Clemson

[claver2010]

Considering we have a game tomorrow might as well start it. I have never experienced as much negative energy surrounding a BC program in my four years there is absolutely zero buzz the team and the only news is negative. It'll be interesting the see the crowd for this one.

We played Clemson a couple of weeks ago (admittedly I did not watch the game) and lost 72-56. We all know what Clemson does, they will press for forty minutes and try to out athleticize (that isn't a word I know) us on offense. Will we actually see a play to break the press besides throwing it to a PG in the corner?

Clemson has been a team we don't matchup well against and never have we are 2-4 since entering the ACC against them.

Maybe they shock me but I don't feel good about this one

[pick6pedro]

If memory serves, we did actually see a quality press break in the first Clemson game. Not only did we inbound better, but we had multiple options on the wings and deep, but the dribbling was kept to a minimum. As long as this press break remains effective, the focus becomes not simply settling for outside shots and on defense keeping their big men in check.

Despite all the negative energy (with good reason), there are things to be optimistic about. I predicted if the team lost to Clemson, Duke and UMD that they would completely shut it down. That has not been the case and thank God for that. The effort even appears to have gotten better. Over the last couple games they've looked like they care about the outcome of games and guys look like they want to be the one to shoot. Both of these things were not happening even just a couple games ago. There is still a lot to be concerned about, but I am no longer of the mindframe that this team will definitely compete for 12th place.

[DavidGordonsFoot]

I have never experienced as much negative energy surrounding a BC program in my four years

The head coach is a barcolounger, any energy at all is surprising.

[pick6pedro]

In other great news - our RPI has moved into the top 100 at #95. YAY!

[BCDF22]

I believe their PG, Stitt, is out of action tomorrow night. That should help. Someone still needs to guard Booker though

[BCEagle74]

I have never experienced as much negative energy surrounding a BC program in my four years

The head coach is a barcolounger, any energy at all is surprising.

Exalt..

ALSLEEP at the Wheel.

[eepstein0]

We're going to get waxed by 30 or so I'd imagine. Clemson is an awful match-up, but with a team who can't make shots or play defense, really any ACC team isn't going to be a good match-up.

[bcsoxfan12]

30 is a little harsh….I say 15 and I’m wondering why I bought tickets a few months ago…I could have watched the horror on espn2

[BC923]

"This one could get ugly"-

[auggiebc]

remember we are good for upwards of 10 shot clock violations....so that's a lot of time chewed off the clock. It will be hard for Clemson to blow us out by more than 30 with all that time we eat up running "the flex".

[2008Eagle]

The only outcome that would surprise me is a BC blowout. BC could (1) win a close game, (2) lose a close game, or (3) get their asses handed to them. I'm leaning towards option 2...call it optimism I guess.

[eepstein0]

remember we are good for upwards of 10 shot clock violations....so that's a lot of time chewed off the clock. It will be hard for Clemson to blow us out by more than 30 with all that time we eat up running "the flex".

Let me explain:

(1) Run the flex
(2) Telegraph every pass at the top of the key
(3) Clemson steals a bunch of said passes and since we have 5 guys below the free throw line (most retarded offense ever), Clemson gets numerous highlight reel dunks.

Honestly, who designs an offense to have 5 players below the free throw line? That puts you in a real great defensive position off a missed shot or turnover. Part of the problem with getting back on defense is lack of hustle, the other part is Skinner's retarded offense giving an already slow team no chance to get back.

Secondly on the flex, if Rakim Sanders wants to drive to the basket, that's fine but don't drive into the middle of the floor where we have a clusterfuck of players and you can't help but turn the ball over. We need to isolate Rakim on the wing (NBA style) and see if that works better. One thing is for sure, if we have the entire team standing around the paint, you can't dribble-drive directly into the middle, because that certainly will result in a TO.

[BC923]

@Auggie: I don't think BC will win (m)any close games this year because close games are decided by coaching and having a go to guy, neither of which BC has this year.

[BCEagles25]

The Clemson game two weeks ago could be best summarized by this:

1. No effort
2. Missed layups
3. Horrible three point shooting

That can all be fixed... so we'll see.

[BCMurt09]

We are going to lose. Badly.

