I expect a total annihilation. No mickey-mousing around now, take care of business. Let's go now!
Gtown game with 4 to go. Blehh
Kam replacing OMP
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on November 30, 2021, 08:00:50 PM
Gtown game with 4 to go. Blehh
Change the channel. Our game is on CBS Sports...after UConn ends...
I hope the close games against lesser opponents isn't a trend
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 30, 2021, 08:02:23 PM
Change the channel. Our game is on CBS Sports...after UConn ends...
Figured that out - now this game is pissing me off lol
On the bright side, Pat Driscoll probably can't make the trip from Connecticut to Milwaukee in 5 minutes so that's good
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 30, 2021, 08:06:23 PM
On the bright side, Pat Driscoll probably can't make the trip from Connecticut to Milwaukee in 5 minutes so that's good
Zoom Ref?
Standing around on defensive rebounds apparently lead to offensive rebounds for the opponent. Who'd a thunk that?
Not a great start. Clean the freaking glass and move the damn basketball.
He only shoots when he has it. Nice
I would lay into this team RIGHT NOW. Four offensive rebs!!??? WTH??? BOX OUT, guys are standing around.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 30, 2021, 07:57:57 PM
I expect a total annihilation. No mickey-mousing around now, take care of business. Let's go now!
We're not going to blow anyone out.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 30, 2021, 08:16:48 PM
We're not going to blow anyone out.
Yeah, I saw us as -20 earlier on FS1 bottom bar. That seemed too much. Though they are missing their most prolific scorer? Best player? not certain..
I'm furious right now.
Was that an actual post game net cutting photo of Shaka or an anti-perspirant commercial photo?
Omax has literal bricks for hands. How can this guy not even catch a basic pass?
Woof
I'm in San Diego. GAme on the radio anywhere? thanks.
I hope the plan is to wear them out by letting them score and rebound at will in the first half
Our zone trapping is absolutely brutal. It's creating wide open shots for the opponent. Get rid of it.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 30, 2021, 08:29:51 PM
Our zone trapping is absolutely brutal. It's creating wide open shots for the opponent. Get rid of it.
Stop doing the hallmark of a Shaka coached team.
Quote from: tower912 on November 30, 2021, 08:37:38 PM
Stop doing the hallmark of a Shaka coached team.
It's been a disaster.
MU has started slow in every game against a lesser opponent. Why the angst?
morsell in a slump or really misleading first 4 games
Awful thirteen mins of basketball. Time to wake-up.
Quote from: Johnny B on November 30, 2021, 08:39:47 PM
morsell in a slump or really misleading first 4 games
Look back on his stats at Maryland.
It took 13 minutes for Lewis or Morsell with a basket!!
Nice pass from KJ to JLew.
16 mins of complete garbage on both ends of the floor and by all metrics. There's no other way to see it. We better figure it out. Zero and Zero for our starting backcourt. Cannot happen.
Getting killed on the glass by Jackson State is not indicative of a team that's playing hard.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 30, 2021, 08:46:48 PM
Getting killed on the glass by Jackson State is not indicative of a team that's playing hard.
Spot-on, they're not. Very, very, disappointing.
Has the team quit on Shaka?
Dunk the damn ball
Quote from: tower912 on November 30, 2021, 08:40:47 PM
Look back on his stats at Maryland.
Also hasn't been asked be as aggressive in these last two. Shaka is clearly trying to let the younger guys initiate to build confidence. For better or for worst. I'd be shocked if he wasn't more ball dominant on Saturday.
Really disappointed with our "effort". Outhustled at every position.
Really tough look for Shaka and this team. It's not shots not dropping for us. Its the atrocious defense and rebounding, mostly just because of lack of hustle thats killing us. Thought we moved past that Wojo bullshit. Lets hope we continue to be a second half team
Quote from: BM1090 on November 30, 2021, 08:48:16 PM
Also hasn't been asked be as aggressive in these last two. Shaka is clearly trying to let the younger guys initiate to build confidence. For better or for worst. I'd be shocked if he wasn't more ball dominant on Saturday.
He really hasn't been on the court with the young guys.
McKinnis is awesome at blocking the shot of guys trying to release the shot below his waist
Good god Pete Gillen is so horrible. From his accent, to his cliche commentary, to his exaggeration about how good EVERYONE is, from coaches to players.
Nope
Didn't get it off. Figures.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 30, 2021, 08:54:55 PM
Good god Pete Gillen is so horrible. From his accent, to his cliche commentary, to his exaggeration about how good EVERYONE is, from coaches to players.
He makes me long for Dicky Simpkins.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 30, 2021, 08:54:55 PM
Good god Pete Gillen is so horrible. From his accent, to his cliche commentary, to his exaggeration about how good EVERYONE is, from coaches to players.
He has a few issues. :)
Quote from: JWags85 on November 30, 2021, 08:54:55 PM
Good god Pete Gillen is so horrible. From his accent, to his cliche commentary, to his exaggeration about how good EVERYONE is, from coaches to players.
