Posted by nineralum
on 11/2/2009, 4:07 pm, in reply to "Re: MBB Scrimmage VS USD"
24.4.27.159
We "blue hairs" remember the smothering press of the "Tark" and Olsen eras. The games were intensely exciting for fans and could be very demoralizing for the opposition.
With a press, you always are at risk for giving up easy layups and back door passes, but the rewards can severely damage the opposition by creating offensive fouls, poor shot selection and numerous turnovers.
--Previous Message--
: we finally started playing ball our last game
: of the season vs. UOP when we instituted the
: press. too bad only 3 or 4 minutes were
: left!
:
: I think Fleming could end up starting in non
: conference for the first 5-7 minutes to see
: if he can be effective that night. If not
: he'll sit. Challenge to Mr. Fleming to be
: effective as he can be from the get go.
:
: I think he can be solid on defense, if he
: gets aggressive and attempts to own the
: paint, carve out space and not be afraid to
: push people around when he can, and go
: aggressively after shot blocks. Being
: passive will do him no good.
:
: Phelps must have been hobbled as a freshman,
: he looked good at times but lacked some
: mobility. It was very evident at the open
: scrimmage that he is very athletic and while
: he doesn't seem particularly explosive and
: quick, he is a bull for the ball and has
: good enough offensive moves to create his
: shot.
:
: Our most talented lineup is shaping up to
: be:
: F-TJ
: F-Phelps
: Wing- LA
: SG-Gilling
: PG-Ware
:
: smallish but dangerous. we do have enough
: guys to sub in and out so that if we press
: more these guys won't be burned out by
: seasons end. That would be an entertaining
: lineup to watch and other than Gilling would
: be together for 2 more years after this one.
:
: --Previous Message--
:
: Good memory Oracle. And hearing what affect
: the press had in the USD made me think
: similar thoughts. Maybe there is a way for
: us to compete with some of this year's top
: 20 teams. It's unfortunate that Tristan
: won't be available...or Jules. Both would
: fit that style of play.
:
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