Just left MSG… we’re not good

[CatFanInIlliniLand]

What I’m made of?

I don’t play. 🤷🏽‍♂️

Good to know.

You said “we are gonna go through hell during conference play”, so I made it personal too. “We’ll see what you are made of”.

 

[ABLCommenter]

I just feel discouraged. I know it’s one game, but dang. I hope we aren’t a Jekyll and Hyde team.

 

[chattanoogawildcat]

Speaking of UNC, they’re going to run a 4 guard offense going forward. But half this board says we can’t move Carr to the 5.

You mean the UNC team that should have 5 losses if not for Roger Ayers?

 

[gracetoyou]

And we literally have stopped looking for 3 point shots when we drive. And we absolutely SUCK driving. Need to drive & pass more & quit driving & throwing up crap shots.

 

[CGblue]

Jamal Sunburn and Terrapin Station?

 

[Catfanlou]

We're still 20 points better than Ohio State, whenever the entire team decides to show up, and Mark Pope decides to try different line-ups that actually work when we look like ass.

I think so too . I
Hope two of our first three NCAA games are against Clemson and Ohio State .
problem Is I don’t c us ever beating Auburn .

 

[Stretch98]

Team just soft.

"Soft" teams don't come back to win from 18 down against Gonzaga in Seattle. We shot 17 for 57 and half the misses were at point blank range. Worst shooting game I can remember since the 13-53 against Georgetown in the 1984 Final Four and that team (with Bowie, Turpin, Walker and Winston Bennett) was not soft either. We were flat and had a bad outcome. Move on.

 

[ArtLaibsGhost]

We are much better than I anticipated but anyone who thought this team is FF calibre is delusional. I think we will improve as season progresses. I also think the ENERGY Krisa brought to games is SORELY missed

 

[MonsterMash79]

"Soft" teams don't come back to win from 18 down against Gonzaga in Seattle. We shot 17 for 57 and half the misses were at point blank range. Worst shooting game I can remember since the 13-53 against Georgetown in the 1984 Final Four and that team (with Bowie, Turpin, Walker and Winston Bennett) was not soft either. We were flat and had a bad outcome. Move on.

Looked soft to me..

 

[Spica Orbit]

They're going to get absolutely murdered in conference play, especially on the road. A lot of ugly losses ahead, unfortunately.

 

[Jamal Sunburn]

Good to know.

You said “we are gonna go through hell during conference play”, so I made it personal too. “We’ll see what you are made of”.

So you didn’t understand I was referencing the Kentucky basketball team.? Noted.

 

[Jamal Sunburn]

And we literally have stopped looking for 3 point shots when we drive. And we absolutely SUCK driving. Need to drive & pass more & quit driving & throwing up crap shots.

Every drive is an adventure that ends with a wild shot attempt.

 

[CASblue]

It’s a weak roster. Unfortunately. But at least Cal isn’t on the sideline and we have a coach who beat Duke and Gonzaga with these limited dudes.

This right here. As of today I still believe Pope will watch film, analyze, and compare stats to correct what went down tonight.

Cal would have thrown out a cute “catch phrase” and told fans we’re being too harsh on the freshman he recruited and should put the blame on him.

 

[BBNinSC]

Speaking of UNC, they’re going to run a 4 guard offense going forward. But half this board says we can’t move Carr to the 5.

Why would we do anything that UNC does? They are not going to make the tournament this season.

 

[CatFanInIlliniLand]

So you didn’t understand I was referencing the Kentucky basketball team.? Noted.

And put in your notes that I was referencing you. We will see if you make it. Or if you end up on Arky or UNC’s side.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Stop with the stupidity, we werent good today. But we've done more than enough to prove we're a good team.

Good team yes. But this team is limited. They can’t guard anybody or the ball, so they have to outscore people. They have nobody who can create and they can’t shoot right now.

 

[yoshukai]

Speaking of UNC, they’re going to run a 4 guard offense going forward. But half this board says we can’t move Carr to the 5.

