ND vs Press Virginia (round of 32)

[ndomer4 532]

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!

[LasVegasIrish 0]

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!

[irishrb 0]

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

[ndomer4 532]

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!

[97domer 89]

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

[irishrb 0]

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%.

[tneun89 1,118]

Would help if we could make a shot....

[irishrb 0]

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.

[irishrush 60]

Can only get better from here...

[tneun89 1,118]

If Vasturia never takes another 3, I would be able to die a happy man.

[BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12]

I, guess everyone is starting to agree with me from what I said earlier in the season about the seniors.

[BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12]

If Vasturia never takes another 3, I would be able to die a happy man.

 

His, shot has really changed from over the season.

[tneun89 1,118]

Really not handling the press well at all. TJ Gibbs especially.

[BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12]

Why, is Rex and Gibbs playing?

[BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12]

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.

[irishrb 0]

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.

[irishrb 0]

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..

[BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12]

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.

[tneun89 1,118]

if vasturia never takes another 3, i would be able to die a happy man.

 

prove me wrong steve!

[irishrb 0]

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.

[tneun89 1,118]

I honestly feel lucky to only be down 7.

 

Let's hope we have a second half similar to Michigan last year.

[irishrush 60]

Agree - we played about as poorly as we could have and WV played about as good as they could have.

 

Gibbs is really shakey with the dribble today - kind of OOC.

[irishrb 0]

I'm always the one telling my boys to chill out, and that ND will settle in, and take over in the second half. I don't feel that way at all today. wvu is TOTALLY fired up, and playing incredibly well. You can tell they want this game way more than ND. They are just dialed in. I think it's WAY more likely that they blow ND out in the second half than it is for ND to come back.

[irishrb 0]

Second half....

Drive, drive, drive. The refs are not calling any charges at all. Beat the press, and go aggressively to the hoop. Kick a couple out for some threes, but for the most part, just go.

No more 2-3 on D. Go 3-2 or man up.

[ndomer4 532]

Nice to see Steve driving, funny how he is driving better lately than shooting the 3.

 

I would like to see Ryan play some big minute as I think he can burn West Virginia from the 3 which we will need to keep up.

 

Defense is worrying me, West Virginia is scoring too easily.