Toggle sidebar

The sequence that won the game

D

Degaz-RU

Heisman
Dec 19, 2002
22,371
26,672
88
It’s the second half, and we’ve got a lineup of Paul, Caleb, Miller, Mag, and Reiber. MSU cuts to 50-47.

On our next possession, Paul gets in the lane and does his Kevin McHale thing and gets fouled while hitting the turnaround layup. He makes the foul shot.

On MSU’s possession, our D is suffocating, and Caleb gets the steal near half court, does a pirouette and gets the ball to Miller on the break. Miller misses a driving layup but Caleb is there for the offensive rebound and put back.

On MSU’s possession, somebody breaks free in the lane for what seems like an easy dunk, but we disrupt it enough and he misses the dunk.

The crowd is roaring as we make our way up the floor. Dave Sims says if Rutgers hits a three, this place is gonna explode. Paul finds Caleb in the lane, but his path is blocked, but he spins and finds Reiber in the corner, and Dean feathers a gorgeous shot and splashes the three.

The RAC erupts again and Izzo calls timeout, Rutgers now up 58-47 with about 13:00 left. We never relinquished the double digit lead after that.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL sequence of basketball, showing off both defense and offense, and the RAC got the payoff with that gorgeous Reiber three.
 
  • Like
  • Love
Reactions: Jeevan Kirkland, ScarletDave, BillyC80 and 44 others
B

BigEastPhil

Heisman
Nov 25, 2007
19,176
13,380
66
Big East Beast said:
I turned to my friend right before that sequence and I said , man there aren’t any scorers in this group. Then we went on that tear and I think when Geo, Harper & O came back in we were up 15. Brilliant effort from 2nd group, led by Mulcahy.
Click to expand...
Did you steal my moniker?😂
 
  • Like
Reactions: RutgersRaRa
R

RU-Choppin-Ohio

Heisman
Jul 31, 2011
32,987
37,771
113
It was Jalen Miller's pressure defense on the MSU PG that helped start that run. It directly led to McConnell's steal because it forced the PG to throw a bad pass. McConnell got the steal.

Everyone tries to kill him for his offense.....he is a freaking freshmen...it will come.

Miller will be one of my favorite players....an absolute ball hawk.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: ScarletDave, RutHut_rivals, BillyC80 and 8 others
R

rob kight

All-American
Oct 22, 2020
4,920
6,250
113
If we continue to play like this, the gauntlet will be every team being very concerned about facing RU.
The most enjoyable 40 minutes all year. Paul, Cliff and Dean have been coming on strong the last few games. And it was nice seeing Caleb have a pretty good game. Let’s duplicate the effort Wednesday and take down another top 25Team.
 
  • Like
Reactions: ScarletDave, NiTeKnight, Danprusa_4 and 2 others
D

dpwhite

All-American
Jan 21, 2003
2,952
7,127
103
robjknight said:
If we continue to play like this, the gauntlet will be every team being very concerned about facing RU.
The most enjoyable 40 minutes all year. Paul, Cliff and Dean have been coming on strong the last few games. And it was nice seeing Caleb have a pretty good game. Let’s duplicate the effort Wednesday and take down another top 25Team.
Click to expand...

Today was better than beating Purdue?

I don't know you guys. The Tension, the back and forth... all of that is what makes sports great. Why wouldn't you want suspense and excitement? Today was suspenseful until there was about 5 minutes left.

I want my team to win, but I want to be entertained too.
 
S

Scarlet83

Heisman
Feb 4, 2004
9,541
10,700
103
dpwhite said:
Today was better than beating Purdue?

I don't know you guys. The Tension, the back and forth... all of that is what makes sports great. Why wouldn't you want suspense and excitement? Today was suspenseful until there was about 5 minutes left.

I want my team to win, but I want to be entertained too.
Click to expand...
Mind boggling post. This game was insanely entertaining. The most entertaining part of this game is how we DOMINATED the best team in our league in recent years. All 40 minutes. We probably played our best game of the year.

