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Post by kiyoat on Jan 14, 2019 14:22:11 GMT -6
I think Hoeck actually got that nickname from Lee. In the post-game Lee said that he had told the team before the game that they had to be the "Magnificent Seven". I don't know how long they can hold up, but what an amazing job.
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Post by elcoyote on Jan 14, 2019 14:38:20 GMT -6
My takeaways from this game for whatever they're worth: 1. Umude is turning into an absolute force on the offensive end. Ft. Wayne tried a bunch of different tactics to try and guard him and nothing worked 2. I really feel for Jech. Poor kid can't catch a break. Seems like he's been injured every season he's been here. 3. This team really plays hard and must be in great shape. Six players combined for 196 of the 200 minutes and two played all 40. 4. All four seniors on this team are now in or have been in a boot this season. Just unreal. 5. Ft Wayne played man the entire game and after the success SDSU had with a zone I thought that might be a look that would be thrown at us more. 6. With the defensive intensity they bring they'll be competitive in every game. Might not win them all, but they'll keep it interesting. Bottom line: the old cliche "you're never as bad as you seem after a loss, nor as good as you seem after a win" applies here, the State game and this one being perfect examples, but as a fan you really have to appreciate these players. Despite all the adversity that they've been hit with, they continue to play hard and bust their asses. It's fun to watch and easy to root for. For Powers, Jech and Burch-Manning's sake I hope they heal up and get to finish out their careers with a flourish. Agreed. I would add that credit is also due to Lee and his coaching staff. They had the players prepared for PFW and they executed a good game plan. Also liking the more uplifting tone of Coach Lee (win or lose), and in my opinion, the stronger buy-in from the players. It is going to be extremely difficult to get this level of performance out of 7 guys for the balance of the season because they will wear down at some point. However, I do recall Boots going with a short rotation for much of his history. Anyway, a very enjoyable and well earned victory! I would concur 100% in praising Coach Lee and his staff for keeping the players focused and on task. It would be very easy to feel sorry for yourself with all the injuries but they just shrugged their shoulders and got after the only undefeated team in the league up to that point. Also would like to give a thumbs up to Matt Johns as he's starting to get better and better every game. At the beginning of the season he was deer in the headlights, but now, at times, he's becoming more assertive on offense and his defense has gone from being not good to respectable. Can say the same about Nate Robinson but Johns size is needed more right now.
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