George is/was the embodiment of character; saw some high highs and lowest of lows with CSP, then hung in there to appear in a Sweet 16 and even though it was a rough game for the team, he had a nice farewell game.
Caleb Grill has been dismissed from team
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George is/was the embodiment of character; saw some high highs and lowest of lows with CSP, then hung in there to appear in a Sweet 16 and even though it was a rough game for the team, he had a nice farewell game.
Caleb Grill’s alright. Big games from him could be coming soon with a little rest.
Has Caleb Grill had much adversity in his life to deal with? He seems to not be handling it well right now.
I don’t really care about TJ and the refs because it seems like it’s just something to pick at when we lose close games but you can’t tell your guys that you will handle the refs and then just kind of not do it. Fred kept that cool demeanor too but he didn’t get walked over. Again, it’s an easy thing to pick at and I’d prefer the composure but there have been times this season he’s just allowed ****** officiating and whether we like it or not, playing that game is part of the game. Fred had the reputation of staying cool but if he was upset the refs knew they were wrong. I think TJ is trying to replicate that but it doesn’t seem effective. And yes, we did have these co cos about Hoiberg.
Maybe TJ needs to wear a polo another size smaller. Then have "which way to the beach" printed on the front.
That might put some fear into the officials.
At this point, if Grill isn’t as close to 100% as possible, rest him until the big dance. We’re not going to beat Baylor, we’re not going to win the big 12 tourney (and hope we lose the first round to rest our guys), and hopefully getting out of the big 12 and against familiar opponents will help this team
At the game Saturday ISU got 2-3 reviews on calls after TJ talked to the ref. The refs didn't change the call/non-call but at least it got a look.
I don't know what the conversation is like but he was talking to the refs often. I've seen it on TV too and there's this 'no he doesn't talk to the refs ever' blind spot that's kind of weird.
Unless there's some sort of indications from someone 'in the know' that the players feel like they aren't being stuck up for behind the scenes, I'm not buying it.
Someone said he was more firey at UNLV and maybe he found it was a waste of time and energy.
Yes, you would think since we didn't score from the 3:50 mark til Gabe's late three, we could have at least drew 1 foul as we were in the bonus+. No bucket/no free throw....guess we have to give WV credit for their defense as hard as that is to do.
I'm afraid there is too much film out there showing multiple games and opponents on how to hold us under 60 pts., teams will be ready for us. The Kalschuer and Tyrese games going off were a surprise in a way last big dance games.
True to a degree, however, Grill's defensive rebound rate (15.0) is a good bit better than the rest of our guards. Holmes (11.9), Lipsey (10.9), Kalscheur (7.3).
"Always has been and will probably always be inconsistent but I hope I'm wrong." - @Cyburbbalz
The quote tweet feature isn't working for some reason but the player you are hoping for does not exist. Senior year Matt Thomas was a top three point shooter in college basketball and shot 45% from three but still had 5 games that season where he went 0 fer. This was the beginning of him becoming literally one of the best shooters in the world.
After a rough first few outings in buy games, Grill shot 44.7% from three on 76 attempts in a 12 game stretch from UNC to Texas (origin of the back injury). He hit 3 or more threes 7 times in those 12 games. That's about as good as sustained shooting excellence as you will find in college basketball.
The quote tweet feature isn't working for some reason but the player you are hoping for does not exist. Senior year Matt Thomas was a top three point shooter in college basketball and shot 45% from three but still had 5 games that season where he went 0 fer. This was the beginning of him becoming literally one of the best shooters in the world.
After a rough first few outings in buy games, Grill shot 44.7% from three on 76 attempts in a 12 game stretch from UNC to Texas (origin of the back injury). He hit 3 or more threes 7 times in those 12 games. That's about as good as sustained shooting excellence as you will find in college basketball.
Good point. Is it that our opponents are making use of good film on us, or the lackluster job we’re doing reviewing film on our opponents? Nonetheless, it’s March and we need to be on our A game.
