Game 10: AT Pennsylvania State University, Wednesday, December 7th, 7 PM, Big Ten Network
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Marquise and Otis get most of the accolades, and rightfully so, but we are getting intelligent contributions (beyond just scoring) from pretty much every guy in Paulsen's rotation.
Boyd with 8 points isn't making headlines, but he needed only 5 shots. He's not forcing his own offense and is content to take opportunities through the flow of the system. Good defender and rebounder too.
Kier pulled down 11 rebounds and also is performing his role perfectly on offense. Playing to his strengths and not trying to do things he can't do.
Other than a couple times when he tried to dribble and got stripped, Jalen has confined himself to doing work around the rim. That's where he is best.
Even Troy and Relvao understand their role is mostly to screen, rebound and play D unless they get an open layup/dunk.
Dave has found 8-9 guys he trusts to play all the minutes and that is that. In order for other guys to get on the floor, they're gonna have to take minutes away from someone and I don't see that happening.
If we can get Grayer and Newman playing to a higher level of efficiency, this team will be VERY dangerous even with all the youth.
Boyd with 8 points isn't making headlines, but he needed only 5 shots. He's not forcing his own offense and is content to take opportunities through the flow of the system. Good defender and rebounder too.
Kier pulled down 11 rebounds and also is performing his role perfectly on offense. Playing to his strengths and not trying to do things he can't do.
Other than a couple times when he tried to dribble and got stripped, Jalen has confined himself to doing work around the rim. That's where he is best.
Even Troy and Relvao understand their role is mostly to screen, rebound and play D unless they get an open layup/dunk.
Dave has found 8-9 guys he trusts to play all the minutes and that is that. In order for other guys to get on the floor, they're gonna have to take minutes away from someone and I don't see that happening.
If we can get Grayer and Newman playing to a higher level of efficiency, this team will be VERY dangerous even with all the youth.
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Washingtonian
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https://forum.pennstatehoops.com/t/george-mason-igt/4868/134
"They are better then George Mason, I think some top tier HS teams could give this version of George Mason a game. 20 wins over last 2 seasons. But i think Albany is going to be a NCAA team."
"They are better then George Mason, I think some top tier HS teams could give this version of George Mason a game. 20 wins over last 2 seasons. But i think Albany is going to be a NCAA team."
LOL. Salty Penn State fan is salty.
lol, so I guess this makes Penn State a JV Middle School Team?
Pablo
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https://forum.pennstatehoops.com/t/george-mason-igt/4868/134
"The rebounding is a real problem. It's one thing to go small, it's another to play small. Marquise Moore had like 13 rebounds and he's 6'2". We didn't have anyone expend that kind of effort on the glass. Too many times we are in position to box out and don't do it."
"The rebounding is a real problem. It's one thing to go small, it's another to play small. Marquise Moore had like 13 rebounds and he's 6'2". We didn't have anyone expend that kind of effort on the glass. Too many times we are in position to box out and don't do it."
Pablo
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http://www.collegian.psu.edu/sports/men_basketball/article_7f21c850-bcf6-11e6-97a5-a3298811e174.html:
"Chambers said George Mason played tougher while his team looked young by missing shots, executing poorly on defense, committing fouls and not rebounding."
Perhaps, it's time for Penn State to find a new coach?
"Chambers said George Mason played tougher while his team looked young by missing shots, executing poorly on defense, committing fouls and not rebounding."
Perhaps, it's time for Penn State to find a new coach?
Gotta love the opponent making excuses about being young after getting punked by a team with 11 freshmen and sophomores.
Pablo
Hall of Famer
http://www.centredaily.com/sports/college/penn-state-university/psu-basketball/article119591023.html:
"'They just kind of just drove it right down the lane every single time in transition, and we just were not ready for that type of pace,' said Penn State’s Payton Banks, who scored 16 of his team-high 21 points in the first half. 'And that’s frustrating because that’s what we pride ourself in is being quick, fast and being able to defend that.'”
"'They just kind of just drove it right down the lane every single time in transition, and we just were not ready for that type of pace,' said Penn State’s Payton Banks, who scored 16 of his team-high 21 points in the first half. 'And that’s frustrating because that’s what we pride ourself in is being quick, fast and being able to defend that.'”
In keeping with GMUTOM's 'A Few Good Men' theme, to this PSU fan- "You can't handle the truth!"
ephoops
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I agree.
I like Newman's stroke. I think he has the potential be be a good 3-pt. shooter. I also like his active hands on defense.
As for Grayer, his play on the floor will catch up to his physical talents. He just needs to relax and let the game come to him through the flow of the offense.
G M U
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Mason doing it's best Jekyll and Hyde impersonation. That doom and gloom outlook after our blowout loss to Houston seems like a distant memory now. Yes, at first you take our first few wins with a grain of salt but to win AT UNI, beat a decent Mercer and blowout Penn St at home? My god.
Vurbel
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Just like how their Final Four elevated our recruiting to get gems like Eric Copes and Anali Okoloji.
Totally agree Jaire needs to take a page from Aaron Rodgers' book and R-E-L-A-X.
I don't know why, but his body language always seems like he's looking over his shoulder and worried about making mistakes.
Jaire is as physically gifted as any player on our roster. Just not sure he has the inner SOB that a guy like Otis has.
GMU_DCU
All-Conference
Trying to temper my enthusiasm but damn I love the way this team is playing right now. Came home last night after my weekly poker game where I cleaned up then watched the game on the dvr in disbelief. This team has made such a turnaround since that Houston blowout loss. The heart, hustle and basketball iq being displayed is night and day from that team that took the court against Lebanon Valley and Houston. At halftime last night I even told myself I was damn proud of how the team was playing and I'd even be happy with the result if we lost a close game. Then the second half came and they just kept ramming it down PSU's throats and it was awesome. Relvao didn't get on the score sheet but he played some big minutes last night filling in for injured Temara and giving Jenkins a few minutes to rest. Marquise was a beast and the announcers couldn't help but heap praise on the kid. Great win Mason!
I could watch this all day.
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