As we play better comp we’re gonna need a 4 that can defend and rebound the damn ball when TDR is out. If that’s Barksdale then so be it.
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Odom also mentioned that they practiced some with a Onyenso-Grünloh frontcourt, but decided not to go to it against Rider in favor of getting Carrere and Lewis some time at the 4.
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Jacari also seems like another good end of shot clock option
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Grunyensoloh!!
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You know, I was really struck by that. For some reason (maybe it’s the kind of angry look on his face or some of the things he said early) I had doubts if he would be a team guy. I think he said out loud that he was auditioning for the NBA. So, I really liked that and some of the interactions with the other guys.
It really appears that Odom struck gold in the character department with all of these guys.
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Zero complaints from that game. Shot poorly from 3 and the FT line, which was likely nerves. What a breath of fresh air to see consistent aggression and attacking. Was like watching a whole new sport. Loved the energy and passion too.
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Win has us up two spots on Torvik. At 32 now.
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He thanked the crowd several times in the post game too which I liked. He’ll probably never look on UVa as fondly as we do, but they seem to appreciate it for what it is which is all we can ask.
I would kill to see his class schedule lol
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TBH, he is more than I hoped for. I wasn’t convinced that his proximity wasn’t part of Tony’s interest. Also, wasn’t sure I wanted another Kihei. However, even though it is too early to be sure, I think we are getting more than Kihei.
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10 pts 9 assists 3 steals 2/5 from 3 and 2/2 FT
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By mid November - fixed it for you
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It’s funny because in the offseason, the thought was that Virginia fans would need to re-calibrate how they viewed shot selection - thinking was there would be a lot of gripes in that department. Didn’t hear anything last night.
In reality, I think it’s getting over the hump that not every defensive effort has to be a grind-it-effort.
Rider was overmatched from the get go. I like how we turned up the defensive pressure in the second half though and we got whatever we wanted offensively throughout the night. The only thing separating this from a 50 point win was the shooting. They won’t all be this easy, but was aesthetically pleasing to watch.
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They both appeared to be just out of college and working their first games. Wayyyy too much yapping about every inconsequential action.
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What did AG ever do to you - best big Hoo this century
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It’s the ACCNX crew. It’s gonna happen
I’d love to have the Corrigan “not you fat Jesus “ relative or even Chelsea Shine was fine. But I mostly listened on mute anyway.
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Funny when overseas people are more thankful than Americans in the states. Hope he balls put this year!
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Not to diminish his thankfulness, but it’s probably one of the (if not the most) bigger, engaged, rowdy crowds he’s ever seen.
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Complaining about announcers always reminds me of this exchange with my brother:
Him - [whining about the announcers …]
Me - put it on mute
Him - But I like to hear what they have to say…
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Her commentary style could best be described as having to write a 1,000 word essay on a topic that you have no clue about….
So you spend 400 words re-stating the problem/question, 200 words with relatively adjacent facts and then 400 words in your conclusion.
I listen mostly for the play-by-play. If I could synch radio properly that would be the best bet.
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I’d like an option for these ACCNX games that’s just like game noises plus someone relaying info that’s not obvious from what we are seeing. Like why/what they are reviewing.
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