tupacbiff
11-18-2012, 07:26 PM
These grades come with a couple of caveats...1) My DVR missed the first 6 min of game time and 2) I could only get a SD feed so I probably missed a couple of things.
Overall, I was very impressed with how well coached and tough MTSU was. Billy did a fantastic job at half time on the adjustments and really made it easy for us to win.
Onto the grades...
Rosario, 4: Didn't shoot particularly well from deep and it seemed like his feet werent set on some and he was pushing the other ones too much with his arms. Seemed a little out of control at times again. Defensively, I didn't notice much good or bad which for Mike is a plus.
KB, 7: I liked what Billy said post game about him and was pretty much spot on. He was very patient and then took over when we needed it. His def was very tough and once again his Reb was a huge help. I love that he is willing to stick his nose in finally this year. Also noticed he ran some PG even with scottie in for a good stretch. Not sure how he lost the ball up top on in the 1st half without being pressured.
Murphy, 3: I dont think he did anything particularly bad and he was bound to have a let down after last game. My main issue with him today was lack of reb and lack of posting up hard. He played a soft game where he looked to have a size advantage and height advantage.
Young, 3: See Murphy...too soft. This was a game where his physicalness should ahve been on display on offense. When he did catch with good position he was too unselfish. I understand he had foul trouble and was getting mauled but c'mon pat you are still so much stronger than everyone else it shouldnt matter. Only 2 reb for him could start to be prolematic.
Yeguete, 7: Mr. 1st half as he pretty much was our 1st half on both ends. 5 off reb and just a beast on def. His 2nd 3 was ugly. He does so many intangible things also.
Walker, Inc.: only 3 min
Kurtz, Inc: only 1 min
Frazier II, 4: Didn't do anything bad except failing to either hedge on def on the pick and roll or hedging too much depending on what the call was to play it. 2 reb in 12 min.
Graham, Inc: I liked what i saw in the 4 min. He spotted up twice on dirves where he was wide open but the driver shot the ball. It was nice off the ball movement and looked fine on D.
Ogbueze, 1: Again I still dont see yet how he can help us this year. In the 1st half just didnt bring anything to the table that I saw. Came in at garbage time and chucked up a bad challenged 3 early in the shot clock. When running PG you simply have to try and get your mates involved. It was a selfish stupid play and I hope he learns from it.
Wilbekin, 6: Typical excellent defense. Solid on the offensive end. He brought a toughness and security with the ball that we will need.
Billy, 7: Im not sure they were really as well prepared in the 1st half as necessary. The post entries still need alot of work. The FT shooting was an issue (and I expect it to be again). The 2nd half adjustments were brilliant and made it an easy game for us.
Officials, 5: They made some horrendous calls both way but I trust Billy when he said it was a tough game to call.
Mark Wise, fireable: I know some people like him but man is he horrible on tv. First his voice is nasally and very annoying. Second, how many times can he get on his soapbox. They should change this about college hoops and change that. Of course he was way off base on Larry just moved right on rather than engage him, which was the veteran move. It was also a telling sign. Typically the play by play guy will ask follow up questions or circle back to a major point but Larry wanted nothing to do with it. As an analyst he bring nothing to the table and is wrong way too often. His insight is also moronic. (Note: this is not about his radio work and strictly related to his job on TV) He should stick to the sideline gig, which he also is below avg at btw.
Feel free to discuss....but note if you defend Wise's work in relation to this game you are just wrong or dont understand college hoops (you can pick which one fits you better).
Overall, I was very impressed with how well coached and tough MTSU was. Billy did a fantastic job at half time on the adjustments and really made it easy for us to win.
Onto the grades...
Rosario, 4: Didn't shoot particularly well from deep and it seemed like his feet werent set on some and he was pushing the other ones too much with his arms. Seemed a little out of control at times again. Defensively, I didn't notice much good or bad which for Mike is a plus.
KB, 7: I liked what Billy said post game about him and was pretty much spot on. He was very patient and then took over when we needed it. His def was very tough and once again his Reb was a huge help. I love that he is willing to stick his nose in finally this year. Also noticed he ran some PG even with scottie in for a good stretch. Not sure how he lost the ball up top on in the 1st half without being pressured.
Murphy, 3: I dont think he did anything particularly bad and he was bound to have a let down after last game. My main issue with him today was lack of reb and lack of posting up hard. He played a soft game where he looked to have a size advantage and height advantage.
Young, 3: See Murphy...too soft. This was a game where his physicalness should ahve been on display on offense. When he did catch with good position he was too unselfish. I understand he had foul trouble and was getting mauled but c'mon pat you are still so much stronger than everyone else it shouldnt matter. Only 2 reb for him could start to be prolematic.
Yeguete, 7: Mr. 1st half as he pretty much was our 1st half on both ends. 5 off reb and just a beast on def. His 2nd 3 was ugly. He does so many intangible things also.
Walker, Inc.: only 3 min
Kurtz, Inc: only 1 min
Frazier II, 4: Didn't do anything bad except failing to either hedge on def on the pick and roll or hedging too much depending on what the call was to play it. 2 reb in 12 min.
Graham, Inc: I liked what i saw in the 4 min. He spotted up twice on dirves where he was wide open but the driver shot the ball. It was nice off the ball movement and looked fine on D.
Ogbueze, 1: Again I still dont see yet how he can help us this year. In the 1st half just didnt bring anything to the table that I saw. Came in at garbage time and chucked up a bad challenged 3 early in the shot clock. When running PG you simply have to try and get your mates involved. It was a selfish stupid play and I hope he learns from it.
Wilbekin, 6: Typical excellent defense. Solid on the offensive end. He brought a toughness and security with the ball that we will need.
Billy, 7: Im not sure they were really as well prepared in the 1st half as necessary. The post entries still need alot of work. The FT shooting was an issue (and I expect it to be again). The 2nd half adjustments were brilliant and made it an easy game for us.
Officials, 5: They made some horrendous calls both way but I trust Billy when he said it was a tough game to call.
Mark Wise, fireable: I know some people like him but man is he horrible on tv. First his voice is nasally and very annoying. Second, how many times can he get on his soapbox. They should change this about college hoops and change that. Of course he was way off base on Larry just moved right on rather than engage him, which was the veteran move. It was also a telling sign. Typically the play by play guy will ask follow up questions or circle back to a major point but Larry wanted nothing to do with it. As an analyst he bring nothing to the table and is wrong way too often. His insight is also moronic. (Note: this is not about his radio work and strictly related to his job on TV) He should stick to the sideline gig, which he also is below avg at btw.
Feel free to discuss....but note if you defend Wise's work in relation to this game you are just wrong or dont understand college hoops (you can pick which one fits you better).