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Clemson Game: I’m surprised to see line on game is Clemson +2.5. I figured it would be more like -2
No way Clemson shoots lights out like last matchup.
First game, we shot poorly overall and Clemson beat us at FT line, DJ fouled out with only 5 pts. We had 8 turnovers to their 7. Hunter Tyson scored 31 with 4-5 3 pointers. Second game, we shot poorly again, they shot lights out. Smith had foul trouble They out-rebounded us. We had 10 turnovers to their 11. Burns had 24 pts. Brevin Galloway had 28 pts with 4-5 3 pointers and 10-10 FT Key to game seems to be to shoot better and to not allow anyone to shoot 4-5 3 pointers. The problem is with DJ on… Read more »
VTech post game: Impressive performance. Excellent on both defense and offense. Surely there’s no question we are in the NCAAT now, at worst a 10 seed.
I like we got to get some subs in late. It seems like Pass is getting more minutes now than LJ, who got more minutes during most of the season. I think that’s mostly a matchup decision, Pass is the quick guy, LJ more physical. Both of those guys are a luxury to have as backup guards.
Credit to KK for having our guys ready to go.
VT Game First Half: That was fun. Life gets so much easier when Smith is on. Ebe was so much fun to watch. Gantt doing what he does best, sure hope he’s OK.
Smith blocking that shot and taking it to the hoop on the other end was epic. Ebe’s block and followup down court was equally great.
Team defense has been spectacular.
That was the most relaxed I was all day! And Smith, welcome back!!!
VT game: We are favored by 2 pts. Playoffstatus has us at 61% chance to win.
I predict my stress limits will be tested.
The game hasn’t even started yet, and my stress limits are already being tested.
The officials already suck!
Although most of us realized T has been pressing this year, you did a very good job of explaining it. Nobody has written or really talked about it. Good work.
Smith is the most overrated player for State since Brandon Costner and Damien Wilkins.
Smith outscored Joiner by 2 points but took 67, yes 67 more shots than Joiner. Joiner’s assist to turnover ratio was higher than Smith. Joiner had more rebounds. 50% less fouls and much higher percent made in all three shooting categories. Why do you keep pushing Smith. The media has ruined him. On the other hand, Keatts made some good decisions on the transfers this year.
VT and Notre Dame, playing it close after a slow start from the Irish. My fear exactly.
I’m glad its a tight, tough game.
Yep.
I was hoping for OT. Maybe 5 or 6 of them
VT played 8 guys with significant minutes, so they aren’t likely to be very fatiqued. Looking at the box score, the game close to even in almost every stat. They shot well from 3 pt line, and got to the foul line a lot.
I would not be surprised to see VT get off to a hot start since they are in game mode already, if so we just need to weather that storm and keep pounding away.
Completely agree, VT will be accustomed to the environment and fired up because of the win. Conversely, we’ve been off for 10 days and are riding a 2 game losing streak. It’ll be tough all the way under the best of circumstances, but like you said, we need to not fall behind significantly right away – like we have done recently. Not sure we’ll be able to dig our way out of too big an early deficit.
Our likely path runs through VT, Clemson, UNC, and Miami. Brutal. Let’s get the first one!!
Mike Brey ripped officials big time in post interview. Said they were the ‘B team’. I think I’d like to see him do some broadcasting.
That’s a different take. I see a ball hog trying to get to the NBA. No one is going to take him based on this years performance. The team does not need him to win. We play as a team without him.
Who leads the team in assists?
Who leads the team in missed shots, bad shots, and turnovers?
I think the article is pretty spot on. I’ve said all along that he just needs take what the defense gives him and let the game come to him. I disagree that the team doesn’t need him to win. He requires so much focus that it forces other teams to put all of their energy on him which then opens up other people. By default, simply having him on the floor creates opportunity for other players. He’s also a playmaker. To further disagree with your point, he could have left for the NBA last year but instead chose to come… Read more »
Some folks also don’t appreciate Smith’s defense.
He could have left for the NBA last year with no guarantee of being drafted. He could have solidified his position by playing well. That hasn’t happened but he does have time this year to impress. I disagree with the focus on him during the game. He shoots so far out that the defense just stays home for the miss which more than likely is going to happen. Forces shots and plays piss poor defense. Give me Casey all day long instead of Smith.
I don’t disagree with him taking shots he shouldn’t, nor that when he shoots so far out (especially when it’s the very first shot within ten seconds of the shot clock), he takes shots away from his teammates that in turn requires very little D from the other team. But part of that has to do with him letting the game come to him and not forcing his shot. That’s kind of been the missing “it” factor. If he can slow down a millisecond, he’d do himself wonders. I’ve criticized him for this pretty much all season. He’s not unlike… Read more »
People used to say similar stuff about Allerik Freeman. That he was a selfish ball hog, the team would be better without him, etc. Those folks were proven incredibly wrong. Even heard a little of that about Dorn when he went through a rough patch. Such is life in fan discussion forums. Not only is Smith super valuable to the team, hes also just a great person and I’m so glad he came back. He’s always cheering for his teamates even when he is struggling. He brings so much energy and positivity. He’s creating offense for others with assists, he’s… Read more »
Yeah. I’m not saying he’s a ball hog. I’m saying he has to slow down a notch and take what the defense gives him. I also fear he’s running out of time and that now is as good a time as any to have this click. No doubt he’s valuable.
Oh, I know you were not saying that about Smith, I was responding more to the discussion in general than specifically anything you said.
I agree T’s shot selection could improve, particularly early in the clock, but personally I’d rather not have him thinking about it too much and just play. Its a tough balance.
Got it! I agree, I want to see that unconscious, in the zone, Smith.
FSU players must feel sick after losing the way they did. Lesson = don’t stop attacking.
I’d like to see Jarkel work to create more good shots for T by driving then kicking back out on occasion. Its harder to score when your PG doesn’t have many assists. Maybe we need to call Sidney Lowe and get some of his isolation plays that so often worked for Scott Wood.
Agree – if you watch Morsell last season versus this season, there’s a slight pause before the shot this year – and it’s made an incredible difference. I think both T and Jack could take a nanosecond or so more to get his form set just right, and pull the trigger.
After watching that dismal performance against Clemson in person, in front of a packed PNC, I have no idea what to expect in Greensboro in front of a Thursday night crowd, and I’m sweating it badly.