Monday, November 9, 2009
Courtside at the JSC
Watching the UALR women practice today from "my desk" at the JSC. They are coming off a scrimmage on Saturday at Oral Roberts.
Sunday's lineup
Sunday's starting lineup was the same first unit that started last week in the scrimmage last week in Jackson, Tenn. And it was the same group that has started together in practice when they have divided it up that way.
Lionel at the point, Solomon at the 2, Alex at the 3, Mike at the 4 and Wayne at the 5.
Looked like they played Lionel, Solomon and Matt at the point some yesterday. Not sure if it will change Friday at Ole Miss. Will ask this week.
Lionel at the point, Solomon at the 2, Alex at the 3, Mike at the 4 and Wayne at the 5.
Looked like they played Lionel, Solomon and Matt at the point some yesterday. Not sure if it will change Friday at Ole Miss. Will ask this week.
Georgia Tech escapes
Last night, Georgia Tech blew a late lead and had to go to overtime against Indiana (Pa.). Georgia Tech won in overtime 84-76.
Learning experience
I learned some interesting rules yesterday. Or at least some interesting interpretation of rules:
First, I thought the intentional foul against Nikola Cicic was insane. He was trying to chase a Harding player around a screen and grabbed his jersey. It was definitely a foul. It's also something that happens frequently in just about every game. But was that really an intentional foul? Seemed harsh.
Second, Solomon Bozeman was called for faking out the Harding players while shooting a free throw. The ball slipped out of his hand as he was getting ready to shoot. They disallowed the shot. Again, that seemed harsh. He wasn't doing it on purpose. In fact, he did the same thing in the second half. This time they didn't call it.
By the way, both calls were made by Curtiss Shaw, who seemed determined to make himself known from the start of the game.
Third, college basketball is playing with a no-charge zone in the free throw lane (just like the NBA) this year. They don't have it marked, but officials are still supposed to call it. I thought Big Mike's charge in the final minute might have been in that lane. But I was told later that the lane is only right under the basket. Mike was too far out. That was probably the correct call.
First, I thought the intentional foul against Nikola Cicic was insane. He was trying to chase a Harding player around a screen and grabbed his jersey. It was definitely a foul. It's also something that happens frequently in just about every game. But was that really an intentional foul? Seemed harsh.
Second, Solomon Bozeman was called for faking out the Harding players while shooting a free throw. The ball slipped out of his hand as he was getting ready to shoot. They disallowed the shot. Again, that seemed harsh. He wasn't doing it on purpose. In fact, he did the same thing in the second half. This time they didn't call it.
By the way, both calls were made by Curtiss Shaw, who seemed determined to make himself known from the start of the game.
Third, college basketball is playing with a no-charge zone in the free throw lane (just like the NBA) this year. They don't have it marked, but officials are still supposed to call it. I thought Big Mike's charge in the final minute might have been in that lane. But I was told later that the lane is only right under the basket. Mike was too far out. That was probably the correct call.
What does it mean?
No doubt it should never happen. But it does. So what happens from here?
In the 2007-2008 season, Michigan State lost an exhibition to Grand Valley State. The Spartans rebounded from that to go 27-9 and were in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA. The next year they played in the national championship game.
Then again, Grand Valley State was pretty freaking good. They won their next 36 games, losing in the NCAA Division II quarterfinals to Findlay.
That same year, Ohio State lost 70-68 to Division II Findlay. Ohio State went on to win the NIT that season, beating Ole Miss and UMass in the Final Four at MSG.
Then again, Findlay was pretty freaking good. This is the same Findlay that knocked off Grand Valley State in the NCAA Tournament.
What does it mean? I don't know. Is Harding really good? I'm not sure.
If nothing else, Sunday's loss to Harding doesn't do anything to instill confidence.
In the 2007-2008 season, Michigan State lost an exhibition to Grand Valley State. The Spartans rebounded from that to go 27-9 and were in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA. The next year they played in the national championship game.
Then again, Grand Valley State was pretty freaking good. They won their next 36 games, losing in the NCAA Division II quarterfinals to Findlay.
That same year, Ohio State lost 70-68 to Division II Findlay. Ohio State went on to win the NIT that season, beating Ole Miss and UMass in the Final Four at MSG.
Then again, Findlay was pretty freaking good. This is the same Findlay that knocked off Grand Valley State in the NCAA Tournament.
What does it mean? I don't know. Is Harding really good? I'm not sure.
If nothing else, Sunday's loss to Harding doesn't do anything to instill confidence.
Surprise? Shocker?
It definitely was surprising that UALR lost the game to Harding on Sunday. But was it shocking? I'm not sure. Harding and UALR have played quite a few times in recent years. They've either played a regular season game, exhibition game or closed scrimmage against the Bisons in each of the past eight years. That might be a little too much familiarity.
UALR has played Harding three times in exhibition play under Coach Steve Shields. Here are the results:
2009 Harding 80, UALR 77
2008 UALR 74, Harding 62
2005 UALR 96, Harding 90
For the math challenged, that's a six-point game, an eight-point game and a three-point game. The 2005 team went 14-15, the 2008 team went 23-8. Does it mean anything? Maybe. Maybe not. I guess time will tell.
UALR has played Harding three times in exhibition play under Coach Steve Shields. Here are the results:
2009 Harding 80, UALR 77
2008 UALR 74, Harding 62
2005 UALR 96, Harding 90
For the math challenged, that's a six-point game, an eight-point game and a three-point game. The 2005 team went 14-15, the 2008 team went 23-8. Does it mean anything? Maybe. Maybe not. I guess time will tell.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Harding postgame
Pretty much what was concerning continues to be a concern.
I didn't keep everything I normally keep during games.
Harding won seven segments, while UALR won three. The three segments UALR won were the second (8-5), the seventh (6-2) and the ninth (15-9). Other than that, it was all Harding.
I don't have hustle segments, but Harding won 32-30 for the game.
And I don't have plus minus. Still working on a glitch in the program. Hope to have it return on Friday.
I didn't keep everything I normally keep during games.
Harding won seven segments, while UALR won three. The three segments UALR won were the second (8-5), the seventh (6-2) and the ninth (15-9). Other than that, it was all Harding.
I don't have hustle segments, but Harding won 32-30 for the game.
And I don't have plus minus. Still working on a glitch in the program. Hope to have it return on Friday.
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