Rutgers vs Northwestern- The Matchups

[bac2therac]

Cam on Buie?

Buie is very quick

 

[MiloTalon13]

Expect more zone until we prove we can beat it.

Some coaches just won't play zone, no matter how ineffective their opponents have been against it in previous games. It's against their "philosophy". It's like leaving money on the table. Switching defenses is one of the biggest impacts a coach can have on the game. One of the reasons I think most coaches are suboptimal (i.e. most coaches suck).

 

[Yeah Baby]

And what exactly was it then?

Sandfort started the BIG season 0-19 from 3 and went 6-8 against us. Do the math.

I keep reading how bad our gameplay was lol.

 

[Loyal_2RU]

He’s funny because effort is always there but some of his plays are head scratching for a 5th year senior. I thought he actually played well against Iowa.

I think he gets exhausted

 

[ScarletDave]

I think he gets exhausted

This. Caleb plays like 10 min stretches every game, and is coming off a back injury (that was reactivated this off-season) .. and not only takes no plays off on defense, but arguably puts in the effort to be national defender of the year … he’s tired

 

[Scangg]

Buie is very quick

Do you put Caleb on him?

It's an interesting idea. He is the engine of the team and if Caleb can shut him down, NW could really struggle

 

[RUforJERSEY]

Caleb McConnell vs Chase Audige is always fun. Don't think they're very fond of each other. Then I don't think Caleb likes any opponent on the court.

 

[zappaa]

Sandfort started the BIG season 0-19 from 3 and went 6-8 against us. Do the math.

I keep reading how bad our gameplay was lol.

I said in another thread, I’d be willing to bet Sandford didn’t get the wide open no stress looks he got against us on Sunday against anyone else.
Cam would shoot 75% for the year with the looks he had

 

[Scangg]

Sandfort started the BIG season 0-19 from 3 and went 6-8 against us. Do the math.

I keep reading how bad our gameplay was lol.

Math indeed. It's called regression

 

[RU-ROCS]

Per a poster on NW site, NW has played zone 0 possessions this season and they do not expect to see it tonight. Also said they switch 1-4 on defense and not worried about Mulcahy

If they play only man to man, they should be worried about Paul. He torched them last year in Evanston.

 

[zebnatto]

Buie is very quick

I know. Alternative? Don’t think Derek is answer against vet. Don’t you want Caleb on Audige?