BradleyBrave
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Amen. I didn't see too many fans turning the ball over, missing free throws, and not playing defense over the last month.
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What If...
- Thread starter VeveJones007
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Amen. I didn't see too many fans turning the ball over, missing free throws, and not playing defense over the last month.
slow down game
slow down game
Everyone has noticed that the team comes out the second half like a different team. What I have noticed the last few games is that they seem to play a slow down game when they come out with a small lead or if they are within reach. Is this the team coming out lethargic or is it a game plan by the coaching staff? The consistency is that it has happened every game for the last 3 or 4 games. Almost like it is a planned approach.
slow down game
Everyone has noticed that the team comes out the second half like a different team. What I have noticed the last few games is that they seem to play a slow down game when they come out with a small lead or if they are within reach. Is this the team coming out lethargic or is it a game plan by the coaching staff? The consistency is that it has happened every game for the last 3 or 4 games. Almost like it is a planned approach.
I guess its my fault for not being a "true fan". Dang me for not yelling and cheering enough when we were up 10 or 15 points.
Come to think of it, the InSU run started when I was in the bathroom. I should never have left my seat.
AZ BU Fan
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Interestingly enough the "What IF' game can work both ways....
What if the ISU player doesn't miraculously slip at the FT line last night on his way to the basket with 5 seconds left and he makes the shot or gets fouled and makes FT's for an ISU come from behind road win?
IMHO, what we would all like to see is some sort of progression from BU the rest of this season....better rebounding, better FT shooting, better execution on offense, better execution on defense, improvements in the skills of WE, AT, EM. A full 40 minute game every now and then would be nice as well.
I'm not going to 'hang my hat' on one or two wins in a row by BU.
BU finishing the MVC this year better than their recent past, say in the top 3, would go a long way for us Negative Nellies, Doubting Thomas's, Debbie Downers, 'Anti JL Agenda' Posters, 'Les Haters', 'Less Than Real' BU Fans, etc. to have some hope that JL is 'The Answer' (sorry AI) for BU MBB and that we can genuinely get excited about the program again and look optimistically at next year without being accused of being like "Cub Fans"
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What if the ISU player doesn't miraculously slip at the FT line last night on his way to the basket with 5 seconds left and he makes the shot or gets fouled and makes FT's for an ISU come from behind road win?
IMHO, what we would all like to see is some sort of progression from BU the rest of this season....better rebounding, better FT shooting, better execution on offense, better execution on defense, improvements in the skills of WE, AT, EM. A full 40 minute game every now and then would be nice as well.
I'm not going to 'hang my hat' on one or two wins in a row by BU.
BU finishing the MVC this year better than their recent past, say in the top 3, would go a long way for us Negative Nellies, Doubting Thomas's, Debbie Downers, 'Anti JL Agenda' Posters, 'Les Haters', 'Less Than Real' BU Fans, etc. to have some hope that JL is 'The Answer' (sorry AI) for BU MBB and that we can genuinely get excited about the program again and look optimistically at next year without being accused of being like "Cub Fans"
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I feel the issue is that we are out-coached every halftime. They make adjustments, we don't.
versace4pres
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You can't blame the coach, can't criticize the players so it must be the fans causing the 2nd half collapse. Some people need to stop treating these guys like fourth graders at the Y. Maybe someone here can cut orange slices up for halftime and make sure the whole team, win or lose, gets a participation ribbon at the end of the game.
This is Division 1 major college basketball. These student/athletes are getting a full ride on the backs of this university and need to understand that they are expected to act a certain way. They have a responsibility to this school. If they feel slighted or offended by some fans, then maybe it's time to grow up.
We can send an 18 to 21 year old off to Iraq or Afghanistan to die for our country but, heaven forbid, someone boo a 18 to 21 year old basketball player that it hurts his feelings so he lashes out with a "tweet." Gimme a break. Time to put things in perspective gentlemen.
Chucky T's
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The fans are not making the mistakes. The fans are not the cause for the bad play. I totally agree with these points. All I'm saying is when BU is in the guts of the game and things are not going well, fans have a few choices.
1. Fans can sit and pout and do nothing = no help to the team
2. Fans can boo and moan and groan = a little help to the team. At least they show they care and are making some noise.
3. Fans can make some noise. Try to rally the team. Try to disrupt the visiting team. Try to create some resemblance of a home court advantage. Show that you haven't given up on the game or on them. I think this might help the team the most. I'm pretty sure it did last night.
I guess I chose #3.
...and I am good with that. However, how much do you think fans are going to cheer after watching 4 straight games where the team blows 10 or 15 point leads??
I know fans are important to how a team "feels" but I think there are limits as to what to expect out of fans.
I have a number 4. When the other team calls a time out because the Braves are on a run and the crowd is into the game and rallying their team and the Braves are using their home court advantage, and I'll be blunt, TELL THE PA ANNOUNCER TO SHUT UP AND LET ME CHEER AND LET THE BAND PLAY.
versace4pres
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That would be nice.
We are commercialized and sponsored to the point that it kills the atmosphere. I for one, am not upset if I dont have to watch a video and some cheesy tiemout performance. Let the band play
Chucky T's
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agree 100%
Of course it would change my opinion in a positive way! We are what we are in terms of talent. This team is lacking a true 5 and against UNI that will really hurt us. We also need either AW or TB to step up and develop a killer instinct. We had IndSU on the ropes in the 1st 1/2. We could have had a much bigger lead then 15 and yet we were lucky that it was 15. Go figure. SM has the heart and drive but not the physical makeup to purely take this team through rough patches on his own. AW and TB do have the makeup.
Also TB is only a Sophmore and once he learns how to be agressive and when he can be that guy, I'm just not sure if it wil be this year. AW has the capability but he has always been a bit reluctant to try and take things over for a full game.
Chucky T's
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you're right....blowing double-digit leads night after night doesn't make it any easier. Last night I started "cheering" more out of anger than anything. My cheers were basically saying get your heads out of your a$$es and start playin' ball. I, like everyone else, was p***ed off and was sick of BU blowing big leads with very little resistance. I guess I figured if BU is going to go down again then I am going down kicking and screaming.
Had BU lost I probably wouldn't even be typing this but the way the fans rallied and the team responded gave me a glimmer of hope.
SaintLouBrave22
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Ditto!
SaintLouBrave22
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Here's a thought that I have seen happen before....
Don't let them in the locker room...
Understanding that we have double digit halftime leads all the time, tell them that simply isn't good enough and that they need to play BETTER in the 2nd half...
Dubl R 1
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I agree. Weird is exactly the word. If they must be shown, pre game or halftime is the right time.