Cornell Hoops wins opener
Posted by scoop85
Cornell Hoops wins opener
Posted by: scoop85 (---.hvc.res.rr.com)
Date: November 10, 2007 09:09PM
The Big Red held off Lehigh, 87-83. As happened last season on many occasions, Cornell almost blew a double-digit lead in the closing minutes, as Lehigh drove to the basket at will. Clutch foul shooting by Louis Dale helped Cornell take the game.
The good news: this is the most balanced and explosive Cornell offense since, well, maybe forever. Great guard play, good contribution from Tyler and Hartford up front. Andre Wilkins brings great energy and athleticism.
The bad news: matador defense for the most part, poor rebounding, and an inability to beat the press at the end of the game. Donahue has to work on these issues, or we will lose a crucial game or two down the line.
The good news: this is the most balanced and explosive Cornell offense since, well, maybe forever. Great guard play, good contribution from Tyler and Hartford up front. Andre Wilkins brings great energy and athleticism.
The bad news: matador defense for the most part, poor rebounding, and an inability to beat the press at the end of the game. Donahue has to work on these issues, or we will lose a crucial game or two down the line.
Re: Cornell Hoops wins opener
Posted by: Al DeFlorio (---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: November 10, 2007 10:56PM
Donahue has yet to prove himself as a game coach.
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Re: Cornell Hoops wins opener
Posted by: ugarte (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: November 11, 2007 12:21AM
On the positive side, Lehigh beat us by 19 last year.
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Re: Cornell Hoops wins opener
Posted by: Trotsky (---.hsd1.md.comcast.net)
Date: November 11, 2007 01:23AM
Hasn't hurt up until now... we haven't had any big games.Al DeFlorio
Donahue has yet to prove himself as a game coach.
Re: Cornell Hoops wins opener
Posted by: RichH (76.28.11.---)
Date: November 11, 2007 01:56AM
Another positive: no key players sustained any major injuries. We're ahead of last season already.
Re: Cornell Hoops wins opener
Posted by: CornellFan (---.nyc.megapath.net)
Date: November 12, 2007 08:01AM
Another positive-- Cornell will be getting Jeff Foote, the 7'0" big man on December 19. Foote's addition to the roster will help our frontcourt defense.
Can't complain about an offense that rings up 85+ points.
Can't complain about an offense that rings up 85+ points.
Re: Cornell Hoops wins opener
Posted by: Jim Hyla (---.twcny.res.rr.com)
Date: November 12, 2007 09:59PM
TrotskyHasn't hurt up until now... we haven't had any big games.Al DeFlorio
Donahue has yet to prove himself as a game coach.
All Ivy games are the big ones.
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