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We are SC. We Fight On!
I ❤ it that we never gave up. Our fortitude and Tahj's miraculous last second shot are my instant thoughts upon reflection. That said, we got lucky. Most teams put us away with a performance like that. Jules Bernard and Jaime Jaquez missing the front ends in the last minute were a gift. The way the refs treated us, we were due a handful of gifts, but we got lucky to be that close. ...and then Ethan and Tahj stepped up right when we needed them. I did think, however, that CAE blew a lot of things. How is it that we're celebrating? I mean, we stunk up the joint today in so many ways.
How amazing is it that we won two season-ending games against ucla with win-or-lose clutch 3-point shots? In Jonah I trust. In Tahj I trust too.
20 THINGS:
1- I did not like Ethan coming off the bench. He deserved to start, and CAE alternative did not get off to a great start (yet again). Ethan was also great last time vc ucla.
2- OMGoodness. These officials should be ashamed of themselves. This was quite literally a true "home court advantage." Ridiculous. Shameful. ...and both early travels?? Terrible.
3- Since I can't be critical of Max on this message board, let me just say he is "amazing." His early airball was a tone setter. CAE trusts him tho. He was in for our last play. (WTH?)
4- We need to recruit kids who can shoot free-throws. It's such an elemental, yet critical part of the game.
5- Who's the porky bald kid they have running up and down the court at Pauley? It almost looks like he's giving instructions. Refs must like him. He got to run to the 3 pt line during the game. (Head scratcher)
6- On that note - is Mick Cronin just about the least likable coach you've ever seen? Golly.
7- Noah Baumann was running hot dogs and pop to the SC coaching staff all game long. He's been a true trooper taking whatever role CAE gives him. He's an underrated hot-dog runner.
8- We don't box out well as a team. I swear, we run under the rim like we'll get points for catching the ball when it goes through the basket. Ugh.
9- That last defensive segment before the half was atrocious. The one player we left open, Singleton, is the PAC-12 3PT% leader - and he was hot! ...hello?
10- Free-throws.
11- Ethan was a steadying force tonight. He deserves some message board love for his play and toughness. His patience on that last play deserves a mountain of credit.
12- Evan had a double-double, but it was as quiet as they get. His 3 blocks were all fantastic!
13- CAE has an important job to do. We MUST figure out how to create open 3 point shots better. With EMobley on the team, there are just no excuses. Must be better. Period.
14- Chevez Goodwin has really good touch down low. ...and he's ambidextrous! Loved it that he hit two shots - one with each hand - in back to back possessions.
15- Sitting Drew when he's not quite in sync just needs to stop. CAE sat him for far too long tonight. He's our 3rd best player. It's just dumb.
16- IMO, Tahj is our MVP. I get it. He's not going to be a lottery pick, but let's be honest. He has put the team on his back SOOOOO many times. LOVE this kid. Cash-money. All day, every day.
17- When Ethan had the break in 2H and missed......the fumble-rebound-dunk was disheartening. To every Trojan. Everywhere.
18- Jules Bernard is becoming a pretty darn good player. Coached against him at Winward and thought he was D1 material, but it's taken a couple years. He's become very solid.
19- is it me, or does Mick Cronin look like he's going to drop of a heart attack at any moment? Relax, coach. Relax.
20- For a game where Trojans fans felt the stress of a season-ending loss for 39 minutes and 56 seconds, MAN did that feel good!
Somebody pinch me.
I ❤ it that we never gave up. Our fortitude and Tahj's miraculous last second shot are my instant thoughts upon reflection. That said, we got lucky. Most teams put us away with a performance like that. Jules Bernard and Jaime Jaquez missing the front ends in the last minute were a gift. The way the refs treated us, we were due a handful of gifts, but we got lucky to be that close. ...and then Ethan and Tahj stepped up right when we needed them. I did think, however, that CAE blew a lot of things. How is it that we're celebrating? I mean, we stunk up the joint today in so many ways.
How amazing is it that we won two season-ending games against ucla with win-or-lose clutch 3-point shots? In Jonah I trust. In Tahj I trust too.
20 THINGS:
1- I did not like Ethan coming off the bench. He deserved to start, and CAE alternative did not get off to a great start (yet again). Ethan was also great last time vc ucla.
2- OMGoodness. These officials should be ashamed of themselves. This was quite literally a true "home court advantage." Ridiculous. Shameful. ...and both early travels?? Terrible.
3- Since I can't be critical of Max on this message board, let me just say he is "amazing." His early airball was a tone setter. CAE trusts him tho. He was in for our last play. (WTH?)
4- We need to recruit kids who can shoot free-throws. It's such an elemental, yet critical part of the game.
5- Who's the porky bald kid they have running up and down the court at Pauley? It almost looks like he's giving instructions. Refs must like him. He got to run to the 3 pt line during the game. (Head scratcher)
6- On that note - is Mick Cronin just about the least likable coach you've ever seen? Golly.
7- Noah Baumann was running hot dogs and pop to the SC coaching staff all game long. He's been a true trooper taking whatever role CAE gives him. He's an underrated hot-dog runner.
8- We don't box out well as a team. I swear, we run under the rim like we'll get points for catching the ball when it goes through the basket. Ugh.
9- That last defensive segment before the half was atrocious. The one player we left open, Singleton, is the PAC-12 3PT% leader - and he was hot! ...hello?
10- Free-throws.
11- Ethan was a steadying force tonight. He deserves some message board love for his play and toughness. His patience on that last play deserves a mountain of credit.
12- Evan had a double-double, but it was as quiet as they get. His 3 blocks were all fantastic!
13- CAE has an important job to do. We MUST figure out how to create open 3 point shots better. With EMobley on the team, there are just no excuses. Must be better. Period.
14- Chevez Goodwin has really good touch down low. ...and he's ambidextrous! Loved it that he hit two shots - one with each hand - in back to back possessions.
15- Sitting Drew when he's not quite in sync just needs to stop. CAE sat him for far too long tonight. He's our 3rd best player. It's just dumb.
16- IMO, Tahj is our MVP. I get it. He's not going to be a lottery pick, but let's be honest. He has put the team on his back SOOOOO many times. LOVE this kid. Cash-money. All day, every day.
17- When Ethan had the break in 2H and missed......the fumble-rebound-dunk was disheartening. To every Trojan. Everywhere.
18- Jules Bernard is becoming a pretty darn good player. Coached against him at Winward and thought he was D1 material, but it's taken a couple years. He's become very solid.
19- is it me, or does Mick Cronin look like he's going to drop of a heart attack at any moment? Relax, coach. Relax.
20- For a game where Trojans fans felt the stress of a season-ending loss for 39 minutes and 56 seconds, MAN did that feel good!
Somebody pinch me.
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