Northwestern Post Game Thread

[WhereistheDove?]

So pre-game, a bunch of folks on the NU board were convinced UConn had not seen a physical defense like there’s and it would cause UConn problems.

Fast forward and now there are a bunch complaining the refs let UConn play too physical.

Gotta love internet message boards.

 

[El Obrero]

Nothing that happens in the 2nd half matters when the game is over at the half.

Correct. Unless you’re coaching the team with the lead.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I hear you but Castle is kind of like Ricky Moore in Kevin Freeman's body.

Which is kind of like Lyman Depriest.

 

[blkknight1]

On the other hand, we proved we can beat really good teams even if we can't make a three to save our lives

Suffocating defense and crisp offense will beat lots of teams. Hitting the 3 opens up the offense though. Guys did show they don't need to hit them to score. Alex isn't just sitting out on the perimeter he constantly moving and cutting and has added the drive. Steph getting into lane and finishing same with Tristan.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Apparently he told them to start missing shots.

He made it harder to get makes. They started running more clock and more deliberate sets, and attacked less unless they were near the end of the shot clock, so yeah, their shooting percentage is going to go down. Hurley was up 28 points, so what did he care? He wanted the game over without anyone getting hurt. He accomplished that objective.

 

[Rocktheworld]

We had a 5 minute cold spell

So pre-game, a bunch of folks on the NU board were convinced UConn had not seen a physical defense like there’s and it would cause UConn problems.

Link please?

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Quite a hot take here about NU. Who would you have in over them?

Pretty much any other bubble team once I found out about their key injury. Giving a Big 10 team with mediocre metrics a bid because of one great win, even though that team would be missing a key player for the tournament was conference welfare.

 

[tzznandrew]

So pre-game, a bunch of folks on the NU board were convinced UConn had not seen a physical defense like there’s and it would cause UConn problems.

@Hans Sprungfeld : time to eat.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

@Hans Sprungfeld : time to eat.

I’m currently hopped up on oxy after a surgery. Cut me some slack lol.

 

[1999GoodSon]

Only complaint today is the outside shooting, 3-22 is just plain awful, but we still ended up winning by 17 which shows how dominant this team truly is.

I think the 81.2% (26-32) 2FG offset that just fine.

 

[tzznandrew]

I’m currently hopped up on oxy after a surgery. Cut me some slack lol.

You know it ain't about you. But we have to have standards the The Boneyard Basketball Review. I don't make the rules. I'm just helping some people eat.

 

[giddyup]

If we want an NC, we better find our 3 game. That won’t hunt for much longer.

 

[uconnblueinky]

17 point win... Looks like Hurley can win close games

 

[jibsey]

The story of the Newton post game towel continues. Tonight after the game Steph came over and signed the towel and the Danny came over to sign the towel as well.

I am not certain but there could be power in the positive posts. What are the chances Hurley picks my son out of the 50 kids that were asking, he chooses my son and one other. I just feel compelled to thank the BY.

Other than that as a dad who hears his 15yr old son say best trip ever I am beyond words.

Towel pic below:


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You and your son have this beautiful memory and keepsake the rest of your lives unless of course it finds its way to EBAY. just kidding!

 

[AllHusky]

We stopped running offense for a long stretch. Made a lot of circus layups, but I wasn’t real happy with the execution in the 2nd half. Shooting was terrible but stopped trying to run our usual stuff, which is more concerning. Props to Northwestern, knew they wouldn’t stay cold.

So sorry that “you” weren’t happy with execution in the second half. After you are done ripping them all new ones, get those lazy duck__ks running some lines in practice. You’ll have them ready!!

 

[ABCDFE]

I understand that a win is a win at this point, but you need to have every edge that you can get to win it all...

We've shown upcoming better teams twice now that we're capable of letting our foot off the gas with a lead in the 2nd half. And also that we can go dead-arse ice cold for long stretches.

That's hope for a team that may be desperately trying to come back from a big deficit. We want teams to be deflated and hopeless when we stretch the lead to 15-20 pts.

Nitpicky rant, but need to strive for 40min of perfection. Tough to get it, but need to try!

Correct. This is where Hawkins was huge for us he was a sniper and the opposing team had to play tough defense on him because he could catch and shoot. We don’t have that this year. We have Spencer and Karaban more spot up shooters. Castle needs to improve his shot because he will have space given how senses fear his ability to penetrate and use his strength.

 

[AllHusky]

Yea, rumor has it the kid is a slacker in the gym. Only gets up multiple thousand shots per day on average.

Another lazy one. Warbler and Husky Hawk have a lot of work to do to have these guys ready next week.

 

[Palatine]

We stopped running offense for a long stretch. Made a lot of circus layups, but I wasn’t real happy with the execution in the 2nd half. Shooting was terrible but stopped trying to run our usual stuff, which is more concerning. Props to Northwestern, knew they wouldn’t stay cold.

We did NOT stop running the offense. We went cold. We turned the ball over. And they got hot. Hell, Newton even missed the front end of a one and one.

On to Boston.

 

[Kolumbo]

So pre-game, a bunch of folks on the NU board were convinced UConn had not seen a physical defense like there’s and it would cause UConn problems.

Fast forward and now there are a bunch complaining the refs let UConn play too physical.

Gotta love internet message boards.

They were absolutely wrong. UConn had seen a physical defense just like NU's. Ironically enough, DePaul is also in Chicago.

 

[Palatine]

Pretty good take from an NU fan.

Shelled out a heck of a lot of money to watch a blowout so might as well get my money’s worth and post my thoughts from up close.
— UConn’s guards were absolutely dialed in to disrupting Boo. I’ve rarely seen such consistent intensity from any team. It’s like they were challenged to completely neutralize him… and they did. Unfortunate for this to be his final game in purple.
— Clingan is next-level. More dynamic than Edey, though without the same level of touch around the rim. I thought CCC’s approach to attack him early was interesting but ultimately didn’t work.
— Barnhizer being injured makes sense. He was visibly gimpy. That said he clearly was able to make shots in the second half, which actually makes his first half somehow more brutal.
— Langborg should have had his number called more. Dude is automatic and I’ll miss his sweet stroke and confidence next year. That said UConn is just long and fast and clearly made it a priority to take him out of the game.
— Something no one is talking about: UConn was a fairly miserable 3-of-22 from 3. Can you imagine if they had even an average night? Scary.
— I’ve said this in another thread but don’t blame the refs. Did they let them play? Of course. But that’s the deal if you get down 40-18 at the half.
— Great NU turnout. On to reloading next year and not getting the 8-9 line. GO CATS.

 

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[uconnfan68]

So pre-game, a bunch of folks on the NU board were convinced UConn had not seen a physical defense like there’s and it would cause UConn problems.

Fast forward and now there are a bunch complaining the refs let UConn play too physical.

Gotta love internet message boards.

They were very dirty, I mean physical. Lots if body checks.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

We did NOT stop running the offense. We went cold. We turned the ball over. And they got hot. Hell, Newton even missed the front end of a one and one.

On to Boston.

Disagree - we stopped running our regular motion oriented sets. Actually we did the same thing against Stetson. I think they don't want to aid in future opponents scouting us. In Hurley I trust.

 

[Shamon30]

Andre Johnson passed Ben Eaves, Yarin Hasson, Brendan Allen, Jamaal Trice, Jeff Cybart, Steve Emt, Stanley Ocitti, Pete Kane, Predrag Matteric, Darryl Woods, and Johnnie Bird in career points.

 

[bendm]

Karaban needs to work on his offense and his 3 pts shots.

Why does your avatar look like it’s wearing a wig?