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ExplorerSteve · 11-25-2012, 07:13 PM

It truly does feel like 1988 again!

La Salle beats Villanova in Overtime...

http://www.lasalle-explorers.com/

Galloway 26 pts, Duren 23 pts, Zack 8 pts and 14 boards. 77-74 Final.

Go Explorers!

xudash · 11-25-2012, 07:25 PM

This was a big win for LaSalle and a great contribution by LaSalle to the league's success, but the following scares the hell out of me, regarding LaSalle:

Coach John Giannini was very fortunate to escape with the win. The Explorers lacked discipline during key stretches in the first half when they could have pushed the lead to double digits and in the second half when they allowed Villanova to go up by double-digits through very undisciplined play especially on the offensive end. Ramon needs to play much more under control as he nearly cost the team today. Coaching Grade: C

Regardless of what LaSalle pulls off in recruiting, given its program circumstances, coaching seems to be the area holds it back and will continue to do so. People can learn, including a man that holds a doctoral degree, but he's been there long enough now to have improved in this regard, yet, even with this game, we see commentary by the LaSalle faithful that the problem continues.

jpschmack · 11-25-2012, 08:34 PM

Great win for LaSalle and the A-10.

PVP · 11-25-2012, 08:40 PM

Nova blows right now. Just a shell of its former self. So sad (sarcasm). Always nice when a10 teams win (and nova loses) but the win tells us nothing about LaSalle.

LaSalleFan · 11-25-2012, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xudash

This was a big win for LaSalle and a great contribution by LaSalle to the league's success, but the following scares the hell out of me, regarding LaSalle:

Coach John Giannini was very fortunate to escape with the win. The Explorers lacked discipline during key stretches in the first half when they could have pushed the lead to double digits and in the second half when they allowed Villanova to go up by double-digits through very undisciplined play especially on the offensive end. Ramon needs to play much more under control as he nearly cost the team today. Coaching Grade: C

Regardless of what LaSalle pulls off in recruiting, given its program circumstances, coaching seems to be the area holds it back and will continue to do so. People can learn, including a man that holds a doctoral degree, but he's been there long enough now to have improved in this regard, yet, even with this game, we see commentary by the LaSalle faithful that the problem continues.

You do realize that this "commentary by the LaSalle faithful" that you quoted was by none other than Explorer Steve, right? That's the equivalent of using something from Bleacher Report as a source. No one is saying Giannini is a great coach, but he's nowhere near as bad as some people make him out to be. I'd say he did a pretty solid coaching job last year, taking a team predicted to finish 13th out of 14 teams and coming in tied for 5th.

ExplorerSteve · 11-26-2012, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xudash

This was a big win for LaSalle and a great contribution by LaSalle to the league's success, but the following scares the hell out of me, regarding LaSalle:

Coach John Giannini was very fortunate to escape with the win. The Explorers lacked discipline during key stretches in the first half when they could have pushed the lead to double digits and in the second half when they allowed Villanova to go up by double-digits through very undisciplined play especially on the offensive end. Ramon needs to play much more under control as he nearly cost the team today. Coaching Grade: C

Regardless of what LaSalle pulls off in recruiting, given its program circumstances, coaching seems to be the area holds it back and will continue to do so. People can learn, including a man that holds a doctoral degree, but he's been there long enough now to have improved in this regard, yet, even with this game, we see commentary by the LaSalle faithful that the problem continues.

I would "zip it"! X has its' own problems.

Funny how LaSalleFan tries to put down the analysis and me knowing that I didn't write it. He also then agrees with the analysis!

11-25-2012, 07:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
ExplorerSteve Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,711 Rep Power: 156846	Explorers Top Philly Big 5 Rival in Overtime It truly does feel like 1988 again! La Salle beats Villanova in Overtime... http://www.lasalle-explorers.com/ Galloway 26 pts, Duren 23 pts, Zack 8 pts and 14 boards. 77-74 Final. Go Explorers! __________________ www.LaSalle-Explorers.com Unofficial Source for FREE LaSalle Explorers Information along with "Explorers Universe" Messageboard.

11-25-2012, 07:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
xudash Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,300 Rep Power: 39489	Re: Explorers Top Philly Big 5 Rival in Overtime This was a big win for LaSalle and a great contribution by LaSalle to the league's success, but the following scares the hell out of me, regarding LaSalle: Coach John Giannini was very fortunate to escape with the win. The Explorers lacked discipline during key stretches in the first half when they could have pushed the lead to double digits and in the second half when they allowed Villanova to go up by double-digits through very undisciplined play especially on the offensive end. Ramon needs to play much more under control as he nearly cost the team today. Coaching Grade: C Regardless of what LaSalle pulls off in recruiting, given its program circumstances, coaching seems to be the area holds it back and will continue to do so. People can learn, including a man that holds a doctoral degree, but he's been there long enough now to have improved in this regard, yet, even with this game, we see commentary by the LaSalle faithful that the problem continues.

11-25-2012, 08:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
jpschmack Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 529 Rep Power: 179697	Re: Explorers Top Philly Big 5 Rival in Overtime Great win for LaSalle and the A-10.

11-25-2012, 08:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
PVP Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hawk Hill Posts: 928 Rep Power: 5518	Re: Explorers Top Philly Big 5 Rival in Overtime Nova blows right now. Just a shell of its former self. So sad (sarcasm). Always nice when a10 teams win (and nova loses) but the win tells us nothing about LaSalle. __________________ 2005 Regular Season Locks of the Day Champion 2007-08 A10 Regular Season Contest Champion

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