(08-20-2014 10:25 AM)ZachMan Wrote:  I know it is only exhibition and I understand that this can look totally different come November but I really hope we lose the mentality that it is somehow ok to get down 10 or 12 and mail it in and get drummed. I want kids that hate to lose and it really bothers them to get beat even if they are playing checkers with their sister. We have a long way to go on the toughness front in my opinion which translates to defense.

You have to believe that you can compete...Whether that is belief in your system or belief in your talent...But you must believe.

(08-20-2014 09:27 AM)TJT Wrote:  

(08-20-2014 09:22 AM)Stammers Wrote:  My friends from Ottawa told me that Carleton and Ottawa ran amazing offenses and that all the players could shoot. That turned out to be more than true. The players all seem to figure out a way to get square to the basket when the ball leaves their hand. Also, I don't think that Carleton took more than a half dozen bad shots in the two games. They got what they wanted 90% of the time.

Possibly the most impressive thing I saw the entire trip was Carleton's bench warmers running their offense to perfection and getting a layup against us when the game was winding down yesterday. I don't think that they had a player over 6'4 on the floor; nor did they have a player good enough to play D1 basketball. The way Carleton and Ottawa threw the ball around was spectacular.

I wish our teams played like that.

Maybe we should hire the coach as an assistant...

What the word on the Unibroue Éphémère Cherry?

Good synopsis, thanks man.

(08-20-2014 09:35 AM)TheJesBro Wrote:  

(08-20-2014 09:27 AM)TJT Wrote:  

(08-20-2014 09:22 AM)Stammers Wrote:  My friends from Ottawa told me that Carleton and Ottawa ran amazing offenses and that all the players could shoot. That turned out to be more than true. The players all seem to figure out a way to get square to the basket when the ball leaves their hand. Also, I don't think that Carleton took more than a half dozen bad shots in the two games. They got what they wanted 90% of the time.

Possibly the most impressive thing I saw the entire trip was Carleton's bench warmers running their offense to perfection and getting a layup against us when the game was winding down yesterday. I don't think that they had a player over 6'4 on the floor; nor did they have a player good enough to play D1 basketball. The way Carleton and Ottawa threw the ball around was spectacular.

I wish our teams played like that.

How is the AAU system in Canada? So many of our players have bad habits from AAU; well, they are typical problems that I would associate with AAU style games, so I am assuming.

Personally, I think AAU has done more to damage player development than any other single factor. That does NOT mean I am anti-AAU, I think the idea is fabulous, but what it has become does not promote good basketball.

(08-20-2014 12:45 PM)Mick Light Wrote:  What the word on the Unibroue Éphémère Cherry?

Who did you give the money to? They have your beer.

(08-20-2014 01:01 PM)Stammers Wrote:  

(08-20-2014 12:45 PM)Mick Light Wrote:  What the word on the Unibroue Éphémère Cherry?

Who did you give the money to? They have your beer.

That dude they call the Golden Grant. You gave him my beer?

(08-20-2014 01:18 PM)Mick Light Wrote:  

(08-20-2014 01:01 PM)Stammers Wrote:  

(08-20-2014 12:45 PM)Mick Light Wrote:  What the word on the Unibroue Éphémère Cherry?

Who did you give the money to? They have your beer.

That dude they call the Golden Grant. You gave him my beer?

Who is that?

Top notch reporter for Tiger Roar.

(08-20-2014 01:37 PM)Mick Light Wrote:  Top notch reporter for Tiger Roar.

He didn't mention anything; and I had the beer in my car. That sucks.

(08-20-2014 01:50 PM)Stammers Wrote:  

(08-20-2014 01:37 PM)Mick Light Wrote:  Top notch reporter for Tiger Roar.

He didn't mention anything; and I had the beer in my car. That sucks.

Dammmit. I guess he thought it was a donation for his trip. You are coming to the Houston game right?

(08-20-2014 02:21 PM)Mick Light Wrote:  

(08-20-2014 01:50 PM)Stammers Wrote:  

(08-20-2014 01:37 PM)Mick Light Wrote:  Top notch reporter for Tiger Roar.

He didn't mention anything; and I had the beer in my car. That sucks.

Dammmit. I guess he thought it was a donation for his trip. You are coming to the Houston game right?

No idea.

(08-20-2014 09:58 AM)TJT Wrote:  

(08-20-2014 09:42 AM)Stammers Wrote:  

(08-20-2014 09:34 AM)TJT Wrote:  Everything Stammers said about Carleton could be said about Wichita State.

Hopefully the guys who didn't play in Canada can make up at least 30 point difference.

Carleton would have beaten Wichita State like they beat everyone else.

Then we should hire the Carleton coach.

If he coached in US he most likely would be at a sub mid major and would not have anywhere near the success he has up there. The top US players are not willing to play that style of fundamental basketball.

(08-20-2014 06:23 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(08-20-2014 09:58 AM)TJT Wrote:  

(08-20-2014 09:42 AM)Stammers Wrote:  

(08-20-2014 09:34 AM)TJT Wrote:  Everything Stammers said about Carleton could be said about Wichita State.

Hopefully the guys who didn't play in Canada can make up at least 30 point difference.

Carleton would have beaten Wichita State like they beat everyone else.

Then we should hire the Carleton coach.

If he coached in US he most likely would be at a sub mid major and would not have anywhere near the success he has up there. The top US players are not willing to play that style of fundamental basketball.

Except the ones who choose Duke, et al.