GAME 14 - SEC OPENER #10 OKLAHOMA (13-0) @ #5 ALABAMA (11-2) 5pm CST on SEC NETWORK

[OrlandoSooner]

Bad bad call. That was clean

I saw nothing definitive to overturn it. Not sure what the “standard” is for CBB

 

[snydrosooner]

lol knew we would get a ref complaint soon. We’d clearly be up double digits with fair officiating.

I think the game is being called in a way that benefits Bama. Example over back not being called and allowing bumping into fears while driving. But seem to be calling evenly.

 

[stormspencer]

Offense isn’t what is killing us. Bad shooting, but the reason where down by 17 is the defense. Just gave up 48 in half

Exactly, and the dirty little secret is that we haven't been all that good on defense for most of the year. When we are able to turn teams over, it masks our deficiencies in the halfcourt (perimeter defense, rebounding)....and we haven't done that tonight. Our non-con was good, but the reality check is just beginning. According to the metrics, Bama isn't as good as Auburn, Tennessee, or Florida....and is probably on par with Kentucky. Let that sink in.

 

[OrlandoSooner]

I figured this would be a tough one. OU is going to struggle all year vs size.

 

[CMSOONER]

Main observations
- Fears looked like a freshman on the road against a top 5 team. I think he'll be better the next time. He had 2-3 wide open looks at 3 that I don't expect him to miss again.
- Think Taylor needs to start over Miles. It's just tough going 6'1, 6'2, 6'4 - need some size in the starting lineup.
- If Jones or Nwankwo returns, then its Goodine losing minutes. Forsythe should also steal his minutes in the second half.

I'm ok with Miles starting but Taylor needs to be playing ahead of Goodine.

 

[opsooner]

I think we are good enough on offense to compete even though we’re not showing it today. I don’t have the same thoughts about our D right now.

 

[WichitaSooner]

Exactly, and the dirty little secret is that we haven't been all that good on defense for most of the year. When we are able to turn teams over, it masks our deficiencies in the halfcourt (perimeter defense, rebounding)....and we haven't done that tonight. Our non-con was good, but the reality check is just beginning. According to the metrics, Bama isn't as good as Auburn, Tennessee, or Florida....and is probably on par with Kentucky. Let that sink in.

Barely top 100 defensively in some of the metrics, which is even more alarming given how many awful offensive teams we have played. I suspect our defensive turnover rate will follow last year’s trend, and we won’t create many at all against conference teams. We will be at a significant athletic disadvantage most nights in the league, and that will make it very unlikely that we will be able to turn teams over.

If JN and Jones ever are ready to play, they need to play. JN is rumored to be a good athlete and Jones is supposed to be a good defender.

 

[MJSooner]

Exactly, and the dirty little secret is that we haven't been all that good on defense for most of the year. When we are able to turn teams over, it masks our deficiencies in the halfcourt (perimeter defense, rebounding)....and we haven't done that tonight. Our non-con was good, but the reality check is just beginning. According to the metrics, Bama isn't as good as Auburn, Tennessee, or Florida....and is probably on par with Kentucky. Let that sink in.

Probably 99% of teams in America would struggle with Tennessee, Auburn, Alabama, and even throw in Kentucky and Florida. Especially on the road. This conference is VERY good at the top.

Losing to those teams will not determine how successful our season is…how we play vs. Arkansas, South Carolina, Vandy, Mizzou, etc will determine our fortunes.

But would hope we can be more competitive of those top 4-5 teams than we showed in the first half. And really disappointed with the effort on the defensive end.

 

[BoulderSooner]

that is not a foul

 

[BoulderSooner]

nelson is not a good 3 point shooter ..

 

[BoulderSooner]

that is lol

 

[BoulderSooner]

how did sears get fouled??

 

[hoopsaustin]

Moore flexes then gives up a rebound which goes for an and1. Perfect

 

[BoulderSooner]

falling down when you jump out of control is not a foul

 

[hoopsaustin]

nelson is not a good 3 point shooter ..

I'd take 2 of him tho on this team..

 

[BoulderSooner]

no foul when fears drives though lol

 

[BoulderSooner]

I'd take 2 of him tho on this team..

2000%

 

[CMSOONER]

no foul when fears drives though lol

Would have been a foul for Bama

 

[CMSOONER]

Moore good shot

 

[hoopsaustin]

5 fouls to 0. There's a reason bama basketball has gotten good out of no where.. sports these days are corrupted by $$$