UC vs. Villanova game thread

[mplebanon]

Who cares what he shot last year. We live in this year and this year he sucks. To think he is just going to start shooting 70% is ignorant. No one is arguing his effort and rebounding ability but when you can't finish around the rim and miss your ft's, sometimes he is a walking turnover.

Disagree. Always hated when Yancy went to the FT line last season, early on. He struggled. About midway through the season, Yancy became pretty automatic from the FT line.

A guy can work on it, correct a few flaws, and get it straightened out. If Parker does that, and starts making them consistently, he will get better.

 

[mdchick]

In our halfcourt offense he is the only that does what our offense is made to do, playing in an offense that has know structure in it needs penetration, parker brings that, penetration makes the defense collapse and forces other defenders to help, which leaves people open, thats when the penetrator is able to kick it out to the open shooter , (kilpatrick, cash, sanders etc) they are the benefactors from parkers ability to get the ball in the middle of the defense and create an open shot. He is an extremely smart and talented player, and you all can say what you want about anybody else on the team, but when you start complaining about parker it's nonsense. You all complain about how bad are offense is, if parker or rubles are not in the game to be able to penitrate and kick out, our offense would be terrible. everyone on this team has a role, but without parker (who is a do it all player, he literal does everything you can ask a basketball player to do) are whole team collapses.

 

[UCalum08]

UCAlum doesn't always see the big picure. While he is right we didn't get points. Getting the other teams bigs in foull trouble can also be a advantage. It also creates team fouls which gets us in the bonus for our other shooters. It also sits guys with foul trouble on the bench. He really doesn't always understand the big picture.

I do get the big picture but you need to come back from cloud nine. I never once disputed Parker is good at driving and getting fouled, did I? No. Its always good to get fouls on the other team..no sh!t. I am simply saying its not always good when he consistently misses layups and ft's which there have been plenty of games that he has. Stop picking one or two games he made 3-3 ft's. big deal, the overall picture is he is a terrible ft shooter this year and doesn't always finish. All those factors have made a difference in close games against good teams, which we have lost most of those games. You aren't seeing the big picture my friend. All you see is he can drive to the basket and get fouled, and rebound...that's what bball players are SUPPOSE to do and yet you want to praise him like he is god. I never once said he should not play or stop driving. All I am saying he is a walking turnover in most games because his inability to finish and make ft's. That is a fact so stop being oblivious to that. Its a double edge sword, because we need him to continue to play the way he does, but his poor finishing and poor ft shooting can cost us too. Boom

 

[mdchick]

I do get the big picture but you need to come back from cloud nine. I never once disputed Parker is good at driving and getting fouled, did I? No. Its always good to get fouls on the other team..no sh!t. I am simply saying its not always good when he consistently misses layups and ft's which there have been plenty of games that he has. Stop picking one or two games he made 3-3 ft's. big deal, the overall picture is he is a terrible ft shooter this year and doesn't always finish. All those factors have made a difference in close games against good teams, which we have lost most of those games. You aren't seeing the big picture my friend. All you see is he can drive to the basket and get fouled, and rebound...that's what bball players are SUPPOSE to do and yet you want to praise him like he is god. I never once said he should not play or stop driving. All I am saying he is a walking turnover in most games because his inability to finish and make ft's. That is a fact so stop being oblivious to that. Its a double edge sword, because we need him to continue to play the way he does, but his poor finishing and poor ft shooting can cost us too. Boom

hate to be that guy but he was 3-3 from 3 not the ft line and he can finish at the rim, idk why you think he can't. boom....

 

[Bearcat04]

Disagree. Always hated when Yancy went to the FT line last season, early on. He struggled. About midway through the season, Yancy became pretty automatic from the FT line.

A guy can work on it, correct a few flaws, and get it straightened out. If Parker does that, and starts making them consistently, he will get better.

Great point.

 

[UCalum08]

hate to be that guy but he was 3-3 from 3 not the ft line and he can finish at the rim, idk why you think he can't. boom....

Because I watch the games and watch him miss a ton of shots around the rim and miss a ton of ft's. I love how you all praise him for doing what a basketball player is suppose to do. Yet you completely ignore his glaring weaknesses and then what to ridicule me when I mention something that isn't praising him. I like Parker and what he brings but it would be nice to see certain areas improve from a senior guard.

 

[TheLongHaul]

hate to be that guy but he was 3-3 from 3 not the ft line and he can finish at the rim, idk why you think he can't. boom....

He meant against Pitt where he was 3-3 from the FT line.

 

[CaptDale]

I do get the big picture but you need to come back from cloud nine. I never once disputed Parker is good at driving and getting fouled, did I? No. Its always good to get fouls on the other team..no sh!t. I am simply saying its not always good when he consistently misses layups and ft's which there have been plenty of games that he has. Stop picking one or two games he made 3-3 ft's. big deal, the overall picture is he is a terrible ft shooter this year and doesn't always finish. All those factors have made a difference in close games against good teams, which we have lost most of those games. You aren't seeing the big picture my friend. All you see is he can drive to the basket and get fouled, and rebound...that's what bball players are SUPPOSE to do and yet you want to praise him like he is god. I never once said he should not play or stop driving. All I am saying he is a walking turnover in most games because his inability to finish and make ft's. That is a fact so stop being oblivious to that. Its a double edge sword, because we need him to continue to play the way he does, but his poor finishing and poor ft shooting can cost us too. Boom

He shoots 41% from the field - usually either drives or 3's. What do you want him to shoot - 90%? That would be nice, but not realistic. Show me a guard that has much better numbers on our team. Now if you want to look at other BE teams coming up, their guards are shooting 50%.

