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Jan 18, 2012 1:35 PM
vball10set;1056822 wrote:seriously? smh
Do you seriously have a problem with a college kid watching his school's basketball team in one of their bigger games?

Smh at you.
Jan 18, 2012 1:35pm
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Jan 18, 2012 1:46 PM
wildcats20;1057359 wrote:Do you seriously have a problem with a college kid watching his school's basketball team in one of their bigger games?

Smh at you.
vball is off his meds today I think
Jan 18, 2012 1:46pm
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Jan 18, 2012 1:52 PM
wildcats20;1057359 wrote:Do you seriously have a problem with a college kid watching his school's basketball team in one of their bigger games?

Smh at you.
relax, it was just me taking a tsun cheap shot at my buddy dave..after all, I AM off my meds :p
Jan 18, 2012 1:52pm
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Jan 18, 2012 2:36 PM
Laley23;1057351 wrote:All opinions, but I couldnt disagree more. In game adjustments are the biggest thing a coach can bring to the table, that other coaches cant duplicate, imo.
And I disagree. Coaching at this level, almost ALL are pretty damn bright as far as knowledge of the game. If they aren't, they wouldn't be at this level. Sure, there are some exceptions. Major difference, besides recruiting, is in preparation, mentally and physically. Yes, game adjustments make a difference. No question. But they are minor. Its what done before the ball goes up that makes the difference. Then its on the players to execute a game plan. Which we all know, is far from a perfect science.
Jan 18, 2012 2:36pm
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Jan 18, 2012 2:41 PM
centralbucksfan;1057493 wrote:And I disagree. Coaching at this level, almost ALL are pretty damn bright as far as knowledge of the game. If they aren't, they wouldn't be at this level. Sure, there are some exceptions. Major difference, besides recruiting, is in preparation, mentally and physically. Yes, game adjustments make a difference. No question. But they are minor. Its what done before the ball goes up that makes the difference. Then its on the players to execute a game plan. Which we all know, is far from a perfect science.
It's a mix of both. Sure the players have to execute...that is a given. But after 3 years for watching RRod and his staff, and Hoke and his staff, there are definitely good and bad game coaches.
Jan 18, 2012 2:41pm
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Jan 18, 2012 2:53 PM
Illinois has to drop some game soon...right?
Jan 18, 2012 2:53pm
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Jan 18, 2012 3:01 PM
ohiobucks1;1057533 wrote:Illinois has to drop some game soon...right?
Seven of their next thirteen games are on the road (PSU, Minny, IU, tsun, Neb, OSU & Wisky) with tough home games vs. Wisky & MSU, so yes, they will drop some games.
Jan 18, 2012 3:01pm
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Jan 18, 2012 6:35 PM
7 of their next 13? So basically half? Like everyone else in the country?
Jan 18, 2012 6:35pm
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Jan 18, 2012 6:45 PM
More importantly, they have to play Wisconsin (twice), Michigan (twice), @ Indiana, @ Ohio State, and vs MSU. That smells like at least four losses.
Jan 18, 2012 6:45pm
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Jan 18, 2012 7:12 PM
GOONx19;1057872 wrote:7 of their next 13? So basically half? Like everyone else in the country?
read the entire post, for therein lies my point...smh
Jan 18, 2012 7:12pm
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Jan 18, 2012 8:14 PM
vball10set;1056955 wrote:Don't even mention them in the same sentence if you're talking about who's the better coach...how many NC's, final four's, B1G championships, All-American's, etc. does Beilein have? That's what I thought.
what does this have to do with last night?
Jan 18, 2012 8:14pm
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Jan 18, 2012 8:55 PM
Nebraska's biggest basketball win in over 10 years?
Jan 18, 2012 8:55pm
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Jan 18, 2012 8:57 PM
They returned a solid squad from last year. I'm surprised Nebraska hasn't been better actually. Had them pegged as anywhere from 6th to 8th in the B1G...solid win.

