thePITman
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Feb 27, 2011 9:31am
BRF;692868 wrote:Winters did show last night that he can become a dominant player for us. And that is bad news for our opponents in the upcoming tournament.
Winters killed us in the paint when he was in, but he didn't play very much for some reason. He can definitely be a force in there, and it's nearly impossible to get a rebound with both Wasson and Winters on the floor.
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Series62
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Feb 27, 2011 5:01pm
He can definitely be a force had he received more playing/development time. We'll see if he's committed during the off-season with strength training and playing ball to improve his pass receiving skills and "finishing" skills!thePITman;693270 wrote:Winters killed us in the paint when he was in, but he didn't play very much for some reason. He can definitely be a force in there, and it's nearly impossible to get a rebound with both Wasson and Winters on the floor.
BRF
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Feb 27, 2011 5:49pm
Forget next year, for now (imo, of course). I think he's almost there right now. I am talking about for this year's tourny. And then, next year...look out. Just find a guy that can get him the ball. Well, let's take it one game at a time now.
Go Riders. Still savoring that big win over Woo.
Go Riders. Still savoring that big win over Woo.
RedRider1
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Feb 27, 2011 9:27pm
He's been a starter for the better part of the season. I wouldn't say he's been lacking in playing time. Definitely needs to add strength, still losing those battles for possession down low....but I think he can be a factor in this year's run. No other team in the district has our size, and that's something we need to exploit.
RedRider1
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Feb 27, 2011 9:28pm
PS - Congrats to Sam Reusser, won the district title in the heavyweight division today. Will be Orrville's lone wrestling representative at state.
Congrats to Coach Alberts and the Lady Riders as well. Two nice wins to capture a sectional title. Smithville awaits this Thursday.
Congrats to Coach Alberts and the Lady Riders as well. Two nice wins to capture a sectional title. Smithville awaits this Thursday.
OQB
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Feb 27, 2011 9:31pm
Our passing and lack of shooting outside has kept us from using our height to our strength. I don't care if they are jacking up 3's left and right jumpers....it's hard to get a rebound when you have Wasson (6'6") Winters (6'9") Pirman (6'5") and Brenner (6'3") all on the court at the same time! Brick and Board would be my gameplan going into the tourney.
OQB
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Feb 27, 2011 9:34pm
Congrats to ALL the Riders who are moving on deeper into their respective tournaments.....Madi Monheim, Sam Reusser, the Lady Rider basketball team, and the Boys basketball team....keep that great success coming!
RedRider1
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Feb 28, 2011 8:50pm
Loudonville beats Columbia...Hillsdale is next for 'Birds
Tuslaw beating Black River. Winner gets winner of Chipp/Orr
Tuslaw beating Black River. Winner gets winner of Chipp/Orr
Old Rider
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Feb 28, 2011 9:27pm
We have 6 wins so any team we play will come out thinking they can beat us. I think Chippewa keeps it close for 2-3 quarters before we decide to play. They are gonna pressure the heck out of our "so called" guards and pack the zone tight in the paint. They will struggle with our size and physical play, but we can't shoot a lick!
We win, but ugly!
We win, but ugly!
OQB
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Feb 28, 2011 9:35pm
^^
+1
+1
thePITman
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Feb 28, 2011 10:00pm
RedRider1;695238 wrote:Loudonville beats Columbia...Hillsdale is next for 'Birds
Tuslaw beating Black River. Winner gets winner of Chipp/Orr
RR1, I tried telling you that Black River is BAD. But Columbia was far worse.
RedRider1
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Mar 1, 2011 7:50am
We've got SEVEN wins, buddy....and I think we put Chippewa away early. Would be nice to have this in the bag by halftime, and get reserves some floor time.Old Rider;695295 wrote:We have 6 wins so any team we play will come out thinking they can beat us. I think Chippewa keeps it close for 2-3 quarters before we decide to play. They are gonna pressure the heck out of our "so called" guards and pack the zone tight in the paint. They will struggle with our size and physical play, but we can't shoot a lick!
We win, but ugly!
Mr. Russell
Posts: 422
Mar 1, 2011 9:23am
Chippewa really doesn't have a shot to beat the Riders but I think this will be close in the first half. Jeremy Briggs is a very good player. He will be the best guard on the court tonight. Schickler at least is a body to put on Wasson, but doesn't have much basketball ability. Should be a big game for Zach.
RedRider1
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Mar 1, 2011 11:57am
Ohio High School Hoops blog picks Orrville over NW'n in the district final. They picked us all the way to the final 4 last year, so they know their hoops.
It's nice to get the respect of folks around the state, but we're 7-13 for obvious reasons.....
It's nice to get the respect of folks around the state, but we're 7-13 for obvious reasons.....
OQB
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Mar 1, 2011 1:47pm
Let's Go Riders! Put it all together tonight, win BIG and make a statement!
Old Rider
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Mar 1, 2011 5:21pm
My bad buddy...how dare I short this team a "W". Hell, it could have been 10 and I still would have thought it was only 6...just not following this team much and I have a hard time watching them play!RedRider1;695577 wrote:We've got SEVEN wins, buddy....and I think we put Chippewa away early. Would be nice to have this in the bag by halftime, and get reserves some floor time.
BRF
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Mar 1, 2011 7:49pm
AND 8-13 and no "one and done". Nice job, Riders!
Old Rider
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Mar 1, 2011 8:10pm
Glad I was wrong! Nice game RidersOld Rider;695295 wrote:We have 6 wins so any team we play will come out thinking they can beat us. I think Chippewa keeps it close for 2-3 quarters before we decide to play. They are gonna pressure the heck out of our "so called" guards and pack the zone tight in the paint. They will struggle with our size and physical play, but we can't shoot a lick!
We win, but ugly!
OQB
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Mar 1, 2011 8:26pm
Nice game riders, Keep it going!
riders1
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Mar 1, 2011 9:49pm
Red Riders against Tuslaw, Friday at 7:30. Anyone recall if we have ever played Tuslaw before?
OQB
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Mar 1, 2011 9:52pm
Got any stats from tonight?
Red Zone
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Mar 1, 2011 9:55pm
Nice start. That's the way to get it done. Go Riders!!!
thePITman
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Mar 1, 2011 10:17pm
Orrville went through the motions tonight and will likely be able to do so again when they play Tuslaw.
Old Rider
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Mar 1, 2011 10:17pm
riders1...If Im not mistaken we played Tuslaw in the first round at Smithville when we won the title in 92.
riders1
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Mar 1, 2011 10:50pm
OQB;696584 wrote:Got any stats from tonight?
click on pitmans http: below
12 minutes until Orrville/Chippewa tip-off. Here is the WebCast URL:
http://www.cybersportsusa.com/webgam...ml&uid=0&ssid=