 

[UCalum08]

He shoots 41% from the field - usually either drives or 3's. What do you want him to shoot - 90%? That would be nice, but not realistic. Show me a guard that has much better numbers on our team. Now if you want to look at other BE teams coming up, their guards are shooting 50%.

Hey dale, you don't need to be a smart ass and not contribute any rational thoughts. Are you purposely ignoring his weaknesses or just to stupid to admit to them? I never once said he is terrible and should stop playing, just making a point his poor finishing and poor ft's hurt us but you can't handle the truth.

 

[mdchick]

I agree he does everything that a basketball player has to do, but can you argue there is a more complete player on the tem than jaquon parker, sean kilpatrick maybe, but at times defensively he lets up some easy buckets, Jaquon parker in my opinion is the most complete basketball player on our team.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

I do get the big picture but you need to come back from cloud nine. I never once disputed Parker is good at driving and getting fouled, did I? No. Its always good to get fouls on the other team..no sh!t. I am simply saying its not always good when he consistently misses layups and ft's which there have been plenty of games that he has. Stop picking one or two games he made 3-3 ft's. big deal, the overall picture is he is a terrible ft shooter this year and doesn't always finish. All those factors have made a difference in close games against good teams, which we have lost most of those games. You aren't seeing the big picture my friend. All you see is he can drive to the basket and get fouled, and rebound...that's what bball players are SUPPOSE to do and yet you want to praise him like he is god. I never once said he should not play or stop driving. All I am saying he is a walking turnover in most games because his inability to finish and make ft's. That is a fact so stop being oblivious to that. Its a double edge sword, because we need him to continue to play the way he does, but his poor finishing and poor ft shooting can cost us too. Boom

You obviously don't get it. I'm not on cloud nine you are. You watch all the games and all you see is him missing driving contested lay ups and drawing contact and missing FT's. That is all you think he contributes??? He isn't shooting FT's well this year. No Shit!!! Historicly he shoots them 10% better. Any idea where we would be without his overall game. Probably a tad over 500 if that. The reason we are off our game right now is Cash has played terrible since his knee injury. Parker is being asked to handle more and score more. He is probably feeling the pressure and forcing somethings. Can he play better sure. In no post have I disagrred with that. Is he still a very valuable player you bet. you also do realize that when he drives to the hole he is giving away 50lbs and 5-6 inches on his defenders. Saying he is a poor finisher is also overstating. As a defender i know I'm not giving up lay ups.If you watched the game lastnight did you notice how many times he picked himself off the floor? You act as though he is missing wide open bunnies. I agree he needs to make his FT's. He is much to good a shooter to be below 70%. Get a Grip. To say he is a turnover everytime he touches the ball is a foolish inaccurate statement.

 

[mdchick]

not to mention he has a great shot selection, there is such thing as a shot clock and he understands that sometimes the best shot is a contested 8 footer rather than hucking up a contested three like sk or cash does

 

[CaptDale]

Hey dale, you don't need to be a smart ass and not contribute any rational thoughts. Are you purposely ignoring his weaknesses or just to stupid to admit to them? I never once said he is terrible and should stop playing, just making a point his poor finishing and poor ft's hurt us but you can't handle the truth.

Guess I'm "to" stupid

 

[Scheids21]

Guess I'm "to" stupid

Haha well played

 

[CaptDale]

Hey dale, you don't need to be a smart ass and not contribute any rational thoughts. Are you purposely ignoring his weaknesses or just to stupid to admit to them? I never once said he is terrible and should stop playing, just making a point his poor finishing and poor ft's hurt us but you can't handle the truth.

Let's try to remember that this is a forum about OUR team, not slamming one another because their opinions don't match yours!

 

[UCalum08]

Let's try to remember that this is a forum about OUR team, not slamming one another because their opinions don't match yours!

I could say the same thing about you and others. I say one thing that Parker needs work on and I get blasted for it. There are certain people on here that if everything isn't sunshine and rainbows you are automatically labeled as being a hater or negative.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Let's try to remember that this is a forum about OUR team, not slamming one another because their opinions don't match yours!

Not trying to create heartburn with UCALUM08. He certainly is entitled to his opinion. Just pointing out he may be overstating his point out of frustration for the recent Cat loses. Parker is much more than a walking turnover. Parker doesn't get a lot of ink but his play, leadership and toughness will be sorely missed on next years team for a number of reasons. Mark it down!!!!

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

I could say the same thing about you and others. I say one thing that Parker needs work on and I get blasted for it. There are certain people on here that if everything isn't sunshine and rainbows you are automatically labeled as being a hater or negative.

I think you are a loyal fan and i like reading your post. Just don't agree that parker is a walking turnover.

 

[CaptDale]

I could say the same thing about you and others. I say one thing that Parker needs work on and I get blasted for it. There are certain people on here that if everything isn't sunshine and rainbows you are automatically labeled as being a hater or negative.

No, you can't say that I tell people they are stupid, etc. I may not think like you, but I can live with that. That's what makes the world go round.

 

[UCalum08]

Not trying to create heartburn with UCALUM08. He certainly is entitled to his opinion. Just pointing out he may be overstating his point out of frustration for the recent Cat loses. Parker is much more than a walking turnover. Parker doesn't get a lot of ink but his play, leadership and toughness will be sorely missed on next years team for a number of reasons. Mark it down!!!!

I hear ya and thanks for your comment. I agree with you're saying about Parker because I will miss him too. I realize without his play we would be way worse this year. So calling him a walking turnover is harsh and not warranted. But, when he is having an off night with his ft's that is what it ultimately is, a turnover.