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MikeWaters · 11-18-2010, 05:21 AM

I pride myself on having some basketball knowledge. Because it's the sport that I have personally invested the most in. However, I feel like my analysis is going to be somewhat handicapped. Because I can't tell who the damn players are in standard definition!!! It occurred to me that I have not watched anything in SD in a long time.

I only caught the last 12 minutes of the game. Utah State was jobbed by the refs. Hate to see the game come down to a call like that, which was arguably a 4-6 point swing. When Tai Wesley was called for swinging the elbows. I actually have a small connection to the Wesley family, so I think it's kind of cool that they have had this much success.

Another thing that stood out was Fredette really struggling to create his own shot. And taking bad low-percentage shots. If the offense is going to be Fredette dribbling around and the other guys alternatively picking on his guy and standing around, that is not going to be good.

Didn't get a good read on Kyle Collinsworth. I did notice that he couldn't guard his man, as he got something like 4 fouls in a row when his man had the ball on the floor.

Is Davies hurt? How come he didn't play?

Lots of guys missing open shots, esp. at the 3 point line.

Utah State is pretty good, so this win will help the RPI. But given that it was at the Marriott Center, I expected a little bit more. Based on what I saw, on a neutral floor, I'm not sure I pick BYU to win.

MikeWaters · 11-18-2010, 07:16 PM

Jay Drew seems pretty spot-on in his analysis.

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsby...-foul.html.csp

Poor shooting, very few assists = bad offense. It's also bizarre that Davies starts against FSU then plays only 1 minute against Utah State in a backup role. I don't get that.

MikeWaters · 11-19-2010, 06:59 PM

Jock-sniffer-Y'zguy type operating the scoreboard.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketb...n=ncaab-287264

Archaea · 11-21-2010, 08:36 PM

the team needs to make a lot of progress.

No interior defense, very little shooting support in tight games, and then Jimmer will either shoot lights out or hog the ball.

We need another player to step up.

11-18-2010, 05:21 AM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	BYU vs. Utah State 2010 I pride myself on having some basketball knowledge. Because it's the sport that I have personally invested the most in. However, I feel like my analysis is going to be somewhat handicapped. Because I can't tell who the damn players are in standard definition!!! It occurred to me that I have not watched anything in SD in a long time. I only caught the last 12 minutes of the game. Utah State was jobbed by the refs. Hate to see the game come down to a call like that, which was arguably a 4-6 point swing. When Tai Wesley was called for swinging the elbows. I actually have a small connection to the Wesley family, so I think it's kind of cool that they have had this much success. Another thing that stood out was Fredette really struggling to create his own shot. And taking bad low-percentage shots. If the offense is going to be Fredette dribbling around and the other guys alternatively picking on his guy and standing around, that is not going to be good. Didn't get a good read on Kyle Collinsworth. I did notice that he couldn't guard his man, as he got something like 4 fouls in a row when his man had the ball on the floor. Is Davies hurt? How come he didn't play? Lots of guys missing open shots, esp. at the 3 point line. Utah State is pretty good, so this win will help the RPI. But given that it was at the Marriott Center, I expected a little bit more. Based on what I saw, on a neutral floor, I'm not sure I pick BYU to win.

11-21-2010, 08:36 PM	#4
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	the team needs to make a lot of progress. No interior defense, very little shooting support in tight games, and then Jimmer will either shoot lights out or hog the ball. We need another player to step up. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

11-18-2010, 07:16 PM	#2
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Jay Drew seems pretty spot-on in his analysis. http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsby...-foul.html.csp Poor shooting, very few assists = bad offense. It's also bizarre that Davies starts against FSU then plays only 1 minute against Utah State in a backup role. I don't get that.

11-19-2010, 06:59 PM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Jock-sniffer-Y'zguy type operating the scoreboard. http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketb...n=ncaab-287264