Nothing wrong with these points.
I think all fans are concerned about how BU has been playing, especially in the second half of games.
I expect them to get better too.....well, at the very least, I hope they do
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Nothing wrong with these points.
I think all fans are concerned about how BU has been playing, especially in the second half of games.
I expect them to get better too.....well, at the very least, I hope they do
SaintLouBrave22
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Yes, thats all we can hope for...
I have yet to see this team play an entire 40 minutes, actually bordering closer to 30...
I really hope they put it together soon because we all know they have the talent to do so.
Chucky T's
New member
I think Dodie was that guy till he got hurt. I think DSE could be that guy if given the chance. He is only a freshman so I'm not sure it's possible for him to be the leader but I'm starting to see a little bit of Tony Bennett in DSE. It looks like he plays with a little bit of a chip on his shoulder and I like that kind of attitude on the floor. BU doesn't have enough of that at this point IMO. Play hard, finish games, get the "swagger" back in your step! CONFIDENCE is contagious...we need a big dose of it ASAP.
GO BRAVES!
SaintLouBrave22
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Great point...I see that in DSE too...Always love it when the players play like that....now hoping Will plays like that since he feels disrespected...
Like I said in the other thread...Play 40 and Close....thats what needs to be relayed for Saturday...
Like you said, get the confidence that it can be and will be done...
Really?!
All I was doing was respond to a statement that was made about the PJS...
The facts were accurate and I felt like someone needed them restated to them...
Its ok if you feel like jumping all over my back because I really could care less what you say as my points were once again ACCURATE and if you had read any of my posts, I said Will played great down the stretch, I think DSE looked good, and Taylor played well til he was yanked again because Coach threw a temper tantrum.
I am supporting the team, but I like many others am not blind...we have serious deficiencies that need to be addressed. We already cancelled out a win @ Drake by losing to SIU @ home, and SIU won't be the only one if they don't figure out that you have to coach and play for 40 minutes...
I certainly know that this team as its currently ran will not beat Wichita, ISU, or UNI here...
I expect them to get better, but like I said, and that was my point, we have to learn how to stop letting teams post big 2nd halves...
CLOSE GAMES!
I'm sorry, but I have played in and coached multiple sports, and while a win is a win, I'm not completely satisfied with the level of coaching or play that was exhibited...
Is that ok? I didn't realize I needed the Mr. Questionable police to ask before I posted such a thing...Am I breaking Rule 7-7B or something?
But hey, its cool...I'll make sure to jump all over you the next time you make an obvious statement
Look, I'm not trying to start a flame war with you here. And of course those are all accurate points, by you and the PJStar. I'm just saying these are redundant because these facts have been posted 500 times on this board. I don't know how repeating them ad nauseum is going to change things for this team unless they have the ability to look within themselves and turn things around. I think last night was the first step in turning things around, and I think this is the wrong time to be trashing them, IMO.
Of course you are entitled to your opinions. But I'm just saying be happy with the win, at least for today.
This is an honest question....
What about last night makes you think BU has turned the season around? We did win, I understand, but we still had the same letdown in the second half.
SaintLouBrave22
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I am happy, but you must agree that its fairly understated at how happy 99.9% of us here have been at the end of 1st halves in comparison to the ends of games...
Read my 3 points under Thanks Crowd....actually quite interested in what you and others think on this...
And yes, maybe I was being a bit overzealous on my statement and response to yours...
Its ok though, we all want the same thing out of this board and this team.
Being a generally glass half full guy I'm trying to position last night's win as getting over this home 2nd half fade habit. I think it had become a real mental thing and that maybe now Bradley will develop that home swagger we all want to see. So I'm personally quite about the win though admittedly a bit less so than a 20+ pt win would have made me.
I said this is the first step in turning the season around. I also said I don't hold out much hope they will win either of these two upcoming road games, but for the reason that not many teams (WSU notwithstanding) are going to win at MSU and UNI. But I think once we get past this trip we can still win at least 6 of our last 7 home games, and maybe steal 2 or 3 on the road. That could still put us in the 11 or 12 Valley win category which would represent an improvement over last season in an improved Valley this year. Maybe not the 14 or 15 win season we need, but still better than the play-in round than some are prediciting.
