East Texas A&M CommerceTM THOUGHTZ TM

[RichZ]

1. Early on, way too many turn overs.
2. Liam's spinning layin at about 17 minute mark... a thing of beauty.
3. These refs are brutal.
4. 11 turnovers in a half? And only 8 dimes? Those aren't the kind of numbers you're expecting in your final cupcake/warmup game of the season.
5. At the other end of the spectrum, 7 blocks and 7 steals in a half is pretty damned good, even if it is pretty low level competition.
6. So far it looks like we'll go as far as AK, LM, TR, SB & AM can carry us. AM isn't quite THERE yet, but he's leaps & bounds closer than he was the first few games.
7. What the hell was that foul call on Ball a minute and a half into the 2nd half?
8. Our possession that began at about 15:36 in the 2nd half looked like we were trying to turn it over but it took 3 or 4 tries before we managed to give the ball away.
9. Game getting sloppy with 12 minutes left.
10. Less than 6:45 left and we've gone completely off the rails. Haven't scored since Samson's dunk at 10:57. Finally scored at 6:32.
11. 10 steals and 11 blocks is impressive, but 19 turnovers? Against East Texas A&M Commerce? That's just bad.
12. Looking at the ESPN box score, they have Singare with no minutes and one foul? I never noticed him in the game.

 

[jibsey]

Until we play a real opponent nothing would surprise me. Seen all the games and the last 2 live and Hurley wants what he had last year but there is no Tristen. Maheney had 1 assist and he is not a driving and 1 contact player or rebounder. He’s a 2 guard. Can’t look over the D for Samson lobs. Nowell has a lot to learn and even though short his toughness and athleticism would be good.
I wish Stew could handle well enough because he can create plays with his passing.

 

[HooperScooper]

So far it looks like we'll go as far as AK, LM, TR, SB & AM can carry us.

Can you explain that comment? I'm not sure exactly what you're getting at. Do you mean those are the 5 best players? Do you mean nobody else can be big contributors? Do you mean we have 5 guys who could carry the team in any given game (which is a very good thing to have 5 players that can do that)?

 

[prankster]

How to Win by 35, and Look Bad Doing It

All game I thought that Easter Texas seemed to be playing a tenacious 3 pt line defense. Al while clogging up the passing lanes pretty well.

Yeah, overall, they were far outmatched against the Huskies, but they will, I believe, punch above their weight this season.

Huskies gave Coach Hurley a lot of things to work on this week.

Progress has been made on rebounding, Johnson is doing better avoiding bad fouls (needs to do a bit more, still) and whatever our guard play actually is (whatever that was last night) looks like a load for any defense to deal with.

Passing will be a lot more disciplined going forward.

I expect.that the Huskies are going to be quite ready for Memphis.

 

[RichZ]

Can you explain that comment? I'm not sure exactly what you're getting at. Do you mean those are the 5 best players? Do you mean nobody else can be big contributors? Do you mean we have 5 guys who could carry the team in any given game (which is a very good thing to have 5 players that can do that)?

Thos are the guys who are going to get the lion's share of the minutes.

 

[djct1999]

After watching a few weeks of uninspiring, yet dominant basketball against inferior competition, this is the one thing I can say confidently. When we face tough competition, these guys, in no specific order, are the kids I trust will bring consistent play: Alex Karaban, Hasaan Diarra, Tarris Reed, Liam McNeeley, Samson Johnson. Everyone else has shown promising signs, but I still will hold my breath until I see it vs real teams

 

[Huskygamble19]

This game was against my alma mater. I just wanted them to play competitively as they just moved into division 1 this year. They won the division 2 championship in football in 2017 and I think that had a big impact for moving to division 1. I wish them all the luck in the world as they are still in my heart except against UCONN.

 

[jibsey]

After watching a few weeks of uninspiring, yet dominant basketball against inferior competition, this is the one thing I can say confidently. When we face tough competition, these guys, in no specific order, are the kids I trust will bring consistent play: Alex Karaban, Hasaan Diarra, Tarris Reed, Liam McNeeley, Samson Johnson. Everyone else has shown promising signs, but I still will hold my breath until I see it vs real teams

I think I would add Solo to that. He looks very comfortable with his shot.