Add to that the chess match of strategy. How Pike subbed. How about how the Jalen, Paul, Caleb, Mag, Reiber lineup did midway in the second half! And knowing that MSU is so talented (they are) that they could make a run anytime (which we didn’t allow).

I personally did not feel calm until 2:30 left and from then on it was applauding one of the most complete 40 minutes of Scarlet Knights basketball I have seen.

We’re you at the game?
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: ScarletDave, ScarletLongIsland_rivals, chrebet80 and 1 other person
Tango Two

Tango Two

Heisman
Aug 21, 2001
58,147
37,302
78
Degaz-RU said:
It’s the second half, and we’ve got a lineup of Paul, Caleb, Miller, Mag, and Reiber. MSU cuts to 50-47.

On our next possession, Paul gets in the lane and does his Kevin McHale thing and gets fouled while hitting the turnaround layup. He makes the foul shot.

On MSU’s possession, our D is suffocating, and Caleb gets the steal near half court, does a pirouette and gets the ball to Miller on the break. Miller misses a driving layup but Caleb is there for the offensive rebound and put back.

On MSU’s possession, somebody breaks free in the lane for what seems like an easy dunk, but we disrupt it enough and he misses the dunk.

The crowd is roaring as we make our way up the floor. Dave Sims says if Rutgers hits a three, this place is gonna explode. Paul finds Caleb in the lane, but his path is blocked, but he spins and finds Reiber in the corner, and Dean feathers a gorgeous shot and splashes the three.

The RAC erupts again and Izzo calls timeout, Rutgers now up 58-47 with about 13:00 left. We never relinquished the double digit lead after that.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL sequence of basketball, showing off both defense and offense, and the RAC got the payoff with that gorgeous Reiber three.
Click to expand...

 
  • Like
Reactions: Scarlet83, cm_13, Scangg and 1 other person
R

RU848789

Heisman
Jul 27, 2001
65,217
44,290
113
Degaz-RU said:
It’s the second half, and we’ve got a lineup of Paul, Caleb, Miller, Mag, and Reiber. MSU cuts to 50-47.

On our next possession, Paul gets in the lane and does his Kevin McHale thing and gets fouled while hitting the turnaround layup. He makes the foul shot.

On MSU’s possession, our D is suffocating, and Caleb gets the steal near half court, does a pirouette and gets the ball to Miller on the break. Miller misses a driving layup but Caleb is there for the offensive rebound and put back.

On MSU’s possession, somebody breaks free in the lane for what seems like an easy dunk, but we disrupt it enough and he misses the dunk.

The crowd is roaring as we make our way up the floor. Dave Sims says if Rutgers hits a three, this place is gonna explode. Paul finds Caleb in the lane, but his path is blocked, but he spins and finds Reiber in the corner, and Dean feathers a gorgeous shot and splashes the three.

The RAC erupts again and Izzo calls timeout, Rutgers now up 58-47 with about 13:00 left. We never relinquished the double digit lead after that.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL sequence of basketball, showing off both defense and offense, and the RAC got the payoff with that gorgeous Reiber three.
Click to expand...
Absolutely! During the game, @silentwillie and I and my friend who I brought to the game (big hoops fan, but hadn't been to a game this year) all said, ok, let's hope this lineup, which came in at 14:48 with us up 50-45, after a Geo turnover, can at least keep us in the lead until we get to the under 12 minute TO, so that maybe the starters can then mostly go the rest of the way.

And after the next MSU basket to cut it to 50-47 with 13:57 left, we all got a bit nervous, but then we had the best 10-0 run in a long time, with essentially next year's team (sans Cliff) on the floor against the #13 team in the country upping the lead to 60-47 and then we got the under 12 minute TO with 11:53 left. Sweet.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Scarlet83 and Degaz-RU
R

RU-ROCS

All-American
Feb 5, 2003
12,439
7,646
113
Big East Beast said:
I turned to my friend right before that sequence and I said , man there aren’t any scorers in this group. Then we went on that tear and I think when Geo, Harper & O came back in we were up 15. Brilliant effort from 2nd group, led by Mulcahy.
Click to expand...

i said the same thing. But Mulcahy was masterful orchestrating the offense with that group — And Reiber was clutch.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Scarlet83
bac2therac

bac2therac

Hall of Famer
Jul 30, 2001
247,804
177,469
113
Degaz-RU said:
It’s the second half, and we’ve got a lineup of Paul, Caleb, Miller, Mag, and Reiber. MSU cuts to 50-47.

