Thoughts after first game in the Post-Marshall Era?

[Ted Lasso's Neighbor]

Aren't they charging like $500 a pop for those things? Kind of a steep price in this day and age right now, especially when it involves not even seeing a game.

Actually a lot less than that - according to https://goshockers.com/sports/2020/1...n-cutouts.aspx -

"Have a custom fan cutout of yourself, a friend, or family member in Charles Koch Arena for all home games for men's and women's basketball and volleyball for the 2020-21 season. Each individual cutout will be authenticated and returned to fans after the season as a keepsake. Pick up information will be communicated at the conclusion of the season. Fan cutouts will be $125 for the premium lower bowl and $50 for a non-guaranteed prime location with proceeds from the program aiding the Shocker Pride Fund. "

[WeWillShockU]

One big thing last night was Morris not getting a bunch of dumb fouls. He must have read Taylor E’s article.

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

One big thing last night was Morris not getting a bunch of dumb fouls. He must have read Taylor E’s article.

Can we just call him Mo or MU? I twitch and want to break something every time I see a "Morris" reference.

[ABC]

When I read Morris, I think of the famous Ricky Del Rio. I wish he would post more.

[FadedCrown]

I saw poor rebounding and too little play making from AG. I really expected more effort. Team play may be do to lack of 5 on 5 practice. But their enthusiasm appeared to suck. If TE had not got hot, this would have been an embarrassing loss. D has to improve

It's not recommended for a PG with 4 fouls to try and rebound

[FadedCrown]

I think our starting 5 is better than last years

[Shockm]

I think our starting 5 is better than last years

Body language sure was

[DUShock]

When I read Morris, I think of the famous Ricky Del Rio. I wish he would post more.

Indeed!

[asiseeit]

I think our starting 5 is better than last years

Respectfully disagree with JE playing center

[wichshock65]

My thought is will IB be looking for more games to throw on our schedule. Have three to make up..... I hope

[newshock1234]

Did HCIB call timeout at the right time?

[Woodrow]

I think our starting 5 is better than last years

Big upgrade at pg. Gilbert, Wade, and Porter are all better pg than anyone last year. Unfortunately, not having Jaime is just as big of a downgrade at the 5.

[Atxshoxfan]

When there are only 8 guys suited up, there are going to be defensive breakdowns because everybody is playing to avoid fouling.

When there are only 8 guys suited up, two of them have never played a minute of D1 ball, and a third player has never played a game with the 5 guys experienced in the system, you need to expect some ugly things are going to happen.

No comments on Brown calling timeouts when ORU was going on runs?

Trevin Wade has some quick on quick feet and knows how to use them to stay in front of his guy.

While you may be right about playing to avoid fouls, defensive effort is a habit not a choice generally. I hope your right though. I saw several shots go up on the offensive end where it looked like nobody even tried to get into rebound position. That is inexcusable.

[wufan]

The biggest negative I saw -- out a night of net positives -- was the lack of guys getting on the floor for loose balls. You would see it once in awhile on Gregg's teams, but that guy was usually headed to the bench soon afterward (a luxury we admittedly didn't have last night). We had three plays at least where an ORU guy was on the floor after a loose ball, and WSU players were waddling in trying to scoop it up and run. That's not valuing possessions, and I hope it's not a new thing with us.

Could be that guys were trying not to foul. Diving at a loose ball was good for three fouls a game under HCGM.

[wufan]

Big upgrade at pg. Gilbert, Wade, and Porter are all better pg than anyone last year. Unfortunately, not having Jaime is just as big of a downgrade at the 5.

Agreed....but we also get sophomore TE starting every game instead of Erik the Dick starting half. Advantage: 20-21.