NY_Tom Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Loss notwithstanding, I am not seeing much in the half court game. Too much perimeter passing. Almost exclusively. Big men need to actually set the pick when they come out to three pt. line before moving on, or no screen (or traffic) I am not seeing cutters in the lane, or when a wing man does make a dribble drive move, someone filling the lane to give then an option, Yes, the poor foul shooting was a big hurt, even more though, was the amount of uncontested opponent shots. Not your typical Crews defensive effort. Lastly, is Manning hurt? He does not appear to be playing with the fire he had as a junior.... Freshmen can be fearless, not giving undo respect to opponents and taking charge. On the other hand, freshmen sometimes play like they are one year removed from high school. The few upperclassmen need to step up and provide more poise & leadership, or it will be a long season indeed. Go Bills! (I'll be there tonight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 -while I didn't enjoy the outcome on Sunday it was not totally unexpected, looking at TXAMCC prior to the game it appeared they had some talent and experience and we are so young and could have been a bit full of ourselves after two wins, one on the road -I am not allowing myself to get too high or too low and hope the team does the same and the coaches are taking full advantage of the numerous coaching points available to them -I think the staff is still in evaluation mode with this group which might last long into the season -one point on our defense, opposing teams are finding reversal passes to be quite successful at finding wide open players, not sure if we are helping too much or we don't have the correct spacing to cut off that pass but expect that to improve over time -sit back and enjoy the ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billikenboy Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 It is new day. Let's get the win tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Tom Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Saw both last night. Still too much perimeter passing, but better picks/screens and some inside out action. Better free throws (thanks to Miles), Bartley needs to cover HIS man in man-to-man defense and quit 'cheating' (burnt way too often by pass to wide open set shot). McBroom must realize he cannot do it all alone. Manning came alive in last 6-8 minutes - altered shots, 3 blocks, good boxing & 4 boards. Bills need upper class men leadership. ugly win (better than ugly loss)... team obviously a work in progress... Go Bills PS - holiday break, Blues game, and unfortunate current events all played role in lower attendance. This will improve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock_Tower Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Saw both last night. Still too much perimeter passing, but better picks/screens and some inside out action. Better free throws (thanks to Miles), Bartley needs to cover HIS man in man-to-man defense and quit 'cheating' (burnt way too often by pass to wide open set shot). McBroom must realize he cannot do it all alone. Manning came alive in last 6-8 minutes - altered shots, 3 blocks, good boxing & 4 boards. Bills need upper class men leadership. ugly win (better than ugly loss)... team obviously a work in progress... Go Bills PS - holiday break, Blues game, and unfortunate current events all played role in lower attendance. This will improve Unfortunately I missed last night's game. What did you notice with regard to Mike Crawford? I am surprised by his lack of playing time. I will have to focus on him next game in that obviously Jim Crews is not satisfied with his recent play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Unfortunately I missed last night's game. What did you notice with regard to Mike Crawford? I am surprised by his lack of playing time. I will have to focus on him next game in that obviously Jim Crews is not satisfied with his recent play. Crawford was good on defense and one of the most active players on offense against the zone, but just can't convert at the rim. He can get there, but I guess that's not really his game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Tom Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 I concur... he led by example... driving to the hoops... BUT, was rejected a few times and too polite a few others... the bills need some JAM TIME.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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