ndomer4 532 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Have to admit I haven't seen a ton of West Virginia but we all know they love to press. Interesting matchup as we have the best assist-turnover ratio while they lead in forced turnovers. Game is Saturday but no clue on the time yet. One thing I have noticed with our Irish going back a few years is we don't shoot like we did today two games in a row. Whenever we shoot this poor we usually shoot lights out next game. 2 years ago we had the Butler fiasco then couldn't miss vs Wichita, also last year against UNC in the ACC tourney couldn't hit anything then we went over 50% against Michigan. I think we shoot lights out and beat West Virginia, I also like us Vs the Zags but I have them on upset alert for Northwestern. TBH I would rather play the Zags over Northwestern as they pretty much had us beat at home. Irish to the Elite Eight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LasVegasIrish 0 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Have to admit I haven't seen a ton of West Virginia but we all know they love to press. Interesting matchup as we have the best assist-turnover ratio while they lead in forced turnovers. Game is Saturday but no clue on the time yet. One thing I have noticed with our Irish going back a few years is we don't shoot like we did today two games in a row. Whenever we shoot this poor we usually shoot lights out next game. 2 years ago we had the Butler fiasco then couldn't miss vs Wichita, also last year against UNC in the ACC tourney couldn't hit anything then we went over 50% against Michigan. I think we shoot lights out and beat West Virginia, I also like us Vs the Zags but I have them on upset alert for Northwestern. TBH I would rather play the Zags over Northwestern as they pretty much had us beat at home. Irish to the Elite Eight! I'm down. For my sanity at work, it would be nice for them to perform well too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrb 0 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) Obviously this is a much tougher match-up. In all honestly, ND only moved on b/c princeton was worse than they were. Some things I want to see tomorrow: 1. More bench minutes. If wvu is smart, they will run 9 deep to press the whole game and wear ND out. I fully expect them to do that. Brey has to use his bench. This is a perfect game for Gibbs! I also would like to see Geben more than Torres because he's more of an offensive threat. Ryan has shown he's capable...put him in....Although I would worry about his ball handling/decision making a little. 2. Be aggressive. Take the ball to the hoop. This is why Gibbs needs to play. I love his aggression. wvu will foul....Make the free throws! 3. Hopefully Beach and Vasturia have better days. If they don't, ND loses. 4. Everyone needs to box out. wvu rebounded nearly half of their misses against bucknell. 5. Fair reffing. Most refs truly don't know how to ref teams that press. They often give them more contact because they don't want to stop play so often. A foul is a foul. Blow the whistle when wvu fouls, because they undoubtedly will. GO IRISH!! Edited March 17, 2017 by irishrb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndomer4 532 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Obviously this is a much tougher match-up. In all honestly, ND only moved on b/c princeton was worse than they were. Some things I want to see tomorrow: 1. More bench minutes. If wvu is smart, they will run 9 deep to press the whole game and wear ND out. I fully expect them to do that. Brey has to use his bench. This is a perfect game for Gibbs! I also would like to see Geben more than Torres because he's more of an offensive threat. Ryan has shown he's capable...put him in....Although I would worry about his ball handling/decision making a little. 2. Be aggressive. Take the ball to the hoop. This is why Gibbs needs to play. I love his aggression. wvu will foul....Make the free throws! 3. Hopefully Beach and Vasturia have better days. If they don't, ND loses. 4. Everyone needs to box out. wvu rebounded nearly half of their misses against bucknell. 5. Fair reffing. Most refs truly don't know how to ref teams that press. They often give them more contact because they don't want to stop play so often. A foul is a foul. Blow the whistle when wvu fouls, because they undoubtedly will. GO IRISH!! Couldn't agree more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97domer 74 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I think this is a good match up for Notre Dame – our really good guards should be able to handle the press. Our big man can move down the floor quickly. I think Notre Dame wins handily. Well at least those are my thoughts before watching the first round game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrb 0 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I think this is a good match up for Notre Dame – our really good guards should be able to handle the press. Our big man can move down the floor quickly. I think Notre Dame wins handily. Well at least those are my thoughts before watching the first round game I agree...but Colson is hurting. I would feel much more comfortable if he was 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tneun89 978 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Would help if we could make a shot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrb 0 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Would help if we could make a shot.... Seriously, what a crap start. Serious question, who in their right mind would draft Beach.....No freakin' way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrush 60 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Can only get better from here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tneun89 978 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 If Vasturia never takes another 3, I would be able to die a happy man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I, guess everyone is starting to agree with me from what I said earlier in the season about the seniors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 If Vasturia never takes another 3, I would be able to die a happy man. His, shot has really changed from over the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tneun89 978 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Really not handling the press well at all. TJ Gibbs especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Why, is Rex and Gibbs playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Really not handling the press well at all. TJ Gibbs especially. Again, Ryan goes out and barely played?? No, idea why Brey doesn't give him a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrb 0 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Notre Dame really looking unprepared and overwhelmed right now. You'd never guess a lot of these players have been to the elite 8 two years in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrb 0 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Again, Ryan goes out and barely played?? No, idea why Brey doesn't give him a chance. Especially when he was looking to dish the ball.....Rumors out there that Ryan is looking to transfer. Definitely makes me wonder.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Especially when he was looking to dish the ball.....Rumors out there that Ryan is looking to transfer. Definitely makes me wonder.. Amazing, he plays and gets a 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tneun89 978 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 if vasturia never takes another 3, i would be able to die a happy man. prove me wrong steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrb 0 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 prove me wrong steve! That's how I feel about Beach. He drives me crazy. Nice job of letting the ball go through your hands there. I would love it if he sat on the bench the entire second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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