Missed free throws, missed opportunity; Griz fall to Pilots

[grizzlyjournal]

In an otherwise exciting college basketball game between two quality mid-major opponents, the Montana Grizzlies lost a 58-54 decision to the visiting Portland Pilots before a robust crowd of 3589, with a very simple, very frustrating inability to convert free throws.

http://www.missoulajournal.com/grizzlyjournal/2010/12/missed-free-throws-equal-missed-opportunity-griz-fall-to-portland.html

 

[PlayerRep]

Woods and Stockton played excellent defense on Stohl, the great 3-pt shooting who has been averaging about 15 points per game and over 50% from 3-pt range. Stohl made one 3-pointer and had 7 points. The Sikma kid, who I believe is Jack Sikma's son, is a pretty good player. 1-10 from the freethrow line in the second half isn't going to get the job down.

 

[THE BETCH]

Great physical defense by the Griz. Never let up on the high scoring Pilots. Portland also played very tough D, especially the bigs, however as Jack says, 1 for 10 won't get it done. These type of games, including Sunday against the Bruins, can only make us tougher come conference time. Great to see Reader make a statement and for Jordan to start to score. This young team continues to improve, however we do have to find someone to spell Will. It was his second full time game. He played full tilt the whole game. A few minutes rest would have helped.
This team is fun to watch, and the crowds are increasing. I believe Tinks is doing an exceptional job and basketball will make a comeback.

 

[IntuitiveGriz]

In an otherwise exciting college basketball game between two quality mid-major opponents, the Montana Grizzlies lost a 58-54 decision to the with visiting Portland Pilots before a robust crowd of 3589, a very simple, very frustrating inability to convert free throws.

http://www.missoulajournal.com/grizzlyjournal/2010/12/missed-free-throws-equal-missed-opportunity-griz-fall-to-portland.html

Grizzly free throw shooting has been a MAJOR problem in recent years, a lot of us have brought that up, but it still continues to plague the program--what gives? There's no excuse for this. UMs 3 point shooting against Portland was flunking as well.

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From the Missoulian:

The Griz hurt themselves from the charity stripe, going just 8-of-20 (40%) from the line, including a dismal 1-of-10 in the second half. The Pilots made 9-of-14 charity shots, and were 8-of-12 (66.7%) in the final 20 minutes.

Portland made 22-of-40 (55%) shots and 5-of-8 (62.5%) treys. Montana was 21-of-49 (42.9%) from the field and made 4-of-18 (22.2%) three-pointers. The Griz had a 30-29 edge in rebounds.
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The difference in the game was 2nd half free throws, UM going 1-10 (what are they blind?) while Portland put it in the bucket at a 9-14 clip--ball game, end of story. The blind comment was light-hearted, but this free throw problem isn't funny anymore. And actually hasn't been for a while. Chalk another loss up to not being able to throw it in the ocean. :roll:

 

[Silvertip]

Tinkle's teams continue to be chronically bad from the line. And there's no excuse. Instead of the variety of gymnastics at the line it boils down to good repetitious mechanics..Nobody is going to block your shot. You're standing there all alone. FACT: Women are better at shooting FT's because they don't make it into a mental exercise... Hey Tinks! Bring some LG over to show the boys how it's done!

 

[Growler1]

Shooting 1-10 from the free throw line is beyond bad. Hell, Shaquille O'Neal or Wilt Chamberlin could do better than that! In fact, a grade school kid could do better than that!

I guarantee you that I could significantly improve their free throw shooting. If Tinks wants to hire me, i'm available. He obviously has no clue how to teach these kids to shoot FTs.