*Offical ISU vs Cal Game Thread*

[marothisu]

We really aren't playing that poorly EXCEPT FOR REBOUND AND SHOT SELECTION.

 

[CycloneErik]

Just run an offense and block out on the defensive boards, and this one is real winnable. Now to go do it.

 

[ahaselhu]

I'm sure this has been talked about already, but if we don't figure out how to rebound, its going to be another long year.

 

[abcguyks]

We are no better than last year. Previous poster that said Brackins needs another year was spot on.

 

[RoseClone]

This is the poorest defensive team I have ever seen at ISU.

This is the poorest rebounding team I have ever seen at ISU.

This is the softest team I have ever seen at ISU.

 

[trevn]

1.) Act like you at least want to play defense.
2.) Act like you at least want to rebound.
3.) Try hustling for once. All loose balls are going to Cal.
4.) Do we have an offense we run or is it just jack up any contested shot you want? I've seen better offensive sets in the NBA.
5.) We're still in the game somehow.

 

[Skyh13]

Bets on Cal going on a huge run to start the second half and putting this out of reach within the first 2 minutes?

 

[Cubsfan]

keys to second half
-rebound the ball
-go down low
-rebound the ball
-go down low
-rebound the ball
- after going low alot maybe take an open 3.. from 3 point shooters
-rebound the ball

This

 

[jhill]

It is all about rebounding. They have as many offensive rebounds as the Clones have in total rebounds. Good grief. Brackins, Gilstrap, Dendy, Hamilton.....the Clones should NOT be so bad on the boards. And 70% of rebounding is desire. So, what does that tell you?

 

[Wesley]

Outrebounded 25-13. Sucks. Time to bench Christofferson. Against the bigger teams he does not match up at all. We need someone bigger than a BP because they go right at him and he is overwhelmed.

 

[chriscyzer]

Key to the 2nd half. Run an offense.

 

[RoseClone]

We really aren't playing that poorly EXCEPT FOR REBOUND AND SHOT SELECTION.

The defense is HORRIBLE.

 

[cyclonedcm]

If it wasn't for our offense. defense, rebounding, shot selection, and ball handling, we'd be a pretty good team.

 

[Wesley]

Time for some hard fouls or sit them down.

 

[2forISU]

Thank god I can't see this game. I might not be able to fall asleep after hearing how bad we are playing.

 

[Psyclone Brian]

I'm looking for Dendy to come out on fire in the 2nd half!

 

[Clone_12]

Another pathetic half of basketball...I wasn't aware losing Petersen, Haluska, and Alex Thompson would hurt our team toughness soooo much. We look like the softest/weakest team in America.

We've got too much talent to be playing like this...C'mon McDermott-get into these guys. This is embarrasing.

 

[gocubs2118]

First 5 minutes of the second half will determine if we have a chance in this game.

 

[chriscyzer]

I'm looking for Dendy to come out on fire in the 2nd half!

I think Dendy is playing as well as he ever will for the clones.

 

[Cyclone42]

Don't we do rebounding drills???

Tim Floyd used to talking about this device he'd have attached to the baskets that would have the effect of making them much smaller, causing more rebounding opportunities during scrimmages. This gave the team more practice in rebounding and such. Don't we still have that thing?