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I watched Omar closely last night. Even during warm ups his shots wouldn't fall. They would rattle around and then pop out. Its like there is a lid on the hoop. Never seen anything quite like it. I hope he snaps out of it next season, but I am afraid this season is lost for Omar.
 
As many I have been hoping for him to come out of this funk, but time is really running out for him this season, as Huskybass said. I don't think Ollie will use him much in the tournament. I can see Samuel playing more minutes, though.
 
Omar is 0-11 in his last 11 shots, and most have been open looks. The percentages usually even out. Be nice to see that happen in the NCAA.
 
I really feel bad for the kid. He was really a solid contributor last year but has just been completely out of sync since the injury. I was really on the edge of my seat every time he took a shot last night hoping one would go down for him, and not even for the points, just because the kid deserves/needs a break. Watch him light it up in the big dance if he is able to get any PT... How funny would that be?
 
At this point of the season he is what he is a iffy shooter who gives you little to nothing else. I rather see his minutes go to TS who does a little of everything and gives us energy off the bench. I don't wish bad on OC but I just don't see anything in his game to indicate an improvement. I know he couldn't work on his handle due to the injuries but it really hampers his games at times as he just can't blow by his man for easy hoops when his outside shot isn't falling. He is so one dimensional right now it hurts to see.
 
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Huskyforlife said:
Why is everyone coddling Omar? As a fan I'm rooting for him but he is beyond awful this year.
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Get over yourself, holmes. It's a message board. No one's "coddling" anyone. We're not their mentors, and we're not their coaches (well, except Chief). Some people just don't see the point of a daily thread pointing out that a kid who everyone knows is struggling is struggling.
 
These threads are dumb, but Omar can't play anymore this season.

I repeat it's not a personal attack or anything personal to say a guy just is playing awful.
 
ConnHuskBask said:
These threads are dumb, but Omar can't play anymore this season.

I repeat it's not a personal attack or anything personal to say a guy just is playing awful.
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He wasn't awful last night. He was a non-factor offensively. We've said that about better players than him quite a bit this year. He missed a couple good looks. That's it. He's gotta keep taking them and at some point they'll fall. It's not like he's gunning outside the flow of the offense.
 
BigErnMcCracken said:
Get over yourself, holmes. It's a message board. No one's "coddling" anyone. We're not their mentors, and we're not their coaches (well, except Chief). Some people just don't see the point of a daily thread pointing out that a kid who everyone knows is struggling is struggling.
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I don't see daily threads about Omar, just one every once in awhile after some games. If this is truly a message board, people should be able to express their good and bad opinions. As a fan if a player is struggling I should reserve the right to point it out when I choose.
 
TRest said:
They were clearly looking to kick it out to him, he was wide open and got great looks.
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there may be a reason he's wide open and getting great looks

I'm thinking those same plays don't get the same looks for Bazz or Boat or DD or NG

and I also know why KO is running them, so don't nobody be going there either

maybe Omar needs a kick in the mouth, maybe group hugs ain't working for him. maybe he needs to phone home

I know one thing, we all want him to "snap out of it"
 
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Omar's play is NOT awful. His shooting is awful. Big difference. He gets rebounds. He gives us another big defender. If he hit one of his two threes against Rutgers, both of which got part of the way down, it would look like he's coming around.
 
Palatine said:
Omar's play is NOT awful. His shooting is awful. Big difference. He gets rebounds. He gives us another big defender. If he hit one of his two threes against Rutgers, both of which got part of the way down, it would look like he's coming around.
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….if my aunt had balls!;)
 
Palatine said:
Omar's play is NOT awful. His shooting is awful. Big difference. He gets rebounds. He gives us another big defender. If he hit one of his two threes against Rutgers, both of which got part of the way down, it would look like he's coming around.
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4.5 and 1.3 boards Is not awful to you in 15 minuets? Aight then
 
willie99 said:
there may be a reason he's wide open and getting great looks

I'm thinking those same plays don't get the same looks for Bazz or Boat or DD or NG

and I also know why KO is running them, so don't nobody be going there either

maybe Omar needs a kick in the mouth, maybe group hugs ain't working for him. maybe he needs to phone home

I know one thing, we all want him to "snap out of it"
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He got the same wide open looks as NG in the game. They weren't always playing the perimeter tightly.
 
UConnSwag11 said:
The mods move the cuse threads when we bash them. Can they delete these threads please
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I merged the three Cuse threads into one because Cuse isn't relevant enough to merit three threads. They're really not relevant for one thread imo. This thread allows people enough rope to hang themselves.
 
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fleudslipcon said:
I merged the three Cuse threads into one because Cuse isn't relevant enough to merit three threads. They're really not relevant for one thread imo. This thread allows people enough rope to hang themselves.
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There's nothing more annoying than merging threads - don't do it.

The best way to moderate is not to moderate.
 
Fishy said:
There's nothing more annoying than merging threads - don't do it.

The best way to moderate is not to moderate.
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Don't worry. I've been a very, very moderate moderator. This was one of three threads I merged and the other two were requested by a large number of posters. Zero on the deletes or warnings.
 
fleudslipcon said:
Don't worry. I've been a very, very moderate moderator. This was one of three threads I merged and the other two were requested by a large number of posters. Zero on the deletes or warnings.
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Second rule - don't listen to these idiots.

But don't tell them that they're idiots. It hurts their feelings. (Well, the extent that they're capable of understanding their feelings.)
 
Fishy said:
Second rule - don't listen to these idiots.

But don't tell them that they're idiots. It hurts their feelings. (Well, the extent that they're capable of understanding their feelings.)
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I listen but don't follow. I like the entertainment. "Idiots" btw is too complementary.
 
Fishy said:
Second rule - don't listen to these idiots.

But don't tell them that they're idiots. It hurts their feelings. (Well, the extent that they're capable of understanding their feelings.)
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As an aside, I did pull a power rank in that Cuse merge. I was waiting for someone to call me out on it. It was meant to be a joke of course and not a censorship. I have hopes that Cuse becomes as irrelevant as that Boston college university team.
 
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One thing I am pleased about with Omar, he seems to have kept a positive attitude and worked on his overall game, not just his shooting. This experience may end up helping him in the long run, last year he was just a shooter and overly cocky, now he is working to become a complete player, and being humbled will help him get there.

It's just a matter of physical improvement, work and practice, and time. If he comes back physically, his game will be excellent in time.

I have given up expecting anything from him this year, but I still think he has a bright future.
 
Huskybass said:
I watched Omar closely last night. Even during warm ups his shots wouldn't fall. They would rattle around and then pop out. Its like there is a lid on the hoop. Never seen anything quite like it. I hope he snaps out of it next season, but I am afraid this season is lost for Omar.
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Interesting observation. When Bazz's game potential game winning shot rimmed out against the OT game vs Memphis, he said "I thought it was going in, I didn't get my feet under me, which is why it kind of twirled." OC could still be feeling the effects of his surgery .....
 
he's forcing the issue trying to get back to where he was... he's thinking about it too much, it's been a rough season for him health wise
 
Omar was never a great three point shooter, 32% his freshman year and 25% this year. Its not like he lit it up last year. Boat had a better percentage. He hit some big shots no doubt but with his handle so bad there is no room for him this year. Sit him for TSam, as you can see how well hes played.
 
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