, 2014 12:18:25 GMT -5
Maybe G could implement parts of the Princeton offense... then again. I don't know, do you think they have the assistant coaches necessary to do this?
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Post by lwc4591 on Feb 3, 2014 13:16:33 GMT -5
Gymrat67 based on what J.Price (5.4 pts, 1.8 rebds. in less than 15 min per game including coming back from injury)and C.Roberts (8.6 pts., 2.5 rbds.. in 27 min. per game)did as freshman I feel certain that these two players match up favorably with Marshall thru Galloway you listed. They may not shoot as well as Legler or Harris but then again how many players do but other than that they project as very good A10 caliber players. I totally believe they will be better players than Pettis, Hurd (who were good players) and as far as someone like Harris it is hard to compare because they are different type players. Will they be as good as Galloway only time will tell but they are better players than we are used to getting. Without going back and reviewing freshman seasons (for Garland and Galloway)I think both Price and Roberts stats were better than Galloway and Garlands which doesn't mean squat but I guess you have to look at something.
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Post by 1stflooredwards on Feb 3, 2014 13:29:22 GMT -5
Duren, Price and Roberts are clearly better players than Garland and Mills so my number one and concern is replacing Duren because he is our floor general. T.Garland has his positives (penetrating)but he is a below average shooter, can't give you anything in the way of rebounding and is a very average defender. S.Mills is similar but is a solid shooter who plays good defense. I agree with you that in most cases a 6'-5" player is not going to have the quickness of 6'-0" or 6'-1" players but both Roberts and Price are above average quickness for their size. Our quickest players next season will probably be Schuler, Roberts and Stukes with Lewis just behind. If we can somehow get average play from the point next seasons team could be a nice surprise. Based on what criteria? Be careful what you write because I will find this post next season and remind you of you bold proclamation.
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Post by lwc4591 on Feb 3, 2014 14:04:05 GMT -5
Edwards I can only base my opinions on facts which I did based on limited numbers of Price and Roberts and not so limited numbers of Mills and Garland. First what I consider good news is Sam and Tyrone are both solid players. I stated in other post what I consider the positives and negatives of these four players. T.Garland is a below average shooter, offers very little rebounding help, is very average defensive player and above average when penetrating. S.Mills is slightly above average ouside shooter, good defender, offers very little rebounding help and can not penetrate. The one year we have to go on for Price and Roberts considering they were only freshman shows that they are solid shooters, can offer rebounding help, may or may not be solid defenders and can penetrate to some extent based on good ball handling skills for 6'-5" players. Price was a four star and Roberts was a three star coming out of high school and Price was having a very nice freshman season until he was injured. Roberts also had a good freshman season and both had better freshman seasons than Sam and Tyrone. Finally I don't care if you remind me next season because if I went around searching what everyone stated to hammer them with I would drive myself nuts. By the way don't you think you should wait until Price and Roberts finish there senior seasons before comparing them to Mills and Garland or do you expect them to be stars or above average players instantly.
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