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Originally Posted by ManAboutTown

It's a bad play call Caleb. First of all, Jay Wright had a fast break opportunity before Marlin made him pull it back to call the timeout. Then, you have :30 on the clock, down 3 and you don't try for the quick 2? How about the possession before: Instead of a quick bucket, we run a full half court set and get an off balance leaner as a result?

It's bad game management, situation management.. at very least.

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Like I said, a systematic problem. But I have no problem with him calling a timeout and getting the ball to your hottest shooter. I'm sure if we would have hurried a bad shot or ran into traffic and turned it over ppl would say "why not call a timeout and draw up something?" And it was a great look, Wright drew the defense in and miller was OPEN. He hit the same shot earlier.

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Originally Posted by VObserver

When fans are this unhappy and potential fans are indifferent, it is always affordable. In fact, we can't afford to keep him.

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Maggard won't fire him without having a chance to observe him

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Originally Posted by Ragin' Caleb

Like I said, a systematic problem. But I have no problem with him calling a timeout and getting the ball to your hottest shooter. I'm sure if we would have hurried a bad shot or ran into traffic and turned it over ppl would say "why not call a timeout and draw up something?" And it was a great look, Wright drew the defense in and miller was OPEN. He hit the same shot earlier.

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It's a low percentage shot...you have time to extend the game, you're in the bonus....you don't draw up a 3 for your freshman big man who only shoots 30% from 3

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Originally Posted by weareLOUISIANA

It's a low percentage shot...you have time to extend the game, you're in the bonus....you don't draw up a 3 for your freshman big man who only shoots 30% from 3

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A low percentage shot? I'll take a wide open 3 from a hot miller who was knocking everything down vs your defensive point guard who shot about 20% from the field flailing to get to the rim and trying to draw contact, which most of you b**** about them doing anyways. And everyone knows a ref is hesitant to make that call late in the game.

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Originally Posted by Ragin' Caleb

A low percentage shot? I'll take a wide open 3 from a hot miller who was knocking everything down vs your defensive point guard who shot about 20% from the field flailing to get to the rim and trying to draw contact, which most of you b**** about them doing anyways. And everyone knows a ref is hesitant to make that call late in the game.

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Coaching 101: extend the game. Always.

How many 3s did Miller hit prior to that shot? "red hot" seems like an overstatement to me.

Wright was 31% from the field while Justin miller was 63% from from the field. Miller also had more points in less time played and less shot attempts.

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Originally Posted by Ragin' Caleb

Wright was 31% from the field while Justin miller was 63% from from the field. Miller also had more points in less time played and less shot attempts.

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But how many of those were from 3???? LOW PERCENTAGE SHOT!

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Originally Posted by weareLOUISIANA

But how many of those were from 3???? LOW PERCENTAGE SHOT!

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I think he 1 of 1 or 2 of 2. You'd rather have Wright who didn't sit a minute, correct me if I'm wrong, tirelessly muscle his way in and try and maybe draw a foul which still wouldn't tie the game, and that is if he is successful still down by one vs taking an open look to tie the game. And as you like to keep saying. Always extend the game. He would've extended it right into overtime with that 3

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Originally Posted by Ragin' Caleb

I think he 1 of 1 or 2 of 2. You'd rather have Wright who didn't sit a minute, correct me if I'm wrong, tirelessly muscle his way in and try and maybe draw a foul which still wouldn't tie the game, and that is if he is successful still down by one vs taking an open look to tie the game. And as you like to keep saying. Always extend the game. He would've extended it right into overtime with that 3

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On the very next possession, that's exactly what happened. Wright drove, made the shot, and was fouled...

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Originally Posted by ManAboutTown

On the very next possession, that's exactly what happened. Wright drove, made the shot, and was fouled...

