Ryan McCoy's Game is Eye Catching

[nutz]

Just got back from the ULM game. I am interested to hear others opinions of the game. I think McCoy was the difference tonight. The offense is under control when he is in the game, and the feeds he makes ... man.

We definately have a lot more inside game as well compared to last year. Batiste, Barr and Adeilfe (sp?) all rotate in. Hopefully this wasn't just a real crappy ULM team we were playing, but the offense looked great tonight.

[derf]

ULM is not good right now. I think the real test comes Thursday night with UNT. But as for the PG play, I do agree that McCoy looked good tonight. But I wouldn't say that he is "the answer" just yet.

[J-Town Cajun]

This was a real crappy ULM team but we are much better than last year. McCoy is looking real good. He has good ball handling skills and sees the floor well. I don't think he will be much of an offensive threat this season as he was tonight but he will need to hit the running jumper and occasional 3 from time to time.

[ULtimateCajun]

I've been on the McCoy banwagon since the start of the season. The offense is much more productive when he's in.

Can anyone explain to me why, with a large lead we were still forcing shots, leaving 15 seconds on the shot clock, and playing fast break? (I know we won big, I know the closest they got was 5 in the second half) But against better teams, we need to slow it down when we have a lead. It's almost like we are in a hurry to give up the lead.

[RaginDave]

Remember, this team did this without two potential starters, or at least valuable backups off the bench. Randall Daigle, last years starter at PG and either starter this year or the first PG off the bench is still hurt and hopefully expected to come back within a week or so. Also we were missing Laryan Gary, another valuable bench guy who has the ability to start on this team.

If we can get both of these guys back for the stretch run and we can stay relatively healthy thoughout the rest of the season I think we are in line for a conference championship. UNT, is a tough team, with a great record early in the season, but they played a realitively soft schedule.

There 7 wins have come vs:
Non Division I Cameron
Sam Houston State (1-5)
Indiana State (1-8)
Jackson State (1-8)
Sam Houston State (1-5)
New Mexico State (4-4)
Houston Baptist (0-10)

The combined record for there 6 wins vs D-1 teams is 5-40.

The two teams they have lost to, were a very good Oklahoma State and a very good Houston team, teams that have throurougly destroyed them by a combined 35 points.

Although it will be a step up in competition to play them, considering our last two oponents (La College and ULM), I don't think they are as good as there record indicates.

Geaux Cajuns!!!!!!

[awadelewis]

It will be interesting to see how well McCoy does on Thursday against a team with decent talent at the PG and SG positions. It's like Coach Lee said in the post-game interview: he'll do well if he keeps under control and doesn't let his emotions get the better of him.

Barr and the combination of Adeife/Batiste is the other group that will get a real test on Thursday. They added that inside presence last night that we've been missing and really need in order for the motion offense to work. Their game will help us deal with the UNT post players that mauled us last year.

Roberson continues to impress.

[Cajunsmike]

_ I've been on the McCoy banwagon since the start of the season. The offense is much more productive when he's in.

Can anyone explain to me why, with a large lead we were still forcing shots, leaving 15 seconds on the shot clock, and playing fast break? (I know we won big, I know the closest they got was 5 in the second half) But against better teams, we need to slow it down when we have a lead. It's almost like we are in a hurry to give up the lead. _

Complaint when we played LA Tech was that we slowed the game down after having a 10 point lead. Coach did that because of our limited depth in that game. It did not work because we turned the ball over. Complaint here is that we did not slow it down. However, I understand that there is always an opportunity to improve.

[ULtimateCajun]

_ Complaint when we played LA Tech was that we slowed the game down after having a 10 point lead. Coach did that because of our limited depth in that game. It did not work because we turned the ball over. Complaint here is that we did not slow it down. However, I understand that there is always an opportunity to improve. _

And I don't like to complain after a win, especially a 28 point win. I feel that against a better team, from the way we were forcing shots out of timeouts we might not be so lucky next time against a better team. (we'll only win by 10) haha just an observation

[USLJim]

_ Just got back from the ULM game. I am interested to hear others opinions of the game. I think McCoy was the difference tonight. The offense is under control when he is in the game, and the feeds he makes ... man.

We definately have a lot more inside game as well compared to last year. Batiste, Barr and Adeilfe (sp?) all rotate in. Hopefully this wasn't just a real crappy ULM team we were playing, but the offense looked great tonight. _

PLEASED WITH WHAT I SAW LAST NIGHT.

McCOY, L'il GENERAL

[zephyr]

_ And I don't like to complain after a win, especially a 28 point win. I feel that against a better team, from the way we were forcing shots out of timeouts we might not be so lucky next time against a better team. (we'll only win by 10) haha just an observation _

Unfortunately, this team doesn't play real well when they try to be patient. We don't run enough of an established offense to get guys open and good shots so we typically have to penetrate and dish which is why the offense is so much better with McCoy in. Shot selection is still an issue with guys like Tyren Johnson and Lago and we don't rotate the ball enough each time down the court to create an open shot. Barr should touch the ball every time down the court. Whether he shoots or dishes, the D has to converge on him and this will get some open looks on the perimeter.



Assist to turnover ratio:

McCoy 3/1
Lago 1/1

Last year Daigle was about 2/1

[ULtimateCajun]

_ Unfortunately, this team doesn't play real well when they try to be patient. We don't run enough of an established offense to get guys open and good shots so we typically have to penetrate and dish which is why the offense is so much better with McCoy in. Shot selection is still an issue with guys like Tyren Johnson and Lago and we don't rotate the ball enough each time down the court to create an open shot. Barr should touch the ball every time down the court. Whether he shoots or dishes, the D has to converge on him and this will get some open looks on the perimeter.



Assist to turnover ratio:

McCoy 3/1
Lago 1/1

Last year Daigle was about 2/1 _

Yeah your right, the offense does get turnover happy when we try to run an actual offense to milk clock. Also agree that Barr needs to touch it more. He is a large, imposing man, just by looking at him you would think he dominates.

As for Lago, I think it's a mental thing with him. He's trying way to hard not to mess up and thats when you play terrible.

[cjr3888]

PASS THE BALL WILLIE!!!!!