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Siena
Jan 25, 2012 10:24:25 GMT -5
Post by hawaii bill on Jan 25, 2012 10:24:25 GMT -5
Let's face it Siena wasn't going to let Armand go off again. They were on him constantly. He wasn't getting any good looks. Kyle had an off night. We could've used JJ more and hope they lose him in transition.
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Siena
Jan 25, 2012 11:37:02 GMT -5
Post by St. Louis Gael on Jan 25, 2012 11:37:02 GMT -5
What I find most disappointing about Sienna is how short-lived was our new-found religion. The Rider post game interviews were all about getting back to our early season style - "get back to running", "break through the defense". I agree with Guy's comment:"letting opponents dictate tempo".
Once we got our big lead, we totally lost focus against Sienna. Even worse, I thought we resorted to taunting Sienna - MoMo clapping his hands as Hymes was bringing the ball up. Why the technical on the bench? The players and coaches need to stay off the MAAC Board, and leave the smack to us.
Last year, I saw Sean take people off the dribble a few times, just enough to show he could do it. For whatever reason, his game this year has been one dimensional. I hope we don't lose him. He is a good athlete, a good student, and judging from Armand TV, a good team-mate.
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Siena
Jan 25, 2012 11:37:38 GMT -5
Post by tau on Jan 25, 2012 11:37:38 GMT -5
How is Armand different than the rest of the team defensively? None are great defenders. We play D for 15 seconds than fall asleep. Jenkins and Armand seem like they have been in the doghouse all season Let me first say I like Armand, without doubt he's the best shooter on the team. His difference on defense is that while the whole team struggles picking up their assignments (especially in the half court) it occurs well into the shot clock ( Ridley is often a culprit here). Armand when transitioning is always out of place, constantly losing the wing he's responsible for in man, wrong spot in zone, and often times appears to be unaware what defense their in! Now I wish as much as anybody he picks up on this because I'd loved to see him get the minutes, but there's a big discrepancy between his defense and Smyth's, and until he closes that gap I can understand his limited minutes. Having said that; I do believe Cluess has an entirely too quick a hook on this kid. I can understand him yanking him on a defensive gaff, but the instant he makes a miscue on the offensive end he yanks him also, which I just don't understand. Same with Jenkins, it seems like if he misses a shot-back to the bench he goes. I love Armand, favorite player on the team. NOt too many shooters out there like him, we absolutely cannot afford to lose him
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Siena
Jan 25, 2012 11:39:33 GMT -5
Post by hawaii bill on Jan 25, 2012 11:39:33 GMT -5
What I find most disappointing about Sienna is how short-lived was our new-found religion. The Rider post game interviews were all about getting back to our early season style - "get back to running", "break through the defense". I agree with Guy's comment:"letting opponents dictate tempo". Once we got our big lead, we totally lost focus against Sienna. Even worse, I thought we resorted to taunting Sienna - MoMo clapping his hands as Hymes was bringing the ball up. Why the technical on the bench? The players and coaches need to stay off the MAAC Board, and leave the smack to us. Last year, I saw Sean take people off the dribble a few times, just enough to show he could do it. For whatever reason, his game this year has been one dimensional. I hope we don't lose him. He is a good athlete, a good student, and judging from Armand TV, a good team-mate. SLG grab some fried ravioli. BTW what high school did you go to? ;D
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Siena
Jan 25, 2012 12:55:40 GMT -5
Post by St. Louis Gael on Jan 25, 2012 12:55:40 GMT -5
What I find most disappointing about Sienna is how short-lived was our new-found religion. The Rider post game interviews were all about getting back to our early season style - "get back to running", "break through the defense". I agree with Guy's comment:"letting opponents dictate tempo". Once we got our big lead, we totally lost focus against Sienna. Even worse, I thought we resorted to taunting Sienna - MoMo clapping his hands as Hymes was bringing the ball up. Why the technical on the bench? The players and coaches need to stay off the MAAC Board, and leave the smack to us. Last year, I saw Sean take people off the dribble a few times, just enough to show he could do it. For whatever reason, his game this year has been one dimensional. I hope we don't lose him. He is a good athlete, a good student, and judging from Armand TV, a good team-mate. SLG grab some fried ravioli. BTW what high school did you go to? ;D Toasted ravioli, my friend. I can see you spent some time in St. Louis. St. Finian's.
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Siena
Jan 25, 2012 13:11:31 GMT -5
Post by hawaii bill on Jan 25, 2012 13:11:31 GMT -5
SLG grab some fried ravioli. BTW what high school did you go to? ;D Toasted ravioli, my friend. I can see you spent some time in St. Louis. St. Finian's. Love St. Louis, great sports town. Been there several times. Even went up in the Arch.
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