some thoughts.
atmosphere. first and foremost i got a good luck at one of those student papers. great idea. id like to see that at the beg of the season next year. maybe a couple of early games hand those out and then a big game do it again. whoever came up with that GREAT IDEA. the fans were loud and though i dont agree with every boo. its nice to see some emotion in the place.
st johns. boy its a nice place, but i was sitting there today in the schott thinking that more than 19k got to see that game. 13200 would fit in st johns. about six thousand people wouldnt have been able to witness that game. i was really reminded by every light in the place being on. i can remember those days in st johns. i like it when the house lights are on and you can see the last guy in the place...
b10 champs. congrads on back to back folks.
officiating, hillary, skilles and welmer. not a bad game really, a few questionable calls that im not sure how they really went until i rewatch the game later. they let the boys play. i like that.
oden, "one more year" i told everyone to enjoy it. whatever has happened youve if youve been to a game have witnessed something special. i hope you enjoyed every second of it. no matter his decscion, thank you greg for your involvement in the program. were guys all over him yes, did he get a couple of traveling calls, one or two id like to see again, yes. but hes gonna have to play through that for the rest of his playing days.
conley, i said it in his thread. "be quick, dont hurry" john wooden. i believe he led the team in rebounding. had a couple of nice steals. id still like to see him a little more assertive with his jump shot. played very well.
ron lewis. what were those on his feet? moon shoes? i guess the tin man goes out how he came in, rocking in style... left a lot to be desired im my view. stuggled offensivley and on the def end of the floor. though he limited his turnovers. played better def in the second half. congrats ron on a nice run. enjoy life with your little girl. anyone else see that hug and kiss? good stuff.
hunter, O had a more limited role again today. had a nice basket. still think hunter will be a key guy come tourney time.
harris. glad to see ivan go out with a nice game. played real well, shot well, rebounded well. def he played pretty well. its been a pleasure to watch him play, i dont care what anyone says. im glad to see he stuck it out through the coaching changes and has been rewarded for that.
butler, run killer. made only one basket from the field i think, but it was a big 3. played good defense and controlled the tempo of the game. this kid is the glue. i dont care what anyone says. he does all the little things that a lot of people will never recognize.
twig. limited role again tonite. people got on him big time there at the end of the half. honestly i cant blame the kid, he made the guy double clutch and reverse for his layup. he wasnt the two gaurds who got beat out on the floor...
cook. 1 of 6 from the floor. but i thought he played some good defense.
lighty. played some good solid ball for us tonight. his ability to defend versatile players like he did today will be an asset sooner rather than later.
peters/titus. congrats kids. you go through the meat grinder and need some recognition.
the game.
rebounding, rebounding, rebounding. out rebounded today. 38 to 29 and gave up 13 off boards for wisc. not good.
zone, its awful hard to rebound out of a zone. we saw that today. also us playing zone slowed the game way down...
butch, im sure they said, but id guess broken elbow? tough way to end it kid, but youre a helluva player and fast healing.
the other kid who hit the floor? whats his status?
six days till a trip to ann arbor...