Welcome Guest! Create an Account login email: password: remember me: BASKETBALL Latest News News Archive Schedule/Results Multi-Media Recruiting FOOTBALL Latest News News Archive Schedule/Results Multi-Media Recruiting MESSAGE BOARD Message Home - Ohio Basketball - Ohio Basketball Recruiting - The O Zone - Ohio Football - Ohio Football Recruiting - Ohio Volleyball - Ohio Baseball - Ohio Olympic Sports... - General OU Discussion... - Website Feedback... - Posting Policy Edit My Profile Private Messages Logout CHAT LINKS site searchwhere to watchcontact usabout usadvertise with ushelp Message Board BobcatAttack.com Message Board Ohio Basketball Topic:  RE: Why wait to criticize? Topic:  RE: Why wait to criticize? Author Message GroverBall General User Member Since: 12/3/2012 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 1,241 Status: Offline     RE: Why wait to criticize?    Posted: 2/26/2015 11:58:29 PM  RSBobcat wrote: GroverBall wrote: I really am surprised at how often "sweet 16" is thrown around on here by people. It makes me think that these people don't really follow college basketball, don't understand college basketball (especially the NCAA tournament), and don't appreciate how just how magical was OUr run to get there. The idea that you can just throw some talented MAC players together and "voila - sweet 16!" Is just plain ignorant IMHO. I mean, really? Yes. That's why it's Sweet. A lot of MAC teams have been just one player away. Well, that doesn't seem so difficult, I really look forward to seeing one, or two, or three MAC teams in the Sweet 16! Seeeeeeweeeeeeet, just gotta find that one player and we're there! Last Edited: 2/26/2015 11:58:57 PM by GroverBall Back to Top OUVan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Bethesda, MD Post Count: 5,580 Status: Offline     RE: Why wait to criticize?    Posted: 2/27/2015 9:17:36 AM  RSBobcat wrote: Yes. That's why it's Sweet. A lot of MAC teams have been just one player away. Lew Alcindor? Back to Top JSF General User Member Since: 1/29/2005 Location: Houston, TX Post Count: 6,341 Status: Offline     RE: Why wait to criticize?    Posted: 2/27/2015 9:34:09 AM  bobcatsquared wrote: When I see one BG player and 3 Ohio players (with better position on top of being a 3:1 ratio) in position for a rebound, and the BG player ends up with the ball and the basket, I have to believe there is some lack of effort/mindset/priority on part of the Bobcats. Perhaps I'm lacking in that much-talked-about (and much self-proclaimed) BBIQ, but I believe two teams don't always bring the same effort and there's been many examples this year of our players not matching the opponent's effort. This is true. I mentioned before I don't think the players have given up or aren't trying, but I do think they've lost their will. This is not a group that believes its going to win when they step on the floor. They're looking for motivation rather than creating it. Those teams regularly get beat on the hustle plays, which often has the fun effect of exacerbating the source problem. "Loyalty to a hometown or city is fleeting and interchangeable, but college is a stamp of identity."- Kyle Whelliston, One Beautiful Season. My blog about depression and mental illness: https://bit.ly/3buGXH8 Back to Top bornacatfan General User Member Since: 8/3/2006 Post Count: 5,706 Status: Offline     RE: Why wait to criticize?    Posted: 2/27/2015 10:53:32 AM  bobcatsquared wrote: When I see one BG player and 3 Ohio players (with better position on top of being a 3:1 ratio) in position for a rebound, and the BG player ends up with the ball and the basket, I have to believe there is some lack of effort/mindset/priority on part of the Bobcats. Perhaps I'm lacking in that much-talked-about (and much self-proclaimed) BBIQ, but I believe two teams don't always bring the same effort and there's been many examples this year of our players not matching the opponent's effort. Now, combine that with lack of experience and/or talent and you end up with a bottom-of-the-MAC team. I saw that play with ST on the baseline and 2 bigs in the paint with a BG guy in the paint on the near side and one on the baseline. The BG guard coming up the far side of the key from the elbow knifed through and took the ball away for a put back bucket. I don't have a replay (except the one in my mind) and I am sure there were bodies on bodies there blocking out (maybe) but it was odd that the kid got the ball and got to the rim with not much challenge. I think you have BBIQ if you saw the same thing. YOu obviously know that should not be the case. I think there is a severe lack of players executing things and not understanding angles and basics like boxing out along with lack of motivated, hustling play. Together that is a recipe for the failures we have seen. That is gonna happen whether you are on a college floor or up at the Y. SOme guys just do not get in there and get a rebound or block out or challenge or dive for a ball ...never gonna happen whether it is the Y or the NCAA tournament. I think from the videos and attitudes I see rolling around the recruiting thread, the incoming class will lift all boats of those who are still here next May and going into November. never argue with idiots, they bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. Winter comes and asks how you spent your summer..... The game loves and rewards those who love and reward the game Back to Top RSBobcat General User Member Since: 8/22/2010 Location: Columbus, OH Post Count: 4,401 Status: Offline     RE: Why wait to criticize?    Posted: 2/27/2015 7:04:48 PM  OUVan wrote: RSBobcat wrote: Yes. That's why it's Sweet. A lot of MAC teams have been just one player away. Lew Alcindor? Or - A point guard? RS Bobcat Back to Top GroverBall General User Member Since: 12/3/2012 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 1,241 Status: Offline     RE: Why wait to criticize?    Posted: 3/1/2015 12:35:39 AM  RSBobcat wrote: OUVan wrote: RSBobcat wrote: Yes. That's why it's Sweet. A lot of MAC teams have been just one player away. Lew Alcindor? Or - A point guard? Oscar Robertson? Back to Top OUVan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Bethesda, MD Post Count: 5,580 Status: Offline     RE: Why wait to criticize?    Posted: 3/1/2015 6:47:22 PM  GroverBall wrote: RSBobcat wrote: OUVan wrote: RSBobcat wrote: Yes. That's why it's Sweet. A lot of MAC teams have been just one player away. Lew Alcindor? Or - A point guard? Oscar Robertson? That probably would have gotten us a double bye...plus Lew wouldn't need to shoot as many threes if the Big O was here. Back to Top GroverBall General User Member Since: 12/3/2012 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 1,241 Status: Offline     RE: Why wait to criticize?    Posted: 3/1/2015 8:11:23 PM  OUVan wrote: GroverBall wrote: RSBobcat wrote: OUVan wrote: RSBobcat wrote: Yes. That's why it's Sweet. A lot of MAC teams have been just one player away. Lew Alcindor? Or - A point guard? Oscar Robertson? That probably would have gotten us a double bye...plus Lew wouldn't need to shoot as many threes if the Big O was here. Nicely done. Back to Top Showing Replies:   51 - 58  of 58 Posts Jump to Page:   < Previous    1 | 2 | 3 View Other 'Ohio Basketball' Topics                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               WHO'S ONLINE There are 196 Active Visitors on BobcatAttack.com 192 Guests 4 Registered Users:   BryanHall, Mike Coleman, Bobcat Love's Sense of Shame, WxM There are no other users looking at this page.

Copyright ©2024 BobcatAttack.com. All rights reserved.  |  Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Use
Partner of USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties