I don't disagree with that, just pointing out that he hasn't exactly been missing his shots. This team is a long way off from having JC average near 20ppg when there is NO inside game at all and not much of an outside game either with Ruffin out. Also, there's only one player in the Valley averaging more than 16ppg.
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Northern Iowa at Bradley Saturday 12/29 - 2:05 pm
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I don't disagree with that, just pointing out that he hasn't exactly been missing his shots. This team is a long way off from having JC average near 20ppg when there is NO inside game at all and not much of an outside game either with Ruffin out. Also, there's only one player in the Valley averaging more than 16ppg.
Grassman is right about our bigs playing way too soft; when our inside players decide to play with a chip on their shoulders and start contributing more then JC will start to get more shots and will get his scoring ave. up ; it is time for our players to decide how bad they want to win a valley championship as it is up for grabs with not one clear cut favorite and it is up to everyone of them to go out and win these games by playing tougher and harder then they have lately because they showed what they were capable of against Mich. St. .
I don't disagree with that, just pointing out that he hasn't exactly been missing his shots. This team is a long way off from having JC average near 20ppg when there is NO inside game at all and not much of an outside game either with Ruffin out.
I think that was my original point
I think that was my original point
Yes, but you also hinted that Crouch has not yet started "nailing some shots". Again, I agree with all your points other than my feeling that JC has not exactly been missing his shots.
bufans4life
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Lets get one step closer to being the State Champs of Iowa[/QUOTE
Right Rusty, then ESPN can do a story on Bradley in Peoria, Iowa being the mythical Iowa state champs!
BradleyBrave
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BU favored by 6 tomorrow over the Panthers. I don't know if the oddsmakers know about DR's injury or not, but either way I think the Braves are going to respond tomorrow in a very good way. It's time for this team of newcomers to grow up and stop feeling sorry for themselves.
MacabreMob
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I wouldn't bet that game even with your money BradleyBrave.... but if someone held a gun to my head and said play it... I guess I'd take Bradley. I hope the last week of practice brings out some stinking "D"!
BradleyBrave
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I wouldn't bet the game either, but I have a lot of confidence that BU doesn't want to end 2007 with 3 straight home losses. It's time for these Braves to grow up. This is why we played the brutal non-con...to be ready for any and all challenges.
PJ Star pregame articles
Nothing new reported on Daniel Ruffin. As many here know, Daniel was examined by an "out of town specialist" Friday--
How rough will it be when BU opens MVC?
Bradley coach concerned about team's psyche without Ruffin in lineup
http://www.pjstar.com/stories/122907/BRA_BFB70E1T.080.php
Dave Reynolds picks Northern Iowa to win 68-63--
http://www.pjstar.com/stories/122907/BRA_BFBCJHOH.075.php
Nothing new reported on Daniel Ruffin. As many here know, Daniel was examined by an "out of town specialist" Friday--
How rough will it be when BU opens MVC?
Bradley coach concerned about team's psyche without Ruffin in lineup
http://www.pjstar.com/stories/122907/BRA_BFB70E1T.080.php
Dave Reynolds picks Northern Iowa to win 68-63--
http://www.pjstar.com/stories/122907/BRA_BFBCJHOH.075.php
BradleyBrave
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I'm guessing it's probably to keep UNI preparing for Ruffin in some capacity, but does anyone honestly think Daniel will suit up today? I sure don't, and I am not sure I want him to unless he's pain free and isn't risking re-injury.
I believe JC is doing all that he can do. The opponents' D are gearing for him and our outside game and until we are capable of scoring in the paint not much will change. One thing about JC is that he does not try to do more then he can. I'd like to see him be able to create his own shot by driving in and pulling up for a mid-range jumper, other then that he has played within his capabilities to what has been given.
The 4th hand info I'm getting is kiss January good bye......
When DR first got hurt I made a comment about sitting him for Wright State, Butler and VCU if needed because the conference was MORE importaint. Wow.....how that month off would have been nice.
OUCH! 10+ games is a lot to overcome without a senior PG who was averaging 34 min/game before the Butler game.