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K-State doesn't have the ability to score in a hurry because their coach doesn't know how to teach it. They have not come back from 10 points down even once all season. As soon as the lead went over 9 points the game was over.
I swear if the annoying Kansas And Kansas State fans would stay off this board, I might want them to win.
I didn't want to take credit away from Loyola but the minute I saw that story developing I thought there's no way that can be good for KSU.
I don't think it was a fluke at all (it's a 9 vs 11 game and the 11 has been playing fantastic), but it's pretty obvious they didn't play their best game today for it to get so out of hand so fast.
So happy the Ramblers won. Never have been a fan of KSU (and my hate for them only increased after what went down during FB season). Actually KSU can be glad that Loyola made a LOT of bad passes & careless turnovers in the game or they may have lost by 30.
I separate that Vampire theft from the rest of our history with KSU. That was so above and beyond ridiculous.
Kstate missed Wade big time in this one. They needed another dimension of scoring out there. There was a ton of standing around on offense for them. Iso play after iso play sprinkled with last second three pointers with nobody crashing the boards. I couldn't believe that was the same team I saw play us so well this year.
They also only played like a Kstste defensive team for about five minutes near the end of the game. Really lackadaisical and slow on close-outs.
Loyola played really good team ball tonight. They spread the court and used tgeir big man really really well. I hope they give Michigan everything they can handle, but I worry the clock may strike midnight. We'll see if the trend of teams overlooking the Ramblers continues.
They also only played like a Kstste defensive team for about five minutes near the end of the game. Really lackadaisical and slow on close-outs.
Loyola played really good team ball tonight. They spread the court and used tgeir big man really really well. I hope they give Michigan everything they can handle, but I worry the clock may strike midnight. We'll see if the trend of teams overlooking the Ramblers continues.
Easiest game for Loyola so far in the tourney. They were battle tested before this game.
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Loyola played really good team ball tonight. They spread the court and used tgeir big man really really well. I hope they give Michigan everything they can handle, but I worry the clock may strike midnight. We'll see if the trend of teams overlooking the Ramblers continues.[/QUOTE]
At some point we might have to admit that Loyola is a pretty darn good basketball team. They do a lot of fundamental things that other teams have forgot about or just don't take the time to do. They rotate extremely well on defense, block out for rebounds, get back on defense, and mostly understand how to use picks, and finish at the basket without getting shots blocked. Not the most athletic team in the tourney, but they might be the best coached.
Loyola played really good team ball tonight. They spread the court and used tgeir big man really really well. I hope they give Michigan everything they can handle, but I worry the clock may strike midnight. We'll see if the trend of teams overlooking the Ramblers continues.[/QUOTE]
At some point we might have to admit that Loyola is a pretty darn good basketball team. They do a lot of fundamental things that other teams have forgot about or just don't take the time to do. They rotate extremely well on defense, block out for rebounds, get back on defense, and mostly understand how to use picks, and finish at the basket without getting shots blocked. Not the most athletic team in the tourney, but they might be the best coached.
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At some point we might have to admit that Loyola is a pretty darn good basketball team. They do a lot of fundamental things that other teams have forgot about or just don't take the time to do. They rotate extremely well on defense, block out for rebounds, get back on defense, and mostly understand how to use picks, and finish at the basket without getting shots blocked. Not the most athletic team in the tourney, but they might be the best coached.[/QUOTE]
Why would people not be able or willing to admit that Loyola is a good (maybe even great) basketball team? Because they are a classic "mid-major" and by God, only Power 5 teams can be good basketball teams? I'm not taking you on directly, but that kind of mindset is just plain stupid. If people can't appreciate and respect Loyola at this point, then why even watch the Final Four?
Yep, K-State was playing on borrowed time last night without Wade and it showed. LUC was the superior team. Cats were never in it.
Still, I'll take the E8. It was a great run for our coaches, fans and, most importantly, players. They all return next season.
Still, I'll take the E8. It was a great run for our coaches, fans and, most importantly, players. They all return next season.
People are still making fun of Kstate and Webber, after making the Elite 8 without arguably their best player? Good lord.
