OSU vs TAMU now playing....

Did any of that clamoring make a difference? Because we were clamoring long before 14 months ago.

But keep it up. You will get what you want someday. Few coaches last forever.

Every player? Check yourself.

Right. I stand corrected.

It's jdogge.

Tinkle does however need to make some adjustments in that we’ve started games or began halves completely unprepared many times so far this season. A little of both today unfortunately…..especially the second half. That was ugly

I really would like to see them get Rataj more shots. I couldn’t find a halftime box score, but with only five shots total I’m not sure he took more than 1 or 2 shots during that miserable second half. There were times he was pleading for the ball down on the block in the second half and they wouldn’t get him the ball.

I think the most impressive thing to me about Pope is that he’s doing things within the context of the offense. Often a freshman who is leading a team in scoring goes into ISO mode too often. Rarely see that with Pope.

As to Bilodeau and Stevens, have seen some positive glimpses, but still way to early to tell on them. Now I sort of use Alfred Hollins as a measuring stick. Do we just see some positive glimpses or can we depend on them for consistent play. So far I’ve not seen anything to indicate they are going to be more than Hollins. That’s not necessarily a knock on them as it is still early in their freshmen years. And they’ve only received spotty minutes. I will say neither have looked like they are totally out of their element, which is good. That was a bit of a worry of mine about Stevens, but he certainly doesn’t look out of place.

Unfortunately, it appears as if the difference between wins (or at least competitive games) and losses comes down to Taylor and Akanno. I say unfortunately because consistency is not their strength. I will give Taylor credit for seemingly handling the move to the second team fairly well. Not that it has improved his game, but he doesn’t seem to be moping. Akanno is the complete antithesis of Pope — often going outside the offense to get his shots and turning the ball over. I will say that the make up of the team isn’t doing him any favors. Probably not surprising that on a team that lacks offensive firepower, the upperclassman of the bunch would try to take on the burden. Unfortunately he’s much more suited to be a 4th or 5th option than a 1st or 2nd.

And FYI, saw a tweet that Chol was out with ankle issue. No word on the severity of problem or whether he’ll miss more time.

Oh I agree. His play has been disappointing. He also spends a lot of time with the ball in his possession just dribbling outside. Would rather see Rataj with the ball in his hands more than Taylor. Taylor does get to the line at a decent clip, but it is usually from drives to the hoop when he is seemingly looking to be bailed out by a foul. And to often that doesn’t happen and he’s left with a weak shot attempt or turnover. He did have 3 steals also, so have to give him credit for that.