Tired Analyst Talk about "Stadiums"

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Dino G was on this last night, and there have been others. The analysis being, OU's reliance on outside shooting will be a weakness in the NCAAs in "domes and stadiums."

The basic premise may be true, relative to domes. But you'd think they could at least look at sites and realize that the only "dome or stadium" this year is the site of the Final Four in Houston.

Perhaps finally realizing this, Dino G and another analyst recently amended the statement to include "big arenas", but that is complete BS. The 4 regional sites are pro (and 1 college) arenas with sight lines comparable to buildings OU has played in on a regular basis.

Anyone else tired of this idiocy?
 
Defense and rebounding travels well..no matter the facility
 
Crimson King said:
Dino G was on this last night, and there have been others. The analysis being, OU's reliance on outside shooting will be a weakness in the NCAAs in "domes and stadiums."

The basic premise may be true, relative to domes. But you'd think they could at least look at sites and realize that the only "dome or stadium" this year is the site of the Final Four in Houston.

Perhaps finally realizing this, Dino G and another analyst recently amended the statement to include "big arenas", but that is complete BS. The 4 regional sites are pro (and 1 college) arenas with sight lines comparable to buildings OU has played in on a regular basis.

Anyone else tired of this idiocy?
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Yes. And I like your reference to "idiocy." It's a word that comes to mind often when I peruse threads/discussions on this very board.

Very good post, Crimson.
 
wasn't he one of the guys about 4 weeks just raved on OU?
 
This is just one of virtually all analyst talking points that are complete garbage.
 
I found an article from 2012 on the subject:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2012/04/ncaa-tournament-teams-are-shooting-worse-in-domes/1#.Vs-Kufnytpg

It indicates there was a drop off in shooting in domes in 2012 and the previous two tournaments. I'd be curious to know if that trend has continued since 2012.

I also think there is a lot more to it than just "sight lines." The article acknowledges that higher caliber competition is a factor. I think the fatigue of playing in the third weekend of a tournament has to be a factor as well as just plain nerves. Lastly, and most importantly, the article indicates that the majority of the teams playing in domes see a drop off.
 
It's a real thing. I suppose they should have researched to see that there are no domes until Houston, but it's valid that we might struggle shooting from 3 in such an environment.
 
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