tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post631893726803567661..comments2023-07-06T11:25:56.194-04:00Comments on Black and Green Irish Men's Basketball Report: Notre Dame 70, New Mexico 68BlackandGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08973328610673633428noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-48076039035982439372009-03-20T13:48:00.000-04:002009-03-20T13:48:00.000-04:00He was there and was one of the first to congratul...He was there and was one of the first to congratulate Tory after the game ended.<BR/><BR/>I know Tom Noie (who I really like) mentioned the possibility of a Scott transfer not too long ago. I would be shocked if that came to fruition. Carleton is one of the biggest cheerleaders on the bench and seems pretty happy from what I have seen. From a more logical perspective, a transfer would mean another year sitting out and the loss of a season of eligibility (he already redshirted once). Though this season has to be frustrating, he'll be in the rotation next year.BlackandGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973328610673633428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-90120184093986466732009-03-20T13:21:00.000-04:002009-03-20T13:21:00.000-04:00I didn't see Carleton Scott on the bench last nigh...I didn't see Carleton Scott on the bench last night. Is he out of the program?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-2609004242642905482009-03-20T13:03:00.000-04:002009-03-20T13:03:00.000-04:00Golden Monkey, it's a myth that Brey only plays a ...Golden Monkey, it's a myth that Brey only plays a six or seven man rotation. When he has more players that he think deserve the time, he plays them. It's been discussed on NDnation more than once, I didn't do the research myself but at least twice in the last six years ND has gone eight or nine deep in the conference season.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18230182384316801468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-81133884193955756952009-03-20T12:31:00.000-04:002009-03-20T12:31:00.000-04:00As a Notre Dame basketball fan it was much more en...As a Notre Dame basketball fan it was much more enjoyable being at an exciting, hard fought victory last night than watching Carolina pummel someone. The players and coaches go out of their way to thank those that were at the NIT games. I was at both games and I enjoyed them. If you are going to be a fan - be a fan all the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-66167484952785831152009-03-20T09:57:00.000-04:002009-03-20T09:57:00.000-04:00I find it real hard to get excited about a winning...I find it real hard to get excited about a winning a N.I.T. game. I would rather loose in the first round of the N.C.A.A. <BR/><BR/>In Mac's interview after the game he said he had lost his legs late in the game. I'm sure that was the case in the B.E.T. After nine years you know Brey is never going to change his style and that meens six or seven man rotation playing his favorites. Its know wonder the season ticket holders are grumbling. If this team was made up of some underclassmen, with something to build on for next year I'm sure you would see more fans in the seats?Golden Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15566880133005131033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-82554050421991101942009-03-20T09:52:00.000-04:002009-03-20T09:52:00.000-04:00It's become pretty apparent that the four seniors ...It's become pretty apparent that the four seniors who were supposed to lead this team to the promised land just aren't that good.<BR/><BR/>While Kyle one of my all-time favorite players, he also is slow and plays poor defense. Overall, Ben Hansbrough, with a little more quickness and less defensive attention, might be an improvement at shooting guard. Ryan Ayers is a one-trick pony being replaced by one of the top high school recruits in the country (Scott Martin). Zach Hillesland has been a bitter disappointment and Luke Zeller has played his way out of the rotation (really tough to do when Mike Brey is your coach).<BR/><BR/>When Tory Jackson plays well (like he did yesterday), there is a clear distinction between our two best players and the rest of the team. When Tory is wild, we have a second-team All-American and a bunch of guys who can't create on offense and play terrible D. Not a good combination.<BR/><BR/>If Ty Nash can develop his low-post game and the two transfers make an impact, I think we'll be pretty solid next season. At least it'll be a much-needed infusion of new faces into the rotation.BlackandGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973328610673633428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-16849247477282720862009-03-20T09:16:00.000-04:002009-03-20T09:16:00.000-04:00i wouldnt put much stock into what the "D" level a...i wouldnt put much stock into what the "D" level announcers from espn said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-53805841391299438822009-03-20T07:35:00.000-04:002009-03-20T07:35:00.000-04:00If coach Brey hasn't figured the coaching thing ou...If coach Brey hasn't figured the coaching thing out in 9 years he never will.<BR/>One of the tv announcers said Brey new a month ago that we were an NIT team and that's what we were playing for. What kind of attitude is that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-50489021245308082352009-03-20T07:32:00.000-04:002009-03-20T07:32:00.000-04:00I enjoyed the game. Hard fought by two Top 40 team...I enjoyed the game. Hard fought by two Top 40 teams. Good to see the Seniors get 20 wins. Give credit to New Mexico - they played hard. I enjoyed the banging that went on between their center and Luke H. Their players were not backing down. <BR/><BR/>One thing that strikes me is that you don't see as many 6'10"-6'11" players on these teams as before. In both the UAB and New Mexico games you saw centers in the 6'8" range. ND's tallest starters are Ayers and Luke at 6'7". Where have the aircraft carriers (ode to Al McGuire)gone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-29850069458430269732009-03-20T02:35:00.000-04:002009-03-20T02:35:00.000-04:00During the ugly stretch in the second half, I had ...During the ugly stretch in the second half, I had a horrible thought... I almost was not only resigned to a loss, but was actively hoping somewhere in the back of my head that they would lose, because I'm so tired of watching this team play <I>like that</I>.<BR/><BR/>I don't understand this team and I don't understand how Brey has coached them. You have a top 10 player in the country, one of the best pure shooters in the country, a point guard that can play with the best [though he had an off year] and 6 other guys who can all fill important roles. And we're left with this? <BR/><BR/><I>Can anyone set a screen on this team? Can anyone hit the glass? Can we play an acceptable defense for 40 minutes?</I><BR/><BR/>It's been a hell of a year. After the comeback tonight [after giving up a 14 point lead], I have hope that maybe they will win the NIT... but this year has been a non-stop slap to the forehead.<BR/><BR/>I just hope Brey has learned a lesson, and with all due respect to the seniors, who have been great players through their careers and great exemplars of <I>student-athletes</I>, I'm happy to see 6 new faces come in next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-80750147005608545332009-03-20T02:09:00.001-04:002009-03-20T02:09:00.001-04:00As you might have figured given my pre-game observ...As you might have figured given my pre-game observation that the teams might be raining threes. :)Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18230182384316801468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37698030.post-9834098286207599312009-03-20T02:09:00.000-04:002009-03-20T02:09:00.000-04:00I don't know if it was just a cold night for the b...I don't know if it was just a cold night for the big shooters on both teams, the team's game plans, or a combination of the two, but the big surprise of the night for me was New Mexico going 5-18 and ND going 5-23 (!) from three point range.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18230182384316801468noreply@blogger.com