Florida State topples North Carolina 73-70 and will play for the ACC Championship
by Bud Elliott on Mar 14, 2009 6:40 PM EDT
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PrintAt 10:52 of the first half, Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton called a timeout. His Seminoles were down 14-8. The Tarheels were 4-13 shooting, but had grabbed offensive rebounds on 6 of those 9 misses. UNC makes its living on the offensive glass, and despite their size, Florida State had struggled with opponents who crash the glass.
At the end of the game, UNC was still struggling hitting shots , going 22-59 (37%). That's FSU's M.O. What was different, however was that the 'Noles only allowed the Heels to grab 16 offensive boards on their 37 misses.
| Pre-10:52 Timeout | UNC missed 9 shots | Grabbed 6 offensive rebounds (66%) |
| Post 10:51 Timeout | UNC missed 28 shots | Grabbed 10 offensive rebounds (36%) |
| Total | UNC missed 37 shots | Grabbed 16 offensive rebounds (43%) |
The only thing keeping FSU from having the best defense in the nation was their defensive rebounding. No team shoots well against the 'Noles, and FSU generates turnovers and does so without fouling to excess. Today, we found the final piece, against the best offensive rebounding team in the ACC (and probably the country). I don't know what Leonard said in that timeout. Whatever it was, it worked. FSU boxed out more than usual, and brought Tyler Hansborough to tears (though I guess maybe his contacts problem was the issue).
On the offensive side, FSU was very selective with their 3-point shots, electing to take them only after working the ball around. Derwin Kitchen had a great game, with 6 assists, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals, only 1 turnover, and 11 points on 4-6 shooting.
Toney Douglas had 27 points and made some ridiculous shots. Arguably more important, however, was the way he dictated the tempo of the game, which was played at a pace just slow enough to favor the 'Noles. FSU had 14 turnovers, always a bugaboo for the 'Noles, but they rarely occurred in the backcourt, which was important because UNC couldn't get out and run.
In the preview, we noted that FSU must control the defensive glass, and not allow fast break points. UNC finished with only 6 fast break points, significantly less than their season average of 22
Florida State will face Duke for the ACC Championship, at 1PM Eastern tomorrow.
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I was going to ask if you were doing a runoff thread soon
my connection is fine, but I remember other have had problems.
hammered?
Hansy has a tough reality check in store when he gets to the NBA as to what contact really is
was just about to say that
the only problem with making a few is that it leads to many more attempts.
commentators had the stones to say there is no discrepancy in calls
only that UNC is goin inside more. Dubtful
INSIDE INSIDE INSIDE INSIDE INSIDE INSIDE
come on guys. Take the three when its given to you, or rather when you cant get inside! Dont force a friggin 3!
Get the ball to Alabi
Slow down the tempo if you need to. Spread the defense. They’re just jamming the middle, and daring us to chuck the three.
Hansborough does not save the day today.
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
uggg
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by Jonathan Loesche on Mar 14, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
HUGE!!
"I smoke. If this bothers anyone, I suggest you look around at the world in which we live and shut your mouth."-Bill Hicks
by Jonathan Loesche on Mar 14, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions
Kill the clock boys...
No need to get antsy. Give what the defeense is throwing you. SIngleton actually hits one!!!
bullshit if they call it a 2
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by Jonathan Loesche on Mar 14, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions
Someone should put a foot into a special place of the ref thinking its a two.
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
original call was a 3. They arent sure, it should stay 3
and his foot was NOT touching the line…unbelievable
foul #4 on Tebow, I mean hansbrough
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by Jonathan Loesche on Mar 14, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions
and we miss the FT
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by Jonathan Loesche on Mar 14, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions
yea, the 3rd guy was just standing there.
actually 4 on 1 considering he was standing right at the baseline.
*bang head*
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by Jonathan Loesche on Mar 14, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions
WTFFFFFFFFFFF
"I smoke. If this bothers anyone, I suggest you look around at the world in which we live and shut your mouth."-Bill Hicks
by Jonathan Loesche on Mar 14, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions
If we lose another close one to Carolina..................
"I smoke. If this bothers anyone, I suggest you look around at the world in which we live and shut your mouth."-Bill Hicks
by Jonathan Loesche on Mar 14, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions
*bang head*
Why Kitchen
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by Jonathan Loesche on Mar 14, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions
Yom Tov Ach-e, tefilah
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
OMFG!!!!!!!!!
YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME
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by Jonathan Loesche on Mar 14, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions
NOLES BEAT THE TARHEELS, NOLES BEAT THE TARHEELS
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YES!
YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!!
PREDICTION was
’Noles 76, ’Heels 73, as Douglas goes for 25, and nobody else outside of Uche, Douglas, and Kitchen attempt a 3pointer
73-70 final, Douglas had 27
My uncle and dad almost had a aneurysm at that moment
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
maryland will beat duke
any group of 5 grandmas, really
Nah nah nah nana, hey, nanana, na na na na na, hey
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
It is going to be a hard game regardless of opponent.
But if we happen to pull it out…..I am buying all the gear I can get my hands on!
espn
making excuses for not having the “ACC Player of the year” They’re right. WE HAVE HIM.
by Okinole on Mar 14, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
UNC's offense was equally ineffective against the Nole D when he played.
Maybe the ESPN guys missed that game.
I'm already getting tired of this crap
Injuries are part of the game and UNC won at the last second in their last meeting.
I hate these apologists
Doesnt matter, hopefully the players can use it for motivation
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
i love it personally
keep making excuses for our wins. I would rather win and have them question it then lose and people say thats whats supposed to happen.
very happy we were able to hit the free throws when it mattered most...
i knew it was going to come down to that.
record it and give it to hammy
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
I'd actually prefer to play Maryland tomorrow and...
somehow run into Duke in the tournament. Beat them when it matters most.
Hell yea!
I knew we could beat UNC, especially if Lawson didn’t play. Toney is a straight up beast. Now lets finish our business and beat either Duke or Maryland tomorrow!!
Go Noles!!
If we win the ACC tourney with back to back wins over UNC and Duke
I think we could land that last 2. That being said, I’d much prefer to be a #4 and play in Miami
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by Jonathan Loesche on Mar 14, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm afraid you'll be disappointed if you expect us to get a 2.
Just my opinion, but I think we are capped at 3.
YES YES YES YES!!!
Was watching on tape delay!
How much would you give for neutral announcing crews?
And I want to play Duke FOUR times this year AND beat them TWICE!!!
We owe them…
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
How bout’ them Noles????!!?!!!?!!!!!!??!?!?!?!!??!?!?!?!?!!?!?!
People getting DRUNK at Bullwinkles tonight I bet lol
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The 2009 Ricky Williams Picture Perfect Award Winner
Holy Crap!!!!!
That is all.
'Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.' John Heisman
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