Am I the only one NOT in panic mode?

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

In other words just a little bit ago ABC had Lew Perkins doing a interview live during the game.

The praise he is recieving makes me sick

[calfan]

I'm not worried yet. Some other things to remember about last night was that P.J. logged a lot of minutes and Baylor really wanted to stop him. Also, he played defense against there best scorer.

[wushock]

If you were seeing them as I am on the internet you should be worried. This offense is horrible

[KC Shox]

I think 22 points in a half against Monmouth might actually be cause for pause when evaluating this team now.

[Snapshot9]

Defense wins games if it allows your Offense opportunities to score, and if your Offense doesn't score, then Defense alone won't do it. It will keep you in the game, but it won't put you over the top.

I think the team is too much in the mindset that PJ, Matt, and Gal are going to 'carry' the team. We need the other players to step up, taking pressure off our 3 main players, and everyone can then start having more fun and teamwork. Durley is helping out, but we need Gris and Ellis to start being Offensive threats, and Clemente needs to be more reliable on putbacks.

This happened last year some with Sean some, and when others stepped up, it took pressure off Sean, who then started opening up to make his shots.

Everyone has to pull their weight, Offensively as well as Defensively. A team that only has 1 or 2 scorers is easy to beat, but a team that has 6 scorers is not.

[shockerfan]

Defense wins games if it allows your Offense opportunities to score, and if your Offense doesn't score, then Defense alone won't do it. It will keep you in the game, but it won't put you over the top.

I think the team is too much in the mindset that PJ, Matt, and Gal are going to 'carry' the team. We need the other players to step up, taking pressure off our 3 main players, and everyone can then start having more fun and teamwork. Durley is helping out, but we need Gris and Ellis to start being Offensive threats, and Clemente needs to be more reliable on putbacks.

This happened last year some with Sean some, and when others stepped up, it took pressure off Sean, who then started opening up to make his shots.

Everyone has to pull their weight, Offensively as well as Defensively. A team that only has 1 or 2 scorers is easy to beat, but a team that has 6 scorers is not.

I agree we need more people step up. However, being seniors Matt, PJ and Phil will HAVE to carry the team at times...especially early. That's part of their responsibility as seniors IMO. Phil has done his part, Matt and PJ have to step it up as well.

[newshock1234]

im not in panic, but i am disspointed with the team, but im not ready to give up on this year squad

[shockerfanmas]

I'll be surprised if the Shox even get into the NIT this year. As is the story with every year, they have so much talent, things just don't seem to be going their way. Shooting seems to definitely be a problem though, there's no excuse for shooting so poorly. I'm hoping they can make a run and surprise me, and I know it's only 3 games into the season, but I'd be happy to see them win 15 this year, and maybe get past the first round of the valley tournament

[notmyeye]

I think the team is too much in the mindset that PJ, Matt, and Gal are going to 'carry' the team.

Reading that crystallized a thought I had after watching the game online tonight. They even pointed this out on the radio, that on offense we don't move; instead we just pass the ball around waiting for something to happen.

Watching it all made me think that the new players are almost afraid to make something happen. Like they'd rather have Matt, Gal, PJ, or Phil make things happen. I'll let CGM bust out the psychology books, but those are my thoughts.

[wu_shizzle]

I think the team is too much in the mindset that PJ, Matt, and Gal are going to 'carry' the team.

Reading that crystallized a thought I had after watching the game online tonight. They even pointed this out on the radio, that on offense we don't move; instead we just pass the ball around waiting for something to happen.

Watching it all made me think that the new players are almost afraid to make something happen. Like they'd rather have Matt, Gal, PJ, or Phil make things happen. I'll let CGM bust out the psychology books, but those are my thoughts.

That's why teams play "Match-up Zone", it disrupts your offense so you don't run around, you move the ball around to find the open shot.

[shox1989]

Dr. WUs question.

Dr. WU- No I am not in panic mode.

Turgeon left us in shambles. It is going to take awhile to recover. This is a definite rebuilding year.

I have a lot of confidence in Coach Marshall and he is going to right this ship.

I don't have high expectations for this season but I know that whatever does happen this year that the future looks bright.

[T.VuOP]

Now you see why Kentucky lost to Gardner-Webb. New coach, new system, it will be awhile. :(

[lemuel777]

Now you see why Kentucky lost to Gardner-Webb. New coach, new system, it will be awhile. :(

Amen

[PCDShocker]

My two cents worth as an ex-player and coach:

1. With a new coach and new system, defense and rebounding are usually the first things that come around. It appears to me we are doing very well in those areas.
2. The offense takes time. It is just more than going out and shooting. You have to get a rhythmn, a feel for where everyone is on the floor and a feel for the hot hand. If you are thinking a lot about the plays and where you need to be on the floor, it takes away from your concentration and ability to be comfortable in shooting. This scenario also contributes to more turnovers. More practice time and especially game time experience is huge.
3. There is no excuse for a lack of effort, but "pressing" will cause mistakes.
4. I believe the Baylor game took a lot out the team and yesterday's perfomance is indicative of this.

[lawmaker]

Doc?

Waiting for your take on the game....

No matter how you cut it, that is horrible loss.