Team played and appeared to feel the same way I did tonight--wasn't really into it. Students gone, band gone, poor crowd, little energy in the building, lackluster opposition. All the makings of a trap game. And while I never felt we were going to lose, our intensity especially on the defensive end as compared to the past few games, was just not as sharp. Fortunately, Walter had his 2012-13 coming out party, we were at home and we were just that much better than this team whereas a lackluster performance was good enough to pull out the victory.
I'm sure the team is happy that the next four games are coming up and hopefully this will inspire them a bit more than tonight did.
I agree, but don't feel that Hampton is getting the respect they are due. The Pirates showed me more than I expected. They matched up well with us and had decent team speed. OUr biggest advantage was experience. Hampton is young. They may be a "year away" from being a mid-Major team to be watched.