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Post by Ray on Nov 5, 2019 22:08:00 GMT -5
What did RJ score his first game? Quick google search says 15.
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Post by lou on Nov 5, 2019 22:13:50 GMT -5
As long as we are giving out kudos to Coach Nelson --- After one game? He must mean coach of the week
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Nov 5, 2019 22:15:54 GMT -5
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Post by hcnation on Nov 5, 2019 22:16:43 GMT -5
What did RJ score his first game? RP Jr was a big scorer from the minute he walked on the court but I can't recall how many points he scored in game one--think we've discussed on this board before Not sure what he scored in first game Averaged 23 as freshman From Purple Patcher 1977 The first regular season game was played in someplace called Hanover, New Hampshire. Rumor has it Dartmouth plays there, so Holy Cross travelled north in search of a win. Nor long in coming, the 75-57 victory started a string of 8 victories. The first home game invited U-Vermont to the Hart Recreation Center; unhappily they left, losing by 11 points, 96-85, but not without a fight. Freshman Ron Perry, Jr. netted 31 points,
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Nov 5, 2019 22:16:58 GMT -5
A little hyperbolic from Turgeon.
Yeah, HC probably made Maryland work harder than they may have anticipated having to tonight, but let's pump the brakes with COY. It's November 5th.
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Post by hcnation on Nov 5, 2019 22:23:27 GMT -5
Heard him on postgame Big Ten Plus and say he was impressed with Holy Cross offense and due to being tired started missing in second half
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Post by HC92 on Nov 5, 2019 22:25:41 GMT -5
Lots to like about tonight. Will definitely be a fun ride with Nelson. This year will be bumpy but more optimistic about our ability to turn the program around quickly than I was a few hours ago.
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Post by efg72 on Nov 5, 2019 22:26:58 GMT -5
We should be focused on how he took over a team this summer, recruited two local talents, and began teaching the kids a new system and how to win.
So far, one game in, off to a very positive start
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Nov 5, 2019 22:27:28 GMT -5
Turgeon presser --
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Post by trimster on Nov 5, 2019 22:42:06 GMT -5
Lowder is very good. We will be better than people thought, not a championship, but very competitive. Still need to work on the boards on both ends. A young team that can only get better as the year goes on. Defense needs a lot of work. It was pretty much nonexistent in the second half. Some of the foul discrepancy is them being quicker across the board; some was due to home cooking for the Terps. A few of the early block/charge calls were questionable and all of them went their way.
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Post by bringbackcaro on Nov 5, 2019 22:49:14 GMT -5
Very pleasantly surprised with the first half performance!
It will take a while to dig out of the hole that Carmody left behind with this fatally flawed roster and undeveloped players, but Nelson appears the be the perfect guy for that task in what we’ve seen so far.
While the overhaul of the front court will have to wait a bit, we may be ahead of schedule with overhauling the backcourt if the early development of Lowder, Pridgeon, and Hargis continues. Bring Wade along as well and that could give us a pretty dynamic group this year.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Nov 5, 2019 22:53:46 GMT -5
The fact that we comported ourselves pretty well tonight given that 132 of the 200 minutes were played by guys with limited to no Division I experience, you've got to be pretty pleased with that.
I'll be interested to see if we're able to tighten up the defense against New Hampshire.
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Post by hchoops on Nov 6, 2019 0:23:04 GMT -5
RP jr had 20 in his freshman opener Jack the Shot had fewer than 20 in his debut Ed Suidut (RIP) had 18 in his first game
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Post by hcpride on Nov 6, 2019 5:17:18 GMT -5
Very pleasantly surprised with the first half performance! It will take a while to dig out of the hole that Carmody left behind with this fatally flawed roster and undeveloped players, but Nelson appears the be the perfect guy for that task in what we’ve seen so far. While the overhaul of the front court will have to wait a bit, we may be ahead of schedule with overhauling the backcourt if the early development of Lowder, Pridgeon, and Hargis continues. Bring Wade along as well and that could give us a pretty dynamic group this year. Agreed!
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Post by sader1970 on Nov 6, 2019 5:51:19 GMT -5
“Way too many fouls”
hartattack, only listened to the game due to travel but from the radio report the refs’ view of the game was skewed and corroborated by at least one poster who was watching the game though the bias of both is stipulated. But regardless, first game and mostly very inexperienced players against a superior talent team, so really something that was not unexpected.