On our next possession, Paul gets in the lane and does his Kevin McHale thing and gets fouled while hitting the turnaround layup. He makes the foul shot.

On MSU’s possession, our D is suffocating, and Caleb gets the steal near half court, does a pirouette and gets the ball to Miller on the break. Miller misses a driving layup but Caleb is there for the offensive rebound and put back.

On MSU’s possession, somebody breaks free in the lane for what seems like an easy dunk, but we disrupt it enough and he misses the dunk.

The crowd is roaring as we make our way up the floor. Dave Sims says if Rutgers hits a three, this place is gonna explode. Paul finds Caleb in the lane, but his path is blocked, but he spins and finds Reiber in the corner, and Dean feathers a gorgeous shot and splashes the three.

The RAC erupts again and Izzo calls timeout, Rutgers now up 58-47 with about 13:00 left. We never relinquished the double digit lead after that.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL sequence of basketball, showing off both defense and offense, and the RAC got the payoff with that gorgeous Reiber three.
Click to expand...

Nailed it. Done without our stars. Sparty never got it under 10 after this
 
  • Like
Reactions: Scangg and Degaz-RU
R

RU-Choppin-Ohio

Heisman
Jul 31, 2011
32,987
37,771
113
Greene Rice FIG said:
I know +/- is flawed, but I bet again big +/- for Miller and Mag
Click to expand...
I love watching Miller's pressure defense. He is intense and NEVER stops working. His defensive stance is textbook good.

For the many posters trying to kill him.as a.mid major / not a B1G player.....that's crazy. His offense will come. I am sure he is working on his shot to improve.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Scarlet83
S

scarlet4life

Junior
Oct 7, 2005
306
344
0
RU-Choppin-Ohio said:
I love watching Miller's pressure defense. He is intense and NEVER stops working. His defensive stance is textbook good.

For the many posters trying to kill him.as a.mid major / not a B1G player.....that's crazy. His offense will come. I am sure he is working on his shot to improve.
Click to expand...
Before Miller leaves here, he will be Jacob Young 2.0. He has the motor. Just give him time.
 
  • Like
Reactions: BillyC80
G

Greene Rice FIG

Heisman
Dec 30, 2005
40,437
23,613
0
RU-Choppin-Ohio said:
I love watching Miller's pressure defense. He is intense and NEVER stops working. His defensive stance is textbook good.

For the many posters trying to kill him.as a.mid major / not a B1G player.....that's crazy. His offense will come. I am sure he is working on his shot to improve.
Click to expand...
His offense will come or it won’t. I embrace what he brings to this team right now and it has translated in helping us get wins.

he has changed momentum of games.
 
  • Like
Reactions: BillyC80
D

dpwhite

All-American
Jan 21, 2003
2,952
7,127
103
Scarlet83 said:
Mind boggling post. This game was insanely entertaining. The most entertaining part of this game is how we DOMINATED the best team in our league in recent years. All 40 minutes. We probably played our best game of the year.

Add to that the chess match of strategy. How Pike subbed. How about how the Jalen, Paul, Caleb, Mag, Reiber lineup did midway in the second half! And knowing that MSU is so talented (they are) that they could make a run anytime (which we didn’t allow).

I personally did not feel calm until 2:30 left and from then on it was applauding one of the most complete 40 minutes of Scarlet Knights basketball I have seen.

We’re you at the game?
Click to expand...

I was there
 
B

BillyC80

Heisman
Oct 23, 2006
17,110
15,537
72
RU-Choppin-Ohio said:
Just saw the Jalen Miller injury. He twists it but does not go down immediately. He continues to go get the steal. After getting ball then he goes down. That's a junk yard dawg, a warrior.

