I hate to say it...

[MikeWaters]

but Jimmer is the only BYU player with cojones tonight.

Good job Jimmer. Teach your teammates how to sack up.

[Colly Wolly]

When have you ever hated to say something negative about BYU sports? You're probably right by the way (I havent been watching the game, I'm at the hospital).

[Jeff Lebowski]

Originally Posted by Colly Wolly

When have you ever hated to say something negative about BYU sports?

No kidding. That was funny.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I hate UNLV. That was a painful loss. Wink Adams won that single-handedly. How do you stop that?

The thing that bugged me was that the Vs. announcers kept raving about how gutsy and tough the Rebels were and how it was such a great performance. In the entire broadcast, I don't recall a single comment about the fact that it was a home game. How do you ignore that fact when you make an analysis?

[realtall]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

I hate UNLV. That was a painful loss. Wink Adams won that single-handedly. How do you stop that?

The thing that bugged me was that the Vs. announcers kept raving about how gutsy and tough the Rebels were and how it was such a great performance. In the entire broadcast, I don't recall a single comment about the fact that it was a home game. How do you ignore that fact when you make an analysis?

Exactly. Congratulations to UNLV for winning another home game.

[Cali Coug]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

I hate UNLV. That was a painful loss. Wink Adams won that single-handedly. How do you stop that?

The thing that bugged me was that the Vs. announcers kept raving about how gutsy and tough the Rebels were and how it was such a great performance. In the entire broadcast, I don't recall a single comment about the fact that it was a home game. How do you ignore that fact when you make an analysis?

I agree. The fact that UNLV gets homecourt advantage is huge for them. Announcers wouldn't overlook such an obvious fact if the game were at the Marriott Center.

BYU played poorly. Plaisted has a ton of work to do to improve his game. He frequently disappears, he goes soft to the rim, he bobbles good passes, he is slow on his first step after getting a quick pass in the lane, and he doesn't seem to have the power to dunk over an opponent. His defense is hugely suspect too. He often winds up way out of position at the top of the key chasing a guard, leaving him open to backdoor cuts.

Tavernari is a good shooter, until he decides he is a good shooter.

Cummard is our best player, but he is slow on his footwork on defense.

I like what I see from Fredette, and Collinsworth will be solid for a while to come too.

This team is good. It has faults, but it is good. It requires the entire team to stay focused if they are going to win a game or 2 in the tournament. Their seeding took a one to three seed hit tonight, particularly with the big point spread difference at the end. Rather than be a 5, they will probably be a 6-8 now (I would bet an 8). It is almost better to be a 12 than an 8. BYU is once again in no man's land. UNLV may have moved up to an 8 tonight too.

[exUte]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

I agree. The fact that UNLV gets homecourt advantage is huge for them. Announcers wouldn't overlook such an obvious fact if the game were at the Marriott Center.

BYU played poorly. Plaisted has a ton of work to do to improve his game. He frequently disappears, he goes soft to the rim, he bobbles good passes, he is slow on his first step after getting a quick pass in the lane, and he doesn't seem to have the power to dunk over an opponent. His defense is hugely suspect too. He often winds up way out of position at the top of the key chasing a guard, leaving him open to backdoor cuts.

Tavernari is a good shooter, until he decides he is a good shooter.

Cummard is our best player, but he is slow on his footwork on defense.

I like what I see from Fredette, and Collinsworth will be solid for a while to come too.

This team is good. It has faults, but it is good. It requires the entire team to stay focused if they are going to win a game or 2 in the tournament. Their seeding took a one to three seed hit tonight, particularly with the big point spread difference at the end. Rather than be a 5, they will probably be a 6-8 now (I would bet an 8). It is almost better to be a 12 than an 8. BYU is once again in no man's land. UNLV may have moved up to an 8 tonight too.

And this clown thinks he's ready for the NBA? What is he smoking? He can't out rebound shorter guys? He doesn't have a jump shot. Yeah, you're ready.

Plus Rose was outcoached. Let's see. Terry in the corner. Plaisted's man comes out to set a pick and then Terry drives toward the basket with 2-3 different options. It happened at least 8 times!

[myboynoah]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

BYU played poorly. Plaisted has a ton of work to do to improve his game. He frequently disappears, he goes soft to the rim, he bobbles good passes, he is slow on his first step after getting a quick pass in the lane, and he doesn't seem to have the power to dunk over an opponent. His defense is hugely suspect too. He often winds up way out of position at the top of the key chasing a guard, leaving him open to backdoor cuts.

Soft is an understatement. The absolutely worst 6'10"+ finisher I've ever seen. Pathetic.

One never knows what one is going to get with TP. He is so inconsistent. How could he ever think he is ready to go to the next level (unless of course that next level is playing some place in Turkey). Sometimes I wonder if we won't be better off without him.

[MikeWaters]

2nd half fell apart when they tried to go through Plaisted.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

I hate UNLV. That was a painful loss. Wink Adams won that single-handedly. How do you stop that?

The thing that bugged me was that the Vs. announcers kept raving about how gutsy and tough the Rebels were and how it was such a great performance. In the entire broadcast, I don't recall a single comment about the fact that it was a home game. How do you ignore that fact when you make an analysis?

Wrong. BYU's inability to handle the pick n' rolls is what killed them. More specifically, Plaisted was a huge defensive liability.

The story of better athletes taking it to the rim on BYU, and BYU settling for outside jumpers, well I've heard that story before.

BYU from the 1 position to the 4 position can't get to the rim (with the exception of Jimmer). That's the difference.

How many charges did BYU draw? There's your answer to the game there.