OU vs kansas 8pm CST return of the Daug

[mict085]

Let's see - we can't shot the ball, we can't rebound, we can't block out, we can't guard and the dang crowd, when it was close, sets on their hands. Why do we even play this game?
Another thing Lon needs to put Reaves on the bench and leave him there.

Lon should leave reeves in the locker room. Maybe deny him access to the program altogether. Lock him out and let him go somewhere else. He’s terrible.

 

[CoachTalk]

We missed shots. Defense was good enough to win.

 

[thebigabd]

They didn't play terrible most of the game, but they just aren't in the same league as KU. Their support players are better than or equal to our starters.

 

[thebigabd]

Lon should leave reeves in the locker room. Maybe deny him access to the program altogether. Lock him out and let him go somewhere else. He’s terrible.

I know you are being facetious.... But don't forget the reason Reaves came here. Because he didn't like playing a role at WSU, and wanted to play "his" game, whatever that is. Direct quotes to support that.

 

[daqman]

They didn't play terrible most of the game, but they just aren't in the same league as KU. Their support players are better than or equal to our starters.

We have no one that can guard Asabuick. He's as big as a Buick. That's the missing piece I was talking about earlier today. There really isn't anyone on their team that just ridiculously talented. Would like to have seen Dotson against our guys just for fun.

 

[sheepdogs1]

We have no one that can guard Asabuick. He's as big as a Buick. That's the missing piece I was talking about earlier today. There really isn't anyone on their team that just ridiculously talented. Would like to have seen Dotson against our guys just for fun.

You'll get your chance.

 

[Hollisp]

We missed shots. Defense was good enough to win.

Yup. Shots just didn’t fall, gotta get better. 37 great minutes by DH.
Wish others would have followed.

 

[Stikboy]

We’re right there guys! Kruger just a fingernail away from getting this turned around. Don’t worry. And stop being so negative please!

 

[thebigabd]

The second half had a really weird flow.... It was between 5-11 or so most of the game and it felt like OU had no chance for some reason.... They got every rebound, and ou was just playing their game.

 

[daqman]

It was just another one of those relaxing and entertaining games I've been reading about on this board.

 

[schoonerdriver]

We have no one that can guard Asabuick. He's as big as a Buick. That's the missing piece I was talking about earlier today. There really isn't anyone on their team that just ridiculously talented. Would like to have seen Dotson against our guys just for fun.

Our lack of size and toughness is why Lon gets his butt handed to him by KSU and WVU. WVU isn't going to be pretty this year.

 

[CoachTalk]

It was just another one of those relaxing and entertaining games I've been reading about on this board.

Why do you even come around?

Clearly not an ou fan.

 

[daqman]

Our lack of size and toughness is why Lon gets his butt handed to him by KSU and WVU. WVU isn't going to be pretty this year.

I think Baylor next week will be even worse. As in uglier.

 

[sheepdogs1]

Why do you even come around?

Clearly not an ou fan.

His statement relates to a poster on this board and not the basketball team specifically. We do know this. No?

 

[stormspencer]

It’s amazing how HAPPY some of you seem! It’s like you enjoy it more when they don’t play well so you can just pile it on!!

It’s a simple game....when you don’t make open shots...ANY team will struggle. It’s not effin magic.

Well....I for one am not happy. The state of this program, while seemingly acceptable to some, isn't where it needs to be....for most fans. It's been that way for several years and it's not moving the right direction.....we are stagnating. While it's certainly possible that we get to 7 or 8 wins in conference this year and squeeze into the tournament, it seems our new reality is just above mediocrity.

Our current situation is both a product of the coaching staff and the players....everyone in the program shares blame. However, in this business....it starts and ends with one person. That is the nature of how this works. And it simply isn't one bad game here or there, I've seen enough systemic issues over the course of the last several seasons to determine that a new voice/direction is needed. Out of fairness and respect, just let the season play out....you never know what might happen. But what would make anyone optimistic?....maybe blind faith? Recent history suggests that improvement will be minimal at best and "we are what we are" at this point.....and that really sucks for the fans....sigh.

 

[mict085]

Well....I for one am not happy. The state of this program, while seemingly acceptable to some, isn't where it needs to be....for most fans. It's been that way for several years and it's not moving the right direction.....we are stagnating. While it's certainly possible that we get to 7 or 8 wins in conference this year and squeeze into the tournament, it seems our new reality is just above mediocrity.

Our current situation is both a product of the coaching staff and the players....everyone in the program shares blame. However, in this business....it starts and ends with one person. That is the nature of how this works. And it simply isn't one bad game here or there, I've seen enough systemic issues over the course of the last several seasons to determine that a new voice/direction is needed. Out of fairness and respect, just let the season play out....you never know what might happen. But what would make anyone optimistic?....maybe blind faith? Recent history suggests that improvement will be minimal at best and "we are what we are" at this point.....and that really sucks for the fans....sigh.

I completely agree. Stagnation and mediocrity. Many changes are needed.

 

[sheepdogs1]

Well....I for one am not happy. The state of this program, while seemingly acceptable to some, isn't where it needs to be....for most fans. It's been that way for several years and it's not moving the right direction.....we are stagnating. While it's certainly possible that we get to 7 or 8 wins in conference this year and squeeze into the tournament, it seems our new reality is just above mediocrity.

Our current situation is both a product of the coaching staff and the players....everyone in the program shares blame. However, in this business....it starts and ends with one person. That is the nature of how this works. And it simply isn't one bad game here or there, I've seen enough systemic issues over the course of the last several seasons to determine that a new voice/direction is needed. Out of fairness and respect, just let the season play out....you never know what might happen. But what would make anyone optimistic?....maybe blind faith? Recent history suggests that improvement will be minimal at best and "we are what we are" at this point.....and that really sucks for the fans....sigh.

You may have been guilty of logic overload with your post.

 

[daqman]

you must be watching some other team and clearly not very objectively


FYI Seth Davis national writer covering College basketball thinks OU covers for sure and has a great chance the win outright

Now what do you think?

 

[steverocks35]

My thoughts: we played as well as we possibly could in the first half, but over the course of an entire game they just have too much for us, even without Dotson. We have no offensive flow or rhythm, so when the shots aren’t falling, and when you’re shooting contested shots as the shot clock expires they often don’t, then there’s nothing else to hang your hat on. We also have no ability to rebound, so that doesn’t help. We don’t ever get to the rim. We don’t have a single guy that can play with his back to the basket. We just are what we are. A team that lacks several pieces that is coached as if we are the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s not sustainable,

 

[paboomersooner]

Someone on here said it in a prior post. This team is an easy guard. The offense is a tough watch for fans but more importantly, it does the team no favors. I think it is the most glaring problem for this team. They are more athletic than the last few years, but not athletic enough to go iso most possessions.

I think an offense that involves more flow and ball movement would go a long way to alleviating many of the problems this team has. It would create better shots, shooting percentage would go up. Driving to the basket would create more good shots, assists and/or foul shots, a strength of this team. A byproduct would be making the opponent expend energy on the defensive end making their in-game much more uncomfortable. Did anyone watch how hard Doo and Manek worked to guard Azubuike? It couldn't have done wonders for their offensive game. Maybe they could try the same against future opponents.

I also like the zone idea. Philosophically, I prefer man to man, but playing more zone would help with regaining energy in-game.