SIU 60 - Bradley 50

[Da Coach]

Story from SIU website--
http://siusalukis.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020707aaa.html

Official box score--
http://siusalukis.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2006-2007/siu25.html

 

[thefish7]

This was the most frustrating game for me ever. It has cemented for me an unhealthy hatred for SIU. This game just about killed me because I feel like Bradley (with the exception of shooting) played the far better game. Our defense was basically excellent, and our offense in terms of creating shots was awesome. If only a FEW of those shots had gone in. DR, for example, had a great defensive game, and as far as I can tell drew at least 8 fouls from SIU... but had a horrendous night shooting. I think Les came with a plan to beat SIU, and basically that plan worked, except we had a woeful night shooting. Well, at least there's beer.

 

[Scouter]

At least we're sitting here blaming the loss on BU's poor shooting instead of the refs for not calling fouls on SIU. I acutally thought the officiating was very good tonight, which was a relief. I'm a little tired of people complaining about SIU's defense.

Ruff has had his two worst shooting games of the season in arguably the two biggest games of the season (vs. CU, @ SIU). Like someone said earlier, he needs to step up or BU is in trouble.

Overall, I thought BU had a good gameplan, but the shots just didn't fall. Even when we were down big (33-14?), I kept saying, "Man I really don't think we've played that bad."

The other part of that is that SIU is just that good. They beat teams even when their opponents play well. IMO, SIU and CU are easily the two best teams in the league. The middle of the pack is a crapshoot.

 

[tornado]

SIU's defense is good, and I am glad a couple of those guys are going to graduate and be gone.
In a couple years when Falker is gone, SIU will lose a ton. Same true for when Tatum and Young are gone from the back court.

The refs were OK but a lot of hand checking and pushing went uncalled as it always seems to for the Salukis. It gives them a tremendous advantage given their style of play, and yet Bu got called for a couple touch fouls, especially on Zach.

Oh well, all I really want is to never have to listen to Mitch Holthus broadcast a game again for the rest of my life. The guy was horrible.

 

[Da Coach]

PJS article-

http://pjstar.com/stories/020807/BRA_BCASIEL1.077.php

 

[Scouter]

Oh well, all I really want is to never have to listen to Mitch Holthus broadcast a game again for the rest of my life. The guy was horrible.

Agreed. He is awful. "Knick-knack paddywhack give that Egyptian Dog a bone..."

Barf.

 

[BUBraves06]

Oh well, all I really want is to never have to listen to Mitch Holthus broadcast a game again for the rest of my life. The guy was horrible.

Agreed. He is awful. "Knick-knack paddywhack give that Egyptian Dog a bone..."

Barf.

Ya, and who dubbed him the voice of the Valley, himself? I feel like I'm listening to Ranch Wilder from "Angles In The Outfield."

 

[Toyota12]

Why can't we beat a good team on the road? You can't blame Jim,we always have a stretch that we can't hit a shot...
If we want to be an NCAA team you have to learn to beat a good team on the road ie: SIU,CU,NI,MSU not just the thursday teams..With that said i like our chances on a neutral court,we have shown we can do that!!

 

[squirrel]

Why can't we beat a good team on the road? You can't blame Jim,we always have a stretch that we can't hit a shot...
If we want to be an NCAA team you have to learn to beat a good team on the road ie: SIU,CU,NI,MSU not just the thursday teams..With that said i like our chances on a neutral court,we have shown we can do that!!

You can't fault the coach entirely. However, after four consecutive stumbles out of the gate, the preparedness of the players has to come into question, and that is the responsibility of the coaches to make sure they show up ready to play.

They have two games to get their swagger back before the VCU game.