And on Wednesday I will have to hear all about it at an ACC Alumni event in NYC. I think its kind of cool that there's an ACC Alumni organization.

What's important is that we win against FSU on Saturday because I will be at that game.

[claver2010]

Hopefully that girl that was there last year is there this year.

For those who attended the game, they know who I am talking about

[BCFAN94]

... there is absolutely zero buzz the team ...

It has the same feeling as football about two years before TOB was run out of town.

[claver2010]

OMG HOW CAN YOU COMPARE TOB TO SKINNER??? IT'S THE MOST RETARDED COMPARISON EVAH SKINNER HAS WON 2 CONFERENCE TITLES IN 14 YEARS!!! THAT'S ELEVENTY BILLION TIMES WHAT TOB DID.

*I completely agree with you

[BCMurt09]

^ Agreed.

We're going to lost tonight because our cheerleaders aren't this good looking:




Digger's got moves.

[BCEagle74]

Clemson---79
Eagles------67

Interior defense, poor boxing out and rebounding will be destroyed by the Tigers.

[shockdoct]

We are going to lose. Badly.

And on Wednesday I will have to hear all about it at an ACC Alumni event in NYC. I think its kind of cool that there's an ACC Alumni organization.

What's important is that we win against FSU on Saturday because I will be at that game.

Is this a nametag event at Bro Js?

[BCMurt09]

We are going to lose. Badly.

And on Wednesday I will have to hear all about it at an ACC Alumni event in NYC. I think its kind of cool that there's an ACC Alumni organization.

What's important is that we win against FSU on Saturday because I will be at that game.

Is this a nametag event at Bro Js?

Seems like it. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=415057210022&index=1

[shockdoct]

I may swing by on my way home from work tomorrow. That particular Brother Jimmy's is always a good time. I will be sure to wear my EO nametag.

[dabs2011]

Hopefully that girl that was there last year is there this year.

For those who attended the game, they know who I am talking about

hahaha the two things i remember about last year's game were oglesby destroying us and the girl sitting right in front of the student section.

[BCMurt09]

Hopefully that girl that was there last year is there this year.

For those who attended the game, they know who I am talking about

hahaha the two things i remember about last year's game were oglesby destroying us and the girl sitting right in front of the student section.

I had no idea what claver was talking about and just suddenly remembered all of us staring at her for most of that game.

[claver2010]

I remember a bunch of us taunting her the entire time.

[Supahfan12]

Hopefully that girl that was there last year is there this year.

For those who attended the game, they know who I am talking about

hahaha the two things i remember about last year's game were oglesby destroying us and the girl sitting right in front of the student section.

I just remember Oglesby's 4 point play that ended our comeback. Cortney Dunn committed it. paybacks a bitch clemson, Dunn posted 6 points 8 rebs

[BCFAN94]

OMG HOW CAN YOU COMPARE TOB TO SKINNER??? IT'S THE MOST RETARDED COMPARISON EVAH SKINNER HAS WON 2 CONFERENCE TITLES IN 14 YEARS!!! THAT'S ELEVENTY BILLION TIMES WHAT TOB DID.

*I completely agree with you

Did you actually use OMG? Holy shit, you must be the leader of the nerdification of BC.

[claver2010]

OMG HOW CAN YOU COMPARE TOB TO SKINNER??? IT'S THE MOST RETARDED COMPARISON EVAH SKINNER HAS WON 2 CONFERENCE TITLES IN 14 YEARS!!! THAT'S ELEVENTY BILLION TIMES WHAT TOB DID.

*I completely agree with you

Did you actually use OMG? Holy shit, you must be the leader of the nerdification of BC.

I'm mocking someone on this board, run along now

[BCEagles25]

OMG HOW CAN YOU COMPARE TOB TO SKINNER??? IT'S THE MOST RETARDED COMPARISON EVAH SKINNER HAS WON 2 CONFERENCE TITLES IN 14 YEARS!!! THAT'S ELEVENTY BILLION TIMES WHAT TOB DID.

*I completely agree with you

Did you actually use OMG? Holy shit, you must be the leader of the nerdification of BC.

Will someone change the name of that emoticon from '81' to 'half the posters on this board'? Even if I am included in the half? Thanks.