Not saying we shouldn’t but , we’ll see how that 4 guard offense pans out for them . They haven’t beaten a good team with it yet imo.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Why would we do anything that UNC does? They are not going to make the tournament this season.

I guarentee you they make it

 

[yoshukai]

It was an embarrassing performance absolutely no adjustments at all. We let one player beat us.

“No adjustments “ is just not true . Maybe none that were effective.

 

[yoshukai]

And we lost to 2 meh teams.

Please make a point.

I know it’s hard for you. But at least give it a try.

Clemson has won 5 home games in a row over top 5 ranked teams. It’s a tough environment when the “super bowl “ teams play there .

 

[twwilliams9]

And lucked into wins against Duke and Gonzaga. Especially Gonzaga.

Could easily have 4 losses and weren’t impressive against Lil Bro.

Bro, we heard ya the first time. We saw what you saw. We know who we are. No need to keep piling on.

 

[yoshukai]

I was there also
No fire
Pope had a bad night
Should have played Carr @ 5
Should have Zoned most of game we couldn’t guard the isolation from the elbow
We have a talent deficiency we need to Coach like we do

Team was lifeless.

Crowd couldn’t get into the game at all.

Can’t keep players in front of them.

Our players are older, but also soft.

There really isn’t an abundance of talent on this team that you can consistently count on.

Even watching the first game and seeing Ian Jackson hoop. Buddy simply pops on the court. We don’t have anyone like that.

Blah… we’re gonna go through hell during Conference play.

Since OSU was playing in the football playoffs, we’re there any OSU fans there at all ?

 

[JFCats22]

0-3 against Ohio St and 5-6 in the CBS Classic. Thank god this thing is ending.

 

[Cawood86]

Is what it is. Overreaction generally outweighs reality. Maybe we aren't as good as team who beat Duke and Gonzaga or as bad as team who lost to Clemson and OSU.

Can tell you this, I'd rather our two losses be these than Duke and Zags.

Tough stretch too... I'm not trying to make an excuse here but maybe I/we downplayed how hard this was. @Clemson, RT across country after back to Lexington, beat Zags, back home and run two games in a week including our biggest rival...all while 2 guys get hurt; toss in finals week and a trip to MSG...that is a lot.

We will see what this team is truly made of soon enough.

GBB

Agree. Way too much overreacting on here. 10 days to adjust and modify.

Teams are trying to be overly physical. Coach Pope and staff will have to adjust. I believe they will.

Some guys roles may change. I do think that is likely.

 

[Bluegrass79]

I seen enough. I'll check the scores

 

[TFCats11]

Speaking of UNC, they’re going to run a 4 guard offense going forward. But half this board says we can’t move Carr to the 5.

Dudes are getting paid! It’s time to at least try a Butler, OO, Brea, Robinson, Carr starting 5!

Amari needs some sideline motivation, and Garrison is what he is, but brings energy and heart!

But that’s why Pope makes the big bucks, to figure these things out, and I believe he will.

 

[ManitouDan]

We're still 20 points better than Ohio State, whenever the entire team decides to show up, and Mark Pope decides to try different line-ups that actually work when we look like ass.

Was really mad we ran chandler and Perry out there in a game we were obviously struggling with physicality. In a game where we already a deficit. Just not a good time for a hope and prayer . Honestly we should never be playing those 2 . Simply not ready to contribute.

 

[Jamal Sunburn]

Since OSU was playing in the football playoffs, we’re there any OSU fans there at all ?

Not many. And even the ones I was near were thinking about the football game.
I went with a OSU fan. And most of his interactions during the game with other fans were about the football game.

UNC had a lot of fans there. Then it was us.

 

[Eagles_Ball]

Maybe we aren't as good as team who beat Duke and Gonzaga or as bad as team who lost to Clemson and OSU.

Probably a lot of truth here. Or at least that’s my hope. The other issue is, the SEC is really effing good. If this statement is true, and I tend to think it’s the closest version of the truth we can currently agree on, it’ll get you somewhere around 8-10 conference losses.