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Post by Super on Jan 28, 2012 7:31:13 GMT -5
Last 2 games we had a total of 20 assists which previously was our average per game. Forgot to mention that Machado played the entire game.
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Post by hawaii bill on Jan 28, 2012 8:51:10 GMT -5
Was at the game. Proud of the guys for maintaining their composure when FF made their run. You knew FF was going to make a run. They had to shoot better in the second half. You also knew they were going to play a tough, physical game. This was a good win on the road.
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Post by ic59 on Jan 28, 2012 9:08:10 GMT -5
IMO, the best thing about the game was Ra'Shad James being on the floor. Has he been hurt? Can't understand why he hasn't been allowed to play.
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Post by hawaii bill on Jan 28, 2012 9:23:24 GMT -5
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Post by St. Louis Gael on Jan 28, 2012 11:11:18 GMT -5
To pick up on super's comment, this is one of the few games we won when we had less than 20 assists.
When we have 20 plus assists, we usually have our way with teams. To Fairfield's credit, they slowed down the express. To Iona's credit, they found someone to lead them down the track, instead of standing around hoping for someone to show the way.
Scott took over the game last night in the final minutes. Instead or probing for the one who could get it done, he called his own number. Good Call!
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Post by Z-73 on Jan 28, 2012 12:09:15 GMT -5
I have to say that my heart was in my throat when the lead went from 19 to 4. But Scott took over. While some of MoMo's choices in shots are questionsable, his pull lup jumper is a thing of beauty. I like seeing Scott and MoMo drive to the basket.
Good win by the Gaels last night. Let's take care of business tomorrow.
Go Gaels!!!
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Post by Cjb on Jan 28, 2012 16:54:58 GMT -5
Last 2 games we had a total of 20 assists which previously was our average per game. Same observation I came away with last night. The offense just isn't flowing the way it was. Credit the way teams are defending us as we're getting bogged down into half court possessions and out of rhythm. Momo's shots are a thing of beauty when they fall, but unless it's avoiding a shot clock violation, I'd rather see higher percentage shots taken - Taj's mid range jumper at the elbow, bounce passes to Glove on the baseline & kick-outs to Kyle and Sean. Those are the things we saw more frequently earlier in the year when we were forced into a half court offense. Where did they go? I would have to think the coaches are looking for those as well. Great win last night, but in my mind, compared to what we saw earlier this year, something seems to be amiss.
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Post by dangaelfan on Jan 28, 2012 18:21:44 GMT -5
7 footer Olander's futility around the basket kept this game from ever getting in real jeopardy of a Fairfield win. Sanders is a great transfer pick up for Fairfield.
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Post by Joebird on Jan 28, 2012 19:59:23 GMT -5
I know I have been hard on Momo but there is something about his play that really rubs me the wrong way. Watch him closely next game, he won't pass to anyone other than Scott, and occasionally to Glover and Armand. Jenkins could be wide open and he will not pass to him.
He takes too many difficult shots, and he has made terrible game ending decisions 3 times this year. I had a feeling he would hurt the team initially but when post season came his NCAA experience would be beneficial in the Maac tourney and hopefully NCAA tourney. That is still to be seen but right now despite some recent good scoring games I think he is hurting the team chemistry.
I may be on my own with this opinion but I think his presence has a lot to do with our inconsistent play.
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Post by Joebird on Jan 28, 2012 20:24:50 GMT -5
Not to be so negative I decided to follow up my negative Momo post with some positive thoughts I do have on him. I think Momo is an amazing athlete. I think some of the tough shots he makes are just incredible and I think he gives 100% almost all of the time. I am just not sure the team is better off with him, and I think he thinks he is a lot better player than anyone on the team other than Scott, Glover and Armand. I am hopeful his NCAA experience can help Iona come March, but as of now I am left wondering what the recoord of the Gaels would be without him, maybe better, maybe the same, maybe worse? We will never know. I just hope this all ends well and Cluess spreads the minutes around more the rest of the way. I think major minutes for the 4 guard offense is the way to go the rest of the way in the maac.
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Post by Super on Jan 28, 2012 21:21:03 GMT -5
I loved seeing JJ in at the end of the game. Great on the ball defense and a big basket in the last 3 minutes which went unnoticed.
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Post by imagael on Jan 28, 2012 22:48:53 GMT -5
I think JJ always gives us quality minutes with steady play, good shot selection, and maybe the best "D" effort of any of the guards
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Post by ic59 on Jan 29, 2012 9:06:45 GMT -5
Super and imagael, agree with your JJ assessment. And Joebird, in reference to your take on Mo Mo, something to keep our eyes on.
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Post by hawaii bill on Jan 29, 2012 9:25:27 GMT -5
Not to be so negative I decided to follow up my negative Momo post with some positive thoughts I do have on him. I think Momo is an amazing athlete. I think some of the tough shots he makes are just incredible and I think he gives 100% almost all of the time. I am just not sure the team is better off with him, and I think he thinks he is a lot better player than anyone on the team other than Scott, Glover and Armand. I am hopeful his NCAA experience can help Iona come March, but as of now I am left wondering what the recoord of the Gaels would be without him, maybe better, maybe the same, maybe worse? We will never know. I just hope this all ends well and Cluess spreads the minutes around more the rest of the way. I think major minutes for the 4 guard offense is the way to go the rest of the way in the maac. I think MoMo has generally worked well in our team concept. My only criticism is that twice that I can recall, Purdue and Siena, he tried to take on multiple defenders for a last second shot instead of looking for other options.
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Post by Super on Jan 29, 2012 9:30:29 GMT -5
Not to be so negative I decided to follow up my negative Momo post with some positive thoughts I do have on him. I think Momo is an amazing athlete. I think some of the tough shots he makes are just incredible and I think he gives 100% almost all of the time. I am just not sure the team is better off with him, and I think he thinks he is a lot better player than anyone on the team other than Scott, Glover and Armand. I am hopeful his NCAA experience can help Iona come March, but as of now I am left wondering what the recoord of the Gaels would be without him, maybe better, maybe the same, maybe worse? We will never know. I just hope this all ends well and Cluess spreads the minutes around more the rest of the way. I think major minutes for the 4 guard offense is the way to go the rest of the way in the maac. I think MoMo has generally worked well in our team concept. My only criticism is that twice that I can recall, Purdue and Siena, he tried to take on multiple defenders for a last second shot instead of looking for other options. Bill, I was at the end of the court at the Purdue game. Momo penetrated too deep and tried to pass the ball through a sagging D to the corner. Seeing what we have of him since then, I wish he would have pulled up for the 10 ft jumper--would have been wide open.
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