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Florida St. Seminoles at Boston College Eagles, Feb 24, 2009 9:00 PM EST


 

 Time to spoil the Boston Tea Party

Preview and Game Thread inside.

No Let Downs.

 Image from Nolesports.com

Turnovers get the best of us in this one.

Clemson on Saturday.

Star-divide

And then there were four: Boston College, Clemson, Duke and Virginia Tech. Four games for FSU to prove to the world that we are absolutely deserving of an ACC bid, with or without success in the ACC tournament. We have one of the more difficult finishes to the season and it is unlikely that we will win all four; we need to win two and have good showings in the others. Regardless, I still think we're in. Here are a couple of articles about the current state of affairs:

Bracketology 101

ESPN: Bubble Watch, Bracketology and Weekly Watch.  

Collegehoops.net: Bracketology

Our win in Blacksburg certainly pushed us further away from the bubble. It wasn't the prettiest or easiest of wins, but it was a win. After starting at a blistering pace with Derwin Kitchen hitting 3 pointers at will, the Noles settled into a more realistic shooting percentage. And, Virginia Tech's scoring threats started hitting three pointers. However, the Noles escaped another heart breaker to earn the 8th victory in ACC play, placing them in a three way tie with Duke and Clemson in the second spot. As Hamilton said, "We’ve had enough of those Hail Mary shots go against us at the buzzer. So I don’t know. Maybe it’s our turn. But we had defended them well enough to put us in that position. And I thought a lot of guys contributed tonight. I’m very pleased with the effort of everyone that went in.” Douglas lead the team to victory sinking free throw after free throw and ended it all by saying, "This was a real big win."

 Image from www.seminoles.com

Aside from outstanding defense, the Noles showed more confidence and precision on offense in the first half. In the game thread, a number of our readers commented on the ball movement and the pressure that our offense was putting on the Hokie's defense. VTech typically likes to run a pressure 2-3 zone defense. We shot them out of it only minutes into the first half, showing patience and thoughtful ball movement and motion away from the ball. It was refreshing. Unfortunately, our lead and our confidence went when we started to rely on three point shots. Despite the "purpose" on offense, we played our second slowest paced game of the season but it was our third best offensive efficiency on the year and believe it or not, it was our lowest FTRate % of the year. VTech only had a FTRate% of 32%. In general, we have only lost when our opponent shoots FT% of 50% or greater. Theory holds true.

Tonight, we head further up the coast to visit Chestnut Hill and the Boston College Eagles, who have pulled off two huge upsets: UNC and Duke. They currently sit at 7-6 in ACC play and 19-9 overall, with big wins over Maryland, VTech, Providence, UAB and the previously mentioned upsets. But, they have fallen to St Louis, a very good Purdue team and the 10,000 men from Harvard. They currently sit at 59th overall in the Pomeroy Standings. Their offense is 29th and their defense is 144th. Similar to the Noles they are a relatively young team lead by a senior guard. They average 1.22 years of college experience and Tyrese Rice, a 6'1 guard, is by far their best player.

Here are their numbers on the year:

Offense Defense
Raw Efficiency : 110.3 ( 34) 103.3 (230)
Adj Efficiency : 113.6 ( 29) 99.5 (144)

Effective FG% : 50.6 (115) 46.8 ( 78)
Turnover Pct. : 19.1 ( 83) 17.8 (314)
Off. Rebound% : 40.8 ( 7) 36.7 (300)
Free Throw Rate: 36.9 (163) 34.2 (125)

3-Point FG% : 34.3 (159) 31.3 ( 35)
2-Point FG% : 50.1 ( 88) 46.7 (115)
Free Throw Pct.: 72.0 ( 69) 69.7 (218)
Block Pct. : 11.6 (316) 10.6 ( 77)
Steal Pct. : 10.0 (186) 8.9 (240)

