BURTON!

[Chescat]

Ok, 24 pts....but so much
more. He beat the press,
handled the rock in the
half court set, broke his
man down, scored despite
being guarded pyhsically
with a lot of contact.. and
when it wasn't there for
him, he hit the open man.
THAT was an All Star
performance!

 

[docpanther26]

Agreed he managed to do everything you could ask him to do. Great performance tonight from Burton!

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

38 minutes, 24 points, 9-14 from the field, 6-6 from the line, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers

And it was his sister's birthday!

 

[Chescat]

38 minutes, 24 points, 9-14 from the field, 6-6 from the line, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers

And it was his sister's birthday!

That is some stat line.
The one time he wasn't
involved, was when we
had a 12 pt. lead, and he
didn't touch it once in
three trips down the
floor. NC ST, then cut it
to 6 pts. Cummings was
running the show on those
trips downcourt. Needless
to say, Burton took over
right after.

 

[FrogmoreZeke]

That is some stat line.
The one time he wasn't
involved, was when we
had a 12 pt. lead, and he
didn't touch it once in
three trips down the
floor. NC ST, then cut it
to 6 pts. Cummings was
running the show on those
trips downcourt. Needless
to say, Burton took over
right after.

I noticed that also. I think they wanted to give him a blow wo taking him out. Best game by a Pitt guard in a long, long time!

 

[UPitthoops]

Nike rounding into form is huge

 

[PittMan 72]

Ok, 24 pts....but so much
more. He beat the press,
handled the rock in the
half court set, broke his
man down, scored despite
being guarded pyhsically
with a lot of contact.. and
when it wasn't there for
him, he hit the open man.
THAT was an All Star
performance!

Brilliant game by Jamarius. In addition to all the stuff he did on offens he also played excellent defense.

 

[Chescat]

Nike rounding into form is huge

Very true. He hit some
key buckets. He's hitting
3's better than I remember
from a few years ago. I
like that he comes off the
bench as a valuable 6th
man. Instant production.

 

[docpanther26]

Very true. He hit some
key buckets. He's hitting
3's better than I remember
from a few years ago. I
like that he comes off the
bench as a valuable 6th
man. Instant production.

Yes, its like these guys all understand their role and unselfishly contribute when needed to make a difference. What a change...

 

[Chescat]

Yes, its like these guys all understand their role and unselfishly contribute when needed to make a difference. What a change...

A lot of it is age,
maturity and experience.
Compare those factors
to our younger guards
of the past. This backcourt
is all into their twenties.
It shows.

 

[Franb]

Yes, its like these guys all understand their role and unselfishly contribute when needed to make a difference. What a change...

Experience and depth in the back court really mean something.

 

[docpanther26]

Agree with both of you, our experience means the difference during a rugged ACC season. H2P

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

Nike rounding into form is huge

As opposed to Hugley, who is forming into a round.

 

[Franb]

As opposed to Hugley, who is forming into a round.

The "round mound of no rebound?"

 

[Drew1208]

The overall team defense is so much better.
Something got through to these guys.

 

[docpanther26]

The overall team defense is so much better.
Something got through to these guys.

Thats what I think too Drew, Capel did something he hasn't before which seems to be resonating. Maybe it appears he is coaching but something is certainly different. Great win tonight!

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

The "round mound of no rebound?"

Now that made me laugh!

 

[Chescat]

The overall team defense is so much better.
Something got through to these guys.

Well, that "something" is
being avoided by all of us
including me. So, I'll say
it..... the coach has to get
some credit here. With
that said, we all know he's
had em ready before, but
then there was the big
fade out. Let's see if
Capel can keep this going.

 

[Drew1208]

Thats what I think too Drew, Capel did something he hasn't before which seems to be resonating. Maybe it appears he is coaching but something is certainly different. Great win tonight!

I think having 4 senior guards is starting to show its impact now much better than before

 

[Fsgolfdr]

Funny how a few games ago people were ragging on both Burton and Nike !

 

[Chescat]

I think having 4 senior guards is starting to show its impact now much better than before

Yes....but they're all much
older than what we've
had here in the back
court. They do have
some talent, but they're
older, apparently more
mature, and obviously
experienced. My guess is
Capel can relate to them
better.

 

[docpanther26]

I think having 4 senior guards is starting to show its impact now much better than before

I think more importantly this will carry him through an ACC season too. They are used to this, they can handle it. There is certainly a positive to having experienced players. Lets hope this can carry us to the post-season!

 

[Chescat]

Here's irony for ya,
a lot of teams, Pitt
included have been
hurt by the transfer
epidemic. At this point
we seem to be benefiting
by it.

 

[Franb]

Now that made me laugh!

I'm here all weekend!

 

[PittPharm2002]

38 minutes, 24 points, 9-14 from the field, 6-6 from the line, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers

And it was his sister's birthday!

As great as an one on one player as he is /
When he actually passes our offense of darn near beautiful

 

[Bethlehemjohn]

Ok, 24 pts....but so much
more. He beat the press,
handled the rock in the
half court set, broke his
man down, scored despite
being guarded pyhsically
with a lot of contact.. and
when it wasn't there for
him, he hit the open man.
THAT was an All Star
performance!

He completely controlled the game tonight!