Jeseph Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Hey, at least we're on the road 🤷🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrabukes Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 We need to win this one then take care of a home Friday game, getting to 7-4 with 7 left. If we can play 4-3 or better over the final 7 and have at least 11 wins, we'll have a solid shot at a top 4 seed. With the way this team has played this season, nothing is a given, they could very easily win the next 9, lose the next 9 or anything in between. The league is very close as a whole, so it's hard to fault our team when they get beat, it's just the very small correctable things that have cost them in MANY of their losses. Hopefully the job can get done against a cellar dweller on Tuesday night. I expect that it will, but as I've said to a few people this year when they ask me "what's your prediction for this game?", I expect a win, but wouldn't bet my house on it. In year's past you would know going in that you were going to win a given game, or even every once in a while feel that it just wasn't going to be our night, whereas this year I honestly cannot predict which way it will go and just have to fall back on my belief in the team and staff to get it done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocCas86 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 19 hours ago, skrabukes said: We need to win this one then take care of a home Friday game, getting to 7-4 with 7 left. If we can play 4-3 or better over the final 7 and have at least 11 wins, we'll have a solid shot at a top 4 seed. With the way this team has played this season, nothing is a given, they could very easily win the next 9, lose the next 9 or anything in between. The league is very close as a whole, so it's hard to fault our team when they get beat, it's just the very small correctable things that have cost them in MANY of their losses. Hopefully the job can get done against a cellar dweller on Tuesday night. I expect that it will, but as I've said to a few people this year when they ask me "what's your prediction for this game?", I expect a win, but wouldn't bet my house on it. In year's past you would know going in that you were going to win a given game, or even every once in a while feel that it just wasn't going to be our night, whereas this year I honestly cannot predict which way it will go and just have to fall back on my belief in the team and staff to get it done. Getting to 11 wins would be nice, and the team has shown they can do that. If you look at games thus far - three of our four losses are four points or less three wins of five points or less. In my estimation, of our remaining nine games, we will be favored in five (3 out of 4 home games; 2 out of five road games). For the four home games remaining - I see us being an underdog in the game against Akron (2/29). We shall see how the season progresses - but goal should be 4-0 in the remaining home games - to do this need to shoot free throws better and limit turnovers- this would give me more optimism for the team heading into Cleveland. First things first let's win tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBCourtside Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Must win. This is one of the worst offensive teams in the country. Zone D is really good, and they are great at getting hands in passing lanes (#1 in the country in steals per game), but if we want to be a contender, you can’t drop this game. I have been sticking up for this squad, because I think improvement has been there defensively and individually with some young guys. Losing this game would make me doubt this team big time, and erase some of my optimism for the MAC tournament. Let’s get the job done, and look decisive doing it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 This is a must win, should win. I echo the statements made above. The key will be our zone offense. We’ve struggled with the zone at times this season when teams have thrown it at us. One way to beat the zone is to offensive rebound and another is to get out in transition. Look for us to do those two things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeseph Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) 53 minutes ago, UBCourtside said: Must win. This is one of the worst offensive teams in the country. Zone D is really good, and they are great at getting hands in passing lanes (#1 in the country in steals per game), but if we want to be a contender, you can’t drop this game. I have been sticking up for this squad, because I think improvement has been there defensively and individually with some young guys. Losing this game would make me doubt this team big time, and erase some of my optimism for the MAC tournament. Let’s get the job done, and look decisive doing it! We've had struggles finding passing lanes against "traditional" man defenses. This is the time for JW to show that he can prepare his team offensively. If we drop this game the season is in real jeopardy (I know, I know, you all want to give us slack for rebuilding but I'm sorry, it's the MAC and we're trying to be a legit program). Edited February 4, 2020 by Jeseph fixed typo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire17 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Game should be another nail biter with many turnovers. I think the Bulls will turn it over less often than E Michigan. The Bulls have shown games where they are great from the foul line. Hope this is one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee4three Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I think they will win this one, and keep us thinking and wondering if this team has a chance in Cleveland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasketBull Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Jordan looks completely lost against the zone to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
961819 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Are these commentators going to commentate or list fun facts the whole game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB05 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Why do we struggle so much with the zone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB05 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Omg this cameraman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGBull Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 This is bad. Somehow we are only down 4 while shooting 27% and they are shooting 62%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYS Bulls Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Does Jordan care? He's 1-4 with 4 turnovers and 0 assists. That's amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYS Bulls Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Just now, SGBull said: This is bad. Somehow we are only down 4 while shooting 27% and they are shooting 62%. Everyone shoots 62% on us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
961819 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I don’t understand why we haven’t changed our approach yet. Clearly what we’ve been doing for the first 25% of the game hasn’t worked, try something new, ADJUST 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Erie County said: I need to hear those who think there is a path to Cleveland... You’ll hear me if we win. Believe the confidence I have in our ability to win in Cleveland wavers by each second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYS Bulls Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 minute ago, 961819 said: I don’t understand why we haven’t changed our approach yet. Clearly what we’ve been doing for the first 25% of the game hasn’t worked, try something new, ADJUST Has this guy ever adjusted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB05 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 We can come back against this team if we can figure out how to break the zone. So far it’s just been passing around the perimeter until the clock runs down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB05 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Just now, Erie County said: Meanwhile he plays Grant with 2 fouls to "get the team going". He has two airballs He’s been our best player, but ok 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Freaking Nickleberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB05 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 These announcers are the worst I’ve EVER heard. And it has nothing to do with being biased, they just have no idea what they’re talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYS Bulls Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 UB is 2-6 when down at halftime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB05 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, Erie County said: Three fouls in the first half, Turnover, and not one close on his three attempts. Jordan, Johnson, and Williams are a combined 3 for 16.... but you’re complaining about grant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbburns Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Let’s see....Williams, Johnson, Jordan, Bertram, Mballa, Segu, and Grant. All trash in the 1st half. Jordan is king trash Graves. Barely not trash. Not good though. Hardnett. Decent 1st half even though he got 4 minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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