3PA/FGA : 32.2 (189) 29.2 ( 53)
A/FGM : 57.4 ( 92) 47.6 ( 26)


They play a slower tempo game, averaging 68 possessions per game and keeping those possessions alive by having a ridiculous 40% OReb%. This will give us trouble. How often have we seen our defense force a team into a bad shot with only seconds left on the shot clock only to watch them grab the board? They shoot the ball well and they don't turn the ball over very often. They play a relatively balanced game, only shooting about 32% of their shots from three point land, which is actually slightly below national average. Where they get in trouble...they get blocked early and often. Solomon...are you listening? I will be interested to see how they attack the paint on us. This high percentage may be due to an increased number of shots in the paint and being aggressive around the basket.

 

 

Clearly, once Boston College entered ACC play, their margin of victory has decreased significantly. 

 

 

 

Consistent shooting percentage and TO% and an excellent OReb% have made BC a threat in ACC play. In general, when BC has lost there has been a significant discrepancy between their FTRate% and their opponents and a significant discrepancy between TO%. Turn the ball over...foul your opponent...get into foul trouble...lose the game. Focus on the graph in the area from the end of December to the middle of January. 

 

 

 

Boston College does not do a good job at generating turnovers. In our last two games, we have faced similar opponents, meaning VTech nor Miami caused turnovers. We had two of our lowest TO% in those two games. We have always done a nice job causing TO regardless of who we play, a possession team or not. 

Our biggest problems against BC will be their ability to get offensive rebounds and that they play mostly man defense. We will need to be patient for the first few minutes of the game. Our focus on defense will be to stop Tyrese Rice, their senior guard, who is shooting an eFG% of 52.4 and takes almost 25% of their shots while he is on the court. He distributes the ball well and gets to the line often.  Joe Trapani is their big man and he does a better job on the defensive glass than most and takes about a quarter of their shots. Rakim Sanders is their defensive specialist and also does a nice job on the offensive end.

Here are the line ups:

PROBABLE STARTERS FOR FLORIDA STATE
F #31 Chris Singleton (7.9 ppg, 5.2 rpg; First career game against Boston College)
F #41 Uche Echefu (9.0 ppg, 5.2 rpg; 8 pts and 5 rebs vs. Boston College, Feb. 23, 2008)
C #32 Solomon Alabi (7.9 ppg, 2.0 bpg; First career game against Boston College)
G #22 Derwin Kitchen (7.9 ppg, 2.3 apg; First career game against Boston College)
G #23 Toney Douglas (20.5 ppg, 1.9 spg; 20 pts and 2 stls vs. Boston College, Feb. 23, 2008)


PROBABLE STARTERS FOR BOSTON COLLEGE
F #11 Corey Raji (10.1 ppg, 6.4 apg; 2 pts and 1 asts vs. Florida State, Feb. 23, 2008)
F #12 Joe Tripani (13.9 ppg, 6.9 rpg; First career game against Florida State)
C #52 Josh Southern (5.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg; 11 pts and 1 stl vs. Florida State, Feb. 23, 2008)
G #4 Tyrese Rice (17.8 ppg, 5.3 apg; 23 pts and 3 asts vs. Florida State, Feb. 11, 2007)
G #15 Rakim Sanders (12.1 ppg, 1.6 apg; 2 pts and 1 ast vs. Florida State, Feb. 23, 2008)


 

Here are our most updated numbers:

Offense Defense
Raw Efficiency : 99.8 (198) 92.9 ( 23)
Adj Efficiency : 103.5 (130) 88.3 ( 10)

Effective FG% : 48.3 (195) 44.2 ( 20)
Turnover Pct. : 22.6 (274) 23.2 ( 42)
Off. Rebound% : 35.1 ( 94) 35.3 (264)
Free Throw Rate: 41.8 ( 43) 36.1 (169)

