You either get the job done

[ripemupshocks]

I wish we had a power forward!

[wsushox1]

What I meant by that statement was Gonzaga as a program would have won that game, not necessarily their team.

Confusing I know, but at least I know what I'm talking about.


Lets get the job done Today though!

[DUShock]

It was the second game of the season and it showed. I hope the team can learn from this and parlay the UConn experience into poise.

Go Shocks!

[Rosewood]

I remember a few years ago we won some big games against Syracuse and LSU... a lot of good that did us.

[Maggie]

If for one have grown weary of watching one player light up WSU (even if it is a player like Walker) – it just happens too often.

I was disappointed they didn’t take advantage of Walker’s foul trouble in the first half; but you have to give UConn’s young players some credit – they played hard and kept it close. UConn will surprise a lot of people this year.

Turnovers and fouls aside there were some positives. Some random thoughts/comments: I have faith that the PG issues will work themselves out; however, it is a big problem right now. Ragland needs to calm down and Williams appears to try to do things too quickly. The only positive thing I can say about Murry playing PG is that it puts Kyles in at SG. This is the second game in a row that Kyles has played relatively well (he is active on offense and defense) – maybe he is finally coming around. This is also the second game in a row Stutz has looked outclassed – so far he appears to have regressed not improved. Ellis continues to do the little things and provide significant value to the team – and so does Hatch. Blair looked good out there as well. Durley was active; however, he needs to provide a better low post offensive presence – we are not really getting it anywhere else. Smith was a non-factor – but I’ll let him slide for now – he is probably still adjusting to his role on this team. EO didn’t really play and shouldn’t have – he is not ready for this type of game.

The number of turnovers and silly fouls yesterday – is simply unacceptable. And I won’t buy any excuses about this being only the second game – I expect more out of a veteran team. WSU gave Walker an opportunity to beat them – and, being the player he is, he took advantage. So I give a tip of the hat to UConn and Walker.

I am disappointed they lost yesterday and it is sad and infuriating that it puts the team’s potential at-large bid (so early in the season) in jeopardy. But it is what it is – hopefully the team will learn from this loss (lessons they probably should have mastered all ready).

[SB Shock]

I remember a few years ago we won some big games against Syracuse and LSU... a lot of good that did us.

So your saying it was better for WSU to lose the big games?

[vancedave56]

It's not the end of the world either way. It's great to win, but sometimes players get cocky and slump later. In this loss, it shows we are competitive, but we still have a LOT of work to do. Losing a host of games such as this would be a big deal, but we CAN learn and build from this.