Bob Marlin

[CajunAmos]

ASU had 16 offensive rebounds. 16. This has nothing to do with how many shots we missed. We allowed them to destroy us on the offensive boards which gave them a huge advantage on second chance points. I didn't hear Jay's show but if he was trying to justify the rebounding differential, he's wrong when you are giving up that many offensive boards and you are outnumbering their rebounders in the paint.

Had we made more 3's, the game is closer and perhaps we win but I don't just chalk up the loss to "we weren't hitting our 3's either" When the shots are not falling, maybe its time to penetrate like we did earlier in the game and get the ball to the team's leading scorer or allow Stroman to continue to drive and dish or score?

Wasn't justifying, he was saying that the reason we lost was rebound differential and 3-point scoring.

[zephyr]

Wasn't justifying, he was saying that the reason we lost was rebound differential and 3-point scoring.

It is true but the rebounding differential is always an effort deal. We could have crashed the offensive glass like they did and possibly could have gotten better open opportunities from the outside at the least. Its been a trend at other times this year. When you are too reliant upon 3 point shooting and you are not making them, you have to do things differently.

[CajunVic]

Wasn't justifying, he was saying that the reason we lost was rebound differential and 3-point scoring.

I believe that is a consensus thought on this board.

[CajunAmos]

It is true but the rebounding differential is always an effort deal. We could have crashed the offensive glass like they did and possibly could have gotten better open opportunities from the outside at the least. Its been a trend at other times this year. When you are too reliant upon 3 point shooting and you are not making them, you have to do things differently.

When they out-rebound you by 20 (46-26) with 16 on offense (to our 7) and are outscored by 15 from three pointers (AST 10-25 Cajuns 5-24) even turning them over 22 times to our 11 you can't overcome that large a disparity. I've heard some says we don't have rebounders, and I'll agree height can play a big part of that, but most NCAA teams these days are working with players from 6'5" to 6'9", and I was always taught that rebounding (like defense) was a technique and effort skill that can be taught.

Lucy, we got some learning to do, and have for quite a while (without Bryce & Shawn in the mix).

[Cajunfanatico]

Lucy, we got some learning to do, and have for quite a while (without Bryce & Shawn in the mix).

Perhaps it's just me, but I sometimes wonder, when I hear some of these comments, why we're in this position. Was losing Bryce and Shawn a surprise to the staff?

[STPacronym]

When they out-rebound you by 20 (46-26) with 16 on offense (to our 7) and are outscored by 15 from three pointers (AST 10-25 Cajuns 5-24) even turning them over 22 times to our 11 you can't overcome that large a disparity. I've heard some says we don't have rebounders, and I'll agree height can play a big part of that, but most NCAA teams these days are working with players from 6'5" to 6'9", and I was always taught that rebounding (like defense) was a technique and effort skill that can be taught.

Lucy, we got some learning to do, and have for quite a while (without Bryce & Shawn in the mix).

Arkansas looked to be more athletic or at least had more swagger. I wouldn't say there was any height advantage.

[Turbine]

Perhaps it's just me, but I sometimes wonder, when I hear some of these comments, why we're in this position. Was losing Bryce and Shawn a surprise to the staff?

That's my thing, a coach should be able to project and never find himself with the cupboard bare from the loss of 3 seniors.

Midseason losses cannot be planned for, there will always be a loss of continuity.

[CajunVic]

That's my thing, a coach should be able to project and never find himself with the cupboard bare from the loss of 3 seniors.

Midseason losses cannot be planned for, there will always be a loss of continuity.

So you sayin the BIG FISH, can swim?

[CajunEXPRESS]

That's my thing, a coach should be able to project and never find himself with the cupboard bare from the loss of 3 seniors.

Midseason losses cannot be planned for, there will always be a loss of continuity.

Well the better coaches recruit better. Having recruited better means they also recruit for injuries as well as planned departures. I’m sure Bob will never admit he’s had to take some drop down players. Additionally every single coach misses on some players. You’ve got to admit it and find a better fit for those young players so that you can replace them.

[ULvictory]

The issue is that we always hear how great our recruiting classes are. Yet, we never have depth. Imagine that.

[UL_Cajuns]

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[ULvictory]

And notice how my post above yours still stays accurate