Enough with the Know-nothings Who Say Mag Should Not Start
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Watch the replay if you get a chance. This is not to say that RU can't work on finishing and more controlled moves......but on several of the charge calls Indiana was sliding or not set.
I’ll take your word for it. I am sure by the letter of the law (rule) they were blocking fouls and not charges.
I feel the pendulum has turned and unless the defender is way late It is going to be called a charge…..and I don’t have a problem with it.
Caveat being stars could get unfortunately preferential treatment (possible)
Curious for those watching on TV. Did TJD get killed late in 2nd half or was it not a foul. When I saw him get knocked to the floor in front of the IU bench I was shocked a foul wasn’t called.
mulcahy completely hammered his whole arm, I couldn't believe it wasn't a foul.
But his shot had been pretty sweet from three and mid range, hitting important shots. He’s more versatile for sure.
Mulcahy definitely hit his right arm, should have been a foul call. Paul did appear to try and pull out if it in the last second, that might have given the ref the “appearance” of a non foul, but it was a clear foul.
Also thought Johnson got hit on a drive but no call was given, however on the game feed I don’t believe they showed a replay so tough to see, his reaction was immediate that he got fouled.
At times it seemed his tenacious defense completely unsettled Indiana. And his quick hands led to many of his defensive rebounds. The kid has definitely improved his game. Glad he's on our team and he deserves to start. His one mistake was his offensive foul on the break to the basket. He should have handed off to his teammate and I believe he was quietly admonished for not doing so.
The game was rough!
You’ve all heard the B1G plays a hybrid form of rugby that doesn’t translate well in the tournament…
You’ve all heard the B1G plays a hybrid form of rugby that doesn’t translate well in the tournament…
On Mag's 2nd charge he had a 2 on 1 with Cliff trailing the play. He has to make that pass.
In all seriousness.....
there are many theories why the B1G has underperformed. Most sound reasonable, but I really would be curious to really know what the reason is. Obviously nothing in quantifiable so we will never know.
Another alternative POV is that the sample size probably isn't that significant and maybe B1G just has played bad and eventually we will stop underperforming. Almost a luck component. I don't think I subscribe to that but it is possible.
If you run into a guy in a 2 on 1 situation you're almost always going to get called for a charge.
Possibilities
1. style of play
2. officiating
3. lack of high recruits
4. big man conference, less guard oriented
5. style of play tiring teams over the years
6. conference ranking overweighted based on conference having more upperclassmen and doing better in the early part of the year when conference strength is determines
1. style of play
2. officiating
3. lack of high recruits
4. big man conference, less guard oriented
5. style of play tiring teams over the years
6. conference ranking overweighted based on conference having more upperclassmen and doing better in the early part of the year when conference strength is determines
So many variables (for all leagues, not just B1G):
Matchups
Injuries
Fatigue (how many conf tourney games played)
Proximity to home court
Refs
Luck
Coincidence
Miller is now depth option that may not get much time. Cam, like Mag, does a lot of both sides of the floor. He’s going to be a major contributor all season.
couldn't agree more here
Ref was positioned to potentially not see Paul hitting his arm.
Oh I must have misunderstood your angry icon/emoji to my Mag charge statement. Lol
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I have this feeling that even when he's on the bench he'll find a way to shoot.
Completely hammered is way overblown. Minimum contact. TJD just sold it like he got hammered.
Probably I was “angry” that you excused Mags bad decision with the fact that it was a block.
Although I used the angry emoji I wouldn’t classify my feelings with anger. Poor use of emojis on my part.
I thought the same thing. Looked like an obvious foul... but the refs owed us from the first half
I don’t lose sleep 95% of the time we don’t get the whistle. I am certainly not going to lose sleep when we get the whistle.
Yes, players have to be in control offensively. But there's a difference between walling up and taking a charge, and making contact/impact with the offensive player by moving your body into them and then falling down... that second one should always be a block, imo.
And yes, Mulcahy absolutely fouled the hell out of TJD's arm on that layup attempt. Maybe a makeup call for one of the refs' other blunders, but really impossible to justify in that situation.
Was a sloppily called game, but didn't seem to favor one team or the other.
Seems like elite guard play with quick explosive guards that can take their man and hit shots despite being guarded. The ACC has had superior guards to the BiG 10 for years and the main reason they have had success there year after year. Miami ‘s run to Elite 8 last year was fueled by their guards. Duke and UNC runs due to elite guard play. The best example is Villanova as Jay’s guards have been among the best in the country and can be lethal from all 3 levels. UConn with Kemba. I cannot remember how far they went but Michigan State with Cassius Winston in 2019 made the Final Four and could have won it. They were surprisingly upset by Middle Tennessee in 2016 and made the second round in 2017 and 2018 and underachieved.
Where is Joey Baklava in this thread?
Mr "I'm done with Mag"
Mr "I'm done with Mag"
It's one game. Was Mag's performance vs IU an anomaly or does the lightbulb stay on for the remainder of the season? Both are certainly possibilities.Where is Joey Baklava in this thread?
Mr "I'm done with Mag"
The dude is just getting started. He's not a superstar, but he's clearly a work in progress with the arrow trending up.
If you knew anything about basketball you would know that based on his defensive effort/ effectiveness alone, no sane coach or fan in their right mind would be "done" with the kid as the OP suggested in the Bacala thread.
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Except he is showing some things like backing down his man , taking his time and rising up for the 6-8 foot jumper. Plus it is under control. He also hit a backdown late in the Miami game. He just has to slow down and that takes adjustment of the mental part of the game to not let the moment overcome him. In the second half against Miami , he went too fast , lost his footing and lost the ball , something he does too often when he goes too fast. His defensive intensity is so high usually that sometimes he cannot reel it in on the offensive end. Under control use the glass or back down and rise up can get us 6-8 points per game. He is capable.
He has only taken 11 3 points shots in 8 games and has made 2; we should be saying the same for Cliff who has taken 10 and only made 2; not sure why everyone thinks he takes a ton of 3's
I said his arm, paul did hammer his arm that's it. There was no contact other than the arm.....with all the BS calls RU got, I was happy to get one our way
The big thing for mag....he had a career high 7 DREB. That is extremely important for RU (and for Mag to get minutes).
Last year he was a 8.6% OREB and a 10.0% DREB. OREB is fine DREB is not.
So far this year (in a limited sample) he is 8.4 and 17.3
Harper was a 4.4 and 15.7 last year. If Mag keeps this up it is a PLUS relative to last year in DREB
Last year he was a 8.6% OREB and a 10.0% DREB. OREB is fine DREB is not.
So far this year (in a limited sample) he is 8.4 and 17.3
Harper was a 4.4 and 15.7 last year. If Mag keeps this up it is a PLUS relative to last year in DREB
Hyatt was a 8.1% 17.7% last year (Mag this year)
So far in 2023 (limited sample) 5.9% and 12.8%
If Hyatt loses his defensive rebounding advantage to Mag it could be lights out for him getting major minutes.
So far in 2023 (limited sample) 5.9% and 12.8%
If Hyatt loses his defensive rebounding advantage to Mag it could be lights out for him getting major minutes.
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