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That first half wasn't bad considering no Crawford! GO PANTHERS!
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maybe i spoke too soon.. they are 0-7 in the 2nd half so far.. Come on PANTHERS!John 3:16 -
UNI has played pretty well as they are up now by 16 and have held the RedBirds to 29 points with 11 minutes left in the 2nd half.
Sounds like Travis Brown is playing pretty well and the other guys have stepped up in Crawford's absence.
This is a very positive performance so far as the Panthers are coming off a very tough loss.Comment
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Very good effort by the whole team to fill in for the absence of EC, John and Travo picking up those minutes well.
Side Note: Rima has called Stout the Eraser twice. Good deal.
GO PANTHERS!!!
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Maybe Crawford's injury ends up being a blessing in disguise with Brown getting more action... That 7th man in the rotation could pay dividends come March.Comment
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Great all around play by the Panthers today! They got help from everyone. I know it was Ill St who hasnt been playing that good, but its a great confidence booster and to have 5 guys in double figures (Benny, Coleman, Brown, Mckowen, and Stout) is VERY good even with viet and crawford healthy.. to be without both those guys and have 5 in double figures is great! It will make it harder for our opponents to pick who to gaurd and who not to because when Crawford went down I am sure other teams were thinking it would be a lot easier to gaurd the Panthers.. Today's game shows that the Panthers have a lot of guys who can step up!
Jacobson 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals
Coleman 13 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists
Brown 12 points, 4 rebounds (In just 19 minutes of play)
Mckowen 10 points
Stout 10 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks
Little 7 pointsJohn 3:16Comment
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Although I really miss havin crawford out there, I do agree. and the fact that Brown can make that kind of production in limited minutes is HUGE!!!! Just 19 minutes and still got 12 points and 4 boards. He can extend the defense and can create his shot.. not to mention he is a very good FT shooter when he gets to the line. He is a very nice asset coming off the bench! This was his first big test in Valley play.. just think how much he will learn in the next few weeks while crawford is out!Originally posted by CF PantherJohn 3:16Comment
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Good points. And as great a player as Crawford is, John Little in his place is no slouch. Personally, I see Brown as more of a threat on the floor than Little as the sixth man. Brown is gonna be fun to watch the next few years!Originally posted by pantherfan4ever
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I remember reading earlier this year that Mac thought about redshirting Brown, however, decided not to because, "he could help us win games".
I was always wondering when he was going to get the minutes to do that.
It's unfortuate that it took an injury to get the minutes, but this kid will make a difference!Comment
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Originally posted by CF PantherGood points. And as great a player as Crawford is, John Little in his place is no slouch. Personally, I see Brown as more of a threat on the floor than Little as the sixth man. Brown is gonna be fun to watch the next few years!
Not trying to knock Travo, he played very well for a true frosh, but he cannot play defense like john yet, and he does have the mental speed yet for the offense. Right now as long as he comes in off the bench and gets a wide open three, and knocks it down, we are set. He will be a dangerous player in the future. Keep up the great work Travo and next year will be a lot of fun.
John is an offensive threat, he just missed open shots last night, as did Ben. But the Panthers put in the free throws and Travis knocked down a couple threes. Good bench work to come in and capitalize on an open shot. He is going a long way toward earning those extra minutes.
Ben and Brooks were turn over machines last night, I think a combined 8 assits to 9 TOs, not a good average for our two PG/SGs. But with that being said they also combined for I believe 7 seals, and rebounded well last night too. Cant have those turnovers against SIU tomorrow.
Sorry for the long thread being at the lab at 8am on Sunday will fry your brain.
Great road win and a great moral boost for the guys. GO PANTHES!!!!! Birds down, now go get those dogs. GO PANTHERS!!!Comment
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Panthers can eat birds like they are a tasty snack. Dogs, I'm afraid will put up a little more fight. Panthers still will take on the dogs like they are the main course and will prevail!!
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I agree that Little is no slouch! He is a great defender! I mean, we do hurt losing Crawford's size and ability to play the 4 position some, but Little is no slouch and Brown is dangerous off the bench for offensive production. I like Littles energy off the bench a LOT, but it seems as though travis can bring instant scoring off the bench which is hard for an opposing coach to adjust too.Originally posted by CF PantherGood points. And as great a player as Crawford is, John Little in his place is no slouch. Personally, I see Brown as more of a threat on the floor than Little as the sixth man. Brown is gonna be fun to watch the next few years!
I saw someone said that tavis doesnt know the offense as well yet and that he is not as good on defense. this is true.. but i dont expect us to be "better" than when we have crawford. but given our circumstance (erik being out) i am just saying that for losing one of our best players, we seem to at least be in decent shape with tavis coming off the bench. Mac was right, it looks like Travis will get the chance to help win some games
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