i dont think any of us are content with losing by 16 to maryland but we need to look for positives after the florida, wake forest, and davidson games. we took a step forward in terms of benas’s play and what that does to our offense. defense was still shameful.
We have got to learn to play defense. The only reason we had a lead at the half is because they were ice cold from three. It is baffling how terrible this team is on D.
Also, it pains me to say it, but BO needs to sit more, and get a red light on his shooting until he can come out of his slump. He has been a liability on both ends of the floor. But he has been a great Niner, and I hope he can turn things around.
[size=2]At no stage did I ever think we were going to win this game, but overall it was a very good showing by us.[/size]
[font=Verdana][size=2]Maryland clearly didn’t show up to play in the first half but so what. We finally looked like a real team and we were on national TV.[/size][/font]
[font=Verdana][size=2]We need to play Benas more. Offense aside, he is a big body that at least makes the defender think about driving down the lane.[/size][/font]
[font=Verdana][size=2]I would like to see Ajukwa start at the 4 alongside Benas too. Have Garvin and Vanhook come off the bench.[/size][/font]
Ditto everything in this thread. For conference play, I really agree with Basden about starting Ajukwe at the 4 (Hook in certain situations), and as much as it pains me, perhaps Jackson over BO (at least until he can show he isn’t a liability). BO, Hook, and Garvin off the bench. Price, JCW and Aube as necessary. Lots of 2-3 zone on defense, and work on perfecting it in practice.
If Benas plays well, we suddenly have rotations that make sense. It’s that big of a deal.
Real question…Do all teams openly complain about fouls like we do or am I just sensitive to it with us? I really get sick of some most of the guys complaining after almost every call. Even obvious fouls.
[quote=“JudyPleaseRetire, post:12, topic:30706”]Ditto everything in this thread. For conference play, I really agree with Basden about starting Ajukwe at the 4 (Hook in certain situations), and as much as it pains me, perhaps Jackson over BO (at least until he can show he isn’t a liability). BO, Hook, and Garvin off the bench. Price, JCW and Aube as necessary. Lots of 2-3 zone on defense, and work on perfecting it in practice.
If Benas plays well, we suddenly have rotations that make sense. It’s that big of a deal.[/quote]
I agree 100% with these rotations.
Judy Rose: We beat the mighty Maryland Terps the 1st half! We played so well all game. We came up just short gosh darnit! The average fan doesn’t know how good Maryland is this year!
A Real Athletic Director: We played terrible in the 2nd half and lost. Should’ve played better and won but we didn’t.
And that’s just how Judy likes it.[/quote]
Lol. I also think it’s time for a change in the AD. But I’m not blaming them for everything. It’s ok to be excited about having a halftime lead over a top 30 team on the road.