menu
Logo
99+
Bobcat Attack Menu
Logo
99+
Ohio Basketball Topic
Topic: Gutsy win
Page: 1 of 1
The Optimist
General User
Member Since: 3/16/2007
Location: CLE
Post Count: 5,610
mail
The Optimist
mail
Posted: 1/10/2017 9:30 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Foul trouble, big deficit, big road win to move us to 3-0 in the MAC.
shabamon
General User
Member Since: 11/17/2006
Location: Cincinnati
Post Count: 7,312
mail
shabamon
mail
Posted: 1/10/2017 9:34 PM
settings_applications edit_note
I call it an unsung heroes win. Awesome contributions from Gavin, Mike, and Jason.
Jerry86
General User
J86
Member Since: 12/19/2010
Post Count: 656
person
mail
Jerry86
mail
Posted: 1/10/2017 9:43 PM
settings_applications edit_note
shabamon wrote:expand_more
I call it an unsung heroes win. Awesome contributions from Gavin, Mike, and Jason.
I'd also say Buffalo was "awesome" in contributing ... particularly on the foul and subsequent double technical when we hit all 6 FT's.
Danny's Knee
General User
Member Since: 11/30/2005
Post Count: 606
mail
Danny's Knee
mail
Posted: 1/10/2017 9:48 PM
settings_applications edit_note
would this be considered a team that is "serious" ?

BANG !! .. Oh baby what a BIG TIME victory !!

huge win .. jason carter grew up a ton tonight , this game will make him realize the importance of the weight room .. he is gonna be something special !!

laster came up big !!

BANG !! .. Oh BABY what an exciting season !! .. paint this one green and white !!
bobcatsquared
General User
B
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 5,846
person
mail
bobcatsquared
mail
Posted: 1/10/2017 9:51 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Credit our team FT% defense, holding UB to 60% at the line. This, after holding Kent to 44% one game after the Flashes went 31-of-31 from the line.
MonroeClassmate
General User
MC
Member Since: 8/31/2010
Post Count: 2,325
person
mail
MonroeClassmate
mail
Posted: 1/10/2017 9:55 PM
settings_applications edit_note
bobcatsquared wrote:expand_more
Credit our team FT% defense, holding UB to 60% at the line. This, after holding Kent to 44% one game after the Flashes went 31-of-31 from the line.
Too funny!
Bobcat61
General User
B61
Member Since: 5/25/2005
Post Count: 238
person
mail
Bobcat61
mail
Posted: 1/10/2017 9:56 PM
settings_applications edit_note
How do u play defense on their free throws.???
The Optimist
General User
Member Since: 3/16/2007
Location: CLE
Post Count: 5,610
mail
The Optimist
mail
Posted: 1/10/2017 9:56 PM
settings_applications edit_note
bobcatsquared wrote:expand_more
Credit our team FT% defense, holding UB to 60% at the line. This, after holding Kent to 44% one game after the Flashes went 31-of-31 from the line.
This reminds me of all-time trash-talk legend, DJ Cooper. There is something to be said for having an elite point guard in your ear while your trying to make a "free" throw.
bobcatsquared
General User
B
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 5,846
person
mail
bobcatsquared
mail
Posted: 1/10/2017 9:58 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Bobcat61 wrote:expand_more
How do u play defense on their free throws.???
I think it's something Saul and Co. emphasized over the summer.
Ted Thompson
Administrator
Member Since: 11/11/2004
Location: MAC Play
Post Count: 7,945
mail
Ted Thompson
mail
Posted: 1/10/2017 10:11 PM
settings_applications edit_note
bobcatsquared wrote:expand_more
How do u play defense on their free throws.???
I think it's something Saul and Co. emphasized over the summer.
According to KenPom, Ohio is 55th in the nation in FT% defense allowing just 66.4%. Last year, Ohio was one of the worst in the nation (330th) allowing 73.5%. The work is paying off.
Parkersburgwvcat
General User
P
Member Since: 10/7/2014
Post Count: 109
person
mail
Parkersburgwvcat
mail
Posted: 1/10/2017 10:54 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Alrighty fellow Catfans, pretty funny about the ft. defense. You crazies made me laugh.
As critical as I have been previously concerning road losses to Marshall, Iona, and WKU, THIS was a gut check type of road win. I watched every second of the game and am impressed with how we are growing up.
Let's just take this win and get the heck out of Dodge. Teams that ultimately win conference championships do so by virtue of wins like we had tonight.
Well done men, you did us proud!
RSBobcat
General User
Member Since: 8/23/2010
Location: Columbus, OH
Post Count: 4,504
mail
RSBobcat
mail
Posted: 1/10/2017 11:54 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Great win - UGLY game. Bench - Delivered. Hope Tone has a "gutsy" check - imagine the diff if he's on the floor more...
RSBobcat
General User
Member Since: 8/23/2010
Location: Columbus, OH
Post Count: 4,504
mail
RSBobcat
mail
Posted: 1/10/2017 11:59 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Simmons dribble driving more was a key also
OUVan
General User
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: Bethesda, MD
Post Count: 5,580
mail
OUVan
mail
Posted: 1/11/2017 11:34 AM
settings_applications edit_note
RSBobcat wrote:expand_more
Simmons dribble driving more was a key also
That's what was there. Buffalo completely overplayed the three point line and dared us to beat them off the dribble. That's how I would defend us as well. It really frustrated us for much of the game.
Pataskala
General User
P
Member Since: 7/8/2010
Location: At least six feet away from anybody else
Post Count: 9,465
person
mail
Pataskala
mail
Posted: 1/11/2017 11:37 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Bobcat61 wrote:expand_more
How do u play defense on their free throws.???
You do things to make the shooter lose concentration. Like when he comes to the line, the OU player closest to him says to the teammate across the lane, "If an eastbound train leaves Chicago at 8pm going 30 mph...."
OU_Country
General User
Member Since: 12/6/2005
Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County
Post Count: 8,401
mail
OU_Country
mail
Posted: 1/11/2017 12:22 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Parkersburgwvcat wrote:expand_more
Alrighty fellow Catfans, pretty funny about the ft. defense. You crazies made me laugh.
As critical as I have been previously concerning road losses to Marshall, Iona, and WKU, THIS was a gut check type of road win. I watched every second of the game and am impressed with how we are growing up.
Let's just take this win and get the heck out of Dodge. Teams that ultimately win conference championships do so by virtue of wins like we had tonight.
Well done men, you did us proud!

This was a gutsy road win. Just consider that the differences in the Iona/WKU losses, and this win are pretty darn small. I'm enjoying this bunch again this year, and last night's second half was all kinds of fun to watch.
Showing Messages: 1 - 16 of 16
reply
vertical_align_top
vertical_align_center
vertical_align_bottom
add_comment
MAC News Links



extra small (< 576px)
small (>= 576px)
medium (>= 768px)
large (>= 992px)
x-large (>= 1200px)
xx-large (>= 1400px)