When Grant having off night, I go back to Barnes describing how we need to drive to the basket to create foul shots, and go to the hoop, or create open pass...inside out...yet we just don't run our offense. Part of it, for sure is SEC grind, where everyone knows everyone's tendencies, and think it will fare well for us in NCAA, but we've got to figure out how to grind these last four games out. Conference is so balanced, and we've got to do our thing or we'll have an early exit in SECT and NCAA's. If we get our mojo back, we can play with anyone...but haven't seen that in past 3 games.
We need another point guard and rim protector.
We need another point guard and rim protector.
Believe it or not, our last 2 best runs (2010 elite 8 and 2014 sweet 16) were after both teams faltered down the stretch of the season. Not saying it's a good thing but you make a good point about knowing each other's tendencies in conference. We need to get back that " in your grill" attitude on defense like we had during our winning streak and we could make a tourney run.
Yes, we need a point guard and a big shot blocking rebounder. Play Williams at the 4, Admiral at 3, and Turner and Bone at the two. A for real high level PG to run the offense and get the 4 scorers the ball and a big man to rebound and defend the rim and this team could be final four level good.
...and your 'promise' means what to us?I promise there has never been a game where UT hasn't lost because of the refs.
...and your 'promise' means what to us?
...and you're ready to lay out some stats? You've got some proof? Personally, I think it isn't tied to any team. I think the refs are horrible in the SEC--maybe other places too. They call the game to appease the home crowd. Look at the difference in calls for the home team versus the away team. I've not done any analysis, but I'd be shocked if the home team doesn't get many, many more foul shots, breaks, 50/50 calls, etc. Just a testimonial to the subjective bs that is basketball officiating, anywhere, on any level.
You have a good season because you get the home cooking at your place, you beat other teams on neutral courts, and you blow out people on their courts. If you leave it even fairly close on the other guy's court, you'll probably lose.
A sham of a game, due to the subjectiveness of it all..