OU Country, it seemed like a typical Q crowd for Ohio. I honestly don't know what you're talking about.
I respectfully disagree. We were not as impactful when we needed to be to effect a Beefs run - got loud when we made runs - but not as much sustaining support through the flow of the game as I have been accustomed to.
But it was not by any means the determining factor in the game.
No one expected us to be in this game in November. The team exceeded most all of our expectations, including mine. I am happy where we ended up.
For next year - if we want more - need to improve these embarrassing issues also:
1. DEFENSE. Need a zone option - at least for switching up through the game. I don't see how the man D get's that much better - athletic ability, speed, instincts, lateral and/or lock - not much ability to improve those in one year significantly by coaching....
2. OFFENSIVE REBOUNDING. BG, Kron, Beefs, etc - have a crasher after EVERY shot. We NEVER do (except for the two minutes Taylor is on the floor). Tone from 3 means Big nowhere near the paint after the shot (and everyone else already slowly back-peddling watching the long, high arch of Tone's shot - except for the occasional Setty or Block - but not enough - and while they are slowly backpeddling a deep runner is past them and into the paint and to the hoop).
3. DEFENSIVE REBOUNDING. Blocking out. BBall 101. Issue all year.