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I couldn't watch the game live. What was with the refs allowing Nova to constantly bump and reach in against Demary without calling anything? Then the smallest amount of contact by Mullins and they call a foul.

Demary was probably fouled about a dozen times without getting the call.

Just annoyed by the lack of calls.

Good all around game and great effort.
 
Big thing for me is that it shows the team can still win Q1A games despite the limited opportunities. It’s what will keep that separation between us and some of the other teams below us who might have higher predictive metrics.
 
Icehawk said:
Back on program. That's two in a row Braylon fouled out of though, would love to see him clean that up a bit - that last foul was weaksauce.
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He needs to stop playing defense with his hands too much. He is so slight that I guess he doesn't want to bullied into but that last foul was just being lazy and no need for it as the guy was scoring anyhow. I guess he just wanted some rest on the bench. LOL!
 
Regarding the regular season title- St. Johns still also has to play Nova and at Seton Hall, plus a pesky Georgetown team. It’s not a guarantee they will win all of those games either.
 
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Duke Brennan made like three consecutive technical foul-worthy shoves while setting picks on the play before Mullins got his third foul. I’m pretty sure that’s what set off Hurley.

Great first ¾ of the 2nd half. First half was sloppy-ish, but I liked that they took the ball to the hoop.
 
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CTtoSanDiego said:
I hate the way we finished the game.... letting easy drives to the hoop, then even worse, making weak reach in fouls. And all the late turnovers against the press. St. John's will eat us alive if we can't figure that out.

Still, a nice win against a good team on the road. The first 15 minutes of the second half we looked like the way I want us to look.
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Hurley does not care how much he wins by. There is clear evidence of that year after year. If you don’t like it, you should be lobbying AD David Benedict to change coaches.
 
businesslawyer said:
Hurley does not care how much he wins by. There is clear evidence of that year after year. If you don’t like it, you should be lobbying AD David Benedict to change coaches.
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You’re on a real ripper over the last 12 hours
 
HuskyNan said:
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Appreciate Dan's brutal honesty about himself. The bench players all want to perform for him in the minutes they get but he has to play the long game. BET and March Madness success can't happen without them. Look at the balance we showed up and down the roster vs Nova. Gives the starters much needed rest and or when foul trouble arises.

Sounds like his inner circle of mentors may be in his ear about player communication. All good for the stretch run. One down-three to go.
 
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HuskyNan said:
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To be clear, Hurley, doing what a good coach does, is trying to build up the confidence of Smith and Stewart (mostly) coming off good games. Hurley is not in fact responsible for JStew going through a spell where he couldn’t throw the ball into the water from a dock and Smith going through a spell where he was contributing absolutely nothing. Players make plays or they don’t.
 
Huskyforlife said:
Start Ross.

Demary has some bad turnovers, but the refs turn a blind eye when it comes to the hand checking and reach ins on him all game. It must wear him down.

Reibe will be so good if he learns how to rebound and defend, the offense is already so far along.
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Several of Demary’s turnovers should have been called fouls on Nova. He was getting mugged all night and the refs wouldn’t call it.

Still, he’s got to clean up the unforced turnovers. Can’t do that against St John’s, who will probably be bringing the same ball pressure.
 
Solid win at their place. Everyone was good although Silas had a rough 1st half, not all on him. Bench was really good nice to have them show up. BE refereeing is dreadful, Nova was allowed to assault Silas, hand checking is not allowed anymore right? lol
Solo had a rough start as Perkins abused him but I thought he bounced back ok, made some shots. Stewie made a couple big 3s and played good D, Ross played great D with some good stops but on O you saw why he’s a good bench guy. Reibe was very good, great catch and finish on the bad pass. He’s going to be a great one, gotta keep him home there will be callers. Malachi also very solid on both ends. This back up PG is who we need consistently.

St John’s a whole different animal, let’s see how they respond.
 
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RuffRuff said:
He was +16, easily the best on the team. Yes please.

Silas was in the red - turnovers an issue.

Helluva win. Holding out Hurley has tricks up the sleeve. We’ll know more Wednesday.
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Very good bounce back game. Defense was much improved, however the refs let both teams play through contact for the majority of the game. That is key for us since we are a physical team. St John's brings in a whole different scenario than Nova.

Love Silas but he needs to take better care of the ball since the pressure from St John is going to be turned up a notch. We are definitely going to need the bench to come through from now on.

By the way can someone explain why D. Koroma is not playing at all? He is a serviceable back up for about 5 min per game. Can have him in at times with Tarris or Reibe. He did play some during the beginning of the year.
 
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He starts Solo and Mullins. If both are on we don't need much defense. If one is on he can stay on and Ross subs for the other. Solo was getting torched so he went out. It makes sense to me. It allows Hurley to see who has the hot hand or who needs to lifted for defense.

Ross is very comfortable coming off the bench. Not everyone is. Hurley will change if he thinks he needs to but it worked pretty well last night.
 
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