menu
Logo
99+
Bobcat Attack Menu
Logo
99+
Ohio Basketball Topic
Topic: Official Game 6 Thread: Alabama St.
Page: 1 of 2
mail
Ted Thompson
11/25/2022 5:10 PM

Use this thread to talk about anything game-related. For away games, we may have a separate travel thread.

Date: November 27th, 2022 2:00 PM

Opponent: Alabama St.  (0-6)

Site: Convocation Center

TV/Streaming: ESPN+

Radio: Ohio Radio, The Varsity Network App (free)

Alabama St. statistics, roster and media guide

mail
OhioCatFan
11/26/2022 10:33 AM
I'm not sure what this game does for us. Having a smorgasbord of EIU, Bama State, and then a branch campus team leaves me still hungry for some real vittles. I guess it pads our win total, but it doesn't really help us in terms of rankings or getting ready for the MAC season. I find this schedule truly mind-boggling. Now after this cupcakes row, we do have a stretch of decent games -- Marshall, YSU, Florida and Stetson, mainly on the road. The Stetson game does look intriguing. The Hatters are now 3-1 with a victory over FSU. But, to coin a phrase, usually reserved on this board for references to That School in Oxford, our home non-conference schedule sucks!
mail
GraffZ06
11/26/2022 10:47 AM
This stretch doesn't do anything for us the fans. Doesn't do anything for our ranking either, but I don't think that's Boals concern right now. He knew we'd be a combination of young, new parts/players/roles/lineups and not very good. To me Boals is using this to get as many possible minutes to collect as many data points and film on as many guys and different combinations as possible without fear of losing games. Now we almost screwed around too much in the first half yesterday but you see the thought process.

It's why we get hockey line changes and frequent subs that seem to disrupt us more than help us.

Let's face reality. This team wasn't getting an at-large bid this year. So rankings mean diddly. It's all about Cleveland. I think Boals knows this and is using this stretch wisely as full on Cleveland prep. Find that optimal 7-8 man rotation, starting lineup and roles.

People say we don't have an offensive identity yet and it's obvious we don't. But again I think that's all part of this data gathering and feeling out process. We'll have something more concrete for MAC play and hopefully have it perfected by Cleveland. It's all that matters.
mail
person
El Gato Roberto
11/26/2022 11:02 AM
GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more
This stretch doesn't do anything for us the fans. Doesn't do anything for our ranking either, but I don't think that's Boals concern right now. He knew we'd be a combination of young, new parts/players/roles/lineups and not very good. To me Boals is using this to get as many possible minutes to collect as many data points and film on as many guys and different combinations as possible without fear of losing games. Now we almost screwed around too much in the first half yesterday but you see the thought process.

It's why we get hockey line changes and frequent subs that seem to disrupt us more than help us.

Let's face reality. This team wasn't getting an at-large bid this year. So rankings mean diddly. It's all about Cleveland. I think Boals knows this and is using this stretch wisely as full on Cleveland prep. Find that optimal 7-8 man rotation, starting lineup and roles.

People say we don't have an offensive identity yet and it's obvious we don't. But again I think that's all part of this data gathering and feeling out process. We'll have something more concrete for MAC play and hopefully have it perfected by Cleveland. It's all that matters.
Nice post. I agree and am comfortable watching the team develop. There are some intriguing young talent on this team. Looking forward to see what they can become this season and beyond.
mail
person
FJC31
11/26/2022 11:16 AM
GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more
This stretch doesn't do anything for us the fans. Doesn't do anything for our ranking either, but I don't think that's Boals concern right now. He knew we'd be a combination of young, new parts/players/roles/lineups and not very good. To me Boals is using this to get as many possible minutes to collect as many data points and film on as many guys and different combinations as possible without fear of losing games. Now we almost screwed around too much in the first half yesterday but you see the thought process.

It's why we get hockey line changes and frequent subs that seem to disrupt us more than help us.

Let's face reality. This team wasn't getting an at-large bid this year. So rankings mean diddly. It's all about Cleveland. I think Boals knows this and is using this stretch wisely as full on Cleveland prep. Find that optimal 7-8 man rotation, starting lineup and roles.

