They have some head scratching losses but when they play to their potential they are just better. The two games looked exactly the same so there is nothing that makes me believe that we can compete with them. Doesn't take anything away from our season. USC has had an amazing year. And like someone posted earlier I commend the effort. We didn't quit. In past years under AE we have seen us just flat out quit.
So why can't we compete against them? (1) The Mobley's have basically been a non factor in both games. Evan will always get his numbers but he doesn't dominate. For us to have a chance he has to play like the #1 pick in the draft. Colorado is capable of keeping him off the spots on the floor where he wants to be.
(2) Anderson & Peterson just have to flat out play better. Anderson dribbles too much with no purpose. His over dribbling just bogs down the offense and his defense had no answer for Wright. And Peterson when he doesn't play with confidence is just ineffective.
(3) Haven't really commented on Max this year but 17 minutes 0-4 & 2 rebounds 2 turnovers just isn't going to cut it. He has had many games like that this year. I also have seen many deficiencies in his defense. Sometimes his length makes up for it.
(4) What I have seen with Colorado is their length really bothers us. You would think our length would bother them as well but it doesn't. Part of that reason is because they are just more physical than us.
Not sure why anyone didn't think Tahj played well. Sure his numbers weren't great but shit Colorado hedged every screen on him. They were not going to let him beat them. The rest of the team needs to work harder to free him up. Because when you have I Mobley, Anderson, or Max taking too many shots we won't be effective.
If we happen to play Colorado in the Pac-12 tournament I'm not sure what we could do to be more competitive. One thing for sure I would do is put E. Mobley in the low post and keep him there. He would have to work harder for position but if started being effective it would sure help out with shooters getting better looks.
And if all else fails just muck up the game. Other than Wright, the rest of their team does not handle pressure well. They will turn the ball over if you get in their face.
So why can't we compete against them? (1) The Mobley's have basically been a non factor in both games. Evan will always get his numbers but he doesn't dominate. For us to have a chance he has to play like the #1 pick in the draft. Colorado is capable of keeping him off the spots on the floor where he wants to be.
(2) Anderson & Peterson just have to flat out play better. Anderson dribbles too much with no purpose. His over dribbling just bogs down the offense and his defense had no answer for Wright. And Peterson when he doesn't play with confidence is just ineffective.
(3) Haven't really commented on Max this year but 17 minutes 0-4 & 2 rebounds 2 turnovers just isn't going to cut it. He has had many games like that this year. I also have seen many deficiencies in his defense. Sometimes his length makes up for it.
(4) What I have seen with Colorado is their length really bothers us. You would think our length would bother them as well but it doesn't. Part of that reason is because they are just more physical than us.
Not sure why anyone didn't think Tahj played well. Sure his numbers weren't great but shit Colorado hedged every screen on him. They were not going to let him beat them. The rest of the team needs to work harder to free him up. Because when you have I Mobley, Anderson, or Max taking too many shots we won't be effective.
If we happen to play Colorado in the Pac-12 tournament I'm not sure what we could do to be more competitive. One thing for sure I would do is put E. Mobley in the low post and keep him there. He would have to work harder for position but if started being effective it would sure help out with shooters getting better looks.
And if all else fails just muck up the game. Other than Wright, the rest of their team does not handle pressure well. They will turn the ball over if you get in their face.
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