For the first time in a long time

ISUFan22 · 02-13-2008, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by JDDCy

IWhy does a team that shoots free throws at a 66% clip suddenly hit 90% against us.

We desperately need to improve our free-throw defense. How can we give up 90% at the line? Horrible job out of the players and staff...

Seth · 02-13-2008, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by Cyfan13

I can't believe the game was a close as it was, because our offense doesn't even exist.

I had the exact same thought. Looking back, it was just because a few of our ill-advised 3's actually dropped. We pulled within 6 at the 10 min mark or so, but then we gave those points right back and went back to our standard practice of missing those ill-advised 3's.

Skyh13 · 02-13-2008, 10:18 PM

In reading these messages, I'm kinda glad I couldn't watch...

wartknight · 02-13-2008, 10:19 PM

Offense starts with the ball being brought up the court. I don't know of many styles of offense that are designed to be run with the point guard trying to maintain his dribble in the center circle. I can't blame Petey, he really does not have the tools to be a D1 PG. Diante is too raw. Its not like football where you can cover up a bad QB with a strong running game.

ajk4st8 · 02-13-2008, 10:19 PM

It was quite amazing we played so close...

Making 8 threes on the road will do that for you

Seth · 02-13-2008, 10:20 PM

You know what really pisses me off about all of this? I'll still be parked in front of my TV for every other game this year, living and dying with every game.

It's like I'm sick and there's no cure. Well, winning would be a cure, but unfortunately it seems like the pharmacist has plain run out of W pills.

wartknight · 02-13-2008, 10:23 PM

On the bright side of things, half the game my mind was wandering as I worked my way through the SI Swimsuit issue thread.

goldmember · 02-13-2008, 10:24 PM

We have become the doormat of the Big 12. When you are "hoping" to beat the Skers at home, you are not even an average bball team. I just don't understand our substitution patterns, and this 30% shooting garbage is ridiculous.

ISUonthemove · 02-13-2008, 10:25 PM

I too turned it off and tuned into Glenn Beck. Much better decision, because I would be real p***ed right now. I really think I can't watched anymore games this year.

I was going to start Season 3 of Lost after the season but I think it's safe to say the season is over. Too bad we don't play in the Big 11.

SLCyclone · 02-13-2008, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by ISUFan22

We desperately need to improve our free-throw defense. How can we give up 90% at the line? Horrible job out of the players and staff...

OK, How do we stop someone from shooting 90% from the free throw line? Not getting them to the line is the only way I know. You can't play defense against a free throw!

wartknight · 02-13-2008, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by SLCyclone

OK, How do we stop someone from shooting 90% from the free throw line? Not getting them to the line is the only way I know. You can't play defense against a free throw!

Apparently the sarcasm didn't come through the internet.

rhillary · 02-13-2008, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by ISUonthemove

I too turned it off and tuned into Glenn Beck. Much better decision, because I would be real p***ed right now. I really think I can't watched anymore games this year.

I was going to start Season 3 of Lost after the season but I think it's safe to say the season is over. Too bad we don't play in the Big 11.

Good call. Season 3 totally rocks socks man!

I think I have to stop watching as well, because my poor ferret gets freaked out everytime I watch an ISU game, what with me yelling, swearing, and pounding on the table and all.