People say we don't have an offensive identity yet and it's obvious we don't. But again I think that's all part of this data gathering and feeling out process. We'll have something more concrete for MAC play and hopefully have it perfected by Cleveland. It's all that matters.
+1. We started 14-2 last season; I thought we were about to cruise control our way to repeating but instead we finished 25-10 and without even making the MAC title game. Rough start for this years team, but can’t put too much stock into this early part of the season.
mail
person
bobcat 2000
11/26/2022 3:45 PM
they shouldve won that game against michigan. wouldve been asolid resume builder if they had.
mail
Ted Thompson
11/27/2022 10:04 AM

 

mail
100%Cat
11/27/2022 10:12 AM
These games are to build confidence for a group with a lot of unknowns, youth, and new faces. Of course, the downside to that is if we struggle in these games...yikes.

I'd like to see a comfortable, bench-emptying game today. Given the season so far, it probably won't happen, but I can hope.
mail
person
oldkatz
11/27/2022 10:39 AM
Don't take the Hornets too lightly. They are quick on defense and crash the boards with abandon.
mail
person
bobcatsquared
11/27/2022 10:47 AM
Looks like Alabama St. does what many on here want Boals to do as they have 12 players avg. 8 or min. per game.
mail
shabamon
11/27/2022 2:03 PM
Uh oh. No Dwight today.
mail
person
FJC31
11/27/2022 2:05 PM
shabamon wrote:expand_more
Uh oh. No Dwight today.
Hopefully just sick/something minor.
mail
person
bobcatsquared
11/27/2022 2:09 PM
Bannister says his knee is acting up again.

110 in attendance. O-Zone is absent.
mail
FearLeon
11/27/2022 2:10 PM
Load management
mail
shabamon
11/27/2022 2:11 PM
I can't stand the tech aspect of our streaming broadcasts. How is it the house sound is this much quieter than the ESPN+ commercials? Why does it always take five minutes for the main camera to figure out proper zoom level?

Gabe opens the game with his blest stretch of the season.
mail
shabamon
11/27/2022 2:13 PM
AJ Brown throw down!
mail
person
bobcatsquared
11/27/2022 2:13 PM
Was hoping to see AJ Clayton and Hadaway on the floor together in the first 5 games, but Boals seems to always have either DWIII or Wiz on at all times. Will have to have them in tandem today.
mail
person
Eagle66
11/27/2022 2:19 PM
shabamon wrote:expand_more
AJ Brown throw down!
That dunk was reminiscent of a young Jeff McKinney :)
mail
person
FJC31
11/27/2022 2:22 PM
Ok, Adelodun in before EJ4 seems odd.
mail
person
bobcatsquared
11/27/2022 2:23 PM
How can Sheldon, who averaged 23 pts as a hs jr. and sr., hit only 1 of his first 7 free throw attempts in college?

The more I see of Hadaway and Clayton this month, the more I think Hadaway will eventually take Clayton's spot in the starting rotation. Next year if not this year.

Best part of this first half? Only 7 fouls total between both teams.
Last Edited: 11/27/2022 2:42:38 PM by bobcatsquared
mail
spongeBOB CATpants
11/27/2022 2:35 PM
FJC31 wrote:expand_more
Ok, Adelodun in before EJ4 seems odd.
I'm starting to get the vibes that we won't be seeing Elmore James in a Bobcat uniform next year.
mail
person
FJC31
11/27/2022 2:42 PM
spongeBOB CATpants wrote:expand_more
Ok, Adelodun in before EJ4 seems odd.
I'm starting to get the vibes that we won't be seeing Elmore James in a Bobcat uniform next year.
There has to be a story here, right? Only guy not to play in this game so far.
mail
FearLeon
11/27/2022 2:44 PM
FJC31 wrote:expand_more
Ok, Adelodun in before EJ4 seems odd.
I'm starting to get the vibes that we won't be seeing Elmore James in a Bobcat uniform next year.
There has to be a story here, right? Only guy not to play in this game so far.
Not ready to push the panic but on Elmore, but I hear ya.
mail
shabamon
11/27/2022 3:31 PM
We are playing like we've been pithed in the second half.
mail
person
FJC31
11/27/2022 3:45 PM
FearLeon wrote:expand_more
Ok, Adelodun in before EJ4 seems odd.
I'm starting to get the vibes that we won't be seeing Elmore James in a Bobcat uniform next year.
There has to be a story here, right? Only guy not to play in this game so far.
Not ready to push the panic but on Elmore, but I hear ya.
For sure, just interesting his minutes have evaporated.
Showing Messages: 1 - 25 of 44
reply
vertical_align_top
vertical_align_center
vertical_align_bottom
add_comment
chevron_forward
MAC News Links



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