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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney
I thought the 6 seed actually looked more appealing, but there are pros and cons to that, too. It is what it is. Careful what you wish for, I know, but I'd love to see the Tigers get another shot at SMU.
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney
(03-05-2017 08:41 PM)Penny Lane Wrote: A lot of coaches have been able to get him in foul trouble by doing straight at him and using your body going into to him as you pass or shoot. We didn't try that in either game. We tried to shoot pull up jumpers too close to him and they were blocked or shot trajectory was altered and we missed badly.
It is really tough to teach toughness and being physical. It is every player's nature (on the current roster) to avoid contact. It seems like for years now our roster has been loaded with guards and post players who avoid contact.
But you are correct in that it should be relatively easy to get him in foul trouble. He is new(ish) to basketball and will attempt to block every shot. Pretty much get around, pump fake, and jump into his body...
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney
(03-05-2017 08:16 PM)bubbapt Wrote: Who gives a rat's ass who we play? How about getting a little attitude and have them worry about us?
Yeah, no. That ship has sailed for this season. We were exposed on Saturday, well, we were fully exposed I should say, everyone either suspected or knew but were hoping against hope that it wasn't true.
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03-06-2017 07:59 AM |
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney
(03-06-2017 07:53 AM)Tygrys Wrote: (03-05-2017 08:41 PM)Penny Lane Wrote: A lot of coaches have been able to get him in foul trouble by doing straight at him and using your body going into to him as you pass or shoot. We didn't try that in either game. We tried to shoot pull up jumpers too close to him and they were blocked or shot trajectory was altered and we missed badly.
It is really tough to teach toughness and being physical. It is every player's nature (on the current roster) to avoid contact. It seems like for years now our roster has been loaded with guards and post players who avoid contact.
But you are correct in that it should be relatively easy to get him in foul trouble. He is new(ish) to basketball and will attempt to block every shot. Pretty much get around, pump fake, and jump into his body...
With our starting guards, I agree that they avoid contact, with the possible exception of Jeremiah. He's fearless, but doesn't go to the hole often enough, IMO. He's a good finisher through contact.
Reserves, I think the jury is out but Clergeot doesn't seem to mind getting hit.
Markel shows flashes. Kessee, not much to see there. Randall, I just don't know.
I've got a feeling Charlie Moore would have made a huge difference with this team.
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney
(03-06-2017 07:31 AM)TIGERBUDDY Wrote: (03-05-2017 07:30 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote: We earned a bye for the first round and play UCF Thursday.
http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/th...df?id=1230
we play UCF on Friday not Thursday !!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for catching the error.
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03-06-2017 09:07 AM |
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney - Play UCF on Friday
(03-06-2017 07:32 AM)Hoots Wrote: I thought the 6 seed actually looked more appealing, but there are pros and cons to that, too. It is what it is. Careful what you wish for, I know, but I'd love to see the Tigers get another shot at SMU.
I would hope the players are dying for another shot. I'd bet they handle UCF fairly convincingly to get that shot.
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03-06-2017 09:11 AM |
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney - Play UCF on Friday
(03-06-2017 07:53 AM)Tygrys Wrote: (03-05-2017 08:41 PM)Penny Lane Wrote: A lot of coaches have been able to get him in foul trouble by doing straight at him and using your body going into to him as you pass or shoot. We didn't try that in either game. We tried to shoot pull up jumpers too close to him and they were blocked or shot trajectory was altered and we missed badly.
It is really tough to teach toughness and being physical. It is every player's nature (on the current roster) to avoid contact. It seems like for years now our roster has been loaded with guards and post players who avoid contact.
But you are correct in that it should be relatively easy to get him in foul trouble. He is new(ish) to basketball and will attempt to block every shot. Pretty much get around, pump fake, and jump into his body...
Tom Izzo is noted for having his players put on shoulder pads and helmets in practice for rebound drills. Not sure what happened to them this year, haven't kept up. But his NCAA history is outstanding.
I agree with you about Taco Fall. Go right at his chest and make the ref make a call (charge or block).
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney - Play UCF on Friday
Realistically I'm thinking beat UCF probably barely, then lose a closer game to SMU.
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03-06-2017 10:56 AM |
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney - Play UCF on Friday
(03-06-2017 10:56 AM)AtlTigerfan Wrote: Realistically I'm thinking beat UCF probably barely, then lose a closer game to SMU.
Seems about right.
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03-06-2017 12:39 PM |
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney - Play UCF on Friday
(03-06-2017 10:56 AM)AtlTigerfan Wrote: Realistically I'm thinking beat UCF probably barely, then lose a closer game to SMU.
Maybe keep it in the 50's?
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney - Play UCF on Friday
At least something good came out of the weekend, it would been disastrous if they lost the bye.
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03-06-2017 02:55 PM |
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney - Play UCF on Friday
(03-06-2017 02:55 PM)HiTiger Wrote: At least something good came out of the weekend, it would been disastrous if they lost the bye.
Tulsa lost the bye when they lost to Tulane. If they had won the 5th seed was theirs.
Not sure being the 6th seed with USF and then Houston isn't better than UCF and then SMU......
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney - Play UCF on Friday
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney - Play UCF on Friday
(03-06-2017 12:58 PM)Penny Lane Wrote: (03-06-2017 10:56 AM)AtlTigerfan Wrote: Realistically I'm thinking beat UCF probably barely, then lose a closer game to SMU.
Maybe keep it in the 50's?
Assuming we get past UCF, i was thinking the SMU game would be more like the game at the FF.
Go Tigers!!
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03-07-2017 02:17 PM |
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney - Play UCF on Friday
smu has to win their game too before we have to play them. Just saying
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03-07-2017 02:20 PM |
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney - Play UCF on Friday
4-point loss at home. 41-point loss on the road. Reality is probably somewhere in between. 22-point loss?
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03-07-2017 05:15 PM |
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney - Play UCF on Friday
I will be moderately surprised if we make it past UCF.
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03-07-2017 05:36 PM |
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney - Play UCF on Friday
Vegas has Tigers at 35-1 to win tournament. UCF is at 20-1, so I would assume we will be underdogs in first game.
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03-07-2017 05:43 PM |
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RE: Tigers 5th Seed in AAC Tourney - Play UCF on Friday
(03-07-2017 02:17 PM)AtlTigerfan Wrote: (03-06-2017 12:58 PM)Penny Lane Wrote: (03-06-2017 10:56 AM)AtlTigerfan Wrote: Realistically I'm thinking beat UCF probably barely, then lose a closer game to SMU.
Maybe keep it in the 50's?
Assuming we get past UCF, i was thinking the SMU game would be more like the game at the FF.
Go Tigers!!
I would be very surprised. Compared Tubby's non KY conference tourney record to Pastner's. Wasn't good.
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03-07-2017 05:50 PM |
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