Made it down today with my wife, all three kids, and even brought my Dad along for good measure. Thoughts:
—Glad to see a really solid crowd; I was surprised, I’m guessing it was 90% full... I would have thought more like 70%. So I was pleased with that.
—The security check in needs work. Simply not enough people scanning tickets. The lines stretched into the parking lot. I’m not one to complain much about such things and it really didn’t take THAT long to get through, but it could be more efficient on their end.
—I was relieved when it was over. And not just because we won. But because it was over. That was a horrendous basketball team. Quite possibly the worst I’ve ever seen at LNC and I’ve got to be well over 150-175 games now. Neither team did anything well; refs were whistle happy and a crowd that wanted to get involved never had an opportunity. My 9 year old daughter is the most optimistic, glad is half full soul alive and at one point she asked my why this game seemed so boring. I found myself watching the clock and rooting for IT. I honestly just wanted to leave. Brutal game.
—That said, if it’s gonna be brutal, you better win. They did. Second half they were ALL awful, did a few good things. Played hard all game. Avoided disaster. That’s about all there is from today.
—OSU is terrible. That program is in deep trouble. Team just stinks and cupboard looks bare. Bad, bad team.
—Shocked at the erosion of Poke fan base. For obvious reasons, there is generally a good Orange presence at the LNC. Today there was none. In other words, it was like a game at GIA! I kid, I kid. Sorta.
—Bienemy has a bright future. Would like to see him get more time now.
—I’ve been hard on McNeace and I’ll admit I’m not his biggest fan, but we need to cross our fingers that he is back at some point well in advance of March. He brings something to the floor that no one else does. He is our only real size or shot blocking presence. If he’s out for good, it’s a blow to the season.
—I guess it’s good to win a game when you shoot so poorly. But two games in to B12 play and they look far worse than they did in non con. Very rough start offensively. Need to snap out quick or else that Tech D will eat them alive Tuesday.
—Glad to see a really solid crowd; I was surprised, I’m guessing it was 90% full... I would have thought more like 70%. So I was pleased with that.
—The security check in needs work. Simply not enough people scanning tickets. The lines stretched into the parking lot. I’m not one to complain much about such things and it really didn’t take THAT long to get through, but it could be more efficient on their end.
—I was relieved when it was over. And not just because we won. But because it was over. That was a horrendous basketball team. Quite possibly the worst I’ve ever seen at LNC and I’ve got to be well over 150-175 games now. Neither team did anything well; refs were whistle happy and a crowd that wanted to get involved never had an opportunity. My 9 year old daughter is the most optimistic, glad is half full soul alive and at one point she asked my why this game seemed so boring. I found myself watching the clock and rooting for IT. I honestly just wanted to leave. Brutal game.
—That said, if it’s gonna be brutal, you better win. They did. Second half they were ALL awful, did a few good things. Played hard all game. Avoided disaster. That’s about all there is from today.
—OSU is terrible. That program is in deep trouble. Team just stinks and cupboard looks bare. Bad, bad team.
—Shocked at the erosion of Poke fan base. For obvious reasons, there is generally a good Orange presence at the LNC. Today there was none. In other words, it was like a game at GIA! I kid, I kid. Sorta.
—Bienemy has a bright future. Would like to see him get more time now.
—I’ve been hard on McNeace and I’ll admit I’m not his biggest fan, but we need to cross our fingers that he is back at some point well in advance of March. He brings something to the floor that no one else does. He is our only real size or shot blocking presence. If he’s out for good, it’s a blow to the season.
—I guess it’s good to win a game when you shoot so poorly. But two games in to B12 play and they look far worse than they did in non con. Very rough start offensively. Need to snap out quick or else that Tech D will eat them alive Tuesday.