@UCF

david aka the TYZ · 01-16-2018, 08:26 PM

That game belongs to Gary Clark. He gave all out effort on both ends of the floor and attacked and was as aggressive as you'll ever see him on offense. Ugly game, but we knew that going in. I don't understand why we play so nervous and defeated against them, but I'll save any griping. Take the win and get out of Dodge. Glad the refs decided to show up at halftime. They were brutal that first half letting UCF get away with just about everything. How bad is UCF? 38 points with a rowdy home crowd and the refs letting you get away with murder half the game. And a 7'6 guy that should see the ball every possession....seriously how do you not try to run a pick and roll or just post him low and lob the ball to him any opportunity you get?

justinhub2003 · 01-16-2018, 08:27 PM

I liked that we had a strategy against the zone. It didn’t always work but we didn’t look clueless.

Good sign

cincycpaw · 01-16-2018, 08:28 PM

Clark was a beast. Defense kept us in the game

ZCat · 01-16-2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hogsack

This reminds me of the game we played in 92 against UAB. I think the halftime score was 14-12.

I think we won 40-39. Was that when NVE threw a pass to Eric Martin whom made a short shot at the buzzer, and did not break his stride and ran straight into the locker room. So much fun to be there for those games.

**waterhead** · 01-16-2018, 09:21 PM

I can't tell you how many times the past few years I have said "if you told me this or that would happen...we won't win the game" only for us to find a way.

This time we just dug really f-ing deep on D. I mean UCF played excellent D but we turned it up as the game went on and played even better. Holy crap can we play D. We are holding conference opponents to 50 pt avg.

Oh...and Gary Clark is a grown ass man!!

beeman7467 · 01-16-2018, 09:24 PM

Ugly, but any win is beautiful. Something about that place freaks them out. Even open shots looked tentative. Clark was a monster.

Madman81 · 01-16-2018, 10:32 PM

this game was a prime example of why defensive 3 seconds is such a good concept. stupid game against a stupid team and we survived with a final margin that looks fine despite the low score. flush this shit down the memory toilet and move on.

Hogsack · 01-16-2018, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZCat

I think we won 40-39. Was that when NVE threw a pass to Eric Martin whom made a short shot at the buzzer, and did not break his stride and ran straight into the locker room. So much fun to be there for those games.

Although I can't be sure, I believe I was at Murphy's Pub for that one. Hard to believe that was over 25 years ago!!

Queens_NYC · 01-17-2018, 06:05 AM

I don't think UCF has the horses to challenge for an NCAA bid this year but hopefully they're able to pick it up with Taylor back, win 10-11 conference games, and compete in the NIT again. They've had it rough with injuries.

They'll return a lot next season however.

Lawrugby · 01-17-2018, 06:27 AM

Although very difficult to watch in the early going at the end of the day I love this game because it was such a team effort. The stars were Evans, Broom, Washington, Cumberland and Clark. I almost left Washington off that list but then remembered how he battled in the paint at the end. On a day when Evans couldn’t shoot he made up for it in blocking shots and rebounding. Cumberland key threes. Cane drove the lane and kicked and Gary was Gary. Oh yeah and big hon ment to Tre Scott. I don’t know how good at basketball this group is but they may be the best TEAM in the NCAA.

View Poll Results: What will be the outcome?
UC wins by 8+	7	25.93%
UC wins by 4-7	11	40.74%
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UCF wins	5	18.52%
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01-16-2018, 08:26 PM	#201
david aka the TYZ Epic Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mason area Posts: 3,086	That game belongs to Gary Clark. He gave all out effort on both ends of the floor and attacked and was as aggressive as you'll ever see him on offense. Ugly game, but we knew that going in. I don't understand why we play so nervous and defeated against them, but I'll save any griping. Take the win and get out of Dodge. Glad the refs decided to show up at halftime. They were brutal that first half letting UCF get away with just about everything. How bad is UCF? 38 points with a rowdy home crowd and the refs letting you get away with murder half the game. And a 7'6 guy that should see the ball every possession....seriously how do you not try to run a pick and roll or just post him low and lob the ball to him any opportunity you get?

01-16-2018, 08:27 PM	#202
justinhub2003 Epic Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 5,583	I liked that we had a strategy against the zone. It didn’t always work but we didn’t look clueless. Good sign

01-16-2018, 08:28 PM	#203
cincycpaw Epic Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,680	Clark was a beast. Defense kept us in the game

01-16-2018, 09:21 PM	#205
waterhead Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 9,298	I can't tell you how many times the past few years I have said "if you told me this or that would happen...we won't win the game" only for us to find a way. This time we just dug really f-ing deep on D. I mean UCF played excellent D but we turned it up as the game went on and played even better. Holy crap can we play D. We are holding conference opponents to 50 pt avg. Oh...and Gary Clark is a grown ass man!!

01-16-2018, 09:24 PM	#206
beeman7467 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 102	Ugly, but any win is beautiful. Something about that place freaks them out. Even open shots looked tentative. Clark was a monster.

01-16-2018, 10:32 PM	#207
Madman81 Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 657	this game was a prime example of why defensive 3 seconds is such a good concept. stupid game against a stupid team and we survived with a final margin that looks fine despite the low score. flush this shit down the memory toilet and move on.

01-17-2018, 06:05 AM	#209
Queens_NYC Epic Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 1,655	I don't think UCF has the horses to challenge for an NCAA bid this year but hopefully they're able to pick it up with Taylor back, win 10-11 conference games, and compete in the NIT again. They've had it rough with injuries. They'll return a lot next season however.

01-17-2018, 06:27 AM	#210
Lawrugby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 438	Although very difficult to watch in the early going at the end of the day I love this game because it was such a team effort. The stars were Evans, Broom, Washington, Cumberland and Clark. I almost left Washington off that list but then remembered how he battled in the paint at the end. On a day when Evans couldn’t shoot he made up for it in blocking shots and rebounding. Cumberland key threes. Cane drove the lane and kicked and Gary was Gary. Oh yeah and big hon ment to Tre Scott. I don’t know how good at basketball this group is but they may be the best TEAM in the NCAA.