3-Point FG% : 32.8 (228) 31.7 ( 49)
2-Point FG% : 47.9 (175) 42.4 ( 19)
Free Throw Pct.: 72.0 ( 66) 68.2 (129)
Block Pct. : 7.7 ( 98) 16.1 ( 8)
Steal Pct. : 10.0 (189) 12.9 ( 16)

3PA/FGA : 34.2 (132) 35.4 (256)
A/FGM : 52.7 (209) 46.5 ( 19)


Broken record: limit turnovers, better shot selection and rebound well. BC is a tough team and are looking for a win to stay in the hunt for a spot in the big dance. Beating FSU would help their resume immensly. Beating BC on the road would solidy our spot in the tournament.

Look for feeds in all of the usual spots: justin.tv or atdhe.com

No Let Downs.

Go NOLES!

(I'm at the Chicago Bulls game tonight, so I look forward to reading your comments after the game)

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Good post!

I really do think that 3/4 is very possible, and Duke, though quite strong in win over Wake, is not unbeatable. That said i agree that we are lready in, and so does Joe Lunardi , it seems

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/bracketology?&action=login&appRedirect=http3a2f2finsider.espn.go.com2fncb%2fbracketology

by realnole1128 on Feb 24, 2009 12:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Corey Raji

Any relation to B.J. Raji?

by The K-Man on Feb 24, 2009 12:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"

by UNFNOLE on Feb 24, 2009 4:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

You sound way more cautious about us being a 'lock'

Than anywhere else I’ve seen. I really do think we’re a lock for the dance unless we lose the last 4 by 20

by pbysh on Feb 24, 2009 12:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Miami dominated BC this weekend...

let’s hope we can do the same.

by Renegade11 on Feb 24, 2009 1:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I might be at the game tonight

Hopefully I will be there.

http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20081229/?pg=2

by tdchrisdavis on Feb 24, 2009 1:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I live up here

In case you’re wondering, it’s a windy 41 degrees right now.

http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20081229/?pg=2

by tdchrisdavis on Feb 24, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ah.

You should make it down for the spring game. I plan on going.

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I think I'll be in SC then

Visiting schools.

http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20081229/?pg=2

by tdchrisdavis on Feb 24, 2009 4:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Game is also on ESPNU

by thirdcoastnole on Feb 24, 2009 1:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Grabbing blocked shots might be the key tonight.

I like Douglas on Rice.

BC is a terrible defensive rebounding team and I think we will get to take a ridiculous amount of shots tonight, relative to the pace, of course. I think the ’Noles can play their game. I expect us to get some fast-break points off blocked shots as BC is too aggressive.

70-65, ’Noles.

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 1:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think we take this one.

As long as we can keep Rice from going off I think we should be fine.

by fsunole23 on Feb 24, 2009 1:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Limiting Rice will be key...

He is an excellent shooter…but he also distributes the ball well. He is number 2 in the ACC in Assist percentage and he has a relatively low turnover rate. We also need to limit his ability to get to the free throw line. He rates 13th in the conference in FTRate …he also shoots an outstanding 85 from there. If you think TD gets to the line and shoots well, Rice is significantly better.

by TrueCubbie on Feb 24, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for those links before

TC (regarding the Princeton offense). It was a great source not only for that, but for a lot of basketball schemes.

"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"

by UNFNOLE on Feb 24, 2009 4:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What is the probability of a win tonight?

Since it’s a road game, I’m guessing around .4?

by basbalstr101 on Feb 24, 2009 4:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think we'll win

BC gets up for UNC and Duke, but struggles vs. almost everyone else.

http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20081229/?pg=2

by tdchrisdavis on Feb 24, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Kenpom says .42%,

but I’d say around 45%, since we have improved significantly since the early season struggles.

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 4:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, I'm officially going to the game

I’m about as pumped as I’ve ever been.

I’ve been to the FSU-BC football and baseball games up here, but I’ve always been with my dad which kind of holds me back a bit – I’m not gonna be a raucous guy when he’s around.

