Pringle is really hunting for the boards like Oscar used to. We need to find him. I noticed Oweh was double-teaming on block outs on him the last couple trips.
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Pringle is really hunting for the boards like Oscar used to. We need to find him. I noticed Oweh was double-teaming on block outs on him the last couple trips.
Cal got those shitty years solely because of that contract forcing us to keep him. His ass should have been fired no later than after the 9 win Covid year.
As for Pope, if this team had been rough all year then it would be understandable that they’re playing bad. But when you show for half the season that you’re one of best teams in the country and then you start playing as bad as they have and losing to teams they have then there’s no excuses or passes. We have ATLEAST 2 losses that shouldn’t have happened under any circumstances and you could argue that it could be 3 or 4.
Would you prefer we weren't getting right? Goodness.
The best defensive effort we have seen in a while. Missing some shots on offense but that will work itself out. Encouraged by the defense today. They are giving EFFORT which is 80% of playing defense. Would like to see another 20 minutes of this
They would not be leaving Noah open on purpose
Yeah, South Carolina is definitely offensively challenged, but the defensive effort from UK has been much better.
So nice to see Butler back on the court. Loved that sequence from Brea where he fought for the steal and nailed the deep 3. Good first half. Let's keep up the momentum.
Throw in a couple negative posts about somebody and you’ll fit right in!
No they dont. They ste playing tenacious defense and they just have to get use to having allvthe players back
The poster you responded to is a member of the group who came here hopping for a loss so they can continue bashing Pope.
There is a segment of this fan base that just wants to be unhappy. This is a step in the right direction. We are up 14 and playing much harder on the defensive end and people are still griping. That’s just who they are
He has’t been able to score in most of the games he’s played in since his ankle injury and then after his shoulder injury. He, Oweh and Robinson are the kings of missing layups.
USC is certainly getting too many second chances but I think we are playing pretty well. Shooting a respectable % from 3. Making our Ft's.
We DO play in the hardest conference in America. Let's just see how we do with Butler and Carr back.
I think Amari has made his mind up that he is not going to get punked or pushed around by anybody. I like his aggressiveness, now if only he can get his passing together he will be even more impressive.
Gave up 8 OFF rebounds that isn't great but they missed so many shots they were bound to get some.
Don't get me wrong. I get grumpy too. But with Butler and Carr back, now we have at least a fair shot.
You are such an idiot. I suppose the injuries have nothing to do with our losses. Why don't you just leave, you obviously aren't a Uk fan
They didn't look so offensively challenged when they took Auburn to overtime. I am sure the team appreciates your backhanded compliment.
Grumpy is fine. But there is without question a group of people that are never going to be satisfied unless we win every game by 20. This team has issues and this first half was a good step toward addressing those. Another solid 20 minutes of great effort on defense is a step in the right direction
Need Butler out there getting some good reps as long as he's not getting beat to a pulp. Knock off some rust.
Pretty sure some of our posters haven’t really kept up with the conference. This South Carolina team you’re downgrading had Auburn beat and failed to close out.
This isn’t as much a bad team as a bad luck/bad break team
This isn’t as much a bad team as a bad luck/bad break team
Anyone that didn’t see a difference in our effort and cohesiveness on defense is just not paying attention or doesn’t want to see it
Huge difference defensively.
If the cats can get the offense rolling in the 2nd half, we could finally see a blowout.
Missed a lot of bunnies in the first half and that wide open three by Brea, ugh, I wish that went down.
We have been hampered on D and offense due to our top 2 point guards being out and with Carr’s gimpy back. That’s a massive blow to overcome in a very loaded SEC. Pope will be fine as he’s learning what it takes to coach at UK.
Again, don't get me wrong. I'm one of those dudes when a coach has time to build. I'm also not naive. We're in a tough tough conference. As long as we are playing HARD and not being stupid? I'm ok. Pope is adjusting game by game. And him showing a little fire after that Ole Miss loss? He's getting it.
He really should be aware of any potential blind pick to his left side. If Kentucky can get a good lead on them, I would feel better if they take Butler out of the game.
Like our defensive intensity.
Offense will work itself out.
Seems like it’s been forever since we’ve had Butler and a fluid moving Carr playing together.
Offense will work itself out.
Seems like it’s been forever since we’ve had Butler and a fluid moving Carr playing together.
True. South Carolina has been competitive almost every night out and against good teams as well. This is not as bad a team as their record says. The sec is just unforgiving
