Basketball GAME THREAD: Rutgers Hoops versus Ohio State

[Captain Hogleg]

Proud of Paul and Caleb. They are grinding

 

[RU848789]

D

Well, we're not as good as we thought, but we're also nowhere near as bad as we've shown the past couple of games. So, let's go on a run here and at least make it a game and win the next one.

Started a run, but let it get away, but now we're on a real run. Down to 10 with 3:50 left - it ain't quite over yet and no matter what I love seeing the energy back.

 

[RUsince52]

If we just hadn't missed those 20 shots earlier, who knows.

 

[RW90]

Whose box out was that?

Clearly no one's.

 

[mildone_rivals]

Good job Paul - be a leader. No one else wants to

McConnell does too. The two of them have been playing each point with great energy regardless of the score. Win or lose, made or missed shot, those two deserve a lot of credit.

 

[RutgersClassof2004]

Clearly no one's.

did Pike bench Harper?

 

[Scangg]

Ron just looks like he doesnt care.

the more i watch JY the more i think he actually has a legit shot of being in an nba camp. He has some skills that just cant be taught

He would be a great backup PG that brings intensity and energry and harass the other team's PG on D

THROW IT DOWN MULCAHY!

 

[BOCA93]

Where was this hustle the first 37 mins?

 

[ScarletDave]

Jacob - Caleb - Paul ... ride that lineup, those guys care

 

[PiscatawayMike]

Ron just looks like he doesnt care.

the more i watch JY the more i think he actually has a legit shot of being in an nba camp. He has some skills that just cant be taught

He will get a chance due to heredity alone.

 

[RUby RED]

His name is Ron "Business Decision" Harper until further notice

For a guy who’s NBA appeal is all offense-related, he’s sure done a poor job asserting himself on that end of the court the last couple games. So passive, getting nothing in and around the hoop

 

[RutgersClassof2004]

The body language of Harper and Myles is really concerning. Caleb, JY, and Paul at least came to play today.

 

[Anon1751594821]

Harper needs to sit. Not doing **** and not hustling

He took him out. Not hustling for that rebound and OSU getting the easy rebound and layup.

Best of Luck,
Groz

 

[RUsince52]

we don't get any rebounds

No moving around at all. Only watching.

 

[Mr. Magoo1]

He would be a great backup PG that brings intensity and energry and harass the other team's PG on D

THROW IT DOWN MULCAHY!

Tough kid. Surprised he doesn’t have a concussion.

 

[Captain Hogleg]

Nice help on D Ron

 

[koleszar]

Just get Harper out it's like playing 4 on 5 with one guy who doesn't care.

 

[ScarletDave]

Ron Harper in the game, Myles and Jacob out ... what the F pike, you just blew it

 

[Scangg]

Jacob - Caleb - Paul ... ride that lineup, those guys care

I'd start them next game too. Pike really needs to send a message. Rutgers used to be alllll about the hustle intensity and defense. Palmquist barely played but he also really tries out there. Play the players who are bringing the energy and intensity and send a message

 

[Mr. Magoo1]

Harper looks so out of shape.

 

[zebnatto]

Let’s stop w how good a defender RH is.

 

[Captain Hogleg]

If Ron would start hustling on defense it would help him in the offensive end. He’s gotten lazy

 

[anon_0k9zlfz6lz9oy]

He would be a great backup PG that brings intensity and energry and harass the other team's PG on D

THROW IT DOWN MULCAHY!

I dont see how he cant be pat beverly 2.0. His defense is other worldly and his quickness is just off the charts

 

[RUsince52]

We also miss the crucial baskets too.

 

[RU848789]

Not going to win many games when Harper and Geo play poorly - 13 combined points on 6-18 shooting and lots of weak defense.

 

[fluoxetine]

Next person to miss a box out should sit a whole game.

 

[ScarletDave]

JY PAUL GEO CALEB MYLES

that’s your offensive lineup Pike if you want to score 14 points in the last 2 mins

 

[MV9000]

Ron too tired spending all his time reposting his stats on IG and “LEAGUE HIM” posts.

caleb and Paul only people who came to play.

 

[RUJMM78]

71-59 with 2 minutes remaining.Nice run by Rutgers but its too late .

 

[Scangg]

Harper really should take that 3. With this much time left your best 3 point shooter shouldn't be passing up open 3's

 

[BIGRUBIGDBIGredmachine]

2 straight plays RHJ was beat on D and used to be solid . Maybe the ankle is more of a problem than it appears?

 

[iMigz]

Man, I really wish we were all at the RAC. Make these dudes care.

 

[BOCA93]

Rebounding is so poor. No one boxes out.no one crashes the glass. All 5 just stand and stare.

 

[RU848789]

Good to see McConnell back and playing well. Get Cliff back for WI and we can beat them. You know we can.

 

[brookdale-soda]

did Pike bench Harper?

He should. He's not playing defense

 

[BIGRUBIGDBIGredmachine]

Had the steal and we fumbled it away

 

[iMigz]

Jacob Young tunnel vision-hero ball on cue

 

[Captain Hogleg]

Time to coach them up Pike. Do your job and get in someone’s face a little.

 

[mildone_rivals]

There is clearly some tactical stuff to develop for Pike, But the biggest problem I’m seeing right now is team chemistry, followed by some very moody play by some critically important players (Geo, Harper, Johnson).

Pike has his work cut out for him. But the players need to shown film of their energy level and moodiness when things aren’t going well. Basketball is too quick a game to have these on-court pouting sessions.

Bad call by the refs? Move on.

Other team makes a couple lights out threes? Move on.

 

[iMigz]

At least JY made up for the fumble