Well tonight I’m going with two pals, and I’m not holding anything back. I’m currently burning an “FSU” CD with the uprising, warchant, even the seminole rap… I hope to blast it as I’m leaving the BC campus after a victory!

http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20081229/?pg=2

by tdchrisdavis on Feb 24, 2009 7:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm still waiting for my 18th b-day

http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20081229/?pg=2

by tdchrisdavis on Feb 24, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

This link worked last time

http://www.justin.tv/insgadget

Showing the women’s game now – men’s on at 9 EST

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

2-2

Both shots inside

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

FSU turnover

leads to missed BC 3

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Another Turnover on possession 3

BC throws the ball away on th ebreak though

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I really love Alabi

but he has GOT to put weight on during the off season. he is not strong enough yet

by Renegade11 on Feb 24, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Tuesday nite 8 pm

BC with a layup to make it 5-4

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Thought he got fouled

Kitchen with the drive and the layup

7-4 FSU

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Bad BC pass

And then FSU throws it away in transition

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This is turnover city

BC throws a pass out of bounds

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think we are going to have to learn to enjoy ugly basketball.

Like the Steelers. The only thing that matters is the final score. Unfortunately I have not gotten to that point yet.

by TBfisherman on Feb 24, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought about it, but will just watch the "highlights" in the morning

I’ll sum it up ahead of time though…
The economy is bad.
I will fix it.
We need to reach across the aisle.
The old policies don’t work.
Bush is an idiot.
I am not a socialist.
blah, blah, blah

by TBfisherman on Feb 24, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah its 9-4

im watching on espnU

by Renegade11 on Feb 24, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

where is that?

ive got satellite so it makes it a little easier

by Renegade11 on Feb 24, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

BC misses a 3

And they knock the offensive rebound OOB

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Reid with the block

Leads to an Alabi and 1 on the other end!

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Great start!

I like the way our guys are playing.

by fsunole23 on Feb 24, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nice interior passing Demercy to Reid

leads to two ft’s after the TV Timeout

Noles up 2 with 2 gt’s to come

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I thought TD hit that 3W

We get the ball on a bad DR

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Turnover on a travel

woulda been a shot clock violation

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ok - where did that come from

The BC player did not all bank – 20-12

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

FSU is out of control right now. Singleton didn't get back after an OReb attempt

BC had an open 3 missed, got the rebound, fsu blocks it, outlet to singleton, who throws a wild pass that is uncontrollable and goes OOB.

8 turnovers for FSU through 11 minutes. 20-12 Noles

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

At the 7:04 mark, 20-12 Noles

Points 20
Field Goals 8-15, 53%
Free Throws 3-3, 100%
3-Pointers 1-3, 33%
Off. Rebounds 2
Def. Rebounds 7
Total Rebounds 9
Assists 4
Blocks 2
Fouls 1
Steals 3
Turnovers 8

Points 12
Field Goals 6-18, 33%
Free Throws 0-0, 0%
3-Pointers 0-6, 0%
Off. Rebounds 1
Def. Rebounds 4
Total Rebounds 5
Assists 1
Blocks 0
Fouls 2
Steals 2
Turnovers

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

UGH

They take a 3 at the buzzer but the long rebound – wait, the foul is offensive FSU ball

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

TBFisherman’s favorite guy Ryan Reid drawing the offensive foul after failing to box out!