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If I remember correctly he drove but got fouled on the floor and missed his free throw which they rebounded on the 1 and 1

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Originally Posted by Ragin' Caleb

I think he 1 of 1 or 2 of 2. You'd rather have Wright who didn't sit a minute, correct me if I'm wrong, tirelessly muscle his way in and try and maybe draw a foul which still wouldn't tie the game, and that is if he is successful still down by one vs taking an open look to tie the game. And as you like to keep saying. Always extend the game. He would've extended it right into overtime with that 3

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1. Miller was 1 of 3 from 3, Wright was 3 of 6
2. On the next possession Wright draws the foul, again may missed but you're extending the game.
3. The 3 Miller took wouldn't have necessarily took it to OT...they would have had 20 secs to get a bucket or get to the line...and have you seen our defense?
4. How do you not get PJ Hardy at least 2 or 3 shots in this game? Kid is shooting almost 50% from 3...you have to get him at least a couple shots somewhere in the game (oh but we don't run any offensive sets so yeah...)

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Originally Posted by Ragin' Caleb

If I remember correctly he drove but got fouled on the floor and missed his free throw which they rebounded on the 1 and 1

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You remember incorrectly young Caleb.. Jay got the hoop and harm.. also, had that happened in the previous possession, you extended the game and give your defense a chance to set up.

Maybe he did. I'm just saying I can live with that. We did so many other things wrong, that's one of the last things I'm pointing at as to why we lost.

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Originally Posted by Ragin' Caleb

Maybe he did. I'm just saying I can live with that. We did so many other things wrong, that's one of the last things I'm pointing at as to why we lost.

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That we can agree on.

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Originally Posted by weareLOUISIANA

He calls a timeout to draw up a 3 for JUSTIN MILLER????? WOW

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I was thinking the same thing.

I keep telling myself "it's almost baseball season"

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Originally Posted by DocCajun

I keep telling myself "it's almost baseball season"

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my exact thoughts as the game ended....well its time for diamond sports :)

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Originally Posted by weareLOUISIANA

1. Miller was 1 of 3 from 3, Wright was 3 of 6
2. On the next possession Wright draws the foul, again may missed but you're extending the game.
3. The 3 Miller took wouldn't have necessarily took it to OT...they would have had 20 secs to get a bucket or get to the line...and have you seen our defense?
4. How do you not get PJ Hardy at least 2 or 3 shots in this game? Kid is shooting almost 50% from 3...you have to get him at least a couple shots somewhere in the game (oh but we don't run any offensive sets so yeah...)

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----I am thinking at least play a lil offense/defense substitution with him getting the most offense and less defense!!! I do know that #10 (tall white kid) was on him very much in the Lafayette game, but just having him with the threat opens up others!!!

I felt Miller just shot too early, seemed rushed. Bartley having his pocket picked near their goal was the back breaker. You could see it in all our players' faces. One play makes not a loss, but man, that one hurt.

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoom

I felt Miller just shot too early, seemed rushed. Bartley having his pocket picked near their goal was the back breaker. You could see it in all our players' faces. One play makes not a loss, but man, that one hurt.

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Davis got his pocket picked. Zero court awareness on that play, and then made a stupid foul.

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoom

I felt Miller just shot too early, seemed rushed. Bartley having his pocket picked near their goal was the back breaker. You could see it in all our players' faces. One play makes not a loss, but man, that one hurt.

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It was Davis.

I am not defending Davis; he should have been more aware. BUT... he secured the ball and looked up court to pass it out and ALL of our guards had their backs to him. That little hesitation before starting his dribble led to the turnover.

You are correct, was Davis. My bad. Still, when that happened, our team collectively looked like a bunch of second graders being informed about the truth of Santa Clause.

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Originally Posted by weareLOUISIANA

Maggard won't fire him without having a chance to observe him

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I agree; but Maggard ain't Farmer. He will look very closely at Marlin's scheduling practices and his in game coaching skills, along with his inability to win in conference, NOT just his won-loss record.

So.....I was correct before the season started about this team and Marlin. I retracted my statement when "we looked good". A bunch of us got called out time and time again for having a negative opinion on this team. Now the true Marlin colors are smeared all over this team and it's disgusting to watch. The difference between the diamond sports and basketball/football is discipline and coach-ability. Once again, I'm done with this crust......But hey, Bobby just needs to win his games in March