He really is awful. Not as awful as we were, but really awful.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 30, 2021, 08:49:39 PM
He really hasn't been on the court with the young guys.
He hasn't been on the court much at all.
I don't expect him to shoot very well the rest of the year but I do expect him to put up shots since he's one of the few guys we have that can create his own. He hasn't been aggressive at all the past two games which is the complete opposite of the first six. Has completely abandoned the mid range pull up.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 30, 2021, 08:54:55 PM
Good god Pete Gillen is so horrible. From his accent, to his cliche commentary, to his exaggeration about how good EVERYONE is, from coaches to players.
painfully annoying
As if this game weren't frustrating and aggravating enough on its own merits (or lack therof) we are subjected to the high-pitched, staccato ravings of a bad Dickie V wannabe, Pete (The [Failed] Coach)
Gillen.
Halftime grades?
Offense: F
Defense: F
Rebounding: F
Energy: F
Poise: F
Intangibles: F
I may throw down a beer.
Omax and Morsell have barely played. This is experiment time.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on November 30, 2021, 09:03:14 PM
Omax and Morsell have barely played. This is experiment time.
The experiment isn't working apparently.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on November 30, 2021, 09:03:14 PM
Omax and Morsell have barely played. This is experiment time.
Do you REALLY believe that?
Press does nothing but give teams the opportunity for easy layups or three point shots, Al would press at certain moments, that turned games around, this press, not much. Offensively, Kolek has been horrible, looks like a different player as does Morsell. OSA really improved, playing 11 guys might not be the answer.
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on November 30, 2021, 09:02:35 PM
As if this game weren't frustrating and aggravating enough on its own merits (or lack therof) we are subjected to the high-pitched, staccato ravings of a bad Dickie V wannabe, Pete (The [Failed] Coach)
Gillen.
Actually, I've always thought Gillen sounds a lot like Al as a commentator.
Quote from: BCHoopster on November 30, 2021, 09:04:16 PM
Press does nothing but give teams the opportunity for easy layups or three point shots, Al would press at certain moments, that turned games around, this press, not much. Offensively, Kolek has been horrible, looks like a different player as does Morsell. OSA really improved, playing 11 guys might not be the answer.
it's as if these guys are just going through the motions. Your point about a shorter rotation should be looked at.
Fire Wojo
MU is -10 on the live line if anyone is confident in a strong second half.
This is Shaka's style. This is a young team. This is what we signed up for.
Quote from: mug644 on November 30, 2021, 09:05:03 PM
Actually, I've always thought Gillen sounds a lot like Al as a commentator.
Please, please tell us you're kidding.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on November 30, 2021, 09:03:14 PM
Omax and Morsell have barely played. This is experiment time.
Or because they were playing very poorly.
I like Gillen.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 30, 2021, 09:09:06 PM
Or because they were playing very poorly.
Why not both?
Rebounding is pathetic. No boxing out. Start the walk ons in second half lol
Quote from: tower912 on November 30, 2021, 08:40:47 PM
Look back on his stats at Maryland.
I'd welcome the Maryland version of DM over what we've been seeing lately.
Quote from: tower912 on November 30, 2021, 09:09:40 PM
I like Gillen.
I didn't realize Covid affected one's hearing
Recency bias.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 30, 2021, 09:11:31 PM
Because both doesn't make sense.
Why are Kuath, Greg and Morsell nailed to the bench? Discipline reasons?
Quote from: mug644 on November 30, 2021, 09:05:03 PM
Actually, I've always thought Gillen sounds a lot like Al as a commentator.
Banhammer
Quote from: BM1090 on November 30, 2021, 08:59:11 PM
He hasn't been on the court much at all.
I don't expect him to shoot very well the rest of the year but I do expect him to put up shots since he's one of the few guys we have that can create his own. He hasn't been aggressive at all the past two games which is the complete opposite of the first six. Has completely abandoned the mid range pull up.
^
2nd half shutout would make up for the 1st half
Bam, Bam, Bam. DM decided to wake up after a long nap. Let's go now.
Quote from: TSmith34 on November 30, 2021, 09:10:42 PM
I'd welcome the Maryland version of DM over what we've been seeing lately.
Or games 1-4.
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on November 30, 2021, 09:02:35 PM
As if this game weren't frustrating and aggravating enough on its own merits (or lack therof) we are subjected to the high-pitched, staccato ravings of a bad Dickie V wannabe, Pete (The [Failed] Coach)
Gillen.
Man, if 9 NCAA appearances, building Xavier, smoking us on the way to the Elite Eight in 1997, and a .639 winning percentage is falling, what's your definition of success?
The press got a turnover! Morsell!
Quote from: tower912 on November 30, 2021, 09:09:40 PM
I like Gillen.
He's awful to listen to IMO. Always has been. Couldn't imagine having that man as a coach.
I say a lot of announcers are the worst. But Gillen really is the worst.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on November 30, 2021, 09:08:23 PM
Please, please tell us you're kidding.