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He is playing better than usual tonight...

so far. He is due for several more turnovers.

by TBfisherman on Feb 24, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Points 22
Field Goals 9-22, 40%
Free Throws 3-3, 100%
3-Pointers 1-4, 25%
Off. Rebounds 4
Def. Rebounds 9
Total Rebounds 13
Assists 4
Blocks 2
Fouls 4
Steals 3
Turnovers 9

Points 17
Field Goals 8-24, 33%
Free Throws 1-2, 50%
3-Pointers 0-8, 0%
Off. Rebounds 3
Def. Rebounds 8
Total Rebounds 11
Assists 1
Blocks 1
Fouls 3
Steals 2
Turnovers 7

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

We retrun the favor

TD just gives it away – leading to BC layup 22-19

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

let's see

BC drove, made a nice dish for a wide-open 3 that clanked, but there was an OR that got blocked resulting in transition and a TD dish to Alabi for a slam which he missed but it goes right to Dulkys for 3!!! It’s good. FSU up 1 at the half

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

7:04: 20-12, Noles

Points 20
Field Goals 8-15, 53%
Free Throws 3-3, 100%
3-Pointers 1-3, 33%
Off. Rebounds 2
Def. Rebounds 7
Total Rebounds 9
Assists 4
Blocks 2
Fouls 1
Steals 3
Turnovers 8

Points 12
Field Goals 6-18, 33%
Free Throws 0-0, 0%
3-Pointers 0-6, 0%
Off. Rebounds 1
Def. Rebounds 4
Total Rebounds 5
Assists 1
Blocks 0
Fouls 2
Steals 2
Turnovers 6

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

3:21, 22-17

Points 22
Field Goals 9-22, 40%
Free Throws 3-3, 100%
3-Pointers 1-4, 25%
Off. Rebounds 4
Def. Rebounds 9
Total Rebounds 13
Assists 4
Blocks 2
Fouls 4
Steals 3
Turnovers 9

Points 17
Field Goals 8-24, 33%
Free Throws 1-2, 50%
3-Pointers 0-8, 0%
Off. Rebounds 3
Def. Rebounds 8
Total Rebounds 11
Assists 1
Blocks 1
Fouls 3
Steals 2
Turnovers 7

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Half: 25-24, Noles

Points 25
Field Goals 10-25, 40%
Free Throws 3-3, 100%
3-Pointers 2-6, 33%
Off. Rebounds 5
Def. Rebounds 11
Total Rebounds 16
Assists 4
Blocks 3
Fouls 4
Steals 3
Turnovers 12

Points 24
Field Goals 11-30, 36%
Free Throws 1-2, 50%
3-Pointers 1-11, 9%
Off. Rebounds 4
Def. Rebounds 9
Total Rebounds 13
Assists 2
Blocks 1
Fouls 4
Steals 4
Turnovers 8

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Mr. Sem... are you aware of the reply to specific post feature?

For a while I was not. Instead of using the bix box, click “reply” and another dropdown box will appear.

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Guys, if you have not seen the "Boom Goes the Dynomite" video yet, you have to watch it

Boom Goes the Dynomite

I am crying laughing right now. I guess Will Smith referenced it when he messed up at the Oscar’s the other night.

by TBfisherman on Feb 24, 2009 9:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i think i almost pissed my pants when i first saw it...

" they started off good but then eventually..but the ball state womens..womens team shot down and ended up doing poorly………….oh no…"

by Renegade11 on Feb 24, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I will probably watch that at least 10 more times.

It’s like the SC Miss Teen. Funny every time.

by TBfisherman on Feb 24, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

BC will shoot somewhat better next half, but

the ’Noles have 12 1st half turnovers and will lose this game if they commit 10 or more in the 2nd half (assuming the same pace)

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 9:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Singleton's

had some great transitionblocks the past couple games.

by The K-Man on Feb 24, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Kitchen with the 3

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

well this may get away from us

by thirdcoastnole on Feb 24, 2009 10:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sanders nails a 3 as BC is up 36-31 at the 17:11 TV timeout mark

Points 31
Field Goals 12-30, 40%
Free Throws 3-3, 100%
3-Pointers 4-10, 40%
Off. Rebounds 6
Def. Rebounds 12
Total Rebounds 18
Assists 6
Blocks 4
Fouls 5
Steals 3
Turnovers 14

Points 37
Field Goals 16-41, 39%
Free Throws 2-3, 66%
3-Pointers 3-12, 25%
Off. Rebounds 9
Def. Rebounds 11
Total Rebounds 20
Assists 6
Blocks 2
Fouls 4
Steals 5
Turnovers 8

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 10:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ShamWow!

