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Post by rusty on Jan 25, 2023 13:12:30 GMT -6
Two straight blowout losses need to stop the bleeding! Disappointing performance by most of the team, Boogie was the only player into the game.
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Post by bearcat04 on Jan 25, 2023 13:28:44 GMT -6
NIU has won 3 straight and just shocked previously unbeaten Kent State by 8 points Tuesday so the Huskies will not be an easy walk in the park for the Cardinals. It will be interesting to see how both teams respond to their previous game.
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Jan 25, 2023 13:35:11 GMT -6
It will be interesting to see how both teams respond to their previous game. I thought the same thing, who would have guessed a few weeks ago that NIU would come into this game with more confidence? We might not even be favored. |
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Post by coastalcard on Jan 25, 2023 14:01:07 GMT -6
Lewis said coach Gudino is working with Sparks on how to handle double teams and it's a work in progress. I like the specific coaching these guys are getting. Good post I’m going to go against conventional wisdom and concede that Lewis may have better basketball smarts than the majority of folks on a sports fan board. That being said, I am convinced that he recognizes there are areas in each player that could use improvement. He hasn’t called me about Sparks, so I am confident he has a plan and is diligently working to make him a more complete player. I am going to assume Gudino is capable of making that happen. |
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Post by villagepub on Jan 25, 2023 14:01:54 GMT -6
Can't move our feet on offense or defense. Are we hitting that traditional time of the year, "The February Fade", a two weeks early this year? Our we not in condition to execute and compete for a full 5-6 month season? IMO we are worn out due to lack of depth. They play hard. They get coached hard. We went up against two teams with quick, long, physical guards and we just can't keep them in front of us, we got punched in the mouth, and we folded. I think the WMU game took a lot out of us. A tough game that we really gutted out to finish. Need to get recharged. Lewis alluded to identifying some areas that need addressed in terms of leadership and guys who just aren't holding up their end of the bargain at the moment. Something to work through. Lotta basketball left so we'll see where it goes. Right out of the gate, BSU was tentative and sluggish. Just not competitive. |
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Post by realitycheck on Jan 25, 2023 16:37:17 GMT -6
Two straight blowout losses need to stop the bleeding! Disappointing performance by most of the team, Boogie was the only player into the game. Coleman was his typical Jekyll & Hyde. His shooting got us back into the game and he is fearless which we need. His turnovers and hero ball killed us and helped dig the 20+ point hole we found ourselves in. His emotions are his strength and weakness but when he goes full Boogie and tries to do everything himself or make the spectacular pass it's fatal. In fairness, the rest of our team absolutely wilted almost from the tip and we had ZERO answer for the high screen/roll they ran the whole game. It also didn't hurt Buffalo that they hit virtually everything in the first 10 minutes while we looked like the Keystone Kops. My biggest complaint under Whitford was we were soft and didn't respond to a punch in the face. Conference play is a big fat punch in the face by virtually everyone we play so we better put on our big boy pants and start punching back instead of this wide-eyed, sad-sack, deer-in-the-headlights bullshit. No one is going to feel sorry for you so you can leave that in the locker room and fight your ass off. Ever wonder why we always play well against Turdledo? They are a soft team too. Just saying. FWIW, Coach Mike has been a little less hard in the last two games. Maybe trying to not beat them into a pulp with lots of season left but I liked it better when he was scaring the shit out of them. I concede there's a limit to how much you can push these kids, especially since kids in general are not used to it and this team was recruited and coached by Whitford who wasn't exactly Patton, right? Well, like I said, no one is gonna feel sorry for you so we better start playing like a caveman in heat or we'll get more of the same. |
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Post by rusty on Jan 25, 2023 17:07:48 GMT -6
Old habits coming back the last 3 games. Time to man up Cardinals.