As experience is gained and we play more equal teams and continued great coaching, this will fix itself.
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Nov 6, 2019 5:59:49 GMT -5
bbc, I think you came up with a great idea for new team warmup shirts!
With the except of Joey Reilly, everyone could wear shirts that would read:
Front: THE FULL NELSON Back: FATALLY FLAWED
For Joey (and the recruits next year and beyond until the initial group above is gone), they would have these:
Front: THE FULL NELSON Back: EXEMPT
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Nov 6, 2019 6:21:06 GMT -5
For those who didn't get to watch last night, here are some highlights (including positive HC plays):
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Nov 6, 2019 6:28:50 GMT -5
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Post by sader81 on Nov 6, 2019 6:32:03 GMT -5
Had 4 frosh and 2 sophs in a 9 man rotation, and the boys stood up to the #7 team in the country at their house. Neigo and Verbeek were outmatched physically, but I was impressed that they did not seem intimidated, and played hard the whole way. A lot of positives to take away, along with a decent paycheck!
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Post by sader1970 on Nov 6, 2019 6:49:55 GMT -5
Great video clip, NAD. Very impressed how even-handed it was. Shows pretty well that the Terrapins were much more athletic in the front court but Lowder might have been the single best player on the court.
Our guys had an excellent showing against very tough competition and while one game isn’t much to go on, I suspect my 11 season win prediction might be very low. 🤞
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 6, 2019 7:17:17 GMT -5
Very pleasantly surprised with the first half performance! It will take a while to dig out of the hole that Carmody left behind with this fatally flawed roster and undeveloped players, but Nelson appears the be the perfect guy for that task in what we’ve seen so far. While the overhaul of the front court will have to wait a bit, we may be ahead of schedule with overhauling the backcourt if the early development of Lowder, Pridgeon, and Hargis continues. Bring Wade along as well and that could give us a pretty dynamic group this year. "Digging out" mayl be a bit easier/qjuikcker with the players that Carmody recruited who played so well last night. You are on target with the backcourt looking strong and the front line clearly a work in progress. I have to say I loved the speed of play, but it will require more depth to avoid a second half letdown in big games.
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Post by efg72 on Nov 6, 2019 7:38:06 GMT -5
A reminder
FIVE-STAR OPENING TIP Rapid growth is great, but it isn't sustainable. Get used to getting better on a slow, consistent pace rather than expecting things to happen over night.
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Nov 6, 2019 7:45:32 GMT -5
I would also say expect some peaks and valleys. They may have a strong 3-4 game stretch where we think they are really gelling, then it's followed up with a bad performance. Still looking forward to the journey.
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Post by DiMarz on Nov 6, 2019 7:49:45 GMT -5
Lots of positives from tonight....A good start at building a solid team this season...Similar to football?? The early season games are to get ready for the PL season.... The early season games are about winning. Always good to win....however, games against top 20 (or #7) are going to be losses 99% of the time right now..So there is a different outlook on the outcome. Understanding there is little chance of a win, coaches (and fans) generally look at how the team has handled the situations on the court as a measuring stick to what the team needs and wants to do....Lowder, i'm sure, came away from the game knowing he can p;ay his game and put points on the board, Joe P. gathered a lot of confidence in his play to name 2..Coaches will look at what the team did on offense and defense, tweak what needs to be tweaked and even change some things entirely....Yes it is a loss, but what was gained was a lot more beneficial in the long run than a 30 point win over a Boys Club team.... One may not like to hear it now, but IMHO, its all about those games in March... Coach Mark Turgeon said. “... Tonight was more about us, getting my team better and getting us working on things that we need to get better at.
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Post by sonsofspitler on Nov 6, 2019 8:20:03 GMT -5
RP jr had 20 in his freshman opener Jack the Shot had fewer than 20 in his debut Ed Suidut (RIP) had 18 in his first game Good research hoops. I think this is a record, and quite impressive given the competition. I think McCaffrey might've had a big first game in Nov 84 against Brown. Anyone have a guide to look that one up? How about Potter or Vicens in late '74? Looks like Bare tried to research it quick and couldn't quick enough before getting the release out. He might confirm it in future game notes.
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