tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post144970381817245714..comments2023-07-06T11:25:56.194-04:00Comments on Black and Green Irish Men's Basketball Report: Notre Dame 93, IUPUI 70BlackandGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973328610673633428noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-82173879340442564952009-12-11T13:06:56.604-05:002009-12-11T13:06:56.604-05:00It appears that Swanagan's presence is creatin...It appears that Swanagan's presence is creating positive results. The team is much tougher on the boards and more sound fundamentally (blocking out, setting picks). They are also blocking shots much more than last year. Tyrone Nash and Carleton Scott are showing much better understanding of low post play and offensive moves. Keep up the good work Harold.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-61028939393560512912009-12-10T09:39:03.034-05:002009-12-10T09:39:03.034-05:00Ha, nice catch on the preview. I was feeling a li...Ha, nice catch on the preview. I was feeling a little overly competitive, which led to some premature smack talk.<br /><br />I think the Big East bit off a bit more than it could chew early. It's fallen to the third-ranked conference in the country now, which is probably closer to the truth. These nonconference upsets happen to everyone, but we have gotten a bit of a boost with Syracuse beating Carolina and Villanova and West Virginia holding serve. The conference is definitely down from last year, but it's still pretty respectable.<br /><br />I definitely thought IUPUI would give us more of a game than they did, but I'd like to give the Irish a little credit for making them look so bad.<br /><br />Abro at the 2 would be interesting. This would be a big lineup and could create some good opportunities for him to get open on the wing. Of course, it would create a bit of a defensive liability and I don't trust our ability to play consistent zone against good teams.<br /><br />About the student attendence... I tend to be a bit more accepting of it than most. It's cold, we're playing a bunch of cupcakes right now, and finals are coming up. Yeah, those might be weak excuses but the place will fill up against good competition.BlackandGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973328610673633428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-10260705195169056072009-12-10T07:40:18.747-05:002009-12-10T07:40:18.747-05:00IUPUI was flat out terrible - that team gets beat ...IUPUI was flat out terrible - that team gets beat by many D2 and NAIA teams. Brey, to his credit, actually let off the gas a little bit. The sideline histrionics of their coach were annoying as well. Sit down and take your beating and paycheck pal. Where are the students? I'd say there were maybe 100 there last night.<br />I'll keep saying it - Brooks can play, at least get him some spot minutes. I liked the combination of Scott and Nash in the game at the same time. It would be interesting to see Abro at the 2 (you would probably have to go zone). Paper says 7,600 there last night - that's a good one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-66211140679062523802009-12-10T01:27:42.366-05:002009-12-10T01:27:42.366-05:00Good win though!
Your thoughts on the Big East spu...Good win though!<br />Your thoughts on the Big East sputtering after their strong start in non conference?<br />Louisville is the big disappointment with losses to UNLV and charlotte. <br />Uconn couldn't get it done against Duke or UK which wasn't great for our image either.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640164027001269759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-7317519590421741992009-12-10T01:24:45.418-05:002009-12-10T01:24:45.418-05:00"#23 Robert Glenn is a skinny 6'7" f..."#23 Robert Glenn is a skinny 6'7" forward. Good luck living up to your 18.3 points per game with a 195 pound body against a Big East team"<br /><br />This was a bold statement, considering ND doesn't really play defense that is up to par with other Big East defenses. <br /><br />"Glenn picked up 19 points, but had his second worst shooting night of the year. He's a talented player and probably would have had more if we hadn't gotten him into foul trouble."<br /><br />Valiant attempt to save face ;)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640164027001269759noreply@blogger.com