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#227
#227
Anytime an excellent mid major team like Belmont(that's for LawVol) plays a top 10 type team, they need 3 things to happen. They need to shoot very well, they need the opponent to shoot poorly, and usually they need the opponent to play undisciplined to negate the athleticism difference. Belmont only got one of those today. Memphis played undisciplined defense and rebounding but shot very well. Don't see them doing that game in and game out come tourney time. So early exit for Pasner come March is my prediction.
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#229
#229
BigPapaVol said:
Belmont will beat no decent teams shooting that poorly when they get open.
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It's what happened to them last year against Wisconsin. Had lots of open looks, but they weren't falling. Given a second chance this March, I definitely think they'll do better.
 
#231
#231
Final line- Belmont shoots only 38% from the field, 30% from 3.

Memphis has 7 steals, 7 blocks and forces 18 TOs.

Great team D and game plan by the coaching staff to get a 16 point win over a team that received top 25 votes in the latest poll.

Tigers looked like a much more mature team compared to last year. Much props to Belmont. They've got a deceptively solid frontcourt.
 
#232
#232
govols120 said:
It's what happened to them last year against Wisconsin. Had lots of open looks, but they weren't falling. Given a second chance this March, I definitely think they'll do better.
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People will call BS, but the gym can be a factor. Memphis plays and shoots at that court. Belmonts home court is much smaller/tighter and on the road in even smaller environments. It's not nervousness. It's just a comfort level when looking at the rim.
There's no doubt that it can lead to more missed shots from the perimeter. A slashing team wouldn't have as big of an issue.
 
#233
#233
MemphisCanes said:
Final line- Belmont shoots only 38% from the field, 30% from 3.

Memphis has 7 steals, 7 blocks and forces 18 TOs.

Great team D and game plan by the coaching staff to get a 16 point win over a team that received top 25 votes in the latest poll.

Tigers looked like a much more mature team compared to last year. Much props to Belmont. They've got a deceptively solid frontcourt.
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Sorry but I totally disagree of your defensive gameplan assessment. Memphis won because they shot the ball better period. Great athletes that shot the ball better than they will thru out the year IMO. Gameplan wasn't a factor on their behalf.
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#234
#234
BruinVol said:
Sorry but I totally disagree of your defensive gameplan assessment. Memphis won because they shot the ball better period. Great athletes that shot the ball better than they will thru out the year IMO. Gameplan wasn't a factor on their behalf.
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Speaking of gameplans, I was rather disappointed in one aspect of Byrd's coaching today:

Why play up and down with Memphis? I understand that depth, pressure and transition offense are the strengths of Belmont's team, but Memphis obviously had Belmont beat in each of those areas. Why did Byrd continue to try to run after the half? Why not limit possessions and make Memphis' athletes a moot point?
 
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#235
#235
MemphisCanes said:
Speaking of gameplans, I was rather disappointed in one aspect of Byrd's coaching today:

Why play up and down with Memphis? I understand that depth, pressure and transition offense are the strengths of Belmont's team, but Memphis obviously had Belmont beat in each of those areas. Why did Byrd continue to try to run after the half? Why not limit possessions and make Memphis' athletes a moot point?
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Good question. The game dictated that Belmont needed a large amount of touches since they were behind. The game wasn't closer than 7 except for the first minute of the 2nd half. Also Belmont's style isn't to only play slow down half court. They are not what most would think (I.E. Princeton) if you don't see them much as well.
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#238
#238
Dbake005 said:
Memphis can be really, really good.
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With the talent they can put on the floor agreed. Last year as freshmen in the tourney they gave AZ. and coach Miller all they wanted. Should be interesting watching that team grow this year and see how far they can go.
 
#239
#239
BigPapaVol said:
Definitely athletic. Missing big man and unknown of who'll be kicked off / allowed to return is a big question mark.
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Yup the big man is a question..Black will have to step his game up alone with Simpson (JUCO transfer).
 
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#240
#240
Black seems decent. Just still not a go-to guy to wear a team down.

Jackson is electric, Adonis/Witherspoon are good.

And Barton had a "quiet" seeming 23.
 
#241
#241
im ready to see how we look against ohio st. that should be a fun game to watch

patric young gonna have to step up big this yr
 
#243
#243
Lady Vols versus Miami on ESPN2. Would've gone, but I have an exam on Friday and another one on Tuesday. Oh, and finals. And homework I need to make up.
 
#246
#246
Not knocking the lady vols, but i'm far more excited about 7, 8, and 9 tonight.
 
#250
#250
Definitely popping out of the shirt.

I would never wanna guard Draymond Green
 
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