We're better than Kansas
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Lard was fantastic in the last game. They'll get it.
It seems like we're prone to having these stretches where offensive production just stops completely. Happened in the OSU game, and has happened at least a couple times before as well.
Yup; we had Lawson with 3-fouls, with something like 9-mins remaining, and really didn't challenge him inside to pick up the 4th
His assists has been great but it seems like he's been out of sync with the of the team from the beginning and his defense hasn't been great. Nearing a month since he's been back and it doesn't seem he's making the contribution that a player of his caliber should be making.
I agree that it's about time to get him fully integrated with everyone else, and I'm sure that the coaching staff has it as a priority.
I'm aware. The 35 or whatever he's getting isn't enough. He should get a one whistle rest in the first and another in the second.
Agree with this, but at the same time, it's conference season. These teams know everything about you, there's gonna be slow spots in every game. The key is to limit these stretches, and play good enough defense to put other teams in slow spots, at least enough to pull away when you can.
Difference tonight was that it occurred in the phog. If that run tonight, and subsequent come back by Iowa St, happens anywhere else in the Big 12, I like Iowa Sts chances of finishing out the win.
Slow spots happen, absolutely.
Slow is a different league from how we get when we're off. We come to a complete stop.
Lard’s head is what holds him back more times than not. Not sure that will ever change.
Consistently inconsistent - easiest way to describe this team. As a fan it is insanely frustrating watching such a talented team have so many stupid mistakes and cost us these close games. These guys have to get it figured out come March because "he played well last game" doesn't really mean too much then.
We are a 12-6 or 11-7 team in the Big 12. Not consistent enough for more.
If we continue to play with focus and intensity night in and night out, we have a great chance to contend for Big 12 champion. Last night solidified that for me. There are no easy wins out there, but I think we had a tougher first 7 games than anyone.
If I told you before the season started that we'd be 4-3 after the first seven conference games, would you have been happy with that? I know I would've been.
If this group gets to the point where everyone plays solid every night, they can beat anyone. Yes, they tossed up too many 3's last night, but it sure worked well the first time around. We're not Duke yet, but we're a good, solid top 20 team. I don't think any coach looks forward to playing us....and when everyone is up to speed, look out.
That thought did cross my mind as well. He seems to be playing a bit too fast at times. He did make some very nice passes in the game, a definite area of improvement from last year. Just seems to be pressing instead of playing in the flow. That's why I suggested in another thread that perhaps they should try starting him for a game, just to see if he gets in rhythm from the start instead of after sitting on the bench. The team won't reach its potential unless he gets back in rhythm.
