Posted by Dedicated to Da Beach on 11/3/2009, 7:26 am, in reply to "Re: MBB Scrimmage VS USD"
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Chang hasn't played in 2 years. And that one season he played at the college level was at a JC. We need to be very patient with Chang, and not expect too much this season. I think he will improve but we won't see much of it until next year.
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: I was looking forward to better reviews about
: Chang since the team needs someone with a
: bigger body that can play during the
: preseason. Hopefully more time is all that
: is needed to get acclimated to a new style,
: teammates, and level of play. Just wished
: it was sooner rather than later.
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: --Previous Message--
: I think the press could be a big weapon for
: us. It fits our strenths which is depth and
: athleticism. I would be interested to see
: how much we use it in non conference. It
: may not be as effective against some of the
: top tier teams especially when we get into
: December. Plus, how much film do you want
: the Big West guys to accumulate. I was
: post Tark, but with Harrington the press was
: effective for the 1st half of the season,
: then teams started to expoit it.
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: --Previous Message--
: 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.
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: --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.
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: 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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