2020-21 Other Games of Interest thread

[SteinPizza]

What is going on this year? I get it’s super fluky and I’m not out on the team for the season or anything, but what is it that we can’t close out these big games? Is it depth, lack of conditioning, foul trouble? UNI must get that monkey off their back before getting back to a solid mid major team. We must shake that cursed A & M game.

Just my take:

1). Bad D, specifically allowing
other teams to drive to the hoop at will. I’d guess this is something that can be at least partially fixed by the staff getting everyone on the same page and playing to the scheme that’s worked well in some past seasons.

2). So far we seem to be a poor rebounding team.

3). We need some dribble drive penetration ourselves. Too many chucked up three’s - get some more balance.

4). No Berhow.

Numbers 1 and 2 above are the most critical, IMO.

[UNIGrainer]

Just my take:

1). Bad D, specifically allowing
other teams to drive to the hoop at will. I’d guess this is something that can be at least partially fixed by the staff getting everyone on the same page and playing to the scheme that’s worked well in some past seasons.

2). So far we seem to be a poor rebounding team.

3). We need some dribble drive penetration ourselves. Too many chucked up three’s - get some more balance.

4). No Berhow.

Numbers 1 and 2 above are the most critical, IMO.

Looking back at the stats I forgot how big a part of our rebounding game Berhow was last year. #4 might have something to do with #2.

[BCPanther]

Phyfe also saw 2 NBA Bigs and a kid that had played years of club ball in Australia. He held his own but didn't put up the numbers he's going to put up against most teams.

The further I get away from it, the less concerned I am. I just hope Richmond is okay to go next week because that would be a nice barometer of progress.

[Neighbor]

Two new blog posts today.

One runs down the action in week one and updates the power rankings.

The other ranks the top 30 returning players in this year's MVC (hint: AJ is #1).

Check it out here: missourivalleybeat.com

Thanks!

Ok, who are you? are you Josh B? A blog without a by-line is worthless. IMO

[BCPanther]

Ok, who are you? are you Josh B? A blog without a by-line is worthless. IMO

That's before we get to the mis-spelled names and typos and incorrect common sayings...

[MVCBeat]

Ok, who are you? are you Josh B? A blog without a by-line is worthless. IMO

I am a UNI alum who loves the Valley and wants to share his thoughts. I didn't really want to share my name at this point, but I am a nobody.

[MVCBeat]

That's before we get to the mis-spelled names and typos and incorrect common sayings...

If you see some errors please let me know. I'd love the feedback and the opportunity to improve.

[orangetennis]

I see the Redbirds put up 177 points on Wed. against D3 Greenville. It's the fourth most points scored by a D1 team in history.

[orangetennis]

Valpo with a second half lead at Purdue.

[Panther'73]

Valpo with a second half lead at Purdue.

And they lost....tons of fouls

[sevelev711]

While Richmond's win at Kentucky still isn't a bad thing, it does look a little less impressive given that Kentucky is now 1-3 with a massive blowout loss to Georgia Frickin' Tech.

[orangetennis]

While Richmond's win at Kentucky still isn't a bad thing, it does look a little less impressive given that Kentucky is now 1-3 with a massive blowout loss to Georgia Frickin' Tech.

Ew! And that was Tech's first win of the season, after losses to Georgia State and Mercer. Ouch!

[BCPanther]

Man, if Kentucky keeps this up, they're only going to get a 3 seed.

[Khan4Cats]

I see the Redbirds put up 177 points on Wed. against D3 Greenville. It's the fourth most points scored by a D1 team in history.

The also gave up more than 100 to a D3 team.

[Winston]

Richmond fan here. This game presents match up problems for the Spiders. Feel free to visit us at Spidernation.com.