Game Time: Louisiana vs. Alabama

[ManAboutTown]

I don't disagree with a lot of what you're saying, but even completely unguarded, 15-25 from 3 point range is ridiculous.

We need to improve defensively, but I would guess that 99% of the time (unlike the last 2 games), our opponents won't make over 60% from behind the arc.

Many of those shots were open shots. Explain the free throw percentage. Explain the turnovers. Explain the poor shot selection.

When the media is talking about this game, and they treat it like a P5 12 point loss, remember, it was never close.

Again, not indicting this team this early in the year, but I see last year's team.

[Boomer]

omg Register needs to stop his 3 point attempts... he s not the shooter he thinks he is

---I am with you on that---my question is why he is given the green light at will----He has to be a great practice (3 pt) shooter for this staff to have this much confidence in him----hate not being able to see this game ----at least I saw a very good VC team beat Delhi!!!

[sportsfanatic21]

Many of those shots were open shots. Explain the free throw percentage. Explain the turnovers. Explain the poor shot selection.

When the media is talking about this game, and they treat it like a P5 12 point loss, remember, it was never close.

Again, not indicting this team this early in the year, but I see last year's team.

I don't have an explanation for what you asked for. Again, I said I don't disagree with what you said. I was just pointing out the insane 3 point % that Miami and Alabama shot against us.

Had either Miami or Alabama shot even 40% from 3, which is good, and obviously if we rebound the majority of the misses, both of these games are extremely close.

And I'd bet that teams like UALR and Troy won't be anywhere near as talented as Miami and Alabama. I'm excited to see how this season plays out.

[ManAboutTown]

I don't have an explanation for what you asked for. Again, I said I don't disagree with what you said. I was just pointing out the insane 3 point % that Miami and Alabama shot against us.

Had either Miami or Alabama shot even 40% from 3, which is good, and obviously if we rebound the majority of the misses, both of these games are extremely close.

And I'd bet that teams like UALR and Troy won't be anywhere near as talented as Miami and Alabama. I'm excited to see how this season plays out.

I fully expect to dominate our conference. That's why I keep using the term "relative". You really believe that with a 40% clip from 3 from either one of the schools we just played that the games would have been close?

I don't.

[SlickRick]

I do.

[ManAboutTown]

I do.

Neither game was close. Neither game was ever in doubt. 3s or not.

[jumboragncajun]

I fully expect to dominate our conference. That's why I keep using the term "relative". You really believe that with a 40% clip from 3 from either one of the schools we just played that the games would have been close?

I don't.

While I believe there is more to it, the simple math of your question says yes. If bama shoots 40% (10/25), they score 15 points less, only giving them 90. Different game. Same with Miami, although we would have needed to hit 35% to their 40% to match.

[Ragin4U]

While I believe there is more to it, the simple math of your question says yes. If bama shoots 40% (10/25), they score 15 points less, only giving them 90. Different game. Same with Miami, although we would have needed to hit 35% to their 40% to match.

This.
Boom--Register is there to shoot. He is there to stretch the floor. His job is to shoot the deep ball.

[ZoomZoom]

This.
Boom--Register is there to shoot. He is there to stretch the floor. His job is to shoot the deep ball.

I think that includes making a few...which has become rare.

[Ragin4U]

I, and most of the basketball world, will take 40%. Also seems like his defense has improved slightly.

[cajundiehard]

More perspective. ~30 game season. Tough to win a basketball game on the road. Biggest home advantage in sports. I choose to believe UL will be fine. If one judges a team based on 2 road games against ACC and SEC schools, they are courting worry.

courting

Well said.

[Boomer]

so our offense can be good enough, but we still need to improve on shot selection and situational awareness. our defense is very weak. these teams are getting wide open looks most of the game. we still turn the ball over way too much, and free throws need to improve. but we have great fight and heart. now just need to get our head to follow.

-----Why does it seem to me that in both football and basketball---the opponents get better separation----Didn't see the game but have seen many open looks--and in football all our receivers seem pretty well covered while opponents seem to have well opened receivers!!!