enjoyable games I have seen in years.
The future is bright.
The future is bright.
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Probably said the same thing after the 3OT game against Illinois three years ago. Then we finished in the basement every year.
We have to start winning these games.
We have to start winning these games.
We ran into a machine tonight. Not sure anyone in the conference could have slowed down Benshvialsidkfbisifje tonight
Dude shut up we just scored over 80 points with freshman and sophomore alone. If you're gonna be that unenjoyable after, don't watch what was a game that we took massive strides in.
You whiners are such babies and the same "fans" that sell their tickets in the 100s. Cheap fans.
I'm happy they played well. But I'm really tired of moral victories.
If you're a college basketball fan then you enjoyed that game.
Yes it was, but it was frustrating with the FT misses and Pike not being able to switch back to a zone or double team Benazhvilli. Tough, tough game. Our kids are ready for this level, but we need a bit more seasoning with our D and our FT's and turn this close loss into a win.
yes that's true, but the never give up and playing hard the whole game including OT made it an enjoyable game even though a loss.Watching this game makes me think the future is bright and that's enjoyable in my book.
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You do realize how well our FRESHMAN played today, right?
So nothing was gained because Illinois was at home and shot lights out??
Home court was difference in a very even matchup. Just opens up the potential to play Iowa twice, in a similar fashion, when many doubters signaled blowouts or inability to play up tempo.....
RU answered a LOT of questions today IMO....very confident as always that when this many underclassmen play this many minutes, it will benefit the program down the road..
I love where we're going and I knew this game would be tough to win. But we had them and let it slip away. I love the growth of our kids. With a true PG and better FT we win this game.
Needed "Johnny Hiereckson" from Lillyhammer on defense today.
Not our worst loss that's for sure. Its Rutgers. SMALL STEPS. like the evolosion of man.
Not our worst loss that's for sure. Its Rutgers. SMALL STEPS. like the evolosion of man.
Obv hurts to lose.. but that was damn enjoyable game from a young hungry team... the future is bright!
This was more than just a moral victory. It's growth and development and will be a stepping stone for our future. We figured some things out today.
Wonder what the "BLOWOUT BY 30" crowd on the ilionios site has to say.
I don’t recall running the fast break as much as we did today. With freshmen and sophomores!
We've seen glimpses before from Harper that he likes to run, but nothing like this. It was a revelation to see all the young guns play like that today.
That would require more effort than glancing at the score after not watching the game then coming on here to complain that it's just another loss.
Anyone who missed today missed exciting basketball and probably our freshman groups best game to date.
this isnt a moral victory but I think you have to actually see how we played in the game and what players played well to gain some perspective. Tough loss but we were a play or two from winning. Giorgi was unstoppable and some times you just tip your cap to the other team. There is nothing RU did to lose this game, Illinois won it, they just beat MSU, they beat Maryland and have won 4 of 5. Most didnt even think this game would be close. I will take that everytime in a rebuilding year where record really doesnt matter. RU is 4-3 in games vs similar programs
this....its all about this..its not about the record this year
its about progression of the freshmen and we continue to see them getting better and better...sure it may not translate to wins but as long as we are progressing I cannot complain
Great comments. Its very apparent we will need an
N active big man in the middle to compete wit Michigan, Purdue, and now Illinois.
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yep thats why I think that 2020 class is so crucial to maintain the programs ascent. Eugene will be done after next year. Need a guy to replace him and a big center. Its no accident the schools with have big guys are the ones all in the top 6 in the league..and now Illinois for 3 more years.
We've been 135 and 130 in KenPom the last two years and are 95 right now. We've been in the top 100 exactly once since Fred Hill took over. And we only lose one senior.
I absolutely see the progression and development. But man games like today are the kind of 50/50s we need to get. Heading into the Illinois NW Iowa stretch and winning the first and playing with house money for the next two...
Top 100 rating and finishing above 14th were reasonable goals entering the year and we're on track for both. So I guess I'm getting a bit greedy but dang today was right there for us.
yes it sucks but IMO not the game I think to critique them so heavily...now go out and lay an egg vs Northwestern, then yeah I think its fair game.
one troubling issue is the Illinois program..this is a program that will be a nemisis in trying to move up the standings. I think they have a higher ceiling right now and we will have to find answer for Georgi...need to hit that recruiting trail hard...this conference isnt getting any easier.
one troubling issue is the Illinois program..this is a program that will be a nemisis in trying to move up the standings. I think they have a higher ceiling right now and we will have to find answer for Georgi...need to hit that recruiting trail hard...this conference isnt getting any easier.
If Georgi does that again to us, his name will be like a curse word to Rutgers fans.
That being said, it was nice to watch a game where we traded baskets with a team back and forth instead of watching one side go on an 8-0 run followed by the other going on a 15-0 run and so on.
I liked a lot and disliked a lot.
At some point you have to find a way to defend Georgi. Put blame on bigs for letting him get good position. Put blame on guards for allowing uncontested entries. Maybe put some blame on coaching staff. They tried a few possessions of zone but that was a fail
At some point you have to find a way to defend Georgi. Put blame on bigs for letting him get good position. Put blame on guards for allowing uncontested entries. Maybe put some blame on coaching staff. They tried a few possessions of zone but that was a fail
True.
Would have liked to have seen Johnson or Doorson actually get in front of Georgi and deny the easy entry pass.
This was an entertaining game, just not enjoyable. We played well but lost. As an example, West Virginia/Rutgers in 2006 was entertaining, but it sure as hell wasnt enjoyable.
You left out the A right before the E at the end of his name. Next time get his name right..
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