GAME 15 Penn State: Swole
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Its been a long time coming to see the mens basketball program demonstrate that they can successfully compete in a power conference.The remaining challenge is to maintain momentum realizing some very difficult road games have yet to be played.Chalking up wins will gain increased attention in B1G and national rankings which enhances the resume for a NCAA bid.Its still early January and there are sixteen league games to be played.
Ron Harper is going to be a very very good Rutgers player as was his NBA dad.
This was definitely Paul's best defensive game yet. He was active with his dig downs, had a few blocks, and seemed to be in the right pace more often than not. This is something I was most concerned about come B1G play but the Kid just seems to get it. He'll never be a lockdown defender but as long as hes servicabile he will be a legend here.
Other observations:
1. Our other big wins we jumped out to be leads, this time we came from behind.
2. Won a game when we didn't shoot or play particularly well for stretches but it never got away from us either.
3. Paradoxically, we won a game when we shot free throws well.
4. Love Young, Mathias and Harper attacking the hoop. All three won the game for us.
5. If we had made one or two additional threes, we might have blown the roof off the RAC.
6. Irony? The three by Mathias was the shot of the game.
7. Harper foul shooting was brilliant.
8. Mulcahy and Young have improved by leaps and bounds over the winter break.
9. Think Yeboah is the one player slightly struggling.
10. Thought Caleb had a bit of a rough game and then read stats and realize he had a very good game short of scoring.
11. Rebounding, rebounding, rebounding. And cut down early turnovers.
12. Miles stayed out of a foul trouble and Carter had a nice game. Miles solid per usual.
13. A great win when everybody contributes.
14. Slight disagreement with BAC, as loud as any game in the Gary Water's era. You can't get rid of 118 and another packed 250 people in one area and expect the same noise.
15. Illinois will be tough. Like the fact its early morning. Maybe catch them sleeping. Do we want them to win a tough one before us like PSU beating Iowa?
1. Our other big wins we jumped out to be leads, this time we came from behind.
2. Won a game when we didn't shoot or play particularly well for stretches but it never got away from us either.
3. Paradoxically, we won a game when we shot free throws well.
4. Love Young, Mathias and Harper attacking the hoop. All three won the game for us.
5. If we had made one or two additional threes, we might have blown the roof off the RAC.
6. Irony? The three by Mathias was the shot of the game.
7. Harper foul shooting was brilliant.
8. Mulcahy and Young have improved by leaps and bounds over the winter break.
9. Think Yeboah is the one player slightly struggling.
10. Thought Caleb had a bit of a rough game and then read stats and realize he had a very good game short of scoring.
11. Rebounding, rebounding, rebounding. And cut down early turnovers.
12. Miles stayed out of a foul trouble and Carter had a nice game. Miles solid per usual.
13. A great win when everybody contributes.
14. Slight disagreement with BAC, as loud as any game in the Gary Water's era. You can't get rid of 118 and another packed 250 people in one area and expect the same noise.
15. Illinois will be tough. Like the fact its early morning. Maybe catch them sleeping. Do we want them to win a tough one before us like PSU beating Iowa?
Another point I didn't see mentioned... I love how a couple early timeouts Geo huddled the five players together on court coming out of timeouts as if he was still suited up to play. You can't teach leadership.
It's Mathis, not Mathias.
Re: #4, Young has finally figured out when to drive and when to dribble back out or pass. He only had one WTF drive last night. And that skip and jump stop down the lane for that lefty layup was just a thing of beauty.
Re: #6, I thought Mathis' offensive mini-burst in the 2nd half -- including that beautiful trey -- was one of the main keys to the win.
Re: #9, yeah, Yeboah has been in a pretty bad slump over the past three or four games, but oddly it coincides with Young's sudden improvement.
Yeboah missed a few bunnies yesterday. At least 2, possibly 3.
It happens. I'm not worried. He was on the floor in crunch time yesterday. That's all you need to know.
It happens. I'm not worried. He was on the floor in crunch time yesterday. That's all you need to know.
funny, I remember a few times he went out of his way to do exactly the opposite and it sounded kinda weird. I know he thru a bunch of Dadika stuff in there and even apologized for it.
what did they expect given the environment and the links to last time a game vs. them at the RAC was so big. ? MAybe know they know how it feels to listen to Matt Millen( sp) call one of our (THEIR LOL) football games..
Hope there will be more to come to take its place. It was a hell of a game.
I read it too, but only after first reading the Cliff Notes. Great stuff!
The locker room adjustments said it all, when we came out firing in that 7-0 run. Suddenly our kids were not settling for outside shots, but driving to the basket and creating mismatches and forcing PSU to foul. In addition, our D tightened up and Wadkins, who was on fire in the first half, became a non-entity. He had 16 points in the first half and ONE point in the second half. That's unbelievable.
I realize their best player Lamar Stevens was in foul trouble throughout the game, but we really did take it to him, and although he did score 12 points, we neutralized him throughout the night.
I realize their best player Lamar Stevens was in foul trouble throughout the game, but we really did take it to him, and although he did score 12 points, we neutralized him throughout the night.
that Watkins only took one or two shots...I think he took 2 but was fouled on one, that is unbelievable. I think PSU fell in love with taking the 3 too much. Chambers wanted them to keep shooting, they made some but they couldnt keep up with Montez, Jacob and Ron explosiions
Ron hitting his free throws wins this game, in past years we lose this game because we miss too many at the stripe. Huge improvement from early in the season when Ron had a hard time hitting from the line. Free throws are huge in college.
they were huge...because say he missed a one and one when it was closer, changes everything. he had been struggling at times. The importance of free throws is enormous in a game like this because it gave us breathing space putting all the pressure on Penn State to hit shots and they cracked
This was another excellent posting by BAC. I just hope if we should lose to Illinois or any other game that he and others do not jump off the wagon or rip our team. I remember after attending the St. Bonnie game and returning home to read many many negatives about our team and about Pike. Some said he might not be the answer and some said he should be gone if we didn't straighten out by year five. BAC asked if the honeymoon was over. Right away some fans were stating same old Rutgers. I was there and Myles had two fouls in the first 80 seconds and Ron had 3 in the first half. The Bonnies shot lights out and were led by 3 Jersey kids who were super psyched. Things happen. Our team needs us supporting them and not expecting a perfect game every night. I attend practices at least once a week and I see how hard our guys work. Each and every one of them wants to have an outstanding season. I have followed RU for 49 years and have only missed about 5 games since the RAC opened in 1977. All I am saying is please stay united behind our team. If we should lose a game please keep the faith and believe in our guys. I doubt many want to see us again in the NCAA as much as I do. I will support this time and Steve forever.
That's great - caught on TV or live (I didn't notice on TV and don't look at the bench much during the game)?
One time the ref delayed our taking a second free throw for quite a while while he spoke to Stevens or Watkins over their foul call. It seemed like it was taking too much away from our momentum at the time.
I loved when there was a ball tipped out of bounds and the ref called Penn state ball and quickly said my bad, Rutgers ball to delightful of 8000.
He listened to his complaints, and had a conversation with him. People were yelling for a T, but Stevens wasn't really that animated. Ref handled it well, but announcers said it was the wrong ref (idk if true).
Oh yeah, I remember that now. Thanks Ohio!
I was one of the crazy nuts yelling for a T!!
don't blame you, I would have too. I am saying this 2 days later. at the time I was also yelling for a T lol
The RAC was already bonkers, a T on Stevens would have been over the top EPIC!
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