ND Men's Basketball 2014-15 Season

[irishfan]

Just 2-point underdogs tonight.

 

[NDdomer2]

Is Virginia still a big time defensive team?

 

[gkIrish]

Is Virginia still a big time defensive team?

One of the best. I think they are second in FG% defense

 

[Irish Insanity]

Was reading that they are good on D but they don't force TO's and a team that takes care of the ball and can make jump shot can be successful against their D. We do both.

 

[NDdomer2]

One of the best. I think they are second in FG% defense

I knew last year they were pretty phenomenol. Should be interesting how efficient the offense can be or if Brey decides to slow this thing down.

 

[dad4aa]

North Carolina just had a spectacular finish at home to beat #5 Louisville 72-71. If ND can pull off the upset today, this is another team they should be able to jump in the rankings.

 

[BobbyMac]

Was reading that they are good on D but they don't force TO's and a team that takes care of the ball and can make jump shot can be successful against their D. We do both.

This is EXACTLY true. Tony is just lime his Dad. I played against them when they were at Green Bay. We had a lot of success against them because we didn't turn it over and were the best 3pt shooting team in the country.

If ND shoots above 40% from 3, they win.

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[GoldenDomer]

Winning 27-24 going into half! Lets go Irish!!!

 

[koonja]

That's the best defense I've seen this team play. Jackson is a stud. Grant seems too weak for big boy ball.

 

[blueNDgold44]

Beachem has 12 of our 27 pts. Grant hasn't been scoring well. If he has a good 2nd half I don't see how we lose.

 

[Circa]

The 3 point american sniper's!! Notre Dame Baby!!!

 

[sportallyr]

Beachem has been lights out. Kid just never seems to miss when he gets an open look from outside the arc. Need to get Grant going, but I like that he's not forcing it. DJ had a very good first half, both offensively and defensively.

 

[koonja]

Beachem = Trevor Ariza.

 

[NDinL.A.]

That's the best defense I've seen this team play. Jackson is a stud. Grant seems too weak for big boy ball.

27 points against Michigan State, which is a program that definitely plays big boy basketball. His last game of the year last year against an undefeated Ohio State team, he went for 18 (out of only 60 team pts). Don't mistake a mini-slump for not being able to hang with the best teams in the nation.

And if Brey didn't play him 40 minutes a game, he might have more left in the tank...

 

[BeauBenken]

27 points against Michigan State, which is a program that definitely plays big boy basketball. His last game of the year last year against an undefeated Ohio State team, he went for 18 (out of only 60 team pts). Don't mistake a mini-slump for not being able to hang with the best teams in the nation.

And if Brey didn't play him 40 minutes a game, he might have more left in the tank...

I don't think Koonja has watched this team play a lot. Earlier in this thread he though our weakness was our guard play and not our rebounding.

 

[koonja]

27 points against Michigan State, which is a program that definitely plays big boy basketball. His last game of the year last year against an undefeated Ohio State team, he went for 18 (out of only 60 team pts). Don't mistake a mini-slump for not being able to hang with the best teams in the nation.

And if Brey didn't play him 40 minutes a game, he might have more left in the tank...

This is the most physical team they've played, and he can't get past the free throw line because he's getting pushed out. It's not like he's missing shots, he simply can't get any off. He needs to add strength.

 

[GoldenDomer]

These kids are winners. A group of veterans is so refreshing. We need our best half of basketball this 2nd half!

 

[koonja]

I don't think Koonja has watched this team play a lot. Earlier in this thread he though our weakness was our guard play and not our rebounding.

No. I said they really miss a 3rd guard to come off of the bench because Jackson and Grant have to essentially play every minute.

 

[BeauBenken]

No. I said they really miss a 3rd guard to come off of the bench because Jackson and Grant have to essentially play every minute.

Apologies, Koon.

 

[AgentJ]

That's the best defense I've seen this team play. Jackson is a stud. Grant seems too weak for big boy ball.

Cmon son. 4 assists? Only 0-1 shooting? 3 of those assists on all 3 of VJ's threes?

He's playing perfect. UVA helping on all of his drives and he's playing it perfectly.

 

[GoldenDomer]

Another beautiful assist by Grant!!!

 

[koonja]

Cmon son. 4 assists? Only 0-1 shooting? 3 of those assists on all 3 of VJ's threes?

He's playing perfect. UVA helping on all of his drives and he's playing it perfectly.

I'm not saying he's not good, obviously he is. He's just physically not very strong and it shows against this team IMO.

 

[scUM Hater]

This is the most physical team they've played, and he can't get past the free throw line because he's getting pushed out. It's not like he's missing shots, he simply can't get any off. He needs to add strength.

So he needs to force stuff?

 

[koonja]

So he needs to force stuff?

Is it that day of the month where we jump down my throat and pick apart every post? lol.

No, I never said he should force shots. I'm saying his lack of strength is apparent against a defender that has an NBA type body, and Virginia has those types of defenders. That's why he's struggling IMO.

 

[gkIrish]

Koon put down your beer and enjoy the game.

 

[koonja]

Koon put down your beer and enjoy the game.

Lol, I haven't had a beer today. And I am. Sorry for pointing out his weakness.

 

[GoldenDomer]

Holy sh!t

 

[Circa]

HOLY SHIT!

 

[NDinL.A.]

Is it that day of the month where we jump down my throat and pick apart every post? lol.

No, I never said he should force shots. I'm saying his lack of strength is apparent against a defender that has an NBA type body, and Virginia has those types of defenders. That's why he's struggling IMO.

You specifically said he's too weak to play big boy basketball. I've seen almost every single game this season, and almost every game last season when he was eligible. He's played big against some very physical teams, a couple of which I mentioned. If you don't think Tom Izzo's teams are tough or 'big boy', then you just shouldn't comment on it because you clearly don't know what you are talking about.

Or, you can post away, but don't get offended when people who follow this team closely correct you on things.

 

[Circa]

You specifically said he's too weak to play big boy basketball. I've seen almost every single game this season, and almost every game last season when he was eligible. He's played big against some very physical teams, a couple of which I mentioned. If you don't think Tom Izzo's teams are tough or 'big boy', then you just shouldn't comment on it because you clearly don't know what you are talking about.

Or, you can post away, but don't get offended when people who follow this team closely correct you on things.

I am just falling over myself with the play of this team... err maybe my beer.. ask me in a bit