I hate criticizing individual performances cause these are kids - but Damontes stat line today... ouch. I don’t mind AG coming off the bench but you need more from those 13 minutes.
Everyone contributed and the whole "bench DMW" is old, IMO.
PSU needs to be our second road win!Net/KenPom ranking should go up a couple now with Wisky road win at PSU?
I don't think they ever suggested that the call was the wrong call or a bad call - just that it was a "tough" call. It's late in the game and he was a bit wide and sliding. This is very similar to a player who is a tiny bit late and gets the block instead of taking a charge. This was the right call as was the one on Kipper.Did you watch his leg? They made the offensive foul on Kipper trying to give the ball to Kipper, the ref was consistent
Rutgers plays the same tough D we do. Very happy with the win.As dumb as we were in the first half....pretty solid at the end. Gritty. Gutty. Good.
Our defense is 100% tourney ready.
Now about that offense.....
I dont generally bash any college players. And will defend most of them from others bashing.Kinda funny, since the poster specifically said he didn't mind AG coming off the bench, clearly implying that he wasn't asking for Damonte to be benched.
Frankly, I'm trying to figure out the fixation of having to defend Damonte. Hell, someone gave Giorgi a D grade today and that guy didn't get criticized. He just was presented with a counter argument.
This team would be better if Damonte was contributing more. If you don't understand that, than you don't know much about basketball. I'm pretty confident that you understand it so I'm left wondering why the need to come to the guy's defense like this. Not sure if you're one of the ones continually doing it, but the people who want to gloss over DMW's deficiencies are kinda headscratching to me.
This finish after the emotional finish at WI tells me that we are right on track.
Lots of credit to Rutgers defense, but our decision making on offense was pathetic in the first half. Lots of room for growth for us here.
Props to the coaching staff for some half time adjustments.
Props to Dre' for not giving up on his game.
Props to Ayo for being Ayo.
Props to the refs. Let em' get after each other hard.
Props to the House of Paign!
I saw that too...they call that a "booty pick"Good seeing that on Giorgi. Did you see him block out THREE Rutgers players so Feliz(?) could swoop in for the layup?
1-4 and if Northwestern wins they're in last.Maybe OSU isn’t actually the 11th best team in the country?
I'd be tempted to say that this second-place spot we're in is a fluke and that the Illini are bound to return to the pack, but this is why I'm not so sure that's going to happen.
He stepped out and his lower leg was well beyond his hip. It was absolutely the correct call per the rule.When they showed a brief clip on CBS of the game, this play is what they showed. They did not present it in the "good call" fashion.
Back to 30 in Kenpom. 12 B1G teams in top 40. Insane.
NET was created by NCAA for the sole purpose of being used by the selection committee. NCAA publishes updated rankings daily.Cool, thanks.
When the selection committee is picking the field, I’m guessing these are used in the process?
To be fair, this team would be better if everyone contributed more, but I get what you are trying to say.Kinda funny, since the poster specifically said he didn't mind AG coming off the bench, clearly implying that he wasn't asking for Damonte to be benched.
Frankly, I'm trying to figure out the fixation of having to defend Damonte. Hell, someone gave Giorgi a D grade today and that guy didn't get criticized. He just was presented with a counter argument.
This team would be better if Damonte was contributing more. If you don't understand that, than you don't know much about basketball. I'm pretty confident that you understand it so I'm left wondering why the need to come to the guy's defense like this. Not sure if you're one of the ones continually doing it, but the people who want to gloss over DMW's deficiencies are kinda headscratching to me.
An important win is a great win. Was it a Mona Lisa aesthetically? No. Would you rather have a 78-77 loss or a 54-51 win? In this league, a win is a win....period.This was in no way a great win....but it was an important win. When a team plays 10 minutes with little energy, bad passing, missed layups and brick after brick they are probably going to lose, When the same team continues to throw up bricks after deciding to get their head in the game and play tough defense they are even more likely to lose. But they didn't after shooting a rather consistent 29% for the game. They played defense and rebounded with a very tough rebounding team right to the wire. The difference was at the charity stripe where they shot 19 freebies and Rutgers 8. That is reversed in Piscataway and we lose per Big Ten officiating rules. That Kofi shot 5-6 from the charity stripe was huge and he deserves a pat on the back for his work and taking a beating. Sure wish these kids would learn to move the ball more quickly instead of pounding it into the hardwood and weaving forever off ball screens....but Underwood has made his bed. Not my cup of tea but I am not the coach.
Kudos to the guys for out-rebounding one of the best rebounding teams in the country. Rutgers basketball is no longer a door mat but a leader in America's toughest conference. They have size, quickness, smart players, shooting skills, a devotion to defense, and excellent coaching....deserving of a tip of the hat and respect for building a program and culture to be admired. Hopefully, the Illini are doing the same step by step. With Geo Baker in the lineup, this game would likely never have been close. Certainly, a win on Feb. 15 would almost assuredly earn this team nationwide respect but I don't see that happening....but we can dream.
Stay focused and bring energy against the Mildcats and then get ready to fight to the wire against two pretty good teams on the road looking to avenge a road loss to our guys. Tough to do, but winning a B1G title or even being in the hunt the last week is as tough a goal as there is in college hoops.
I also like the analysis that said constantly fouling teams don't make it very far. Who would have thought and why did it take a friend of Jr. Underwood to figure that out for us?Also, we have been taking care of the ball. I believe only 8 TO's today. Before we started winning, our typical night was +15 TO's.
Yeah...that commentary during the game was interesting. Tyler's stat guru friend reviewed 10 yrs of sweet 16 teams.... common denominator is fouls given and I believe rebounds/ margin was the 2d common factor(?)I also like the analysis that said constantly fouling teams don't make it very far. Who would have thought and why did it take a friend of Jr. Underwood to figure that out for us?
The guy slid his hip and leg into the Illini player. It was a good call.
Why not Purdue or Michigan?PSU needs to be our second road win!