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[Corleone]

Speaking of free throws, I glanced at the scorebook after the game and they had Craft as 18-23 from the line.

Archbold has a nice squad, easy to see how they could overwhelm teams with their pressure. I agree with Northwestsports about the fouling, but if Archbold could have shot the ball better the outcome could have been different. The scoring drought they went through in the 2nd half was a killer.

[doslobos]

ONU sure had two fun games to watch tonight. Now hopefully Bath will make a smooth transition in changing sites for their regional final game.

[Common Sense]

It's amazing how teams that's scored so many points during the season can't score come tournament time. Really seen some very poor shooting the last couple of weeks. I'm sure some of it is better defense and teams taking away certain scorers, but you also wonder if kids are just dragging after 20+ games and 4+ months of the season.

[doslobos]

Common Sense, on 06 March 2012 - 11:35 PM, said:

It's amazing how teams that's scored so many points during the season can't score come tournament time. Really seen some very poor shooting the last couple of weeks. I'm sure some of it is better defense and teams taking away certain scorers, but you also wonder if kids are just dragging after 20+ games and 4+ months of the season.

I'd say the defensive pressure and physicality, along with mental pressures, of tournament play contribute the most to the lower scoring this time of year.

[Falcon86]

RealitySpeaks, on 06 March 2012 - 01:08 PM, said:

Other than on film, LB hasn't seen a defense like Archbold will play against them. There's not much else to say... you'll see.

Yes, Archbold did have an aggressive defense, but it was comparable to what LB saw the 3rd game of the year versus Arlington.

Archbold had a nice team, but the coach shot himself in the foot when he tried the slow-down game in the first half- played right into what LB needed.

[Falcon86]

Snip, on 06 March 2012 - 02:55 PM, said:

Shortening the game can be a good thing if it gets you a Win. If I had a daughter or relation on the team and "shortening the game" would get them a win, then I would stay and be one of the most vocal fans there. I will be going to watch 4 different games this week and if anyone of them "shoertens the game" then my visit will be short lived. I like watching "basketball". Best of luck to the Eagles and hope I stay to the very end to see a hard fought game.

So I guess what we are suppose to draw from this is:

If you are a coach and you see Snip in the bleachers, don't worry about your game plan. Look down at your wrist and see the arm band that reads W.W.S.W.M.T.D. (What Would Snip Want Me To Do), after all, he is the only reason they are playing these games.

Stupidist post I've seen in a while.

Sometimes "basketball" is a chess match and I love watching coaches maneuver their teams to get the matchup, or game situation, they want. There are a ton of coaches over the years that have lived off of throwing 5 athletic players on the court and tell them to go play......now take a team that is short on talent, or short on players, and put together a game plan to go out and beat a better opponent....that is "basketball".

Snip, may I suggest you taking in a bunch of AAU games this summer - that is the basketball you are looking for, not the tournament run when you need to win or go home.

Edited by Falcon86, 07 March 2012 - 12:16 PM.

[Snip]

Falcon86, on 07 March 2012 - 12:12 PM, said:

So I guess what we are suppose to draw from this is:

If you are a coach and you see Snip in the bleachers, don't worry about your game plan. Look down at your wrist and see the arm band that reads W.W.S.W.M.T.D. (What Would Snip Want Me To Do), after all, he is the only reason they are playing these games.

Stupidist post I've seen in a while.

Sometimes "basketball" is a chess match and I love watching coaches maneuver their teams to get the matchup, or game situation, they want. There are a ton of coaches over the years that have lived off of throwing 5 athletic players on the court and tell them to go play......now take a team that is short on talent, or short on players, and put together a game plan to go out and beat a better opponent....that is "basketball".

Snip, may I suggest you taking in a bunch of AAU games this summer - that is the basketball you are looking for, not the tournament run when you need to win or go home.

LOL!!! That was pretty good Falcon. That was an awesome game!!!!!!!! Both teams I believe left it ALL out on the floor just like I was hoping to see.

[Common Sense]

Falcon86, on 07 March 2012 - 12:05 PM, said:

Yes, Archbold did have an aggressive defense, but it was comparable to what LB saw the 3rd game of the year versus Arlington.

Archbold had a nice team, but the coach shot himself in the foot when he tried the slow-down game in the first half- played right into what LB needed.

I think this time of year, it's imperative to keep your best players on the floor as much as possible. Slowing the game down...

- decreases the chances for fouls
- keeps your kids fresher

the byproduct is that the ability to build a big lead is out the door, most teams that get to this level are good, so turnovers are at a minimum. I think most coaches go with the philosophy that they'd rather be in the game with 4 minutes to go, than play fast early, jeopardize fouls on a couple of key players, and take themself out of the game in the first half. Not saying one ways right or the other, but just reality.

[PostPlayer]

Common Sense, on 07 March 2012 - 12:39 PM, said:

I think this time of year, it's imperative to keep your best players on the floor as much as possible. Slowing the game down...

- decreases the chances for fouls
- keeps your kids fresher

the byproduct is that the ability to build a big lead is out the door, most teams that get to this level are good, so turnovers are at a minimum. I think most coaches go with the philosophy that they'd rather be in the game with 4 minutes to go, than play fast early, jeopardize fouls on a couple of key players, and take themself out of the game in the first half. Not saying one ways right or the other, but just reality.

Pretty sure you won't see Arlington playing slow down ball with anyone...particularly Ottoville

[bvcgrad]

You sure about that Posty ? lol