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Wyoming vs UKMC Game
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Wyo2dal
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We have to play better next game or it will be the last game.
Better passing and better shot selection. It's like half the time the team just doesn't see the wide open lane and what would have been a simple dunk the last few years is completely neglected this year.
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Better passing and better shot selection. It's like half the time the team just doesn't see the wide open lane and what would have been a simple dunk the last few years is completely neglected this year.
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Aka, Dalton, Kelly, Adams, Naughton didn't do anything for the team tonight. It was all Herndon, James, Lieberman, some Jason and Moemeka. Need 3 complete games from the Pokes to win the CBI.
For the record, NM State beat UKMC and was in the Tourney, but lost to Baylor who is in the Sweet 16. If our Pokes could play consistently night in and night out they would've had a much better season, but still, I'm impressed where they are. After Josh Adams and Coach Shyatts departure, everyone thought this team was in a rebuilding mode. Edwards has 20 WINS for the season, so, lets give him some credit - it seems like everyone is doing a pile on and the guy has us in the Final Four of the CBI (yes, its the CBI for you elitist that only want the NCAA Tournament, but I would take a CBI and NIT title every year over a blow out in Seattle in the NCAA or did we forget we blew it a few years ago?).
For the record, NM State beat UKMC and was in the Tourney, but lost to Baylor who is in the Sweet 16. If our Pokes could play consistently night in and night out they would've had a much better season, but still, I'm impressed where they are. After Josh Adams and Coach Shyatts departure, everyone thought this team was in a rebuilding mode. Edwards has 20 WINS for the season, so, lets give him some credit - it seems like everyone is doing a pile on and the guy has us in the Final Four of the CBI (yes, its the CBI for you elitist that only want the NCAA Tournament, but I would take a CBI and NIT title every year over a blow out in Seattle in the NCAA or did we forget we blew it a few years ago?).
LanderPoke
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Vt poke said:
+1 Aka Gorski is so shitty. How can he ever play more than Lou Adams. mind blowing
The fact that Moemeka has been playing a lot and tearing it up is great, but pisses me off, too. Why hasn't he been playing all year? Terrible job by Edwards to not be able to see that.
LanderPoke
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imo Edwards had the players to construct a tournament caliber team, but blew it. Really one of the worst coaching jobs I've seen at Wyoming.davidwyo said:
Wyo2dal
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LanderPoke said:
There is no way this team was championship caliber. They are still showing how young and how much room they need to grow but these CBI games are definitely helping them and if they keep winning next year they will be poised to make an emphatic statement in the league.
Problem is winning the CBI bar was set by Nevada and winning it will set high expectations for next season.
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LanderPoke
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Yes. AE would have won 4-5 more games just by playing the right players notwithstanding his hideous offensive strategy.Vt poke said:
Anyone notice that Lieberman got big minutes and we looked not nearly as good as the last game when Adams and James played a ton together? Our offense is crippled when Lieberman is out there. Plus I think a tree stump could rebound better. Liebs can't stay in front of a defender, either, it's just a parade into the lane every time. I swear AE is blind, ignorant or stupid.
ItSucksToBeACSURam
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Was at the game last night and had a couple thoughts:
1. Damn moemeka is going to be special. That kid is a young DC with arguably more skill than DC had when he arrived.
2. Why does AE insist on changing offensive schemes when we're up double digits?!?!? We had been aggressive, loose, and shooting freely and ran up two big leads before he changed up the sets and began running clock. It made the players hesitant, tight, and broke all flow and rhythm we had especially in the second half. Even a junior high team can beat us when we play like this. It's maddening. I would love to know why he does this. Keep doing what got you the lead!!!
3. That being said, I really like that Edwards is focusing on next season. Not that I don't love JMac but we're a better team without him. I liked his minutes last night.
4. Is there a better midrange jumper in the MWC than JJ's? That dude is silky smooth
1. Damn moemeka is going to be special. That kid is a young DC with arguably more skill than DC had when he arrived.
2. Why does AE insist on changing offensive schemes when we're up double digits?!?!? We had been aggressive, loose, and shooting freely and ran up two big leads before he changed up the sets and began running clock. It made the players hesitant, tight, and broke all flow and rhythm we had especially in the second half. Even a junior high team can beat us when we play like this. It's maddening. I would love to know why he does this. Keep doing what got you the lead!!!
3. That being said, I really like that Edwards is focusing on next season. Not that I don't love JMac but we're a better team without him. I liked his minutes last night.
4. Is there a better midrange jumper in the MWC than JJ's? That dude is silky smooth
it was interesting to watch, thank God that the Roos were cold most of the night but they sure were NOT afraid to take it to the rim and at us. their coach, my goodness they needed to put a leash on him, refs were sliding past him to get down the court, it was uncalled for. As for next game sure hope everyone's on the same page or you are right it's done.
TSpoke
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davidwyo said:
I agree. Before the season everyone thought we would be terrible(I thought we had a chance to be better but still not a championship team). I thought Edwards has done a great job in his first year leading a young team adjusting to a new system. That doesn't mean I liked every single decision he made but overall I am more than happy with his coaching this year.
As far as Moemeka playing well in these games and finally getting minutes. I think it could be as much about his improvement over the year than him finally getting a chance. Early in the year he couldn't stop fouling and lately has seemed to have learned how to play d without fouling as much(Trib article about this topic). So I think he has finally earned the chance to play more rather than Edwards finally realizing what he has with Moemeka.
