Basketball GAME THREAD: Rutgers Hoops vs. Michigan State

[bac2therac]

just because the Mulcahy play works once doesnt mean the ball doesnt touch anyone the next time...costly....a chance to cut to 6 and now its quickly 11

 

[PiscatawayMike]

This feels like one of those old Princeton games when you are down by 11 but it seems like 25.

 

[RW90]

Why Paul? For the love of God, why?

 

[KingOfTheEast]

Calling this performance garbage would be putting it nicely

 

[RutgersClassof2004]

Where is Jacob Young? Was he pulled at the half?

 

[RU MAN]

They're playing scared and I blame Pike.

 

[Rokodesh]

Pathetic. We all deserve better.

I'm tired of supporting this trash

See ya tomorrow

 

[IL Lusciato]

Pike lifelong extension put to rest?

He might have been the one to build a foundation, but he won't get us over the top.

This will be the best team he will have for years, and we are going nowhere.

 

[Rutgers25]

We were lucky that MSU has been garbage on offense as well. Now that Henry is hot so much for that

 

[80RU]

How about that push off on Reiber before that last three – should’ve been an offensive rebound and instead a three on the other end. But I still don’t like that he moped before he ran the floor.

 

[Anon1751594821]

You can't let Henry have open shots. Must play him right in his face.

Best of Luck,
Groz

 

[FrankZ_RU93]

I’ll believe we can beat an Izzo team when we beat an Izzo team.

 

[Mr. Magoo1]

Silver Lining - no one will be leaving this team early for the NBA.

 

[biazza38]

Ron takes too many plays off on D. There I said it. He’s terrible at rebounding. And is slow closing out. Someone let him know he’s not in the NBA yet

 

[Captain Hogleg]

Geo needs to show up. Be a leader

 

[RUSCFORMERLYRULOU]

Hangover. Iowa was winnable and we blew it.
Ain’t no way we are a top 15 team.

 

[Block R]

Im lurking this thread. If i read some good news, I'll turn it back on lol

But what if you’re the jinx?

 

[motorb54]

Myles getting fouled is a bad possession. Can't make a free throw to save his life.

His form is terrible. He does have a knee bend and then up but doesn't release the ball in that rhythm. He comes to a stop then flips it up. You need to shoot with your entire body and not just your arms.

 

[richthedentist]

and no defense letting Henry shoot wide open 3's; Jacob needs to come back in Caleb OK on defense but a zero on offense

 

[JerseyShoreKnight]

So guys, can anyone point out one offensive possession that we ran an offensive set? Asking for a friend

It’s pretty obvious when they’re running box sets and horns. I know this has been your schtick for the past few years but you’d really be an idiot to think Pike sends them out there with no direction on offense.

 

[jersey07080]

That last Mulchaly possession is inexcusable. The only pass was on the in bounds

 

[Jeevan Kirkland]

Reiber didn’t run back on defense there causing problems.

 

[RUfan1027]

Is there going to be an NIT with covid? Asking for Rutgers.

 

[IL Lusciato]

It will be a miracle if we go 10-10 in the conference

Yes. I don't see it.

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

We have no halfcourt offense. Seems like every basket has been in transition.

 

[richthedentist]

His form is terrible. He does have a knee bend and then up but doesn't release the ball in that rhythm. He comes to a stop then flips it up. You need to shoot with your entire body and not just your arms.

He almost shoots it with one hand

 

[RutgersClassof2004]

Jacob Young is really the best player on this team.

 

[bac2therac]

33-19 on the boards..wow

 

[80RU]

and no defense letting Henry shoot wide open 3's; Jacob needs to come back in Caleb OK on defense but a zero on offense

That is because Reiber was moping for not drawing a rebound in foul instead of running the court

 

[Mr. Magoo1]

His form is terrible. He does have a knee bend and then up but doesn't release the ball in that rhythm. He comes to a stop then flips it up. You need to shoot with your entire body and not just your arms.

Zero confidence. He’d be better off trying to bank the shot right now.

 

[RW90]

That sound you hear is Bilas erasing his top 25 vote.

 

[RU848789]

Where's Young?

 

[RUJMM78]

Aaron Henry showing why he is Michigan States best player.Rutgers has no go to scorer to match baskets with Henry.Baker and Harper are missing in action.

 

[RUsojo]

Paul must’ve drove the lane 5x tonight you never want that.

Pike taking away Mathis minutes, I would’ve hung with him, but I’m ok with it. BUT, I would be pairing McConnnell with Young, not GeoANDPaul. Tez and Young on the bench together is a nono.

 

[ScarletDave]

All of our weaknesses coming out in 1 game, nightmare. Worst Pike coached game yet. Terrible loss

 

[bac2therac]

3 straight shots by Mulcahy..thats on Pike, he is coaching a brutally awful game

 

[Rokodesh]

We look like a bad Juco team playing Gonzaga

 

[rufeelinit]

When you are hitting shots your rebounding deficiency can be masked somewhat. Not the case tonight. MSU is stepping it up defensively in the second half and we have no answers. Our lack of foot speed on D also glaring again tonight.

 

[RUsojo]

DUDE how has Pike not yanked Mulcahy out offense CANNOT be Paul driving to the basket

 

[FrankZ_RU93]

Where's Young?

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