MBB: USA South Conference

[hasanova]

The Quakers overcome early 5-0 and 19-9 deficits to beat Averett in Danville, 73-63.  GC junior guard Clay Henson hit 7 threes and finished with 33 (I think he hit 9 threes versus AU in Greensboro last year).  Bonner added 18 and Neville 10.  Guilford improves to 4-1, while Averett drops to 3-2.

[CNU85]

CNU is frustrating me again! They just lost to Roanoke. CNU was up by about 12 in first half. CNU was hot, then cold, then hot again. RC just plugged along. I haven't seen the box score yet to support what I saw but here's how I see it. Green and Baker were on fire. Baker was playing like he did as a Freshman. Both had 19 points. Something was wrong with Blasingame. I think the injury at Va Wesleyan is more than we know. At one point in the game my son said to me, "Blasingame isn't trying". I think he was trying - just not healthy, playing hurt.

Other than Green, CNU seemed to be afraid of the basket. Nobody was going up strong. Whinnett had ZERO points. Green got his fourth foul with a little under 8 minutes left. I don't remember seeing him on the game after that. I hope I'm wrong. If I'm not, then I have to question the coaching. Why keep one of the only guys playing hard on the bench?

CJ said on the post game that there might be changes in the starting line up. I'm not sure what that could be. Perhaps Hermann instead of Whinnett? If Blasingame is hurt, who steps in for him? Faris played great the first game. Now he's playing like a Freshmen - which is ok since he is a freshman with only 3 games under his belt. He's going to be very good. But he is not ready to start. Do you rest Blasingame and put Whinnett back at center where he played last year? I don't have the inside scoop. But let's get Blasingame healthy. Here's what I would do tomorrow:

Barton
Baker
Whinnett
Hermann
Green

If CNU plays this game the way they played Va Wesleyan on Tuesday, then they win big. Dang....there goes my "ifs" again. I guess that's what is so frustrating. Inconsistencies. Tomorrow Whinnett could score 24 and Baker 3. 

[CNU85]

Hey Riki Tiki,

Do you know the guy who wrote this?

http://www.d3hoops.com/game-releases/2008/Nov/28/Christopher+Newport-vs.-Roanoke/h9sf576bfmd50fmx/26181

I'm at a loss for words! The English language was butchered.

[Hampton U SID]

It wasnt someone from CNU that's for sure.   Look at the last paragraph talking about where you can get your latest Roanoke info from.

[old_lion]

Narch,

What's a brother gotta do to get a box score? 

[CNU85]

CNU comes from waaayyy behind against Otterbein. Down by 14 with 6 mintes left. CNU wins 87-83.

Green was a beast again! Russell is fantastic off the bench. Blasingame is still not 100%. He's playing hurt. But the man is a warrior. He gets his second straight double double. Theo Baker was hot again. The team refused to lose tonight. Reminded me of when Selden played for CNU.

I ws trying to figure out the game when they were down big and it was late in the game. The effort was there. They would close to within 2, then Otterbein would build a lead again. They are a very good and well coached team. And I have to say they play as a TEAM. They are constantly talking on the floor about the situation.

CNU just never gave up and something clicked at the end.

What a game. Looking forward to the stats and finding out how many blocks Blasingame had.

[Rikki_Tikki_Tavi]

Hey Riki Tiki,

Do you know the guy who wrote this?

http://www.d3hoops.com/game-releases/2008/Nov/28/Christopher+Newport-vs.-Roanoke/h9sf576bfmd50fmx/26181

I'm at a loss for words! The English language was buchered.

Roanoke SID I would assume. I havent read it, just skimmed it.

[Rikki_Tikki_Tavi]

I love the "hostile crowd" comment! If that was a hostile crowd, Id sure hate to see a slobber knocker at the "Free." I thought the Roanoke fans were more "hostile" then the CNU fans were. If the students were on campus, I may have to agree with that statement.

[hasanova]

Narch,

What's a brother gotta do to get a box score? 

http://www.mumonarchs.com/custompages/MBasketball/2008-09/mum1129.htm

[old_lion]

Narch,

What's a brother gotta do to get a box score? 

http://www.mumonarchs.com/custompages/MBasketball/2008-09/mum1129.htm

Thanks Hasa.  I was looking at the link to Methodist's website on D3hoops ... and that's all old info.
http://www.d3hoops.com/school/METH/mens/2009
Not sure what's up with that ...

Thanks for the current link.

[old_lion]

Narch,

What's a brother gotta do to get a box score? 

http://www.mumonarchs.com/custompages/MBasketball/2008-09/mum1129.htm

Thanks Hasa.  I was looking at the link to Methodist's website on D3hoops ... and that's all old info.
http://www.d3hoops.com/school/METH/mens/2009
Not sure what's up with that ...

Thanks for the current link.

Ah ... now it's been updated ... good job.

[CNU85]

This board is way too quiet. Basketball season has started....I think?

[cnububba]

CNU85 some great observations.   I think the Caps have a lot of potential this year.  However, I think it will take time.  Hat's off to Barton and Blasingame for coming back and contributing right away.  It will take both of them time to get their game legs, but from what I've seen the potential is definitely there.

Baker and Russell are both strong physically.  Theo looks great and is stroking the ball with confidence.   Russell is a fearless shooter and a tough defender. 

Green and Blasingame are outstanding at the 4 and 5.  Green is relentless and a solid scorer around the basket, but I'm really impressed how they look for each other in the post.   Blasingame's scoring will continue to improve.  They are both 60 percent shooters, that's amazing. 

Davon is well Davon, not fully explosive yet, but you can see it coming!  Goring is a solid backup and improving at point.   CNU potentially has an outstanding bench and a really solid freshman class.     

Whinnett.  Thomas is a talented ballplayer.   But I think right now he's a fish out of water at the three.  Can't play him at the five because Blasingame has such an impact, especially on the defensive end.  He blocked five against Otterbein, but altered many others, especially during crunch time.  Green is playing amazing at the four. 

Actually I thought the substitute patterns lost the Roanoke game and almost the Otterbein game.  In both games leads were lost when most or all of the starters were on the bench.  Against Roanoke the starters could not recover, amazingly against Otterbein they did.  Which brings me back to Whinnett.  I'd make him my 6th man.   He could get a LOT of minutes, as many as the starters!   He could sub for Green, Blasingame and Russell.  The team would not lose anything and on many nights probably gain.   Thomas is talented offensively and defensively, but you can see his frustration at the 3 right now.

Anyway an interesting year ahead.     

[CNU85]

Bubba,

Good points as well. I was also thinking about Whinett as the 6th man. The way Russell is playing, give it a try. The issue to watch for - Is Russell more effective coming off the bench or as a starter? Sometimes trying to fix one thing, breaks two instead. But you have to try it. The definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing and expect a different outcome.

[cnububba]

That's very true 85!  Maybe Russell is more comfortable coming off the bench!  There might be a rain cloud in that silver lining we're not aware of.  Caps should go above .500 tonight.  Sincerely hope it's a blowout and everyone gets plenty of playing time.   Have to apologize, it's Going not Goring, lol, sorry Paul.