I am also realistic in saying that we could easily finish 6-12 or 7-11 in the Valley too, but I don't think it hurts to be optimistic to say we will do much better. I'm just saying let the season play out one game at a time and then reevaluate things in the offseason, good or bad.
No problem SaintLou. We are all very passionate fans and we can say things out of anger from time to time. And there's nothing wrong with that. I'm just looking for a good spirited discussion about the events surrounding the team.
And yes, we can all agree about the ultimate goal of this team. Lots of Valley championships and NCAA Tournament appearances!
SaintLouBrave22
New member
No problem SaintLou. We are all very passionate fans and we can say things out of anger from time to time. And there's nothing wrong with that. I'm just looking for a good spirited discussion about the events surrounding the team.
And yes, we can all agree about the ultimate goal of this team. Lots of Valley championships and NCAA Tournament appearances!
I just want to be standing this year at the center of the floor on March the 7th at about 3:30p with a sign reading MVC Champs
I just want to be standing this year at the center of the floor on March the 7th at about 3:30p with a sign reading MVC Champs
You better be a MSU/WSU or UNI fan then... lol
Really?!
All I was doing was respond to a statement that was made about the PJS...
The facts were accurate and I felt like someone needed them restated to them...
Its ok if you feel like jumping all over my back because I really could care less what you say as my points were once again ACCURATE and if you had read any of my posts, I said Will played great down the stretch, I think DSE looked good, and Taylor played well til he was yanked again because Coach threw a temper tantrum.
I am supporting the team, but I like many others am not blind...we have serious deficiencies that need to be addressed. We already cancelled out a win @ Drake by losing to SIU @ home, and SIU won't be the only one if they don't figure out that you have to coach and play for 40 minutes...
I certainly know that this team as its currently ran will not beat Wichita, ISU, or UNI here...
I expect them to get better, but like I said, and that was my point, we have to learn how to stop letting teams post big 2nd halves...
CLOSE GAMES!
I'm sorry, but I have played in and coached multiple sports, and while a win is a win, I'm not completely satisfied with the level of coaching or play that was exhibited...
Is that ok? I didn't realize I needed the Mr. Questionable police to ask before I posted such a thing...Am I breaking Rule 7-7B or something?
But hey, its cool...I'll make sure to jump all over you the next time you make an obvious statement
Whoa there St. Lou! Taylor was not pulled because Les pulled a "temper tantrum," he was pulled because, Taylor threw some god awful lazy passes that would end up resulting in 4 turnovers.
I was the one having the "temper tantrum."
Oh, is TB being picked on again.
Guys TB is only a Sophomore. He's about where TW was his 1st year with us, except maybe not as forceful but has a better jump shot. TB will have to improve his D no doubt if he wants to reach his potential. He has made a few mistakes but I'd have to believe he'll learn from them.
houstonbrave
Member
I agree I am really optimistic about TB developing into an even greater force as he develops and I have been since early in his freshman year. He is a good rebounder, a good scorer, brings great energy and should continue to improve. He hit a key three in OT last night that allowed us to win.
However, his weakness/what makes me uncomfortable is that he has mental lapses particularly on his passes. He did it last night on a lazy pass over everyone's head to the scorers table and I do worry when he gets into passing situations especially late in the game. I am sure that is why JL took him out of the game last night and somehow you need to get him to focus throughout the game and value the possession. I am sure it will come but that is a weakness in his game right now. Like most underclassmen the focus/intensity is not there on every possession. So, I think JL's decision to take him out at that point was the right one-if you don't reinforce the importance the behaviour does not change.
However, his weakness/what makes me uncomfortable is that he has mental lapses particularly on his passes. He did it last night on a lazy pass over everyone's head to the scorers table and I do worry when he gets into passing situations especially late in the game. I am sure that is why JL took him out of the game last night and somehow you need to get him to focus throughout the game and value the possession. I am sure it will come but that is a weakness in his game right now. Like most underclassmen the focus/intensity is not there on every possession. So, I think JL's decision to take him out at that point was the right one-if you don't reinforce the importance the behaviour does not change.
SaintLouBrave22
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Actually, no, if you read back through, I picked on Les.