Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by LS71 » Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:23 am

It weren’t pertty.

The announcers were talking about UMass’ roster and how hard it is to get everyone on the same page given all the new guys.

Yup…that’s why there’s a coach.

As the Bill Belichick would say to that coach, ‘Do your job!’
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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by Berkman » Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:41 am

I was looking forward to the game at Davidson. If we play like we did last night they will kill us. They have several 3 point shooters.

Why do a lot of guys transfer? Because They are not that good and would have limited playing time if they stayed where they were. The exception are the grad students.

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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by rayers » Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:02 pm

McCall should face a recall. I just can’t say enough about how the team plays without any apparent strategies except anyone can shoot the ball anytime from anywhere. So ok, if that is the “strategy” then you have to make damn sure at least 3 guys MOVE to get offensive rebounds because you aren’t usually going to shoot the ball well hoisting up threes and guarded midrange twos.
Bottom line is always that you will not ever win consistently without a very good and consistent D. Any team can play very good D with good coaching. Our D sucks and will be exposed against any decent team.

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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by 69MG » Sat Nov 13, 2021 2:01 pm

I've been surprised by his starting lineup in both games.

I thought he had better options than Cairo in game 1. I'm not criticizing Cairo, just that he wasn't the right choice. He wanted someone to guard Rogers and make him work on the defensive end (as stated by coach Jordan pre-game). Garcia would have been a better choice. Quicker and more of an offensive threat.

The thought process seemed right in game 2, start a bigger, agile player at the 4. After seeing game 1, why did he choose DD over Walker? Or go with Jones, who played his ass off in game 1 if you want bulk.

As has been mentioned a thousand times, he then sticks with guys who are having terrible games. Enough said about the coaching. Praying things get fixed for Monday.

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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by Kelz626 » Sat Nov 13, 2021 2:21 pm

After 2 games it looks like this team is a mishmash of players with different skill sets for different styles of play. It also looks like no one is playing for the team but for themselves. Noah in particular looks like he’s forcing shots simply for the sake of getting his shots. The substitution patterns by McCall have been horrible, every time you look up there’s someone at the scorers table. Also he has no feel for the game. Weeks and DD got way too many minutes despite being ice cold while CJ Kelly sits on the bench while making 3 of 4. Yale might be a solid team but this is a hot seat season for McCall and a loss like that might come back to haunt them in March

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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by GOODY » Sat Nov 13, 2021 2:50 pm

It not getting any better anytime soon. Us old guys remember the 90s and wish. Lol

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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by GOODY » Sat Nov 13, 2021 2:52 pm

Need a coach from the northeast who can recruit

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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by KahunaK » Sat Nov 13, 2021 5:57 pm

Good weekend for the Ivy League- Dartmouth just beat Georgetown 69-60. That will really piss off a lot of folks! So it isn't just UMASS....

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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by LS71 » Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:04 pm

We just need a coach who can, for lack of a better word, coach!
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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by Acer71 » Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:02 am

"We just need a coach who can, for lack of a better word, coach!" THIS!!!!

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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by Berkman » Sun Nov 14, 2021 9:49 am

Disorganized offense.

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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by UMassHoops » Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:35 am

Acer71 wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:02 am "We just need a coach who can, for lack of a better word, coach!" THIS!!!!
Yea it’s the Moneyball concept.. if he’s such a great hitter, then why doesn’t he hit good…

if he’s a goodcoach, why doesn’t he coach good…

I’d take Caliparis son or daughter right now over McCall.

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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by DoctorJ » Sun Nov 14, 2021 1:34 pm

Yale is down about 30 to Hall right now.
Refuse To Lose!!!

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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by inthescoop » Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:33 pm

Seton Hall beat Yale 80-44.

Our first thought is wowza, I wonder what the score would be if we played Seton Hall. :lol:

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Re: Game 2, 2021-22: at Yale (11/12)

Post by UMass1991 » Sun Nov 14, 2021 6:45 pm

So when does the Fire Matt McCall thread start?

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