I like when says “you’re gonna spend $20 dollars a month on paper towels anyways”….

by The K-Man on Feb 24, 2009 10:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I like where it dubs over

“10 years” instead of lifetime for how long it will last.

by TBfisherman on Feb 24, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Can you find stats for fouling 3-point shooters? We have to be top 5.

by The K-Man on Feb 24, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I have never seen any team in the history of basketball

foul as many 3-point shooters as we have this season

by hopnole23 on Feb 24, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Reid with a dunk.

Shocking.

by thirdcoastnole on Feb 24, 2009 10:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yea, but it was Reid….sigh

by thirdcoastnole on Feb 24, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

must have expected him to drop any and all passes...

or commit an offensive foul. Even a blind squrrel finds a nut once in a while.

by TBfisherman on Feb 24, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Reid loses ball OOB but apparently off BC (hmmm). 42-33 Eagles at 15:57 mark

Points 33
Field Goals 13-34, 38%
Free Throws 3-3, 100%
3-Pointers 4-10, 40%
Off. Rebounds 7
Def. Rebounds 12
Total Rebounds 19
Assists 6
Blocks 4
Fouls 6
Steals 3
Turnovers 14

Points 42
Field Goals 17-42, 40%
Free Throws 5-6, 83%
3-Pointers 3-12, 25%
Off. Rebounds 9
Def. Rebounds 12
Total Rebounds 21
Assists 7
Blocks 2
Fouls 4
Steals 5
Turnovers 8

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 10:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Their shooting has improved

We keep turning the ball over
TD has yet to catch fire.

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

But we miss another shot

Then they misfire on an alley oop

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

FSU with a steal

TD gets fouled on the pass down 6 – no ft’s

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

down by 3 !!!!

by thirdcoastnole on Feb 24, 2009 10:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think most here are watching an online feed that is slower than live, so I will cut down on score commenting

by thirdcoastnole on Feb 24, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

FSU with an offensive foul and we go to timeout at 48-45 BC

Points 45
Field Goals 16-40, 40%
Free Throws 7-7, 100%
3-Pointers 6-13, 46%
Off. Rebounds 8
Def. Rebounds 15
Total Rebounds 23
Assists 9
Blocks 5
Fouls 7
Steals 4
Turnovers 14

Points 48
Field Goals 19-48, 39%
Free Throws 5-6, 83%
3-Pointers 5-14, 35%
Off. Rebounds 10
Def. Rebounds 13
Total Rebounds 23
Assists 9
Blocks 3
Fouls 8
Steals 5
Turnovers 9

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BC in the 2nd half

4-4 on 3pointers and 5 offensive boards on 9 missed shots. The former is variance. The latter worries me.

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 10:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

BTW

I wish I had a job as a singer in a renaissance fair ;)

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

If we go with a line-up of

TD, Kitchen, Dulkys, Singleton, Alabi….that’s an interesting collection with 4 legit 3-point threats and a monster in the middle.

by The K-Man on Feb 24, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sanders is amazing

by thirdcoastnole on Feb 24, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Crazy turnover sequence leads to FSU ball.

Singleton dunks an offensive rebound

BC has an amazing layup. 50-49, BC

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 10:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Singleton Slam

is followed by Saunders Acrobatics

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

I think it was Demercy on a lazy pass.

by The K-Man on Feb 24, 2009 10:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

and he almost just lost it again

trying to do too much on the dribble. get him outttttt

by Renegade11 on Feb 24, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

BC with a tip-in off a turnover, 52-47.

Then they steal the inbound, BC ball.

Lack of focus by FSU. Not boxing out and lazy passing.

