hitlesswonder Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Dec 31, 2009 -> 08:51 AM) As for Illinois, still not enough passion and desire. It came out in overtime, but more often than not that's a game they're going to lose. They basically play in spurts - 5 minutes of crap, 5 minutes of excellent, repeat. McCamey was no where to be found tonight, Davis continues to show that he's not serious enough about basketball to be a dominant player (despite the fact that statistically he had a good game) I'm no Illinois fanboy, but I think that the criticism of Davis and McCamey may have gone from justified to excessive at this point. They obviously don't play mistake free ball and both have defensive issues but they had good games last night: McCamey had 8 assists to 2 turnovers and while he only had 9 points it was clear that that his job was to feed the ball inside not shoot. I thought he did a good job handling the ball and pushing the tempo. And Davis...the guy has 20pts on 9-14 with 17 boards. It's true that both could/should have played better defense, but I think it's funny to see people (not just here) rip Davis and say things like if he had any intensity and desire he would easily have had 25 boards instead that 17. And at the same time I see posts about how great Bill Cole is. It's odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 QUOTE (hitlesswonder @ Dec 31, 2009 -> 11:22 AM) I'm no Illinois fanboy, but I think that the criticism of Davis and McCamey may have gone from justified to excessive at this point. They obviously don't play mistake free ball and both have defensive issues but they had good games last night: McCamey had 8 assists to 2 turnovers and while he only had 9 points it was clear that that his job was to feed the ball inside not shoot. I thought he did a good job handling the ball and pushing the tempo. And Davis...the guy has 20pts on 9-14 with 17 boards. It's true that both could/should have played better defense, but I think it's funny to see people (not just here) rip Davis and say things like if he had any intensity and desire he would easily have had 25 boards instead that 17. And at the same time I see posts about how great Bill Cole is. It's odd. It's all about playing to your potential. McCamey can be an NBA guard if he looks to score and plays some defense. Davis has literally cost this team games for lack of effort (Utah and Georgia). The play near the end of regulation when he just watched a guy 6 inches smaller and with less talent get two points to tie the game. He just stood there and watched. Bill Cole is a glue guy off the bench who is never going to be a focal point. Anything he gives the team is an added bonus. And yeah, I think Ryan was the NU guy I was thinking about. Coble is obviously the big loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 QUOTE (hitlesswonder @ Dec 31, 2009 -> 12:22 PM) I'm no Illinois fanboy, but I think that the criticism of Davis and McCamey may have gone from justified to excessive at this point. They obviously don't play mistake free ball and both have defensive issues but they had good games last night: McCamey had 8 assists to 2 turnovers and while he only had 9 points it was clear that that his job was to feed the ball inside not shoot. I thought he did a good job handling the ball and pushing the tempo. And Davis...the guy has 20pts on 9-14 with 17 boards. It's true that both could/should have played better defense, but I think it's funny to see people (not just here) rip Davis and say things like if he had any intensity and desire he would easily have had 25 boards instead that 17. And at the same time I see posts about how great Bill Cole is. It's odd. I have a much bigger problem with lack of effort than lack of talent. Davis didn't play defense at all yesterday and had a bunch of mental lapses. And then to stand and watch NW grab a rebound that tied the game ? That just can't happen. My problem with Davis is that I think he can be an absolute star at this level and while he is a very good player his lack of intensity is keeping him from reach his potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 These refs must be proud that they are gonna help decide the outcome of Michigan/Indiana. Calling fouls on both sides that aren't even there. Sims didn't even touch Rivers on that drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SockMe Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 This was prolly already talked about but I love the way Hightower runs up to the player that commits the foul then vigorously points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 QUOTE (Brian @ Dec 31, 2009 -> 01:59 PM) These refs must be proud that they are gonna help decide the outcome of Michigan/Indiana. Calling fouls on both sides that aren't even there. Sims didn't even touch Rivers on that drive. I know people like to complain about the reffing in the NBA but it is vastly superior to college officiating. There are times I wonder if college refs are even watching the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Dec 31, 2009 -> 01:11 PM) I know people like to complain about the reffing in the NBA but it is vastly superior to college officiating. There are times I wonder if college refs are even watching the game. Basketball officiating sucks at all levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Well, hell of a game Indiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 QUOTE (SockMe @ Dec 31, 2009 -> 01:05 PM) This was prolly already talked about but I love the way Hightower runs up to the player that commits the foul then vigorously points. http://deadspin.com/5148836//gallery/gallery/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Ruh Roh Vols http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4788521 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 1, 2010 -> 03:34 PM) Ruh Roh Vols http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4788521 open containers of alcohol, bags of pot, and 2 guns with altered serial numbers. Not good, not good at all. One would think that if you were going to drive around with your car loaded like that, you would try not to speed. Edited January 1, 2010 by KyYlE23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 1, 2010 -> 04:24 PM) open containers of alcohol, bags of pot, and 2 guns with altered serial numbers. Not good, not good at all. One would think that if you were going to drive around with your car loaded like that, you would try not to speed. Well at least they have futures as Wizards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 1, 2010 -> 04:38 PM) Well at least they have futures as Wizards... nobody said anything about gambling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 1, 2010 -> 04:45 PM) nobody said anything about gambling Well they are college kids, it takes a while to learn the NBA system... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 1, 2010 -> 04:24 PM) open containers of alcohol, bags of pot, and 2 guns with altered serial numbers. Not good, not good at all. One would think that if you were going to drive around with your car loaded like that, you would try not to speed. Sounds like a good new years party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Awful defensive first half so far for SIU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 1, 2010 -> 08:49 PM) Awful defensive first half so far for SIU. Good to know we still suck on the road. Silly me for thinking we might end some of this crap tonight. I don't care how good we've been in the 2nd half, we ain't coming back from this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Our team is such a joke to watch at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonik22 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 1, 2010 -> 08:46 PM) Our team is such a joke to watch at times. They drive me insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 QUOTE (Sonik22 @ Jan 1, 2010 -> 08:48 PM) They drive me insane We're a bunch of talented idiots. Not to mention I've never seen a group of basketball players in my life so bad at catching a f***in basketball. How the f*** you can't catch a f***in basketball is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 1, 2010 -> 08:56 PM) We're a bunch of talented idiots. Not to mention I've never seen a group of basketball players in my life so bad at catching a f***in basketball. How the f*** you can't catch a f***in basketball is beyond me. Booker looks like he is wearing cement boots on defense sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) OK SIU is just unreal with 3 minutes left and a deficit. Tony Freeman with ice in his veins to hit a 3 with 30 seconds left in a tie game 86-81 Salukis beat the Braves in Carver arena Edited January 2, 2010 by KyYlE23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 HOLY f*** WE DID IT AGAIN. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 That was awesome. Heartbreaker for Bradley but.... Sucks 2 BU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonik22 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH f***IN SUCK IT YESSSSSSSSSSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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