Comments on: Good, Bad and Ugly: Northwestern http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/25/good-bad-and-ugly-northwestern-2/ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:31:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jeremy Johnson http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/25/good-bad-and-ugly-northwestern-2/comment-page-1/#comment-38368 Jeremy Johnson Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:56:34 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2363#comment-38368 They didn't seem to distract Travis Diener or Dwayne Wade. They didn't seem to distract Travis Diener or Dwayne Wade.

]]> By: Jeremy Johnson http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/25/good-bad-and-ugly-northwestern-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23396 Jeremy Johnson Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:56:34 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2363#comment-23396 They didn't seem to distract Travis Diener or Dwayne Wade. They didn't seem to distract Travis Diener or Dwayne Wade.

]]> By: CutterInChicago http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/25/good-bad-and-ugly-northwestern-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23381 CutterInChicago Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:10:44 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2363#comment-23381 I like VJ3 but I am not sure he's the best player and he certainly can be stymied by a 1-3-1 zone. His turnovers, especially the unforced TOs, are maddening. I realize he is a freshman but against Northwestern and the 1-3-1, he looked awful. Maybe next year he will shine a little more I like VJ3 but I am not sure he's the best player and he certainly can be stymied by a 1-3-1 zone. His turnovers, especially the unforced TOs, are maddening. I realize he is a freshman but against Northwestern and the 1-3-1, he looked awful. Maybe next year he will shine a little more

]]> By: MPmike http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/25/good-bad-and-ugly-northwestern-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23377 MPmike Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:54:02 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2363#comment-23377 Jones is probably the worse point guard that has put on an IU uniform. He has no basketball instints, turnover prone and he is a terrible shooter, and top of that he doesn't use his 6'4 height to his advantage. Jones is probably the worse point guard that has put on an IU uniform. He has no basketball instints, turnover prone and he is a terrible shooter, and top of that he doesn't use his 6'4 height to his advantage.

]]> By: MPmike http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/25/good-bad-and-ugly-northwestern-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23376 MPmike Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:46:06 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2363#comment-23376 It cannot get any worse than this! How painful to watch. I am just so disgusted in how bad our players are and how IU's program had reached the lowest of lows. I don't even think Purdue and UK fans are so happy. It comes to a point when you want your rivals to be a least a basketball team. <br><br>I hope all the players and Tom Crean will never forget how embarassing and painful this season was. I wouldn't wish this upon anyone. It cannot get any worse than this! How painful to watch. I am just so disgusted in how bad our players are and how IU's program had reached the lowest of lows. I don't even think Purdue and UK fans are so happy. It comes to a point when you want your rivals to be a least a basketball team.

I hope all the players and Tom Crean will never forget how embarassing and painful this season was. I wouldn't wish this upon anyone.

]]> By: kgork http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/25/good-bad-and-ugly-northwestern-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23375 kgork Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:17:51 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2363#comment-23375 I think that's just the nature of the position though. Flaws in the PG are going to stand out more so than any other position because he's constantly handling the ball and guarding the guy with the ball the majority of the time.<br><br>Personally, I think VJ3 is our best player, but you just can't expect a freshman to come in and play well on a consistent basis. I think that's just the nature of the position though. Flaws in the PG are going to stand out more so than any other position because he's constantly handling the ball and guarding the guy with the ball the majority of the time.

Personally, I think VJ3 is our best player, but you just can't expect a freshman to come in and play well on a consistent basis.

]]> By: ichaser http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/25/good-bad-and-ugly-northwestern-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23374 ichaser Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:12:36 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2363#comment-23374 Our PG position is the weakest on the team. We're is way too small, not fast enough or physical enough to guard any big ten pg, can't block out/rebound, can't score outside a layup, seems way too slow, doesn't seem to handle the ball very well, and really can't remember a lot of assists coming from them. Getting a couple players to run this position will do wonders for the team next year. <br><br>I know a lot of positions can be compared to this, but to me the PG position is the one that really stands out Our PG position is the weakest on the team. We're is way too small, not fast enough or physical enough to guard any big ten pg, can't block out/rebound, can't score outside a layup, seems way too slow, doesn't seem to handle the ball very well, and really can't remember a lot of assists coming from them. Getting a couple players to run this position will do wonders for the team next year.

