DAYTON Game Thread

[Anti-Homer]

Seems they had their starters on to the end. Hmmm. Thought that was a no no in coaching.

Only if the coach does not have control of his team.

[NKYMuskiefan]

Isn't UD not even at full strength-uh oh. Bad game offense, defense, coaching, FT shooting, and overall team play. UD showed X a lot. They move the ball, share the ball, shoot the ball, and play great D. I think X wins at Cintas but on a neutral court, UD is better-just too fast. Team play wins games and X seems to consist of 2 one on one players and three role players. As I said when X was 8-0 and I said when they were 8-4-this team isn't a top ten team but I thought they were top 25. Don't see it but they are what they are. UD is a top 25 team-at least today. Hope X takes care of biz at home but will be close vs SLU and UD.

They were at home.

[mumuskie87]

13-6 w/ 6 road games left. Only GW would seem like a sure win. Assuming you win out at home and lose 5 of 6 on the road, that puts X at 19-11. Winning the A10 tournament becomes the only way to get into the NCAA tournament.
After today, X moves to bubble status, at best.

[Anti-Homer]

Isn't UD not even at full strength-uh oh. Bad game offense, defense, coaching, FT shooting, and overall team play. UD showed X a lot. They move the ball, share the ball, shoot the ball, and play great D. I think X wins at Cintas but on a neutral court, UD is better-just too fast. Team play wins games and X seems to consist of 2 one on one players and three role players. As I said when X was 8-0 and I said when they were 8-4-this team isn't a top ten team but I thought they were top 25. Don't see it but they are what they are. UD is a top 25 team-at least today. Hope X takes care of biz at home but will be close vs SLU and UD.

I still think they have top 20 talent on the court. UD does not-they just play and execute like they do.

[mumuskie87]

"The guy can flat out coach. Doubt he'll be at Dayton more than 3 yrs."

We can only hope.

[X-Expert]

Lets hope that isn't our rally cry

13 pt lead w/ under 2 to play. X just played UD even in 2H.

[Anti-Homer]

With the inconsistent play of the bigs, and the fact that our offense is basically dribble and chuck up jumpers, maybe we should emulate what they are doing in Clifton: 4 guards, one big.

I'd try Tu, Lyons, Wells, Dee, and Walker for awhile. As a whole, this team had the most potential to be a great defensive team, considering the skill, atheleticism, and length we have, but inexplicably are not.

UC beat 3 top 25 teams (2 top 15 on the road) and have won 10 of 11, due to "adjusting" their philosophy. I think it is worth a shot. If not, hello NIT.

[xukeith]

UC has 2 top 50 wins in rpi. NCAA does not care about AP or Coaches Poll.

[Thor in 204]

Dayton has just presented a blueprint for how to beat us, providing our opponent can hit 3's. I don't think it is anymore just about executing better; I think we have to make schematic adjustments in mid-season, especially with the defense. Big challenge for the coaches. Lots of potential for improvement, though, and I still like our players.

We really do need some help with free throw shooting. Maybe a sports psychologist.

[muskieman]

PULL LYONS OUT NOW!!!! Nothing good can come out of him in a game when we're getting blown out.

time for you to tak a breath....of clean air not the stuff you smoke. If you lay the blame on Mark because you can't take his game than take you "game" to the other board.