Well, that was all right, no?

[David 76]

Chief,
Brimah was a great scouting job and he came here as a huge project. He's come very far no matter how you see his weaknesses.
AD and AO left, so I guess you are saying Facey hasn't developed enough? I think the jury is still out on him. Nolan? Who didn't develop?

 

[intlzncster]

I committed the cardinal sin of not realizing UConn was playing last night. I went to a movie with my son and when I got out I on one of the humongous screens at Buffalo Wild Wings that there was a husky post game show on SNY. By the way, the free Buffalo Wild Wings were very tasty. The silver lining is when I got home I noticed there was some TBD basketball game listed on SNY in the early morning hours which I recorded. Lo and behold when I got up in the morning there was the UConn game recorded fo

They played really well last night. And you missed the game. You know what that means. You unfortunately have to wait until the following day to watch every game from here on out. For the Mojo. Sorry, Dog, but you did it t yourself.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

They played really well last night. And you missed the game. You know what that means. You unfortunately have to wait until the following day to watch every game from here on out. For the Mojo. Sorry, Dog, but you did it t yourself.

What season was it when DogMania got the "post only in haiku's" sentence from the jurdge? Anyway, we need DM in the chatroom. We should file these early season offenses for future reference as needed unless the offense was really heinous and egregious. They'll be several of those coming up, I would guess.

 

[intlzncster]

What season was it when DogMania got the "post only in haiku's" sentence from the jurdge? Anyway, we need DM in the chatroom. We should file these early season offenses for future reference as needed unless the offense was really heinous and egregious. They'll be several of those coming up, I would guess.

You mean like completely forgetting about the home opener???

 

[Greathusky]

Have to disagree on only this. His purpose of guarding the low post is still there and no one does it better on this team. Brimah was great yesterday but he still doesn't move his feet on the low block and was burnt by a low white dude a lot after he realized he just needed to get his shoulder in to prevent the blocked shot. Phil body's up better and will contribute if for that reason only.

Totally agree. Nolan's role will be to lock down the big goon who scores at will on us.

 

[Chief00]

I hope Gibbs is our 3 guy - I did say I thought he would bring us out of the scoring droughts we saw last year.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

You mean like completely forgetting about the home opener???

Yeah, like that. But what you need for that to matter is some desire for blood from the masses (dirty unwashed, Boneyard Horde) and we're all far too pleased with things to much care. Check back after the first loss, that might do it.

 

[Deleted at users request]

I, like everyone else, really liked what I saw from the team against Maine. This is Ollie's most talented team he's had so far and the best team we've had since 09. Hopefully it can end with similar results.

By the way can I post without moderator approval anymore. I'm fine when I'm just talking basketball I promise.


OK

 

[FluxTZ]

Just re-watched the 2nd half last night. I know it's only Maine, but we have scoring options EVERYWHERE. So pumped to see how this season unfolds.

 

[huskiesouth]

Agree with many of the positive comments on how well we did against a relatively weak opening opponent - still have some concerns (couple of minutes against moderate pressure resulted in some less than admirable efforts getting the ball over half-court and we still are getting moved around under the basket) but speed, defense and team chemistry can overcome a less than perfect team (which of course not one has). Adams looks like a great shooter and hopefully Hamilton will consistently finish getting to the hoop, allowing his dish offs to the big men to continue to work against better teams.

 

[Deepster]

I committed the cardinal sin of not realizing UConn was playing last night. I went to a movie with my son and when I got out I on one of the humongous screens at Buffalo Wild Wings that there was a husky post game show on SNY. By the way, the free Buffalo Wild Wings were very tasty. The silver lining is when I got home I noticed there was some TBD basketball game listed on SNY in the early morning hours which I recorded. Lo and behold when I got up in the morning there was the UConn game recorded for me. I guess the TV gods were forgiving.

