dolphins2
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Post by dolphins2 on Nov 14, 2017 0:25:59 GMT -5
With the personnel we had last year we could not win this game. However , this year we have a chemistry that is developing in front of our eyes. You just won a game with ? 17+ turnovers and one of your best players not playing at his highest level. I’m sure if you asked Bj if this squad can improve and become something special he would say yes. Their defensive effort was great tonight. Once these guys start making the extra pass ( they have started already), cut down on on turnovers, and start making their shots we are going to be tough team to beat. Brookins is really good and he will do nothing but improve. Tony has bulked up a bit and i think he can really be solid this year. Dr. G needs to improve his —“in game management.” He needs to utilize the 2 for 1 concept when it presents itself. A few other things came up as well I am not going to discuss. Overall — What a game / big win tonight.
Let’s win at home and head to Connecticut 3-0
We have the talent to compete - let’s shock the world.
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Post by durenduren on Nov 14, 2017 0:32:44 GMT -5
With all respect, how did that win convince you that we can "shock the world"? Because it wasn't all that convincing that we could shoot our way out a paper bag or we could defend a seriously talented team.
More alarming is the mental gaffs - serious squads will not allow you to recover from the tons of stupid, bonehead mental mistakes we made. They won't let you recover from them like Penn.
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Post by stlexplorer on Nov 14, 2017 1:32:34 GMT -5
I want some of what Dolphins is drinking but I'll take a win anyday
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Nov 14, 2017 8:00:01 GMT -5
Don’t feed the fish please.
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Post by las71 on Nov 14, 2017 8:56:10 GMT -5
I like Dolphins enthusiasm! I am trying to feel the same way. Go 'splorers!
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Post by jimmywhispers on Nov 14, 2017 9:43:58 GMT -5
Tremendous Improvement on Defense Saul Phiri did a great job on #25. Not enough Big Time Scorers to be ranked this year but they will be more fun to watch than in previous years. |
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Post by Shout out to my Cousin Bern on Nov 14, 2017 10:43:05 GMT -5
I guess this is a game we would have lost in year's past but also...come on we should always beat Penn. My take on the game was two average teams both having a bad night. I don't think this indicates anything positive for our year. Agreed with durenduren, even a slightly better team than Penn would have solidly beat us as a result of our turnovers. |
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Post by victoriouslasalle on Nov 14, 2017 10:53:30 GMT -5
I guess this is a game we would have lost in year's past but also...come on we should always beat Penn. My take on the game was two average teams both having a bad night. I don't think this indicates anything positive for our year. Agreed with durenduren, even a slightly better team than Penn would have solidly beat us as a result of our turnovers. Glad we did not play Fairfield. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2017 10:55:46 GMT -5
For what it's worth- Northwestern gave up 66 points to St. Peter's. Now I'm not one to use the transitive property to get me to a result I want. But we held St. Peter's to 40 points. They underwhelmed me entirely. A win is a win. If you can win a game against a legit D1 opponent when you don't play your best, you have a good team. Penn is going to be a pretty decent team. Saul looked great. Our defense looks very good. And that will win you A LOT of games.
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Post by lasalle89 on Nov 14, 2017 10:57:12 GMT -5
Let's celebrate every win we get.
We all know we are going to have plenty of losses to criticize.
Bottom line is we won in double OT with BJ on the bench.
We won and we are learning how to win.
Did anyone see G shake hands/hug Pookie after his interview when Pookie was next to be interviewed on the court? They both had the biggest smiles on their faces and were elated. That showed me G and at least Pookie have a good relationship.
G needs to develop these young players and figure out how to get the most out of them.
Need to play better D so ok nights were the O is not there we are still in the game.
WE ARE UNDEFEATED!!!
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Post by sweat83 on Nov 14, 2017 11:19:54 GMT -5
If you didn't watch the game, and didn't follow the board, and you woke up this AM saw a Double OT win over a Big 5 opponent, that puts you at 2-0 at the start of the season, you have to feel pretty good. Yeah, the TO stat doesn't look so great, but we held a guy that scored 35 pts on us last year, in check, and we held on to win a game that we typically blow. BJ had a horrendous start, but came alive in the 2nd half. Phiri showed us what he's capable of and had a good game, and it appears that TW had a good defensive stat line. So, all in all, some positives to take away from this game, and move forward and prepare for South Alabama. I don't think "The Sky's The Limit" at this point, because there are alot of things we need to improve upon.
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Post by lasallescreamer on Nov 14, 2017 12:39:31 GMT -5
The D was very good. Give credit to G. Game shows we can beat teams that we should beat and that's how u build an above .500 record. Must improve on sloppy offensive play.
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postup
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Post by postup on Nov 14, 2017 22:17:56 GMT -5
Being positive is one thing, not facing reality is another.
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dolphins2
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Post by dolphins2 on Nov 14, 2017 22:57:43 GMT -5
Don’t feed the fish - I’m well fed at this time
WE HAVE THE SCORERS - I know what everyone is thinking but you need to see what these guys brought to the floor the last 2 games. A ferocious Defensive intensity unlike years past. They will be in many games this year with chances to win them. Mark it down. If we all read the post game email it was pretty direct and to the point. We need to fix the offense. This is the gelling part/ the chemistry / the confidence/ the winning. What everyone here fails to see is that we have “more scoring this year”. Not less. It takes the guys playing smart. Do you think I like watching Tony Washington putbthe ball on the floor from 10 feet away. You must be kidding - GET HIM THE BALL IN POSITION TO MAKE A PLAY; If stukes or pookie have a nice match up spread the floor and let them drive. We all cringed when Stukes fired up that 3 ball. Did you see his body language after he missed - he was pissed. He had to take the shot I felt - It’s a game of CONFIDENCE AND NOT MAKING DUMB MISTAKES- we will get much better. Alert Alert
DOLPHINS2 new prediction:
South Alabama win
Northwestern Upset by La Salle
5-0 record upcoming
TEXAS TECH AND MIAMI WILL BE two losses but more important here
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dolphins2
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Post by dolphins2 on Nov 14, 2017 23:01:05 GMT -5
Hit wrong button and it sent
3-0 after South Alabama
4-0 after Northwestern
Then we may face some headwinds
Love Brookins
He plays with confidence
Pookie and Bj will become the top A10 tandem
Coach will match up on the defensive end I feel each game because defense can win you a lot of games.
BUBBLE TALK BEGINS NOW
We are now officially on the bubble
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Post by luhoopsfan on Nov 14, 2017 23:35:03 GMT -5
Don’t feed the fish please. Mammal |
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Post by lasalle89 on Nov 14, 2017 23:42:03 GMT -5
Hit wrong button and it sent 3-0 after South Alabama 4-0 after Northwestern Then we may face some headwinds Love Brookins He plays with confidence Pookie and Bj will become the top A10 tandem Coach will match up on the defensive end I feel each game because defense can win you a lot of games. BUBBLE TALK BEGINS NOW We are now officially on the bubble Love this guy! We are now on the bubble! Get me to 5-0 and I will join in on your excitement. |
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