billikenbill Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 "We've debated the last two days whether we should start D.J. to help him build his confidence. I'm going to play you early and leave you in there. DJ was not to be taken out of the game. Coaches were too remind me not to take him out. We don't win this one without D.J. He'll be playing a lot more." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBeliever!!! Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Just now, billikenbill said: "WE've debate the last two days whether we should start D.J. to help him build his confidence. I'm going to play you early and leave you in there. DJ was not to be taken out of the game. Coaches were too remind me not to take him out. We don't win this one without D.J. He'll be playing a lot more." If we plays like he did tonight every game than he should switch minutes with Hines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johnbj14 Posted January 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2018 I'm not really reading between the lines, as there's already enough of that in the other thread, but that post game interview is a must watch. While the ultimate verdict on the Travis Ford era is probably years from being determined, the passion he has for the game is something I really appreciate. You can also tell he genuinely cares for his guys, for this team that has been through the ringer. I appreciate that, and it really helps put things in perspective through all the frustration during the last 4 years. Zink, JohnnyJumpUp, moytoy12 and 8 others like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenbill Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, BillsBeliever!!! said: If we plays like he did tonight every game than he should switch minutes with Hines Was saying that DJ would start in JJ's place, but yes, more mins. for DJ would mean less for Hines. Funny thing about Hines, he'll drive the lane make a circus shot like he did tonight, hit a jumper to keep a rally going, but he looks for his shot too much, and despite what look like good mechanics just isn't a reliable shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 20 minutes ago, MattyMo213 said: Dang Bess with 7 assists. Who was the last billiken to get that many? Hines, eight games ago. Goodwin, 12 and 15 games ago (8). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMo213 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 minute ago, HoosierPal said: Hines, eight games ago. Goodwin, 12 and 15 games ago (8). It was moreso of a rhetorical question about how bad our assist output has been as of late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBeliever!!! Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, billikenbill said: Was saying that DJ would start in JJ's place, but yes, more mins. for DJ would mean less for Hines. Funny thing about Hines, he'll drive the lane make a circus shot like he did tonight, hit a jumper to keep a rally going, but he looks for his shot too much, and despite what look like good mechanics just isn't a reliable shooter. If we had every player playing he would be our 12th or 13th player in the lineup, which is where he should be. Because of injuries and S2 he's been put in a position he really should not be in. I feel like he'd be a decent #12 guy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 "We have to be able to play the game" might be the best quote I've heard from Travis ever in a presser. That or the line he uttered 30 seconds later "we have a lot of guys who can go 1 for 10" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBeliever!!! Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, johnbj14 said: "We have to be able to play the game" might be the best quote I've heard from Travis ever in a presser. That or the line he uttered 30 seconds later "we have a lot of guys who can go 1 for 10" Hines, Aaron, and AH right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compton Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 So if DJ starts next game I'm guess that'll mean JJ or JG (if still injured) doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmbilliken Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Foreman, French, Johnson, Bess and Roby played well together. If Goodwin is out, they will all be playing 35+ minutes a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkielBreakers Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Glad to see Foreman’s stats. Did not see the game. He has looked really good on a couple of occasions. The main thing is that he did not have any turnovers. Sometimes he is a turnover machine, thinks he is Michael Jackson out there, hopefully that is gone. One thing to note, our Forwards shot more than any other game. Probably was just the matchup, but maybe it is a sign we are going to go inside more. Maybe it was because Goodwin was out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiken Rich Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 11 hours ago, johnbj14 said: "We have to be able to play the game" might be the best quote I've heard from Travis ever in a presser. That or the line he uttered 30 seconds later "we have a lot of guys who can go 1 for 10" I love watching Travis on the floor during the games. He's yelled some pretty tough things at the players during the games and I'm honestly surprised he's no t'ed up more for lighting up the refs as well. He's a genuine showman...