OKC Eagle Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 JB does not get a lot of love on this board, but he played the game of his life tonight. He shot great, played great D and took care of the ball. I guess Caleb played okay too. And Larry. And Ken. Well, everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cornelius Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I agree. JB did a wonderful job cutting apart the Valpo D tonight. I also thought Yemi had a terrific game... MabeeJ may disagree but I think he needs to shoot it more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTex Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 JB was fantastic. I think he scored 7 straight at a key stretch in the second half. Completely under control, and wasn't forcing anything, but made the shots when everyone sagged off to go after the pass. I also thought he was huge Saturday in settling us down and reestablishing the tempo when we had gotten very sloppy and thrown the ball away several times while letting a 9 point lead slip to one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORU GRAD Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I had the honor of sitting next to Micky's parents tonight and enjoyed the game. He did a good job on Kone. This had to be the best game I've seen this season. What a job the team did. They played with only a couple of exceptions an excellent game. They were ready. Man, I sure hope they can play this well tomorrow night. Kone played the best I have seen him play but we just had too much firepower. Bluitt, what a game. This was a great win and # 20 for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieoru Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Kone did play well thats for sure, but enough with the flops every time someone brushes him hes on the ground. Really enjoyed the refs tonight not falling for that crap. Kone reminded me of Vlade Divac playing Shaq that guy was on the ground more than he was up. You think Homer told them to flop like that cause it did seem like more than just Kone was going down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob Marshall Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 JB does not get a lot of love on this board, but he played the game of his life tonight. He shot great, played great D and took care of the ball. I guess Caleb played okay too. And Larry. And Ken. Well, everybody! I have more than once lead the charge in being critical of Bluitt's play, so I want to be one of the first to congratulate the kid on an outstanding effort tonight. Bluitt played very well tonight and I thought really contributed to his team's success in attaining decisive margin of victory over the second best team in the Mid Con. I've never been a big fan of guards who "over-dribble" the basketball and Bluitt has a tendency to do just that and it gets him and thus ultimately his team in trouble. When he dribbles less, he plays better and so do the Golden Eagles. Great game JB, and as I said (to him) tonight (as he left the media interview room), "young man, you were a lot of fun to watch play out there tonight." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orumom Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I loved seeing Homer finally get a "T" for going out so far on the court. THe Valpo fans with the sign saying "Neutral Court?" were rather entertaining, but I guess they can take it back to Indiana. We felt that way when we went to Ft.Wayne and their team & fans drove back & forth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone77 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Agree. JB was great. No bad decisions and zero turnovers. Owens was simply a level above anything Valpo could throw at him. Incredible determination. And Caleb showing incredible determination in the second half. Yemi had an Alvin Scott lookalike thundering swat. Now lets take care of the unfinished biz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob Marshall Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I loved seeing Homer finally get a "T" for going out so far on the court. THe Valpo fans with the sign saying "Neutral Court?" were rather entertaining, but I guess they can take it back to Indiana. We felt that way when we went to Ft.Wayne and their team & fans drove back & forth. Actually, I would have been disappointed in any coach who didn't walk out onto the floor and get that "T" ... it was a horrible call against the Valpo kid. So, props to Homer Drew for standing up for his player (and team). I have no problem with what Coach Drew did and actually respect him a lot for it. That said, mom, you're right ... others (the city of Valparaiso, IN included) can bid to host the event anytime they would like and I promise you will not find a better facility or an organization who can produce a better event than we do here in Tulsa. Yes, ORU has an advantage with more fans than the other schools, but the conference in general benefits financially while having an absolutely first class, top-quality experience for the student athletes and fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyTELGuy Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I agree. JB did a wonderful job cutting apart the Valpo D tonight. I also thought Yemi had a terrific game... MabeeJ may disagree but I think he needs to shoot it more. Dr. C, I agree that Yemi could shoot it more but for some reason, when he's out there he seems to lack that confidence to step up and shoot. Early in the season he missed quite a few shots and he never really regained his composure. For the most part, when he shoots, he takes real quality shots...where he's really in rhythm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTerry Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I like Yemi's put back jams.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetorfenix86 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 The reason Yemi gets good looks at the basket is because no team is dumb enough to guard him on the perimeter. He is a great defender, he can defend guards and forwards. He is a good rebounder, he is definitely good at snagging long rebounds because he is long. He is good at getting offensive rebounds and putting the ball back in. He is not a shooter. Yemi shooting is like Mickey dunking, lets just hope it doesn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyO Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I agree. JB did a wonderful job cutting apart the Valpo D tonight. I also thought Yemi had a terrific game... MabeeJ may disagree but I think he needs to shoot it more. Dr. C, after last night's game, Yemi can do whatever he wants. This was the first game all year when I actually said, "We need Yemi in there." I am a Yemi fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stl VU Fan Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Actually, I would have been disappointed in any coach who didn't walk out onto the floor and get that "T" ... it was a horrible call against the Valpo kid. So, props to Homer Drew for standing up for his player (and team). I have no problem with what Coach Drew did and actually respect him a lot for it. Here, here. That said, mom, you're right ... others (the city of Valparaiso, IN included) can bid to host the event anytime they would like and I promise you will not find a better facility or an organization who can produce a better event than we do here in Tulsa. Yes, ORU has an advantage with more fans than the other schools, but the conference in general benefits financially while having an absolutely first class, top-quality experience for the student athletes and fans. If the Genesis Center ever gets their locker room situation, they might give you a run for your money. But for now, Rob, you are quite correct. The TSC has been outstanding, and on a personal note, I am very grateful that they accomodated me with my special food needs. Chris Flores, Mike Dotson, and a couple of others personally took care of me in every session, heating up my entrees for me. As someone who is on a medically supervised diet, that was an enormous benefit to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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