tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post4231796218664649621..comments2023-07-06T11:25:56.194-04:00Comments on Black and Green Irish Men's Basketball Report: Notre Dame 81, Provdience 74 (OT)BlackandGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973328610673633428noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-71648933187711960032008-02-01T16:05:00.000-05:002008-02-01T16:05:00.000-05:00The Georgetown game last year certainly stands out...The Georgetown game last year certainly stands out as an example of Jackson's penetration ability. Unfortunately, this season teams have learned to play off Tory a little at the top of the key. His defender sags into the paint and looks for help in order to take away the drive. This has led to a lower FG% from last year and dropped his scoring average from 7.8 to 7.1 despite playing more minutes a game.<BR/><BR/>He has such a great first step and driving ability that there is certainly potential there. He needs to either develop enough of an outside shot to make the defense step outside or grow 4 or 5 inches (his 5-10 frame leads to a lot of blocked shots in the paint).BlackandGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973328610673633428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-3920337221008537342008-02-01T15:48:00.000-05:002008-02-01T15:48:00.000-05:00I think it's misleading to say Jackson has little ...I think it's misleading to say Jackson has little scoring ability...he's been a bit off this season and will certainly never be a big 3-point threat but he's demonstrated an ability to take it into the lane and finish in the past (e.g. GTown game last season).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-87222915130691543412008-02-01T11:18:00.000-05:002008-02-01T11:18:00.000-05:00Very fortunate. There is no excuse for giving up ...Very fortunate. There is no excuse for giving up 22 offensive rebounds to a team lacking in height. Brey will definitely have things to work on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-15638401497637000732008-02-01T10:32:00.000-05:002008-02-01T10:32:00.000-05:00It really was amazing watching Hall miss all of th...It really was amazing watching Hall miss all of those free throws. I liked how leading up to this game he was 0-2 <I>on the season</I>. <BR/>I know they missed a bunch, but the PU three point shooters have seemingly limitless range. The last two in overtime must have each been from 25'+.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-87519137108047187792008-02-01T09:15:00.000-05:002008-02-01T09:15:00.000-05:00I can't say enough about Jackson & Harangody. Both...I can't say enough about Jackson & Harangody. Both have that tough guy attitude and it sure makes a difference. Give credit to Providence they played well. Nice win, now we have to come back strong Saturday. DePaul will be ready.... GO IRISHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-73088198450837488152008-01-31T22:32:00.000-05:002008-01-31T22:32:00.000-05:00I couldn't agree more. Providence somehow started...I couldn't agree more. Providence somehow started hitting the threes near the end (they were certainly due), but their overall lack of range hurt them dearly.<BR/><BR/>The Irish got to the line and used it well. Providence did not make as many trips and were unable to convert.<BR/><BR/>We were due for a game like this, but winning only builds momentum.BlackandGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973328610673633428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-58067111627471165232008-01-31T22:00:00.000-05:002008-01-31T22:00:00.000-05:00Even before your post has been submitted, I have t...Even before your post has been submitted, I have to say that the Irish won it from the free throw line (22 of 26?), and Providence lost it from . . . take your pick: the free throw line or the three point stripe. We were probably due for a game like this, and we survived. Tonight, the Joyce Center featured "Whole Friars" to be sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com