bluechipper
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Watching the 2 Big 10 / ACC Challenge games tonight, and they showed a graphic of "notable matchups" in this year's games about 50 times and not one included the Minnesota/Miami game. I guess a #10 vs #12 matchup isn't very notable when you aren't a brand name team. C'mon espn...
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They were not taking early jumpers. They had guys standing wide open at the 3 point line, but just kept passing it around, then took weird midrange shots for some reason.
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The outcome was never in doubt, and a 5 on 3 in basketball is obviously not even comparable to a power play in hockey. The whole situation is just unfortunate for the Gophers.
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Being disinterested was to be expected. It was such an intense game, and then all of a sudden the Gophers are just handed the game. The problem is they still have 10 minutes to waste with nothing to gain besides appearing selfish and boosting your stats.
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The last 10 minutes were completely meaningless. The Gophers have played 2 good teams, and they've put it on both of them. The only surprising thing is Nate Mason getting caught up in a matchup with Collin Sexton. I can't believe you're blaming them for taking their foot off the pedal in such a ridiculous situation that they were put into.
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Not surprising if you watched the game. They were half trying the last 10 minutes. Would you really play your hardest when you have a 2 player advantage? I would be embarrassed to do so.
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No. I just mean if a crazy scenario didn't happen, the Gophers would be getting credit for a good win.
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Minnesota got screwed. They were hammering what could be a pretty good team, but no one will be talking about that... A win is a win though.
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Jamir Harris also showed how he has the ability to catch fire from 3.
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Jim Thome should be a 1st Ballot lock.
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Do you see this year's team as a national contender? I think they are. They might be missing that one extra 3 point threat, but they have guys who could come into that role in Hurt, Harris, and especially Washington as a spark off the bench. And I think we'll have to wait and see if Fitzgerald can step into the Eric Curry role as the third big.
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Eric Curry and Daniel Oturu are the center type players you're forgetting. Curry was very good as a reserve as a freshman, and as long as he heals well from his ACL injury, he'll be a very good player. And Oturu is a huge get as a true center recruit. 247 sports has him as the #52 high school recruit in the country for 2018. This season is probably their best shot as a national contender, but they're set up very well for the next few years too.
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Big road win last night against a solid Providence team. I cannot express in words just how much I enjoy watching Jordan Murphy play. He is going to have a huge season.
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Remember Mike Pelfrey and Kevin Correia?
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It was a nightmare season, and he still had a 4.28 ERA. I just can't ignore his career 3.10 ERA, even with the uninspiring strikeout and walk numbers.
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I hate the London games. The Vikings sleepwalked through most of the game and still won easily at least, even though it wasn't the most fun game to watch. An 8:30 start doesn't help.
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I liked watching The Gophs continuously throwing at Josh Jackson, who is probably the best corner in the B10 and has a chance to be an All-American. Now that's good game-planning.
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At least when Ricky was ball-dominant, the offense had some sort of direction. This year's team has no idea how to play together yet. Obviously they need time to gel, so I'm trying not to overreact. I just miss Ricky.
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For how much Thibs is known for defense, I don't get his need to have a scoring point guard. Rubio was seemingly on the block the moment Thibs came in. This team doesn't need a pg who is looking to score. I'd love to have that trade back. It sure doesn't feel the same without Ricky leading the team.
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Ricky Rubio.
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Really... At least pretend to play some defense someone.