Just a few observations about the game. I like seeing the pressure that KO is imposing on the other team. I like the chemistry I see between the players considering there are a lot of new ones and some returning ones in new roles. The depth at each position is crazy deep. Should make the team somewhat foul protected. It will be very interesting to see how well this team performs against teams with similar talent level. So far, it looks promising.

And one crazy observation. We haven't seen thunder calves on a UConn player since Eric Hayward. Shonn Miller got a couple of torpedoes on the bottom of his legs. He reminds me of a Rudy Johnson type build, for those who go that far back.

Only Dogmania could forget there was a game.....and still submit the longest post in this thread. His diarrhea of the mouth is in mid season form.

 

[sledog]

It seemed that thee were many plays in which the ball was bouncing around out of control of anyone leading to scrambles and scrums. I can see 1 or 2 in a game, but it seemed like every other play for awhile. Need to care for the ball.

 

[Chief00]

Chief,
Brimah was a great scouting job and he came here as a huge project. He's come very far no matter how you see his weaknesses.
AD and AO left, so I guess you are saying Facey hasn't developed enough? I think the jury is still out on him. Nolan? Who didn't develop?

Quite frankly, I think Brimah is a great kid and shot blocker. I think where we differ is I try to break down other aspects of his game and identify areas of improvements. I do think on offense he has really got his timing down on the lob pass from Daniel. He did get 7 rebounds so some improvement there too.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

I think where we differ is I try to break down other aspects of his game and identify areas of improvements.

I agree. You really stand alone on this board in identifying areas where Brimah could improve. Besides you, I don't think we've had a single poster identify any areas where the kid needs to get better. That subject certainly doesn't take over every other thread on the board.

 

[mauconnfan]

I agree. You really stand alone on this board in identifying areas where Brimah could improve. Besides you, I don't think we've had a single poster identify any areas where the kid needs to get better. That subject certainly doesn't take over every other thread on the board.

Not pulling me on this one Crack

 

[Deadrody]

Brimah began playing basketball when he was 16 and is listed as one of the top 10 centers in the NCAA this year and will potentially be drafted in the NBA. If you don't think he has developed then you haven't been watching.

Come on. We HAVE been watching. The eye test says Brimah does almost nothing now that he wasn't doing 2 years ago. He may be somewhat more proficient at it, but you have to chalk that up to physical growth and experience, not coaching.

 

[Gringo]

Come on. We HAVE been watching. The eye test says Brimah does almost nothing now that he wasn't doing 2 years ago. He may be somewhat more proficient at it, but you have to chalk that up to physical growth and experience, not coaching.

Get some facts and come back and see me.

 

[Deleted at users request]

Brimah doesn't look like he has improved his rebounding still. 7 RBs against a team like main isn't very encouraging. He wasn't high pointing those rebounds, they more like fell to him. Didn't see him get too many post touches to see how his offensive game is coming along. He really just needs to focus on finishing, rebounding, blocking shots, and hitting that little mid range jumper whenever the opportunity presents itself.

 

[caw]

Brimah doesn't look like he has improved his rebounding still. 7 RBs against a team like main isn't very encouraging. He wasn't high pointing those rebounds, they more like fell to him. Didn't see him get too many post touches to see how his offensive game is coming along. He really just needs to focus on finishing, rebounding, blocking shots, and hitting that little mid range jumper whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Well and trying to block balls to teammates. I know he was trying to make a statement in the first game but I want to say 5-6 went straight out of bounds. Would love those to be grabbed to teammates instead.

 

[intlzncster]

Only Dogmania could forget there was a game.....and still submit the longest post in this thread. His diarrhea of the mouth is in mid season form.

Maybe that means the team is too. I'll take it.

 

[intlzncster]

I agree. You really stand alone on this board in identifying areas where Brimah could improve. Besides you, I don't think we've had a single poster identify any areas where the kid needs to get better. That subject certainly doesn't take over every other thread on the board.

To be fair, it helps when you hang with these guys on the regular. Really learn their body language and mindset. Get inside their heads on the court. That sort of thing.

 

[donyell34]

Brimah = one game folks so relax.