Jimmy V Classic

Bearcat_NTS · 12-15-2013, 10:04 PM

Overall mood is quite down on the Cats, what are the things you guys want to see in the game?

I think this is a gut check game for UC playing at Madison Square Garden on National television against an undefeated team.

There was a struggling UC team several years ago that limped into the Jimmy V Classic in a game against Oregon and blew them out with Tony Bobbitt going OFF....11 years ago to the day.

ucswais · 12-16-2013, 09:14 AM

No layups, no putbacks. Instead of worrying about what you aren't good at, focus on not slipping on the things we are good at. I have seen multiple games where missing outside shots or FTs carried over into uncharacteristic sloppy D. If we get back to playing lock down D and rebounding and "stealing" some points in transition and putbacks ourselves (I think this is the core of Bearcats basketball) I think we win the game. We just need to play our game and remember our identity.

UCalum08 · 12-16-2013, 11:45 AM

Defense- I want to see us rebound the ball and get a freaking hand in someone's face when shooting.

Offense-I want to see something that resembles an offense. Like good passing, spacing, and MOVEMENT. How about someone driving to the hoop and get fouled. Get back to making FT's. Really disappointed in TR and JJ. TR has shown he is incapable of making an offensive move and scoring. He literally just tries to go through the defender.

I also want to see a lot more Caupain, Johnson, and Lawrence and less of Ge and JS. I will honestly be surprised if we get 60 points.

Bearcat_NTS · 12-17-2013, 05:44 PM

I am greatly concerned about the defensive rebounding, I hope Mick considers running a press and 2-3 zone combination. Need to do something to switch things up...

Bearcat_NTS · 12-17-2013, 06:10 PM

I think UC has found a way to keep Pitt from scoring...

Bearcat_NTS · 12-17-2013, 06:17 PM

This is the effort I was looking to see. Cats are playing very hard.

JackBauer151 · 12-17-2013, 06:19 PM

Shaq is so long and athletic. He can jump over anyone. If he could just perfect that mid range jumper he would be such a weapon.

Robert · 12-17-2013, 06:24 PM

They just mentioned Jamie Dixon says he's having a hard time getting home-and-homes with good programs... Hopefully Mick and Jamie will be discussing that.

UCalum08 · 12-17-2013, 06:25 PM

Is Rubles still a captain? I would have never guessed it after the last 4 games. God he is worthless on the offensive end.

Bearcat_NTS · 12-17-2013, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert

They just mentioned Jamie Dixon says he's having a hard time getting home-and-homes with good programs... Hopefully Mick and Jamie will be discussing that.

Thought the same thing, I would have no problem playing Pittsburgh home and home. I'd think Mick and Jamie have a pretty good relationship from the BE.

12-15-2013, 10:04 PM	#1
Bearcat_NTS Epic Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: #DumpMick Posts: 7,333	Jimmy V Classic Overall mood is quite down on the Cats, what are the things you guys want to see in the game? I think this is a gut check game for UC playing at Madison Square Garden on National television against an undefeated team. There was a struggling UC team several years ago that limped into the Jimmy V Classic in a game against Oregon and blew them out with Tony Bobbitt going OFF....11 years ago to the day. Last edited by Bearcat_NTS; 12-15-2013 at 10:07 PM.

12-17-2013, 06:25 PM	#9
UCalum08 Epic Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 6,827	Is Rubles still a captain? I would have never guessed it after the last 4 games. God he is worthless on the offensive end. Last edited by UCalum08; 12-17-2013 at 06:27 PM.

12-16-2013, 09:14 AM	#2
ucswais Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 312	No layups, no putbacks. Instead of worrying about what you aren't good at, focus on not slipping on the things we are good at. I have seen multiple games where missing outside shots or FTs carried over into uncharacteristic sloppy D. If we get back to playing lock down D and rebounding and "stealing" some points in transition and putbacks ourselves (I think this is the core of Bearcats basketball) I think we win the game. We just need to play our game and remember our identity.

12-16-2013, 11:45 AM	#3
UCalum08 Epic Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 6,827	Defense- I want to see us rebound the ball and get a freaking hand in someone's face when shooting. Offense-I want to see something that resembles an offense. Like good passing, spacing, and MOVEMENT. How about someone driving to the hoop and get fouled. Get back to making FT's. Really disappointed in TR and JJ. TR has shown he is incapable of making an offensive move and scoring. He literally just tries to go through the defender. I also want to see a lot more Caupain, Johnson, and Lawrence and less of Ge and JS. I will honestly be surprised if we get 60 points.

12-17-2013, 05:44 PM	#4
Bearcat_NTS Epic Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: #DumpMick Posts: 7,333	I am greatly concerned about the defensive rebounding, I hope Mick considers running a press and 2-3 zone combination. Need to do something to switch things up...

12-17-2013, 06:10 PM	#5
Bearcat_NTS Epic Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: #DumpMick Posts: 7,333	I think UC has found a way to keep Pitt from scoring...

12-17-2013, 06:17 PM	#6
Bearcat_NTS Epic Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: #DumpMick Posts: 7,333	This is the effort I was looking to see. Cats are playing very hard.

12-17-2013, 06:19 PM	#7
JackBauer151 Epic Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,008	Shaq is so long and athletic. He can jump over anyone. If he could just perfect that mid range jumper he would be such a weapon.

12-17-2013, 06:24 PM	#8
Robert Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,030	They just mentioned Jamie Dixon says he's having a hard time getting home-and-homes with good programs... Hopefully Mick and Jamie will be discussing that.