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Man this isnt looking good.

We are playing lazy basketball.

by fsunole23 on Feb 24, 2009 10:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BC to the line, foul ois on Echefu. 55-52, BC. 7:49

Points 52
Field Goals 19-46, 41%
Free Throws 8-8, 100%
3-Pointers 6-13, 46%
Off. Rebounds 10
Def. Rebounds 17
Total Rebounds 27
Assists 10
Blocks 7
Fouls 9
Steals 5
Turnovers 16

Points 55
Field Goals 22-57, 38%
Free Throws 5-6, 83%
3-Pointers 6-16, 37%
Off. Rebounds 12
Def. Rebounds 14
Total Rebounds 26
Assists 10
Blocks 3
Fouls 10
Steals 6
Turnovers 10

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 10:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lazy D once again

by thirdcoastnole on Feb 24, 2009 10:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh

Acrobatic layup sends them to the line for and -1 op

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

UGH

And he misses but they get the rebound

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Big swing…down by 10

by thirdcoastnole on Feb 24, 2009 10:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

TD with the layup drive

deficit to 5 with just under 5 to go

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Points 62
Field Goals 22-50, 43%
Free Throws 10-10, 100%
3-Pointers 8-15, 53%
Off. Rebounds 10
Def. Rebounds 18
Total Rebounds 28
Assists 11
Blocks 7
Fouls 10
Steals 5
Turnovers 17

Points 64
Field Goals 25-61, 40%
Free Throws 7-9, 77%
3-Pointers 7-17, 41%
Off. Rebounds 13
Def. Rebounds 14
Total Rebounds 27
Assists 11
Blocks 4
Fouls 12
Steals 6
Turnovers 11

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe you goofballs!

You guys were ready to give up at the 5:57 mark. We just missed a 3 that would’ve taken the lead 2 minutes later? Ye doth have little faith!

by The K-Man on Feb 24, 2009 10:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Will win, its all good.

"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"

by FSUvaFan on Feb 24, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Southern is GONE!

by thirdcoastnole on Feb 24, 2009 10:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

For anyone with the box score open.....

What’s the foul situation for both teams? I know we’re killing em

by The K-Man on Feb 24, 2009 10:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

10 BC FSU 7

BC has Southern out with 5 and Tapani has 4.

Nobody has 4 for FSU. Sopread out.

by FSUncensored on Feb 24, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

ead cut to 1

Alabi hits ’em both 3 minutes left

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Trapiani

with 2 gt’s to get it back up to 3

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

we can’t get a def rebound

by thirdcoastnole on Feb 24, 2009 10:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

They brick a 3

And then get another OR

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Oh Jim Dandy

we got a donny-brook here tonight

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

both teams in double bonus

by thirdcoastnole on Feb 24, 2009 10:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Crap.

Alabi turned the wrong way with the ball.

by The K-Man on Feb 24, 2009 10:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Well we didn't play well enough to win imo.

BC deserves this win tonight. They were the better team.

by fsunole23 on Feb 24, 2009 10:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

btw

it’s not completely over

by TBfisherman on Feb 24, 2009 10:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Dang

we stole the inbound, but TD got rejected

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

We foul

They get two freebies with 10 sec.s left

by CelticPride on Feb 24, 2009 10:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BTW.

The only game I went to this year was our loss at Miami. This game seemed very familiar.

by The K-Man on Feb 24, 2009 11:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Jesus

We have a tough stretch ahead, could easily go 0 for 3, I am hopeful for 1 of the next 3.

by badknees81 on Feb 24, 2009 11:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

To bad we couldnt put Bradham out there in pads (without even) and had him play full contact defense for us.

"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"

by FSUvaFan on Feb 24, 2009 11:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That is going to be an amazing game...the teams are surprisingly similar. I think we get the advantage of being at home.

