Villain-ova Are you not entertained?

[real chili 83]

He was terrible.  But if hadn't played at all, they still wouldn't have won.

Agreed.  More so a criticism of Rowsey. 

[MUDPT]

Nothing on the switching on the high PnR?

Will it stay or was it because Nova loves to posts their guards too?

[GGGG]

Nothing on the switching on the high PnR?

Will it stay or was it because Nova loves to posts their guards too?

Yeah I didn't notice that the hedging that everyone complains about, wasn't happening.  But the switching wasn't working.  And when Nova just spread the floor and went one on one?  That didn't work either.

The good news is that Elliott's offensive game has grown.  If we don't land a graduate transfer, I feel comfortable with a Howard / Elliott backcourt next year.

[GB Warrior]

Tower, my reaction was the same as yours: this team can and will survive Rowsey next year. Great heart, if not great defense.

We're sticking around this year, and we're gonna have a chance to beat them again at home.

[jsglow]

Yeah I didn't notice that the hedging that everyone complains about, wasn't happening.  But the switching wasn't working.  And when Nova just spread the floor and went one on one?  That didn't work either.

The good news is that Elliott's offensive game has grown.  If we don't land a graduate transfer, I feel comfortable with a Howard / Elliott backcourt next year.

It has, hasn't it?  And here's the thing.  IF he starts next year he doesn't need to be a big time scorer.  The points that Rowsey scores can be spread among other players already on the team plus Joey.  Plus some long arms and disruptive D at the point of attack decrease our need to put up 90.  So in theory, our last scholly could be a Frosh guard.  But we do need one more guard, for sure.

[Loose Cannon]

Rebounds very well and is willing to hit somebody running down the lane unlike anybody else on this team.

Agree with this.  Hope to see a much better contributor in the next few games.  Looks like he is rushing his shot, and generating a little too much Pace on the ball.

[MUfan12]

Agree with this.  Hope to see a much better contributor in the next few games.  Looks like he is rushing his shot, and generating a little too much Pace on the ball.

Still very much getting caught up to game speed. Skills are there, but his mind is moving faster than his body can react. Can see that on a couple of his drives and post ups when he's been whistled for a travel.

People forget that he didn't play a ton at SMU and then sat for a year. It takes more than 5 games to get back in the flow.

[Loose Cannon]

Still very much getting caught up to game speed. Skills are there, but his mind is moving faster than his body can react. Can see that on a couple of his drives and post ups when he's been whistled for a travel.

People forget that he didn't play a ton at SMU and then sat for a year. It takes more than 5 games to get back in the flow.

You're right, I think it took AR 6 games to start to settle down when he opened.

[muwarrior69]

1.   Apparently, that 'compete, compete, compete' huddle worked.   
2.  Did you see the future tonight?    Do you have hope?
3.   Rowsey was bad.   Oops.   Hopefully, his ankle isn't too bad.     He will be better. 
4.  Harry, you made a shot.   It does not mean shoot every time.  Ah, well.  Love the fearlessness.
5.  Markus.... Big East player of the week. 
6.  MU covered.    And made Nova work. 
7.  Loved the line up at the end.   
8.  No shame in this game.  Nova is #3 in the country.  (though I am sure Lenny will say they are overrated)   MU showed up, worked their asses off, the freshmen competed at a high level and gave Nova a hell of a game despite not getting anything from Rowsey.   The team played without fear in the second half.    I cannot ask for more. 
9.  I am optimistic for the future.

10. PGHeroes32's bank account is safe.

[warriorchick]

10. PGHeroes32's bank account is safe.

But to the team's credit, I bet there were a couple of times during the game where he was sweating at least a little bit.  I don't believe that at any point during the game, we were in worse shape than we were at the same point in the last Villanova game.

[cheebs09]

I'll be excited to see what Elliott can do with both hands healthy. I think his ball handling will improve with the game slowing down and  healthy left thumb.

[Dr. Blackheart]

10. PGHeroes32's bank account is safe.

I thought he was giving us 16 points, no?

[brewcity77]

But to the team's credit, I bet there were a couple of times during the game where he was sweating at least a little bit.  I don't believe that at any point during the game, we were in worse shape than we were at the same point in the last Villanova game.

I'd beg to differ, especially in the last 30 seconds or so. 

[warriorchick]

I'd beg to differ, especially in the last 30 seconds or so. 

I stand corrected.   

[TVDirector]

I'll be excited to see what Elliott can do with both hands healthy. I think his ball handling will improve with the game slowing down and  healthy left thumb.

I hope that's the case, as I'm not sold on him handling the ball well.  Hold my breath whenever he's dealing. 
That said, GE is certain to grow into a more complete player as the toolset is there.
Looking forward to his growth and the flashes of talent we see with JCain each game. 

[Newsdreams]

More whining about the refs.

The inferiority complex that some have where MU is always the victim of the big bad refs doesn't make any sense.

Hi Andy,
Your mom tired from last night?