Chief’s Briefs - ECU

[intlzncster]

Polley and Carlton look more formidable every game yet I keep seeing more Anderson and Onuorah on my screen. KO refuses to let the freshmen get consistent minutes on the court and it is maddening. The former two may or may not be here next year but I sure as hell know the latter will not be. Let the kids get reps.

Onuorah had 0 points, 1 rebound, and 3 fouls in 18 minutes.

Whaley, Cobb, KW, and Diarra played a combined 6 minutes. Unbelievable.

I said this during the game thread, but when UCONN went on a 6-0 run or something like that with Carlton in the middle, KO immediately called a time out to get DO into the game. I couldn't fathom the thought process that went into that move.

 

[intlzncster]

KO has always valued upper classmen over under classmen.

Which works out great when you're underclassmen are better than your upperclassmen.

 

[Kemba429]

My goal is to win the AAC tournament and go dancing - until that doesn’t happen that will be my goal.

Thats my goal too. When that happens ill be sprayin the champagne

 

[Hankster]

I actually had fun watching this game. Hopefully they can continue to win, stay healthy, and start to gel a little bit more before the AAC tournament. Polley was huge from 3.

I had fun also. However I am sure there were a couple of times you shook your head and said "here we go again". I know I did.

 

[Hankster]

Our only three capable rebounders - those that can grab and hold on to the ball - are guards
I felt the same way last year
Always felt Diarra would be a good rebounder and still hold out hope for him

It seems Vital and Adams make it a point o tangle with the big boys for rebounds. Seems like I am Always seeing them grab a couple.

 

[minidarren]

Chiefs assessment has left a stain on these briefs.

 

[Palatine]

Larrier and Polley currently don’t have the body type to do the dirty work a Bigs got to do.

A lot of it is they are soft. Not enough want-to.

 

[Chief00]

Chief approves - Maybe we should put on video board before our next home game.

 

[Chief00]

Thats my goal too. When that happens ill be sprayin the champagne

Chief has to coach some of our colleagues up on that AAC Tournament Championship goal.

 

[Chief00]

Chiefs assessment has left a stain on these briefs.

I see you’re a big Coach P guy. God bless you for that, you must of had some tough years.

 

[Chief00]

We thought we found a rebounder in Williams and since he got 8 three games ago he's played what 1 minute?

Yeah, reminds me of how KO managed Enoch.

 

[minidarren]

I see you’re a big Coach P guy. God bless you for that, you must of had some tough years.

And you sheet your drawers again.

 

[3rdbass]

And our 4 leading rebounders were guards this game (I consider Larrier a guard because of his disdain for physical contact)

I know I liked it when we had Larrier and Polley in their together. It creates matchup problems for the other team which none of our bigs do. Unfortunately the only big who is decent right now is Carlton and for whatever reason KO has a hard on for the horrible DO who has plenty of muscle but has no idea how to use it.

 

[Edward Sargent]

And our 4 leading rebounders were guards this game (I consider Larrier a guard because of his disdain for physical contact)

I included Larrier with the six bigs I mentioned because he is 6'8". He actually had half of our bigs rebounds with 4

 

[Chief00]

I know I liked it when we had Larrier and Polley in their together. It creates matchup problems for the other team which none of our bigs do. Unfortunately the only bid who is decent right now is Carlton and for whatever reason KO has a hard on for the horrible DO who has plenty of muscle but has no idea how to use it.

Since his Dad was an NFL linebacker, I am hoping Polley develops some muscle. Nevertheless, starting to like his confidence and results on the 3 ball.

 

[Son of Robert]

I think Larrier has been coached not to dribble so much. Upon catching passes in the lane he is just shooting. Also getting better at making himself available for 3s. Actually had a drive with contact, one of the first this year. Nice baseline drive also.

Polley has advanced his game finally where he is visibly more confident, making his shots, and beginning to drive through contact to the rim. Perimeter defense and rebounding looked better. This really helps the team having another scorer out there. Opens things up, suddenly the passing looks better.

Jalen had a great game, making his shots, having the offense flow through him.

Vital with better shot selection and fewer turnovers looked good. Aggressive.

Anderson played well.

All of this within the perspective that East Carolina is not great.

On to Cincinnati.

 

[Husky68]

This was how a game can look if you make shots. This actually looked like a basketball game. Let's make some shots in the next 4 games and see if can't get to a winning record.

 

[imno1]

I think Larrier has been coached not to dribble so much. Upon catching passes in the lane he is just shooting. Also getting better at making himself available for 3s. Actually had a drive with contact, one of the first this year. Nice baseline drive also.

Polley has advanced his game finally where he is visibly more confident, making his shots, and beginning to drive through contact to the rim. Perimeter defense and rebounding looked better. This really helps the team having another scorer out there. Opens things up, suddenly the passing looks better.

Jalen had a great game, making his shots, having the offense flow through him.

Vital with better shot selection and fewer turnovers looked good. Aggressive.

Anderson played well.

All of this within the perspective that East Carolina is not great.

On to Cincinnati.

Cincy coming of a loss at home. Can’t wait