Saint Mary's

[Derrt]

More BIG DOG less Pat

[ZachTheZip]

I think they would have a better chance if we had a little better ball movement to get them a good look. JMO.

Ball movement only works when the players move, too. Standing around, waiting for the guy with the ball to make a play won't work against a good team.

[Dave in Green]

Zips way up on rebounds at the half (22-12). Gaels hit 14-15 free throws while Zips are 1-6 on treys.

[LZIp]

Pat needs to work on his hands

[LZIp]

I admire Melo's hustle..but think of what it says that KD is using Quincy to set up the offense.

[Derrt]

Carmelo is too indecisive for me. Looks for Tree TOO much and gets confused when that option is not there.

[LZIp]

Carmelo is too indecisive for me. Looks for Tree TOO much and gets confused when that option is not there.

I agree. Absolutely NO flow when he is running the point.

[zippy_ua_00]

TREE beast mode

[Balsy]

Whenever I hear "Let's go GA-ELS" it sounds like they're shouting "Let's go Gay Ls"...just saying...

However, I'm sorry there have been some really, really, really bad calls against Akron this evening.

[LZIp]

Whenever I hear "Let's go GA-ELS" it sounds like they're shouting "Let's go Gay Ls"...just saying...

However, I'm sorry there have been some really, really, really bad calls against Akron this evening.

seriously. How in the hell was that a travel when he was still dribbling the damn ball?

[zippy_ua_00]

Big dog needs to go up strong

[MDZip]

Abysmal shooting around the rim and 3 pointers, too many turnovers and with the exception of Diggs - poor free throw shooting but still in this one.

[MDZip]

Starting to slip away, getting absolutely nothing from Kretzer and McAdams. Going to need a big run.

[akronzips71]

Reminds me of the Notre Dame game.

So many opportunities, ball just won't go in the hole.

[Dave in Green]

Zips already have 14 turnovers to 7 for the Gaels. Someone has to start hitting from outside.

[zippy_ua_00]

Another lazy pass

[Derrt]

Piss poor effort from the zips

[zippy_ua_00]

This is a smu lovefest

[LZIp]

we are nowhere near playing our best and the refs, which I dont like to complain about, are absolutely killing us. So that makes me feel a little better when thinking of our potential.

quick thoughts on the game:

Nyles has to be the starter. Melo needs to go in a role similar to last season with AA. I realize Nyles isn't producing much, but at least he isn't turning the ball over and has the ability to create. Still not sold on Melo being a D-1 player.

Johnson needs to start. So much potential and he has looked great tonight. Forsythe played well, but the turnovers are killer. Just seems his basketball IQ isn't all that high.

Hopefully Harney isn't out for long. Admired Diggs' hard play and Tree played hard as always.

Let's get these guys in Hawaii. Going to attempt to get a few hours of sleep. Night all.

[Dave in Green]

Zips have a lot of work to do to become a more cohesive team. They just seem to be out of sync with each other. Saint Mary's is solid with great teamwork.

[MDZip]

Yet another steal and layup - ballgame. Goodnight. Glad I stayed up for this one (sigh).

[Derrt]

GET CARMELO OUT OF THE GAME HE IS KILLING US

[akronzips71]

Tree is out of gas.

Just way too sloppy.

Can Gladden or Jackson play point?

[zippy_ua_00]

Of course he's out of gas. Hes played his ass off and its 5 am

[akronzips71]

I have to admit I am impressed with Big Dog. He can play.

Pat won't be getting many minutes by the time we get to the Mac.