Internet was acting goofy last night, many of my thoughts have also been posted already:
- Congrats Weber, looks like hosting is yours, and rightfully so. The Wildcats played a great game last night, and I think the one thing that really seperated the two teams was consistancey. Weber never went through any major cold streaks, while the Griz did late in the 1st period, then with about 10:00 left, and again with about 4:00 left. Griz would heat up, then cool down - meanwhile Weber just chipped away steadily, and that got them the big lead.
- In watching most Griz games this year, I did see something of concern, that the team/coaches will presumably pick up on as well - with about 10:00 left in the game, suddenly it seemed like the Griz went to panic mode, casting off a bunch of shots (not many made), not sticking to their game plan, and that allowed Weber to build in a lead that the Griz couldn't overcome.
- AJ is amazing, but one guy cannot beat Weber, the hustle from the Griz didn't quit all night though. Bummer of a game for Hasquet, I was talking with another guy saying we need a big game from someone besides AJ to win, and unfortunately some guys didn't get enough bounces, and some guys were just stone cold.
- The more Michael Taylor gets comfortable in his role, the more I'm liking his style of play, real hard worker and a very good 3-point shooter. Good on defense too.
- CET should be starting at PG, IMO. Nothing against AJ, but I think the team is better with both of those guys on the court. Put CET at 1, AJ at 2.
- The officiating last night seemed to give Weber the benefit of the doubt, multiple out-of-bounds plays called the wrong way, a blatant travel that turned into a Griz foul, and then in the end when the Griz were back within 11, on a free throw attempt a Griz rebounder (I think Taylor) gets tackled down to the floor by a Weber player, causing him to miss the rebound, Weber gets it, and the game is essentially over. Tinks ripped of his tie and threw it on the floor after that non-call.
- Weber's combo of their two guards and their physical big guys underneath is an amazing group.
While last night Weber St was the better team, I was not blown away by their overall athleticism, and I do think if the Griz can learn from this loss, they stand a good chance to beat Weber in Ogden (hopefully they get to that point!). The Griz need to get back up, and prepare for ISU in a very critical game now.
Lets Go Griz!!