Most guys would have gone down as soon as they twisted an ankle.
Click to expand...
Fox-hole teammate. Gotta root for guys like that.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Scarlet83
B

BillyC80

Heisman
Oct 23, 2006
17,110
15,537
72
Degaz-RU said:
It’s the second half, and we’ve got a lineup of Paul, Caleb, Miller, Mag, and Reiber. MSU cuts to 50-47.

On our next possession, Paul gets in the lane and does his Kevin McHale thing and gets fouled while hitting the turnaround layup. He makes the foul shot.

On MSU’s possession, our D is suffocating, and Caleb gets the steal near half court, does a pirouette and gets the ball to Miller on the break. Miller misses a driving layup but Caleb is there for the offensive rebound and put back.

On MSU’s possession, somebody breaks free in the lane for what seems like an easy dunk, but we disrupt it enough and he misses the dunk.

The crowd is roaring as we make our way up the floor. Dave Sims says if Rutgers hits a three, this place is gonna explode. Paul finds Caleb in the lane, but his path is blocked, but he spins and finds Reiber in the corner, and Dean feathers a gorgeous shot and splashes the three.

The RAC erupts again and Izzo calls timeout, Rutgers now up 58-47 with about 13:00 left. We never relinquished the double digit lead after that.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL sequence of basketball, showing off both defense and offense, and the RAC got the payoff with that gorgeous Reiber three.
Click to expand...
Glimpse of the future?
 
G

gmattle

Senior
Dec 15, 2007
607
792
0
Degaz-RU said:
It’s the second half, and we’ve got a lineup of Paul, Caleb, Miller, Mag, and Reiber. MSU cuts to 50-47.

On our next possession, Paul gets in the lane and does his Kevin McHale thing and gets fouled while hitting the turnaround layup. He makes the foul shot.

On MSU’s possession, our D is suffocating, and Caleb gets the steal near half court, does a pirouette and gets the ball to Miller on the break. Miller misses a driving layup but Caleb is there for the offensive rebound and put back.

On MSU’s possession, somebody breaks free in the lane for what seems like an easy dunk, but we disrupt it enough and he misses the dunk.

The crowd is roaring as we make our way up the floor. Dave Sims says if Rutgers hits a three, this place is gonna explode. Paul finds Caleb in the lane, but his path is blocked, but he spins and finds Reiber in the corner, and Dean feathers a gorgeous shot and splashes the three.

The RAC erupts again and Izzo calls timeout, Rutgers now up 58-47 with about 13:00 left. We never relinquished the double digit lead after that.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL sequence of basketball, showing off both defense and offense, and the RAC got the payoff with that gorgeous Reiber three.
Click to expand...
Agree this was awesome from all points. My son and I were jumping up and down! Reiber is really fun to watch. Really responding first to the need for good backup defense to spell Cliff. While that has been going on look who is starting to develop a deadly inside and outside game!! Can it truly be deadly? Time will tell but not bad for a soph who couldn’t develop much in a Covid freshman year.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Degaz-RU
R

richthedentist

All-American
Aug 2, 2001
11,026
8,584
113
Big East Beast said:
I turned to my friend right before that sequence and I said , man there aren’t any scorers in this group. Then we went on that tear and I think when Geo, Harper & O came back in we were up 15. Brilliant effort from 2nd group, led by Mulcahy.
Click to expand...
I turned to my friend and we had our instant offense DEAN!!
 
  • Like
Reactions: Big East Beast
Caliknight

Caliknight

Hall of Famer
Sep 21, 2001
196,489
148,553
113
RU-Choppin-Ohio said:
I love watching Miller's pressure defense. He is intense and NEVER stops working. His defensive stance is textbook good.

For the many posters trying to kill him.as a.mid major / not a B1G player.....that's crazy. His offense will come. I am sure he is working on his shot to improve.
Click to expand...
Are you saying you love watching his pressure defense? It’s not clear.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom