juniorbill76 Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 It’s too bad the other teams didn’t realize we should have won those games. BilliesBy40 and RiseOfTheBillikens like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 UAB, Belmont and Auburn were lost for the same reason: they all double teamed Yuri at the end of the ball game and we either turned the ball over or got up a bad shot once we got into a halfcourt set. Once UAB did it, it became pretty obvious to everybody else how to beat us. We were fortunate to have a very soft schedule after the Dayton loss and put some wins together. But If Yuri doesn't go 35 and 13 at Mason, it would have happened again. But it didn't happen again. And I would like to believe that took a big weight off their shoulders going into the return game with Dayton. We had the Flyers on their heels from jump. They tried to press us at the end but we shook it off like an enraged Hulk Hogan. And even without the adrenaline rush, we did a much better job of handling the ball against La Salle down the stretch. Are we over the hump? I hope so. BilliesBy40, juniorbill76 and Bay Area Billiken like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketbill Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 25 minutes ago, 3star_recruit said: UAB, Belmont and Auburn were lost for the same reason: they all double teamed Yuri at the end of the ball game and we either turned the ball over or got up a bad shot once we got into a halfcourt set. Once UAB did it, it became pretty obvious to everybody else how to beat us. We were fortunate to have a very soft schedule after the Dayton loss and put some wins together. But If Yuri doesn't go 35 and 13 at Mason, it would have happened again. But it didn't happen again. And I would like to believe that took a big weight off their shoulders going into the return game with Dayton. We had the Flyers on their heels from jump. They tried to press us at the end but we shook it off like an enraged Hulk Hogan. And even without the adrenaline rush, we did a much better job of handling the ball against La Salle down the stretch. Are we over the hump? I hope so. I would agree with your analysis, would add that there is a quiet confidence about this team now. They seem to shrug off a missed shot, a turnover or getting behind early, and just play harder. They now that effort will pay off, and it is infectious, like the play against Dayton where Yuri knock the ball away, Hargrove ended up diving on the ground to control it and passed to Gibson who nailed it. Earlier in the season a previous bad play made them more tentative. Perhaps that is wishful thinking but we will see against SB. Old guy likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 2 hours ago, 3star_recruit said: UAB, Belmont and Auburn were lost for the same reason: they all double teamed Yuri at the end of the ball game and we either turned the ball over or got up a bad shot once we got into a halfcourt set. Once UAB did it, it became pretty obvious to everybody else how to beat us. We were fortunate to have a very soft schedule after the Dayton loss and put some wins together. But If Yuri doesn't go 35 and 13 at Mason, it would have happened again. But it didn't happen again. And I would like to believe that took a big weight off their shoulders going into the return game with Dayton. We had the Flyers on their heels from jump. They tried to press us at the end but we shook it off like an enraged Hulk Hogan. And even without the adrenaline rush, we did a much better job of handling the ball against La Salle down the stretch. Are we over the hump? I hope so. Not disagreeing with your analysis but we lost to Auburn because we couldn’t defend the pick and roll and lob to Kessler. Crewsorlose, Bay Area Billiken and rgbilliken like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgbilliken Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, willie said: Not disagreeing with your analysis but we lost to Auburn because we couldn’t defend the pick and roll and lob to Kessler. this. How many times did he dunk off a pick and roll??? Felt like 10 times in a row in a span of like one minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, willie said: Not disagreeing with your analysis but we lost to Auburn because we couldn’t defend the pick and roll and lob to Kessler. If we didn't keep giving them the ball, they couldn't have done it to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 11 minutes ago, 3star_recruit said: If we didn't keep giving them the ball, they couldn't have done it to us. You are giving me the chicken or egg argument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmdragons Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 UAB tied with 6-16 Southern Miss at the half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills By 40 Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 13 hours ago, stmdragons said: UAB tied with 6-16 Southern Miss at the half. Them losing would be a good thing for our Bubble conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills By 40 Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 I think even a loss tonight would be enough to move the Bonnies into the Top 