I know a lot of positions can be compared to this, but to me the PG position is the one that really stands out

]]> By: hoostheman http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/25/good-bad-and-ugly-northwestern-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23372 hoostheman Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:02:23 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2363#comment-23372 From what I've read Maurice Creek is a knockdown jump shooter with excellent range. This is what he was known for before the rest of his game developed and he became a well-rounded high major prospect. All indications are Hulls can shoot as well even if his form is a bit unorthodox (which is fine by me). From what I've read Maurice Creek is a knockdown jump shooter with excellent range. This is what he was known for before the rest of his game developed and he became a well-rounded high major prospect. All indications are Hulls can shoot as well even if his form is a bit unorthodox (which is fine by me).

]]> By: MillaRed http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/25/good-bad-and-ugly-northwestern-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23370 MillaRed Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:42:35 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2363#comment-23370 Rivers - I'm not saying the guy is the 2nd coming. What I'm saying is he will be a 4th year junior with a Final Four on his resume'. He is stronger mentally and physically, has a year in our system, and will cut the tunrnovers down 5 a game. How many times do these kids pull a 7th grade turnover? How many points (uncontested layups) do we give up on those TO's and then lose by 5 or 10 points? That in itself is a game changer.<br><br>Crean - I have done quite a bit of coaching myself and when I am fired up the kids are fired up. They want to please him there's no denying that. When he is over there doing his thing there is an energy transfer. Ask Dwayne Wade about his sideline behavior. They talk once a month.<br><br>Shooting - It all comes with experience and strength. Have you ever played basketball when you're in shape? Out of shape? I don't think a lot of people realize how leg strength plays into a jump shot. These guys are wirey (Nick and Malik are strong and just need more mechanical work). Crean is looking forward to the spring workouts trust me. All of our guys can use it. If Pritchard lets a 150 pounder block his shot at the rim next year I will be shocked. He needs to ATTACK!!!!!<br><br>For instance, the Craig Moore kid that hit all those three's last night? He's a senior, leads the league in minutes per game, and although he looks like a grocery store clerk I guarantee he is strong as hell. The ball flys off his hands. I'm looking forward to VIII, Roth and the incoming class getting in this kind of shape. Have you seen the shoulders on Elston and Capobianco? Injuries forced them off the court and into the gym and it really shows.<br><br>Can we go to sleep tonight and wake up in Sept 2009 and watch the new Hoosiers please?!? Rivers – I'm not saying the guy is the 2nd coming. What I'm saying is he will be a 4th year junior with a Final Four on his resume'. He is stronger mentally and physically, has a year in our system, and will cut the tunrnovers down 5 a game. How many times do these kids pull a 7th grade turnover? How many points (uncontested layups) do we give up on those TO's and then lose by 5 or 10 points? That in itself is a game changer.

Crean – I have done quite a bit of coaching myself and when I am fired up the kids are fired up. They want to please him there's no denying that. When he is over there doing his thing there is an energy transfer. Ask Dwayne Wade about his sideline behavior. They talk once a month.

Shooting – It all comes with experience and strength. Have you ever played basketball when you're in shape? Out of shape? I don't think a lot of people realize how leg strength plays into a jump shot. These guys are wirey (Nick and Malik are strong and just need more mechanical work). Crean is looking forward to the spring workouts trust me. All of our guys can use it. If Pritchard lets a 150 pounder block his shot at the rim next year I will be shocked. He needs to ATTACK!!!!!

For instance, the Craig Moore kid that hit all those three's last night? He's a senior, leads the league in minutes per game, and although he looks like a grocery store clerk I guarantee he is strong as hell. The ball flys off his hands. I'm looking forward to VIII, Roth and the incoming class getting in this kind of shape. Have you seen the shoulders on Elston and Capobianco? Injuries forced them off the court and into the gym and it really shows.

Can we go to sleep tonight and wake up in Sept 2009 and watch the new Hoosiers please?!?

]]> By: BFowler http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/02/25/good-bad-and-ugly-northwestern-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23368 BFowler Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:00:20 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2363#comment-23368 Witt, If the only game you missed was the win, please stop watching....just kidding.... Witt, If the only game you missed was the win, please stop watching….just kidding….

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