Only slightly. They share that Brooklyn accent, Al was certainly willing to use cliches to hype up plays and players. But, Al had real stories, and could make sense much longer than Gillen's 5 seconds.
And, I liked Al as a color guy. Gillen, not too much.
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on November 30, 2021, 09:11:05 PM
I didn't realize Covid affected one's hearing
This guy is brutal to listen to.
Theo would be suspended for 2 games. Anyone else, just a common foul
Quote from: JakeBarnes on November 30, 2021, 09:12:37 PM
Why are Kuath, Greg and Morsell nailed to the bench? Discipline reasons?
Performance reasons.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on November 30, 2021, 09:12:37 PM
Why are Kuath, Greg and Morsell nailed to the bench? Discipline reasons?
Greg might be our worst player on defense
His left arm came down way harder than necessary
Quote from: Pakuni on November 30, 2021, 09:21:27 PM
Performance reasons.
Agree to disagree. Last game to let the kids learn before the gauntlet of the next 3.
There is no way this clown actually gets paid for this announcing? Its the worst I've heard.
Time to push this out. Good to see Kolek drill a 3.
Another poor box out. We have to clean this up, basic fundamentals.
JLew has vastly improved his three point shooting, but a moving three in transition may not be the highest percentage shot.
We love to play a fast pace but shooting threes which for the most part we're missing with 25 seconds left in clock is crazy. Take it to the rim. Not drawing many fouls.
Sweet Jesus!! Catxh the ball!!!
JSt guy laying on the ground out of bounds reaches up to touch the ball and called out on MU. Ok
Great no hesitation 3 by Joplin.
That was nice. Two pure triples from Joplin. He may need more mins.
JSU's energy went to zero
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 30, 2021, 09:36:18 PM
That was nice. Two pure triples from Joplin. He may need more mins.
Could be a big asset for Wisky gam3
Is GE in the doghouse?
Oso is going to be insanely good as an upper classmen after another good summer of lifting.
Ellis reminds of some random dude in a pick-up game at the Rec Center.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 30, 2021, 09:40:15 PM
Is GE in the doghouse?
shaka clearly rather just ride the young guys
Much better energy. Red Bulls for everyone at half?
I don't know who was more confused by the stats Gillian just went through, me or him
This slow start and strong second half is clearly a trend with Shaka's team. I do wonder how much of that is us wearing out the opponent by midway through the second to the point where they just can no longer keep up. If thats the goal, got to say its worked very well
So who had Oso as leading scorer?
Kolek is wildly out of control tonight
Can't have that Saturday
I like Jones' potential.
Any word on Elliott?
Quote from: mug644 on November 30, 2021, 09:19:31 PM
Only slightly. They share that Brooklyn accent,
Don't think Al ever set foot in Brooklyn.
Elliot sure doesn't look like he fits in with this group. Abysmal start to the year for him. Mostly his own doing.
Good to completely dominate this half
Wanted to see more Jop though
Quote from: BM1090 on November 30, 2021, 09:18:38 PM
I say a lot of announcers are the worst. But Gillen really is the worst.
Listening to him, all I can picture is Nick, Carla's husband from Cheers. Sounds identical.
(https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/cheers/images/5/56/Battle_of_the_Exes.jpg)
Love Stevie's on-ball defense.
Quote from: Mutaman on November 30, 2021, 09:56:37 PM
Don't think Al ever set foot in Brooklyn.
Ha. Fair enough. Me, with my Boston bias, believes there is no difference between Brooklyn and Queens accents.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 30, 2021, 09:54:37 PM
Kolek is wildly out of control tonight
Can't have that Saturday
Mitchell as well. Hopefully we see better PG play on Saturday. Honestly have liked what I've seen out of EE tonight (mixed bag, but some nice flashes on both ends).
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 30, 2021, 09:57:59 PM
Good to completely dominate this half
Wanted to see more Jop though
Agree and agree.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 30, 2021, 09:02:45 PM
Halftime grades?
Offense: F
Defense: F
Rebounding: F
Energy: F
Poise: F
Intangibles: F
I may throw down a beer.
Had two before half. None in the second. Maybe a celebratory one at the end.
Ellis with the loudest f-bomb I've heard in a while
Quote from: mug644 on November 30, 2021, 10:01:12 PM
Ha. Fair enough. Me, with my Boston bias, believes there is no difference between Brooklyn and Queens accents.
Think of the difference between Archie Bunker and Ed Norton.
Kinda made me feel like I was watching a Wojo team tonight—butterfingers, turnovers, missed rebounds. BUT...it is nice to play so poorly and be up 30.
Quote from: Mutaman on November 30, 2021, 10:07:17 PM
Think of the difference between Archie Bunker and Ed Norton.
Fortunately, I'm old enough to know of those two. Good example.
The skill level between walk-ons and scholarship players is huge...almost embarrassing sometimes.
I love to see them out there doing what I could only dream of doing!
Go MU!
Apologies to George Thompson- imagine Al made a few trips to Brooklyn to recruit him.