100 (currently 101) NET. This is a Q1 game for the Bonnies and a Q3 game for SLU. Feels like a hell of a trap game for a Q3 win opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCoBillsFan Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 24 minutes ago, Bills By 40 said: I think even a loss tonight would be enough to move the Bonnies into the Top 100 (currently 101) NET. This is a Q1 game for the Bonnies and a Q3 game for SLU. Feels like a hell of a trap game for a Q3 win opportunity. Trap Q3 games, an A-10 staple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 27 minutes ago, Bills By 40 said: Feels like a hell of a trap game for a Q3 win opportunity. What? You don't think the players and staff are prepped for this game? They all know what is at stake tonight and Monday.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills By 40 Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 I'm saying the risk is higher than the reward and I think the Bonnies are better than their ranking, which only works against our favor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Just now, Bills By 40 said: I'm saying the risk is higher than the reward and I think the Bonnies are better than their ranking, which only works against our favor. Okay. I guess I didn't understand your definition of Trap Game. I agree the Bonnies are potentially much better than their ranking. They, perhaps, got back on track against Fordham. We will find out in 10 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 41 minutes ago, NoCoBillsFan said: Trap Q3 games, an A-10 staple. Right up there with crappy gyms, bad announcers (for opposing teams), and poor-quality video feeds. Love this conference. Bay Area Billiken likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 10 minutes ago, Box and Won said: Right up there with crappy gyms, bad announcers (for opposing teams), and poor-quality video feeds. Love this conference. Why don't we just move to Big East? Seems like a pretty simple solution to me. How has Chris May not thought of this yet?! willie likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 35 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Okay. I guess I didn't understand your definition of Trap Game. I agree the Bonnies are potentially much better than their ranking. They, perhaps, got back on track against Fordham. We will find out in 10 hours. No more like 12 hours - it ain't over until it is over HoosierPal and Bills By 40 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 10 minutes ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: Why don't we just move to Big East? Seems like a pretty simple solution to me. How has Chris May not thought of this yet?! i didnt realize it was that simple if that is the case, let's just move to the ACC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 38 minutes ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: Why don't we just move to Big East? Seems like a pretty simple solution to me. How has Chris May not thought of this yet?! I'm glad to know at least one person agrees with me on this topic. Slu let the dogs out?, BilliesBy40 and MusicCityBilliken like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 26 minutes ago, billiken_roy said: i didnt realize it was that simple if that is the case, let's just move to the ACC. Old guy? Is that you? Fraz and Littlebill like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 19 minutes ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: Old guy? Is that you? Definitely an Old Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 25 minutes ago, slufanskip said: Definitely an Old Guy 62 going on 63. add to that the aging effects of a heart attack and cancer in the last 10 years, i got to be at least 90. of course i could still run you off the floor skip. Fraz and BilliesBy40 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Area Billiken Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 3 hours ago, Bills By 40 said: Them losing would be a good thing for our Bubble conversation. Alternatively, have 40 UAB win the C-USA Tournament and snare the Automatic Bid. The other contender there is 52 North Texas. rgbilliken and Bills By 40 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Area Billiken Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 SLU's NET remains at 49 going into tonight's big game vs. St. Bona. SLU's NET is the best in the A10, which puts SLU in the Auto Bid in my analysis. But absent winning the A10 Tourney, a NET of 49 is one below the line, where the current cutoff is 48, absent any conference tourney bid steals, which are all but inevitable. The key there is limiting them to a very few, better those with no effect, i.e. One Bid leagues irrespective. Per the NET: Last 4 IN: 45 Utah State, 46 Belmont, 47 Florida, 48 Oregon. Next to Last 4 IN: 40 Oklahoma, 41 North Carolina, 43 Washington State, 44 Virginia Tech. 42 UAB would have C-USA's Auto Bid. First 4 OUT: 50 BYU, 51 SMU, 52 North Texas, 53 San Diego State. 49 SLU would have the A10's Auto Bid. Next 4 OUT: 54 Davidson, 55 TCU, 56 Mississippi State, 57 Fresno State. Below those are 58 Memphis and 59 West Virginia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.