That really doesn't make sense though- our terrible luck is resulting somehow in a really high offensive ranking? I could see that if our luck was tremendous.
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That really doesn't make sense though- our terrible luck is resulting somehow in a really high offensive ranking? I could see that if our luck was tremendous.
The opposite- us being overranked is creating a large difference between expected and results, giving us a very bad luck rating.
It's good enough to be highly ranked, as a team, on the season as a whole, through most metrics. The Negative Nancy's can't poo poo literally every poll, stat, and objective fact, can they?
That seems like a very odd thing to call luck, but whatever.
Alarson is right in that luck measures the difference in expected outcome and actual outcome. Your point is that O and D ratings come from PPP which can't be argued with. Also correct.
Our luck rating is awful because we lose almost every close game. Combine that with blowing out teams more often than getting blown out and you get a horrendous luck rating.
Every one of our main 7 is culpable and need's to take a look in the mirror at this point. When I say far from the main reason, I just mean his share isn't any higher than anyone else's. You're welcome to feel differently, but the starters are the one's setting the tone for the first 8 minutes or so before Prohm usually subs for the first time and I have a hard time believing Wiggy's insertion in the lineup suddenly makes our defense fall apart or our offense go stale.
Unless the ESPN play by play is wrong, Wigginton wasn't in the game during the stretch at the end of the first half on Saturday when it went from 23-23 to 35-25 Texas and he wasn't in to start the second half when the game got out of hand and ballooned to a 20 point Texas lead in the first 4 minutes. I know that's just 1 game/example, but the starters were basically the only ones in for those stretches outside of Conditt for a few minutes to end the first half.
True, but I really need to know whether I'm drinking Templeton Rye or MadDog tonight.
I guess I don't get the Wigginton selfishness comments. His shot selection and turnover are no worse that Shayock and THT. If its more of an attitude thing in practice, then I could see Jacobson's point of view, but no one here would know that.
Because he's one of the best players on the team and one of the most talented post's in the conference? I mean...really? You think Talley should start over Lard? Too each their own I guess but that's just crazy.
I know you’re worried, but relax.
It is not being a Negative Nancy to call our offense good, but your understanding of the “luck” metric poor.
But on that note, pointing to KenPom and other metrics as the true measure of how innately good this team also frames the season as being a disappointment.
More entertaining than mine - I kicked a packed suitcase on the floor in the dark living room, the night before a big trip. Yay me??
It is the difference between expected results and actual results. It is the result of winning in blowouts and losing close games, which would indicate that our record should be a little better than it is. Every metric rates ISU favorably. The fan base probably would as well without a couple of the close losses that realistically could have gone either way.
The bolded is correct on what the luck rating is. You don't get "lucky" on what your adjusted offensive or defensive efficiency numbers are though. He is wrong in that assertion.
It is accurate to say we're leaving meat on the bone with the luck rating we have compared to our efficiency metrics, however.
Your team generally goes as your best players and high usage guys go. Everyone makes in-game mistakes or gets beat, but Wigginton has had some real bad moments on defense. THT, Wigginton, and Shayok have struggled some in getting on the same page.
CycloneErik
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I've broken mine in every way I can find. As a martial artist, against a few elbows.
Broke one walking into a desk. WebMD told me there was a chance that one was cancer, but probably just broken.
The most recent was about a year ago doing a lap in the gym. Brushed a medicine ball someone left on the floor. That one looked sweet, with the bruising and discoloration. Thing of beauty.
You let Lard have numerous strikes, and now you may start guys who were involved in a locker room fight
My David Banner persona towards Prohm is turning into a Jereseib,
Seriously though this team probably lacked that leader that can say knock **** off..
Lots of talent, but lots of new guys playing their first season together..
My David Banner persona towards Prohm is turning into a Jereseib,
Seriously though this team probably lacked that leader that can say knock **** off..
Lots of talent, but lots of new guys playing their first season together..
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What is your definition of talent? Making highlight reel plays? Ok...he's got that.
Is it playing sound, fundamental basketball in such a way that doesn't leave his team vulnerable when he is on the floor? If so, not so much then.
Lard is gifted athlete who right now struggles with some basic basketball things that cause problems for his team when he is on the floor.