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Post by amishalum on Jan 25, 2023 21:33:32 GMT -6
Is there a recording of the post game somewhere? no idea. Did hear his interview on the radio immediately after the game and he was pretty brutal, really the only thing giving me hope after that game Coach Lewis post game youtu.be/bHbK3Ujxq20 |
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Post by lmills72 on Jan 25, 2023 22:00:23 GMT -6
Two straight blowout losses need to stop the bleeding! Disappointing performance by most of the team, Boogie was the only player into the game. Coleman was his typical Jekyll & Hyde. His shooting got us back into the game and he is fearless which we need. His turnovers and hero ball killed us and helped dig the 20+ point hole we found ourselves in. His emotions are his strength and weakness but when he goes full Boogie and tries to do everything himself or make the spectacular pass it's fatal. In fairness, the rest of our team absolutely wilted almost from the tip and we had ZERO answer for the high screen/roll they ran the whole game. It also didn't hurt Buffalo that they hit virtually everything in the first 10 minutes while we looked like the Keystone Kops. I'll trust Lewis' judgment but I thought his comments on Coleman being the Alpha male in the locker room and praising his knowledge of the game were a little concerning. I'll accept that Coleman has come a long way since he was here last, but if you would have told me coming into the season that Coleman would be THE leader on this team, I would have thought that probably wasn't the greatest thing. I think I would have much rather preferred that leadership come from another experienced player, perhaps Jacobs, and I thought maybe we were getting that early in the year. Or maybe, by this time of the year, Sellers, although maybe a bit much to ask for a sophomore. Coleman is pretty good as the go-to guy when you're struggling offensively and need a basket, but as THE leader of the team? I'm not so sure. |
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Jan 26, 2023 6:15:46 GMT -6
Coleman was his typical Jekyll & Hyde. His shooting got us back into the game and he is fearless which we need. His turnovers and hero ball killed us and helped dig the 20+ point hole we found ourselves in. His emotions are his strength and weakness but when he goes full Boogie and tries to do everything himself or make the spectacular pass it's fatal. In fairness, the rest of our team absolutely wilted almost from the tip and we had ZERO answer for the high screen/roll they ran the whole game. It also didn't hurt Buffalo that they hit virtually everything in the first 10 minutes while we looked like the Keystone Kops. I'll trust Lewis' judgment but I thought his comments on Coleman being the Alpha male in the locker room and praising his knowledge of the game were a little concerning. I'll accept that Coleman has come a long way since he was here last, but if you would have told me coming into the season that Coleman would be THE leader on this team, I would have thought that probably wasn't the greatest thing. I think I would have much rather preferred that leadership come from another experienced player, perhaps Jacobs, and I thought maybe we were getting that early in the year. Or maybe, by this time of the year, Sellers, although maybe a bit much to ask for a sophomore. Coleman is pretty good as the go-to guy when you're struggling offensively and need a basket, but as THE leader of the team? I'm not so sure. Pure speculation here, but I think that’s Lewis’ way of pushing Jacobs. I get the impression Lewis thinks Jacobs can and should be doing more. |
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Post by universityjim on Jan 26, 2023 8:18:50 GMT -6
I'll trust Lewis' judgment but I thought his comments on Coleman being the Alpha male in the locker room and praising his knowledge of the game were a little concerning. I'll accept that Coleman has come a long way since he was here last, but if you would have told me coming into the season that Coleman would be THE leader on this team, I would have thought that probably wasn't the greatest thing. I think I would have much rather preferred that leadership come from another experienced player, perhaps Jacobs, and I thought maybe we were getting that early in the year. Or maybe, by this time of the year, Sellers, although maybe a bit much to ask for a sophomore. Coleman is pretty good as the go-to guy when you're struggling offensively and need a basket, but as THE leader of the team? I'm not so sure. Pure speculation here, but I think that’s Lewis’ way of pushing Jacobs. I get the impression Lewis thinks Jacobs can and should be doing more. I agree with this observation. Lewis isn't getting enough leadership from the players he wants to lead. That's based on a conglomeration of different press conferences and interviews I've heard from Lewis. Someone said they were concerned about Coleman being the leader. If nobody else is leading the Coleman types always take over. Jacobs has looked tentative the last few games. Definitely deer in the headlights. |
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Post by loganberrie on Jan 26, 2023 8:24:26 GMT -6
I would consider Jacob’s a quiet leader, leads by example. Coleman is flamboyant, very animated and expresses his feelings to the officials very frequently. When the team huddles together at the free throw line, Coleman is usually taking the bull by the horn and doing the chirping to his teammates.
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Post by 00hmh on Jan 26, 2023 9:07:41 GMT -6
When Lewis says Coleman has high BB IQ, that's impressive.
We've all worried more about his EQ, but that is notably improved.
I'm not worried about his being the #1 exactly. More that others need to be assertive and capable in the moment to step up when needed.
Jacobs has done that, can do more. Sellers gets hot he's dominant, but maybe just not the vocal leader or having the judgment to see him do it.
Sophomores get better at that. Jihad has shown a few plays where he takes charge, Bumb a steady hand, but fighting the shooting demons.
We in the end need more bodies coming in to play hard more than we need leadership.
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Jan 26, 2023 10:51:02 GMT -6
I would consider Jacob’s a quiet leader, leads by example. Coleman is flamboyant, very animated and expresses his feelings to the officials very frequently. When the team huddles together at the free throw line, Coleman is usually taking the bull by the horn and doing the chirping to his teammates. Right, and I think Lewis wants Jacob to be more vocal. I think Lewis complained that not enough guys talk. |
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Post by realitycheck on Jan 26, 2023 12:39:58 GMT -6
Pure speculation here, but I think that’s Lewis’ way of pushing Jacobs. I get the impression Lewis thinks Jacobs can and should be doing more. I agree with this observation. Lewis isn't getting enough leadership from the players he wants to lead. That's based on a conglomeration of different press conferences and interviews I've heard from Lewis. Someone said they were concerned about Coleman being the leader. If nobody else is leading the Coleman types always take over. Jacobs has looked tentative the last few games. Definitely deer in the headlights. Good analysis UJ. Couldn't agree more. Coleman is a natural to lead because he has game and attitude. The part he misses is great leaders ALWAYS elevate their peers and improve the performance of the group as a whole, not try and win it by yourself. When Boogie is at his best he's scoring 12-14 and dishing out assists to spread the wealth. Tuesday was bad Boogie playing hero ball and not involving his teammates. I posed that maybe Lewis was backing off his in-game tirades because our guys were wearing down which I think is still possible, but maybe he's also trying to get some guys to step up more and lead. Our players cannot be solely motivated on whether Coach yells us to a win and it also can't be just Boogie as the energizer bunny. |
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