 

[RuffRuff]

How to Win by 35, and Look Bad Doing It

All game I thought that Easter Texas seemed to be playing a tenacious 3 pt line defense. Al while clogging up the passing lanes pretty well.

Yeah, overall, they were far outmatched against the Huskies, but they will, I believe, punch above their weight this season.

Huskies gave Coach Hurley a lot of things to work on this week.

Progress has been made on rebounding, Johnson is doing better avoiding bad fouls (needs to do a bit more, still) and whatever our guard play actually is (whatever that was last night) looks like a load for any defense to deal with.

Passing will be a lot more disciplined going forward.

I expect.that the Huskies are going to be quite ready for Memphis.

Respect the optimism. I will hold suit with confidence in the staff, less on what we’ve seen to date. To the one post - order of confidence for me: AK, gap Hassan, Tarris. Ends.

I’m not fully bought into Liam yet - sure he does some nice things for a freshman but they feel kinda canned to me so far. Looking for that player that sees the floor and makes the right read, not goes on autopilot and makes a premeditated play. We got a lot of that going on right now.

The guy I keep hoping to see do more is Solo. Just way too gifted not to be all over the floor doing spectacular stuff. You watch those Marquette guards flying all over the floor - no reason he can’t be doing that. We don’t need a 6’3” jump shooter in that role as have shooting options. We need a guy that can pass, break down d, get his hands on balls, grab rebounds, muck it up (like Steph). Something about him continues to feel a little stiff, hard to put a finger on it. Like a DE that is a combine warrior but too stiff in the bend to feel fully natural.

 

[superjohn]

Respect the optimism. I will hold suit with confidence in the staff, less on what we’ve seen to date. To the one post - order of confidence for me: AK, gap Hassan, Tarris. Ends.

I’m not fully bought into Liam yet - sure he does some nice things for a freshman but they feel kinda canned to me so far. Looking for that player that sees the floor and makes the right read, not goes on autopilot and makes a premeditated play. We got a lot of that going on right now.

The guy I keep hoping to see do more is Solo. Just way too gifted not to be all over the floor doing spectacular stuff. You watch those Marquette guards flying all over the floor - no reason he can’t be doing that. We don’t need a 6’3” jump shooter in that role as have shooting options. We need a guy that can pass, break down d, get his hands on balls, grab rebounds, muck it up (like Steph). Something about him continues to feel a little stiff, hard to put a finger on it. Like a DE that is a combine warrior but too stiff in the bend to feel fully natural.

Wow, just wow.

 

[RuffRuff]

Wow, just wow.

God dang SJ, you’re a Pollyanna and I love you for it. Need to get me a pair of those rose colored glasses you got. Send me the link.

 

[superjohn]

God dang SJ, you’re a Pollyanna and I love you for it. Need to get me a pair of those rose colored glasses you got. Send me the link.

Your observations on Liam and Solo are head scratching. Also you being second most confident in Hass seems strange.

 

[jibsey]

Respect the optimism. I will hold suit with confidence in the staff, less on what we’ve seen to date. To the one post - order of confidence for me: AK, gap Hassan, Tarris. Ends.

I’m not fully bought into Liam yet - sure he does some nice things for a freshman but they feel kinda canned to me so far. Looking for that player that sees the floor and makes the right read, not goes on autopilot and makes a premeditated play. We got a lot of that going on right now.

The guy I keep hoping to see do more is Solo. Just way too gifted not to be all over the floor doing spectacular stuff. You watch those Marquette guards flying all over the floor - no reason he can’t be doing that. We don’t need a 6’3” jump shooter in that role as have shooting options. We need a guy that can pass, break down d, get his hands on balls, grab rebounds, muck it up (like Steph). Something about him continues to feel a little stiff, hard to put a finger on it. Like a DE that is a combine warrior but too stiff in the bend to feel fully natural.