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmbilliken Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, AnkielBreakers said: Glad to see Foreman’s stats. Did not see the game. He has looked really good on a couple of occasions. The main thing is that he did not have any turnovers. Sometimes he is a turnover machine, thinks he is Michael Jackson out there, hopefully that is gone. One thing to note, our Forwards shot more than any other game. Probably was just the matchup, but maybe it is a sign we are going to go inside more. Maybe it was because Goodwin was out? There was only one Michael Jackson drive and he wasn't called for traveling. Time was running low on the shot clock and somebody had to do something. It was one of the few shots he missed. It almost went in. It would have been a highlife reel play if it did. He looked very good scoring multiple ways at the rim and playing smart within his abilities. It was a good all around performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniceMenace Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 12 hours ago, billikenbill said: Was saying that DJ would start in JJ's place, but yes, more mins. for DJ would mean less for Hines. Funny thing about Hines, he'll drive the lane make a circus shot like he did tonight, hit a jumper to keep a rally going, but he looks for his shot too much, and despite what look like good mechanics just isn't a reliable shooter. Hines is one of the better free throw shooters though so it would be nice if he could drive the lane and attract fouls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniceMenace Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, AnkielBreakers said: Glad to see Foreman’s stats. Did not see the game. He has looked really good on a couple of occasions. The main thing is that he did not have any turnovers. Sometimes he is a turnover machine, thinks he is Michael Jackson out there, hopefully that is gone. One thing to note, our Forwards shot more than any other game. Probably was just the matchup, but maybe it is a sign we are going to go inside more. Maybe it was because Goodwin was out? And maybe it was because Richmond is so weak up front? They should have been down 20 after the first half, the only saving grace was SLU missing layups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmbilliken Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 After seeing Golden play, I wonder how his coach convinced him to redshirt last year? Was he injured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, kmbilliken said: After seeing Golden play, I wonder how his coach convinced him to redshirt last year? Was he injured? Golden had a heart procedure last year (or maybe it was 2016). He spent the season recovering. The A10 has a really nice group of freshmen this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicCityBilliken Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 According to Scottie during the broadcast his heart condition requires constant monitoring, every 6 weeks he needs to be seen. He's quite a player, loved to have him. Reminds me of Jeff Ruland when he played for DickieV at Iona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBeliever!!! Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, VeniceMenace said: Hines is one of the better free throw shooters though so it would be nice if he could drive the lane and attract fouls. He prefers chucking up floaters that have almost no chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 1. Does anyone know what happened with Ford's technical? I was at the game and honestly have no idea what happened. I was told by someone that the ref thought Ford was disrespecting him but figured out that Ford was talking to someone else - is that true? 2. When we were down 10 with about 12 minutes or so left I was starting to lose faith but somehow this team had the most unimpressive ( by that I mean to the eye) comeback - it just sort of happened and you did not realize it until it was done. I guess that is how 3-11 teams become 3-11. 3. I am not a big fan of Hines but honestly, nobody was shooting and until somebody hit a couple of shots the paint was Death Valley for us with Richmond's sagging. What is the deal with JJ - he had 9 points but he got those when it counted but honestly why is he not getting open more? - it does not appear that the other teams are double teaming him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billboy1 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 According to Rammer there had been some bad calls. A Richmond player was called for a travel and Ford clapped his hands and said "good call." That's when he was Td up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketbill Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 according to the telecast, and by the look of replays, the grey haired ref, T'd up ford for clapping and saying good call, regarding a traveling call. He commented at halftime that he got a T for clapping. An unbelievable call. The replay on French's 3rd foul was ridiculous also, the black haired ref was starring at the play, French is on the other side of the key, contests his shot and his hands are straight up in the air, and actually go higher than Golden, they do not come down, the shot goes up golden spins away under his own power, the ball comes of the rims, Foreman rebounds the ball and the whistle blows. Pathetic call.... The game did look dismal, JJ's three and 1 turned the tide emotionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, Billboy1 said: According to Rammer there had been some bad calls. A Richmond player was called for a travel and Ford clapped his hands and said "good call." That's when he was Td up. my mom got t'd up during my grade school game because the ref thought she was being sarcastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, wgstl said: my mom got t'd up during my grade school game because the ref thought she was being sarcastic. was ref your dad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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