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<blockquote data-quote="IlliniFandom" data-source="post: 1528521" data-attributes="member: 26111"><p>Why are none of our games clean games? We probably have only had a handful of games that were "clean"...but each one seems like a grinder where we face some adversity and have to battle back. This game was frustrating because we should have had more of a lead for more of the game. The fact they came back a couple of times was disappointing and not what I wanted to see from this team against this type of opponent. The fact that none of our reserves could get into the game to spell Ayo or Trent was a loss for me. Here are my thoughts:</p><p></p><p><strong>Positives:</strong></p><p>+ Alan Griffin is the man! Outside, inside, defense, rebounding, this kid does it all. It will be hard to keep him off the starter list next year IMO</p><p>+ We had opportunities. We convert some of these bunnies that we had and we'd be in a better spot</p><p>+ loved when we played that up tempo offense with Ayo being the tip of the spear</p><p></p><p><strong>Negatives that we can fix:</strong></p><p>~ Turnovers. Terrible turnovers that just led to points for Nebraska. I saw a few dump offs to Kofi that got stripped or a few bailout passes that were bad choices all around. Give Nebraska credit for their defense, but we should've been better.</p><p>~ Missed Opportunities. I have confidence that those bunnies can be fixed. I think the fact that Nebraska's defense and active hands really rushed a few shots from our guys. I think we can fix, but GB is really bad right now. BU is trying his best not to sound down, but the guy missed 4+ shots that he has consistently made. Feel for the guy....hope he keeps coming back and trying</p><p></p><p><strong>Negatives that are just flaws we'll have to live with this year:</strong></p><p>- Anemic offense. This offense struggles in stretches and while we could get hot from 3 once in a long while, it's not something we can depend on.</p><p>- Defenses have figured out Kofi. Yes he is big, yes he'll get his points, but I think over the past few games that defenses have figured out how to play Kofi and deny him those easy looks that he had earlier in the season.</p><p>- Tight personnel tolerance: Anybody other than Kipper goes down...we're in a heap of trouble. Nobody is going to be able to adequately spell another. Next year should have more depth...but how will this work if we don't get a double bye in the B1G tourney? Not expecting us to really win it, but would like to get closer to the end vs. out in a game.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IlliniFandom, post: 1528521, member: 26111"] Why are none of our games clean games? We probably have only had a handful of games that were "clean"...but each one seems like a grinder where we face some adversity and have to battle back. This game was frustrating because we should have had more of a lead for more of the game. The fact they came back a couple of times was disappointing and not what I wanted to see from this team against this type of opponent. The fact that none of our reserves could get into the game to spell Ayo or Trent was a loss for me. Here are my thoughts: [B]Positives:[/B] + Alan Griffin is the man! Outside, inside, defense, rebounding, this kid does it all. It will be hard to keep him off the starter list next year IMO + We had opportunities. We convert some of these bunnies that we had and we'd be in a better spot + loved when we played that up tempo offense with Ayo being the tip of the spear [B]Negatives that we can fix:[/B] ~ Turnovers. Terrible turnovers that just led to points for Nebraska. I saw a few dump offs to Kofi that got stripped or a few bailout passes that were bad choices all around. Give Nebraska credit for their defense, but we should've been better. ~ Missed Opportunities. I have confidence that those bunnies can be fixed. I think the fact that Nebraska's defense and active hands really rushed a few shots from our guys. I think we can fix, but GB is really bad right now. BU is trying his best not to sound down, but the guy missed 4+ shots that he has consistently made. Feel for the guy....hope he keeps coming back and trying [B]Negatives that are just flaws we'll have to live with this year:[/B] - Anemic offense. This offense struggles in stretches and while we could get hot from 3 once in a long while, it's not something we can depend on. - Defenses have figured out Kofi. Yes he is big, yes he'll get his points, but I think over the past few games that defenses have figured out how to play Kofi and deny him those easy looks that he had earlier in the season. - Tight personnel tolerance: Anybody other than Kipper goes down...we're in a heap of trouble. Nobody is going to be able to adequately spell another. Next year should have more depth...but how will this work if we don't get a double bye in the B1G tourney? Not expecting us to really win it, but would like to get closer to the end vs. out in a game. [/QUOTE]
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