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woot · 11-25-2007, 02:43 AM

This UNC team looks waaay better than Louisville. We're keeping up pretty well so far, but this one could get away from us really quick with the amount of talent they have on offense.

creekster · 11-25-2007, 02:56 AM

I agree. Lose by less than 10 would be a sort of victory tonight.

JohnnyLingo · 11-25-2007, 03:06 AM

Trent cannot make a layup to save his life.

He's so good at getting to within two feet of the hoop, and then goes too strong off the glass.

Ridiculous.

Also, 10-2 FT disparity for UNC so far.

Can't be too surprised, I guess.

woot · 11-25-2007, 03:13 AM

I've found that a disparity in athleticism always leads to a disparity in fouls/FTs. Moving your feet is the only way to avoid fouling, and their athleticism is incredible. We're still hanging with them, but a FT disparity is going to be a given this whole game.

il Padrino Ute · 11-25-2007, 03:16 AM

BYU is playing really well right now. I think we'll see a difference in depth come the 2nd half, but if the Cougars can keep it close, they could have a chance to catch UNC of guard and get a win.

JohnnyLingo · 11-25-2007, 03:23 AM

Boy, without Tavernari BYU is in big trouble tonight.

As someone said yesterday, no nerves and no conscience.

il Padrino Ute · 11-25-2007, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyLingo

Boy, without Tavernari BYU is in big trouble tonight.

As someone said yesterday, no nerves and no conscience.

He also has received kudos for his shooting from Dickie V, which is very difficult to do, as Vitale is such an ACC honk.

woot · 11-25-2007, 03:30 AM

I love his range, but if I were him I'd be worried about getting labeled a caster, ala Rose last year. Shooting the 3 is great, but a real basketball player is able to create, rebound, etc. Tav can do those things, but this game he isn't.

MikeWaters · 11-25-2007, 03:35 AM

Casting aspersions on Tavernari during this game?????? He's already had 2-3 steals. He's handled the ball all over the court.

You want to cast aspersions, start with Burgess (the incredible disappearing shooting guard the last two games), Cummard (hackmeister), and Plaisted (finish worse than a 90 year old man on viagra).

woot · 11-25-2007, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Casting aspersions on Tavernari during this game?????? He's already had 2-3 steals. He's handled the ball all over the court.

You want to cast aspersions, start with Burgess (the incredible disappearing shooting guard the last two games), Cummard (hackmeister), and Plaisted (finish worse than a 90 year old man on viagra).

I'm not being negative on him, as I love his style of play. It's just that this might be the one game of his life when the most people are watching, and he looks like Craig Hodges out there. I'm frankly shocked by how effective he is this year. Last year I remember him being a great bit player but I wasn't expecting him to be the superstar this year.

11-25-2007, 02:43 AM	#1
woot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 1,502	BYU vs UNC This UNC team looks waaay better than Louisville. We're keeping up pretty well so far, but this one could get away from us really quick with the amount of talent they have on offense.

11-25-2007, 02:56 AM	#2
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	I agree. Lose by less than 10 would be a sort of victory tonight. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

11-25-2007, 03:16 AM	#5
il Padrino Ute Board Pinhead Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement of my house, Murray, Utah. Posts: 15,941	BYU is playing really well right now. I think we'll see a difference in depth come the 2nd half, but if the Cougars can keep it close, they could have a chance to catch UNC of guard and get a win. __________________ "The beauty of baseball is not having to explain it." - Chuck Shriver "This is now the joke that stupid people laugh at." - Christopher Hitchens on IQ jokes about GWB.

11-25-2007, 03:06 AM	#3
JohnnyLingo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,175	Trent cannot make a layup to save his life. He's so good at getting to within two feet of the hoop, and then goes too strong off the glass. Ridiculous. Also, 10-2 FT disparity for UNC so far. Can't be too surprised, I guess.

11-25-2007, 03:13 AM	#4
woot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 1,502	I've found that a disparity in athleticism always leads to a disparity in fouls/FTs. Moving your feet is the only way to avoid fouling, and their athleticism is incredible. We're still hanging with them, but a FT disparity is going to be a given this whole game.

11-25-2007, 03:23 AM	#6
JohnnyLingo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,175	Boy, without Tavernari BYU is in big trouble tonight. As someone said yesterday, no nerves and no conscience.

11-25-2007, 03:30 AM	#8
woot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 1,502	I love his range, but if I were him I'd be worried about getting labeled a caster, ala Rose last year. Shooting the 3 is great, but a real basketball player is able to create, rebound, etc. Tav can do those things, but this game he isn't.

11-25-2007, 03:35 AM	#9
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Casting aspersions on Tavernari during this game?????? He's already had 2-3 steals. He's handled the ball all over the court. You want to cast aspersions, start with Burgess (the incredible disappearing shooting guard the last two games), Cummard (hackmeister), and Plaisted (finish worse than a 90 year old man on viagra).