Good lord. “I’m not fully bought into Liam yet -“

 

[RuffRuff]

Good lord. “I’m not fully bought into Liam yet -“

I think he’s great but at this point in time still a freshman and looks like a freshman. We are talking about confidence factor today, he’s clearly going to get better as the season progresses. He's a bit head down and go, shows in his assist numbers. Let’s see how he looks in Maui when the floor becomes a lot smaller and they’re forced into the half court. I don’t think some realize how many junk buckets this team has gotten playing at home against 4 320+ overmanned teams. So much of whats been seen isn’t replicable against really good teams. These teams we’ve played, all other top 30 teams are beating by 40, which can disillusion you to expectations.

Confidence today - AK because he’s AK, Hassan is a BE 6man of the year, and Tarris is a man child and super talented.

Liam is a freshman who’s feasted against bad teams, will be a much different experience in Maui. I have no idea how he will respond. Crossing fingers.

 

[djct1999]

I think he’s great but at this point in time still a freshman and looks like a freshman. He's a bit head down and go, shows in his assist numbers. Let’s see how he looks in Maui when the floor becomes a lot smaller.

He actually doesnt look like or plays like a freshman at all.

 

[jibsey]

I think he’s great but at this point in time still a freshman and looks like a freshman. He's a bit head down and go, shows in his assist numbers. Let’s see how he looks in Maui when the floor becomes a lot smaller.

He looks better than most freshman and his size and rebounding are critical along with everything else, but he will get better. He’s no worry.

 

[controlfade]

I think he’s great but at this point in time still a freshman and looks like a freshman. We are talking about confidence factor today, he’s clearly going to get better as the season progresses. He's a bit head down and go, shows in his assist numbers. Let’s see how he looks in Maui when the floor becomes a lot smaller and they’re forced into the half court. I don’t think some realize how many junk buckets this team has gotten playing at home against 4 320+ overmanned teams. So much of whats been seen isn’t replicable against really good teams. These teams we’ve played, all other top 30 teams are beating by 40, which can disillusion you to expectations.

Confidence today - AK because he’s AK, Hassan is a BE 6man of the year, and Tarris is a man child and super talented.

Liam is a freshman who’s feasted against bad teams, will be a much different experience in Maui. I have no idea how he will respond. Crossing fingers.

Do you ever have anything positive to say? You have got to be one of the most negative people on this board. You speak like you’re either Dan Hurley or that you sit by his side telling us constantly what he thinks .

2 days ago Marquette sucked and now your singing their praises and saying we have no shot against their guards

 

[RuffRuff]

Do you ever have anything positive to say? You have got to be the most negative person on this board and you speak like you’re either Dan Hurley or that you sit by his side.

Plenty. Would even say majority. Being objective isn’t thinking the whole thing is perfect all the time. That's honestly pretty boring if you ask me. Season is a journey - I’m actually really excited to see what Dan Hurley makes with these ingredients and grateful to be a fan of such an amazing program.

You don’t have to read it .

 

[controlfade]

Plenty. Would even say majority. Being objective isn’t thinking the whole thing is perfect all the time. That's honestly pretty boring if you ask me. Season is a journey - I’m actually really excited to see what Dan Hurley makes with these ingredients and grateful to be a fan of such an amazing program.

You don’t have to read it .

Being objective is one thing, your negativity is beyond objective.

You’re right, I do not have to read your comments and generally I skip over them. However, when I see someone else reply to one of your ridiculous rants it just gets old

 

[RuffRuff]

Being objective is one thing, your negativity is beyond objective.

You’re right, I do not have to read your comments and generally I skip over them. However, when I see someone else reply to one of your ridiculous rants it just gets old

You must really hate sports radio or TV. Because what goes on isn’t the Pom Pom waving you clearly expect. Hopefully I can buy you a beer in San Antonio and we hug this out in April. I give good hugs.

 

[controlfade]

You must really hate sports radio or TV. Because what goes on isn’t the Pom Pom waving you clearly expect. Hopefully I can buy you a beer in San Antonio and we hug this out in April. I give good hugs.

I do not hate sports radio at all. Those individuals are paid to break down all aspects and voice their opinions.
I am also not looking for hugs, just saying chill out a little. Have fun and enjoy what we have going on.

 

[RuffRuff]

I do not hate sports radio at all. Those individuals are paid to break down all aspects and voice their opinions.
I am also not looking for hugs, just saying chill out a little. Have fun and enjoy what we have going on.