Don’t be surprised folks if this team goes on a three game winning streak. It is entirely possible and this teams wants it. It will be extremely difficult to do so, but they have the drive to do it. The key, as it has been the entire season, will be turnovers. If we limit the turnovers, keep the TO% in the low teens for the next few games, we win all three. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely to happen.

by TrueCubbie on Feb 24, 2009 11:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

We really need to beat Clemson.

I don’t want us to get on a losing streak. I agree with TC I think we can go on a 3 game winning streak, but our guys have to execute.

by fsunole23 on Feb 24, 2009 11:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Thoughts

I was at the game and these were my impressions:

Alabi looks real good, when he’s in there good things happen

Singleton just isn’t good. He’s sloppy and just doesn’t make big things happen. His shot was off and he wasn’t hitting the boards hard at all. Looked lazy too.

Dougles didn’t have his best game but his shot still seemed to be on

Our bench was weak. Demercy, Louks, Gibson, these guys did nothing.

Uche did nothing.

We’re just so sloppy it’s so hard to watch.

BC crowd stinks. Place was less than half full.

http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20081229/?pg=2

by tdchrisdavis on Feb 25, 2009 12:20 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Did you enjoy the experience?

I assume you’d be up for being our correspondent for the game @ BC next year (football)?

Thanks, TDC.

by FSUncensored on Feb 25, 2009 12:34 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the update TD and I'm glad you made it to the game.

Alabi is the real deal and he should stick around for a few years. I will put something together about him so we all know a little more about him.

One of Singleton’s biggest criticisms coming in this year was his decision making. There was no question he had/has the athletic ability to be an incredible basketball player. In my opinion, he could easily bulk up a little bit as he has the frame to do so. He is currently relying too much on the outside shot, which is very streaky for him. At 6’9 as a Small Forward in the NCAA, you should be playing down low or making frequent cuts to the basket. It is not often you see a small forward with his size. He will get there in time, he has the fundamentals to be an outstanding player. I think there were such high expectations for him, he is trying to live up to them and more and he is frustrated that he isn’t the super star on this team. Singleton, relax…you don’t need to be the superstar on this team right now, we have TD. In the next few years, we’ll have Alabi to keep you company so that the two of you can lead the way.

Uche unfortunately hurt his back and was limited. Let’s hope it’s a quick fix. I can’t tell you how much we will need him down the stretch.

Douglas is our leader and is allowed to have an “off night.” 19 points ain’t bad for most guards…too bad Toney has been averaging over 20 for a while.

Turnovers killed us.

There wasn’t a BC hockey game tonight…so no excuses there.

by TrueCubbie on Feb 25, 2009 12:39 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Uche, Alabi, TD, and arguably Kitchen need to be the guys touching the ball on offense.

TD is not a good passer and our over-reliance on him is probably a detriment to Alabi.

Alabi looks surprisingly smooth out there for a guy of his height.

by FSUncensored on Feb 25, 2009 1:03 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Seriously, it's hard to believe that he is 7'1. At times it's hard to tell him and Uche apart on these lovely internet feeds we get.

Too bad Uche is on his way out.

In one of your emails you mentioned how much time our bench is getting. I feel that is seriously going to decrease for the last few games and the tournament.

by TrueCubbie on Feb 25, 2009 1:08 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of the bench...

I think Gibson is a serious sleeper already on the team. I think he will make a big impact (possibly off the bench) next year. He looks like he has the frame to fill out and at 6’11" could be a big presence inside. It has disappeared the last few games, but he showed a nice shooting touch early in the season. It’s probably too late for player developement this season, but I am looking for him to make some waves next year. I also wouldn’t rule out the possibility of a breakout game this year if the need arises, although I haven’t seen the confidence to support that possibility yet.

by TBfisherman on Feb 25, 2009 4:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

We played them close...

by the numbers it looks like they just got hot from the 3pt. line in the second half…. it happens.

Yeah, right!

by truecolors on Feb 25, 2009 3:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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