Idaho

[SanDakotaState]

Re: Idaho

Only down by 5 but it feels like 20.....

[JimmyJack]

Re: Idaho

Only down 5 at the half. That's a minor miracle. It helped that Idaho couldn't stop running into our guys and committing fouls. But seriously, Coach Nagy has got to be going nuts over the total lack of effort on the boards and the lousy defense.

[YanktonJack7]

Re: Idaho

Halftime. Idaho 41, SDSU 36.

Frankly, the Jacks are lucky to be down only 5 at half.

Rebounding has been bad. Idaho had another offensive rebound and put back on the last possession.

Telly with a 3 before half to make it closer.

Jacks -9 on the glass, -7 in offensive rebounds, 9-11 from the FT line, however.

Parks 12 pts, Larson 6pts, Flatten 5pts

[SoDakJack]

Re: Idaho

Kids running in circles with all the lines isn't good for this guys head.

[JACKGUYII]

Re: Idaho

Absolutely no boxing out on the defensive boards! Should be pretty fundamental!

[JimmyJack]

Re: Idaho

You have to think that the travel has some of these young guys' heads spinning. There is no way this Idaho team should ever beat us. Prediction: We'll roll these jokers by 20 in a couple of weeks in Frost.

[OldHare]

Re: Idaho

Idaho 21 boards to jacks 12

[Southeast]

Re: Idaho

Rebounding and defense are about effort. I've heard Nagy say that many times in post-game interviews. Our guys definitely don't seem to be playing with much intensity.

The Idaho fouls kept us in the game. Hopefully they keep adding up and a couple of starters will be on the bench with 5:00 to go.

[jacks1]

Re: Idaho

Larson relies strictly on power and muscle. Zero footwork, zero effective post moves.

[ringthebells]

Re: Idaho

That's the lamest half-time entertainment I've ever seen. I can't believe I just watched 5 kids play basketball musical chairs. Back to Steelers vs Titans.

[Kemo]

Re: Idaho

I think the best word to describe that half of basketball is "LATE."

Late on defense rotations, late on close outs, late on boxouts, late on defensive switches, and late in terms of playing any assembles of decent basketball.

We're very lucky to only be down by 5, especially since the Vandals have had an incalculable number of second chance points.

Seeing lots of different lineups out of the Jacks, so hopefully we find one that works.

[JimmyJack]

Re: Idaho

Idaho had at least 9 offensive boards. That's inexcusable and I think it says something about traversing the country 1.5 times in a few days. I honestly hate our scheduling sometimes. If you think it isn't brutal, you're going to love the Utah, Iowa, Colorado, North Dakota 7-game road swing between December 18 and January 4. Ugh.

[Kemo]

Re: Idaho

Idaho had at least 9 offensive boards. That's inexcusable and I think it says something about traversing the country 1.5 times in a few days. I honestly hate our scheduling sometimes. If you think it isn't brutal, you're going to love the Utah, Iowa, Colorado, North Dakota 7-game road swing between December 18 and January 4. Ugh.

Correct. There are good reasons that the home team has such a distinct advantage in college basketball.

[Kemo]

Re: Idaho

I'd also like to say that I think the Idaho play-by-play guy has done a good job calling the game. It is a welcome change from the last game.

[JimmyJack]

Re: Idaho

I'd also like to say that I think the Idaho play-by-play guy has done a good job calling the game. It is a welcome change from the last game.

Agreed. Not a total homer. Has done a little homework. He has trouble with a few names, but he's doing OK.