Don’t say I didn’t offer.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I think he’s great but at this point in time still a freshman and looks like a freshman. We are talking about confidence factor today, he’s clearly going to get better as the season progresses. He's a bit head down and go, shows in his assist numbers. Let’s see how he looks in Maui when the floor becomes a lot smaller and they’re forced into the half court. I don’t think some realize how many junk buckets this team has gotten playing at home against 4 320+ overmanned teams. So much of whats been seen isn’t replicable against really good teams. These teams we’ve played, all other top 30 teams are beating by 40, which can disillusion you to expectations.

Confidence today - AK because he’s AK, Hassan is a BE 6man of the year, and Tarris is a man child and super talented.

Liam is a freshman who’s feasted against bad teams, will be a much different experience in Maui. I have no idea how he will respond. Crossing fingers.

I’m a little confused by your take. Everyone on the team has feasted against bad teams because we’ve played bad teams. Tarris has had a huge physical advantage against the front courts we’ve played but you’re confident in him.

I’m also not sure I’d say Liam has a ton of junk buckets. He’s been pretty phenomenal in terms of shot selection so far. If an open three isn’t there, he’s moving the ball. And he’s also been one of our better players so far in terms of putting the ball on the floor and getting to the basket. Offensively, I’m struggling to think of a player that has looked less like a freshman right off the bat.

 

[RuffRuff]

I’m a little confused by your take. Everyone on the team has feasted against bad teams because we’ve played bad teams. Tarris has had a huge physical advantage against the front courts we’ve played but you’re confident in him.

I’m also not sure I’d say Liam has a ton of junk buckets. He’s been pretty phenomenal in terms of shot selection so far. If an open three isn’t there, he’s moving the ball. And he’s also been one of our better players so far in terms of putting the ball on the floor and getting to the basket. Offensively, I’m struggling to think of a player that has looked less like a freshman right off the bat.

To make it simple - very hard to look at 4 330KP+ plus wins at home and translate it to what a collective group of very young players are going to look like once put in the half court against men their size, on the road. Not sure people realize the level of bad of our opponents. There are 364 D1 teams on KP. We played 338, 340, 350 and 356. We played an average of like 347 out of 364. Sure we beat the snot out of them, but in ways where our size, speed, athleticism and depth overpowered them. We won’t beat teams in the top 40 that way as it’s a massive leap in quality of opponent. We’re going from bottom 10% to top 10%.

I personally look for qualities that will translate to half court execution, ability to operate when the court becomes small. This whole conversation started with whom we felt most confident in right now and for me it’s players that have shown it and a guy I see as a standout physically (Reed). Rest of the guys are generally unproven in Hurley’s more intricate system. I love Liam and skies the limit but point in time I think going against dudes for the first time will be a learning curve. I think Maui is going to be a major test and don’t expect any game to be easy. Will be fun, and we’ll learn a lot.

In Hurley we trust!

 

[Scot-e]

To make it simple - very hard to look at 4 330KP+ plus wins at home and translate it to what a collective group of very young players are going to look like once put in the half court against men their size, on the road. Not sure people realize the level of bad of our opponents. There are 364 D1 teams on KP. We played 338, 340, 350 and 356. We played an average of like 347 out of 364. Sure we beat the snot out of them, but in ways where our size, speed, athleticism and depth overpowered them. We won’t beat teams in the top 40 that way as it’s a massive leap in quality of opponent. We’re going from bottom 10% to top 10%.

I personally look for qualities that will translate to half court execution, ability to operate when the court becomes small. This whole conversation started with whom we felt most confident in right now and for me it’s players that have shown it and a guy I see as a standout physically (Reed). Rest of the guys are generally unproven in Hurley’s more intricate system. I love Liam and skies the limit but point in time I think going against dudes for the first time will be a learning curve. I think Maui is going to be a major test and don’t expect any game to be easy. Will be fun, and we’ll learn a lot.

In Hurley we trust!

Dude- just brutal this early in the season to go on and on defending some really strange comments. Why not wait till you have a good measure against a good team to unleash the hounds on 80% of the team.
It’s going to be a long season for you- try and relax and watch the progress as the season progresses. Just MHO.