Tom Crean's Hoosiers are taking on water...
Jan 18, 2012 8:57pm
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Jan 18, 2012 9:00 PM
That's an awful loss. IU probably looking at 10-8 at best in the B1G at this point.
Jan 18, 2012 9:00pm
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Jan 18, 2012 9:01 PM
Nebraska hasnt been to the NCAA tourney since 1998
Jan 18, 2012 9:01pm
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Jan 18, 2012 9:03 PM
Tom Crean isn't coming out of that locker room for at least 4 hours.
Jan 18, 2012 9:03pm
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Jan 18, 2012 9:12 PM
chicago510;1058065 wrote:Tom Crean isn't coming out of that locker room for at least 4 hours.
Haha reps
Jan 18, 2012 9:12pm
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Jan 18, 2012 9:17 PM
Nebraska assistants beware, crean will be calling you out later this week!!!
Jan 18, 2012 9:17pm
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Jan 18, 2012 10:52 PM
centralbucksfan;1057493 wrote:And I disagree. Coaching at this level, almost ALL are pretty damn bright as far as knowledge of the game. If they aren't, they wouldn't be at this level. Sure, there are some exceptions. Major difference, besides recruiting, is in preparation, mentally and physically. Yes, game adjustments make a difference. No question. But they are minor. Its what done before the ball goes up that makes the difference. Then its on the players to execute a game plan. Which we all know, is far from a perfect science.
What kind of logic is that? All coaches are even in terms of in game adjustments, but not in pre-game prep? lol

Bob Knight once said, "Get me to the Final Four. Then Ill win it" Saying the players had to not fall on their face early on. But that he would out-coach anyone in the Final Four. He did to, 3/3 lol.
Jan 18, 2012 10:52pm
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Jan 18, 2012 11:20 PM
Azubuike24;1058055 wrote:They returned a solid squad from last year. I'm surprised Nebraska hasn't been better actually. Had them pegged as anywhere from 6th to 8th in the B1G...solid win.

Tom Crean's Hoosiers are taking on water...
Yep. Starting to see what I expected this team to be all year long.

They just dont have any depth. Go about 7 deep. But that 7th is Matt Roth, who is essentially only a shooter (though a very good one at 60% from 3). But you have your starting 5:
-Hulls
-Jones III
-Oladipo
-Watford
-Zeller

Then the bench:
-Sheehey
-Roth

Then the guys who play, but arent good enough to play in the B1G in all honesty:
-Elston
-Pritchard
-Abell
-Moore
Jan 18, 2012 11:20pm
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Jan 19, 2012 8:03 AM
wow--the B1G road schedule continues to claim it's victims....who's next?
Jan 19, 2012 8:03am
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Jan 19, 2012 8:35 AM
Laley23;1058307 wrote:What kind of logic is that? All coaches are even in terms of in game adjustments, but not in pre-game prep? lol

Bob Knight once said, "Get me to the Final Four. Then Ill win it" Saying the players had to not fall on their face early on. But that he would out-coach anyone in the Final Four. He did to, 3/3 lol.
Bob Knight and his HUGE EGO ( I luv Knight) said that. Sorry pal, the game is won and lost most times, before the ball even goes up. Do you think that Izzo just wins games during the game? Did he just instill his teams toughness during the games? Did he just instill his teams rebounding during the game? Does Coach K just tell his players to play pressure defense and it all of a sudden just happened during a game? Did Knight just tell his players go play great defense in the half court during a game, and it automatically happen during the game? I could go on and on.
There is an old saying many coaches say after a practice heading into a game, "the hay is in the barn". Sorry, but the great coaches, win the games prior to the game. Yes, in game adjustments are big, no question. And no question, they do affect some outcomes. But its the preparation, execution that typically takes care of a game. A coach can't just make shit up on the run. Those things are practiced. Those adjustments, are in the plan, which was practiced prior to a game.
Jan 19, 2012 8:35am
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Jan 19, 2012 10:49 AM
^^Agreed about the Hay is in the barn comment.

I know BK was asked a few times after games when at the end he didnt use a TO and let the team play and his answer would be he feels that he has his teams prepared better than the other coach and why call a TO to let them catch up on defense.


Awful loss last night. I turned it away for a few minutes after they went up by ten. IU had many chances to extend the lead when it was at 7 and even at 10. There are games you gotta win if you want to be a true contender......so
Jan 19, 2012 10:49am
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Jan 19, 2012 10:40 PM
Barn-Burner going on in State College tonight inside the Bryce Jordan Center, on the campus of Penn State University.

PSU - 43
ILL - 39

under 8 to go.....2nd half. Good Lord.
Jan 19, 2012 10:40pm
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Jan 19, 2012 10:42 PM
Laley23;1059727 wrote:Barn-Burner going on in State College tonight inside the Bryce Jordan Center, on the campus of Penn State University.

PSU - 43
ILL - 39

under 8 to go.....2nd half. Good Lord.
If I'm Bryce Jordan, I want my money back.
Jan 19, 2012 10:42pm