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umainealum · 01-10-2013, 08:05 AM

Not so sure Hartford can't get into that top 3 and not so sure that UMaine doesn't have another late season collapse and end up in the bottom 3...

Zonid · 01-10-2013, 08:28 AM

Can someone please tell me why, in all of your infinite wisdom, why you would even entertain the thought of sitting in a 2-3 zone for even one possession against a team that has a recent track record of torching teams from behind the arc. It's the complete antithesis of effective coaching. I've seen middle school basketball teams are more prepared than Maine was heading into the game yesterday.

NotDeadYet · 01-10-2013, 08:49 AM

Did Maine really play zone against Hartford? I didn't have any video, only the SI scores, and it's kinda hard to tell from that. If they did, their coaching should remain seated and silent during the games.

Nostrajimus · 01-10-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by umainealum

Not so sure Hartford can't get into that top 3 and not so sure that UMaine doesn't have another late season collapse and end up in the bottom 3...

That was a best case scenario. Worst case scenario is vs. Albany at home in front of a packed house. Ouch!

Say goodnight Mr. March.

Nostrajimus · 01-10-2013, 10:00 AM

As I alluded to prior to conf play, UMO is about to get into a heap of trouble if Mr. March doesn't solve this potential season ending showstopping dilemma.

In Conf play (3 games) Edwards is only shooting 36% (11-30) from the field & 22% (2-9, 1 being a prayer bank shot) from Teaserland.

John Mesghna is hitting 63% from Teaserland (7-11), while the rest of team is hitting only 18% from that range (5-27).

This could become a huge problem if teams in the AE can shut down Mesghna from outside, as he is their ONLY real threat beyond the arc.

It's not rocket science!

farfromtheshow · 01-10-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NotDeadYet

Did Maine really play zone against Hartford? I didn't have any video, only the SI scores, and it's kinda hard to tell from that. If they did, their coaching should remain seated and silent during the games.

I was at the game sitting courtside, I didn't see Maine in much, if any, zone.

lsbal84 · 01-10-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by umainealum

Not so sure Hartford can't get into that top 3 and not so sure that UMaine doesn't have another late season collapse and end up in the bottom 3...

Until I see that Hartford can play with UVM/UA and Stony I have no dillusions about top 3 for them. That being said I think we are at least closer.

I honestly think Maine has a lot of talent in that team. The top 5 players are really strong. If Mesghna continues to improve it should open up more for Edwards. Mesghna is tough to guard as he is tall at his position. I never go by 1 game but I didn't see much from Gloger and Lawton. It would not surprise me at all to see Maine go on a big run in conference play.

Nostrajimus · 01-10-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NotDeadYet

Did Maine really play zone against Hartford? I didn't have any video, only the SI scores, and it's kinda hard to tell from that. If they did, their coaching should remain seated and silent during the games.

In the post game interview Gallagher said he was not sure why Maine played a 2-3 zone (in the 1st half) because of his good shooters, and that they paid the price

They shot 8-16 from 3 in the 1st half. Nice move Mr. March

farfromtheshow · 01-10-2013, 08:43 PM

Game story with some big photos and interesting quotes on Gallagher about the evolution of the offense from chuck-and-duck to shooting 3's when the defense gives them to you and running the offense through Nwakamma.

http://www.onebidwonders.com/2013/01/10/flying-high/

Zonid · 01-11-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by lsbal84

Until I see that Hartford can play with UVM/UA and Stony I have no dillusions about top 3 for them. That being said I think we are at least closer.

I honestly think Maine has a lot of talent in that team. The top 5 players are really strong. If Mesghna continues to improve it should open up more for Edwards. Mesghna is tough to guard as he is tall at his position. I never go by 1 game but I didn't see much from Gloger and Lawton. It would not surprise me at all to see Maine go on a big run in conference play.

Maine fans have thought the same for the previous 2 years, yet results never materialized.

There is one constant...

Nostrajimus · 01-13-2013, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Nostrajimus

As I alluded to prior to conf play, UMO is about to get into a heap of trouble if Mr. March doesn't solve this potential season ending showstopping dilemma.

In Conf play (3 games) Edwards is only shooting 36% (11-30) from the field & 22% (2-9, 1 being a prayer bank shot) from Teaserland.

John Mesghna is hitting 63% from Teaserland (7-11), while the rest of team is hitting only 18% from that range (5-27).

This could become a huge problem if teams in the AE can shut down Mesghna from outside, as he is their ONLY real threat beyond the arc.

It's not rocket science!

Edwards goes 5-16 from the field and 1-5 from Teaserland. Mesghna tanks going 2-9 (2-7) as well.

In 4 conf games Edwards is 16-46 (3-14 from beyond the arc)

Like I said, It's not rocket science!

Mr. 1 & Done will have to beat Gallagher in the AE Tourney, who is 6-0 vs Woodward. Good luck with that.

01-10-2013, 08:05 AM	#46 (permalink)
umainealum Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,445 Rep Power: 28923	Re: Maine/Hartford Not so sure Hartford can't get into that top 3 and not so sure that UMaine doesn't have another late season collapse and end up in the bottom 3... __________________ UMaine - the epitome of mediocrity Proud supporter of an AMERICA EAST team that made a coaching change...

01-10-2013, 08:28 AM	#47 (permalink)
Zonid Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 194 Rep Power: 1512	Re: Maine/Hartford Can someone please tell me why, in all of your infinite wisdom, why you would even entertain the thought of sitting in a 2-3 zone for even one possession against a team that has a recent track record of torching teams from behind the arc. It's the complete antithesis of effective coaching. I've seen middle school basketball teams are more prepared than Maine was heading into the game yesterday.

01-10-2013, 08:49 AM	#48 (permalink)
NotDeadYet Player Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 875 Rep Power: 35420	Re: Maine/Hartford Did Maine really play zone against Hartford? I didn't have any video, only the SI scores, and it's kinda hard to tell from that. If they did, their coaching should remain seated and silent during the games.

01-10-2013, 10:00 AM	#50 (permalink)
Nostrajimus Banned Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 416 Rep Power: 0	Re: Maine/Hartford As I alluded to prior to conf play, UMO is about to get into a heap of trouble if Mr. March doesn't solve this potential season ending showstopping dilemma. In Conf play (3 games) Edwards is only shooting 36% (11-30) from the field & 22% (2-9, 1 being a prayer bank shot) from Teaserland. John Mesghna is hitting 63% from Teaserland (7-11), while the rest of team is hitting only 18% from that range (5-27). This could become a huge problem if teams in the AE can shut down Mesghna from outside, as he is their ONLY real threat beyond the arc. It's not rocket science!

01-10-2013, 08:43 PM	#54 (permalink)
farfromtheshow Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,169 Rep Power: 8187	Re: Maine/Hartford Game story with some big photos and interesting quotes on Gallagher about the evolution of the offense from chuck-and-duck to shooting 3's when the defense gives them to you and running the offense through Nwakamma. http://www.onebidwonders.com/2013/01/10/flying-high/

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