Game Thread

[Pittx9]

Luther almost got that 3rd foul with 30 seconds left. I was worried. Surprised Jamie put him back in.

Yeah I think Luther needs about 25 min. per game, but no reason at all to put him back in that late. Very dumb decision.

 

[PittPoker]

Yeah I think Luther needs about 25 min. per game, but no reason at all to put him back in that late. Very dumb decision.

Agreed. That could have been a game changer if he got that 3rd foul trying to block that inside shot.

 

[BigZeke]

Much better showing the last 5 minutes. Young is really, really bad today though.

He looks like a true Freshman out there. Timid. Tentative. Hopefully he gets pumped for the 2nd half. Great come back by the Boyz & a great effort by our Bench especially Cam & Luther.

 

[UPitt '89]

Agreed. That could have been a game changer if he got that 3rd foul trying to block that inside shot.

Both he and Jeter had 2 fouls... and Jamie decided to preserve Jeter instead of Luther. One of them was going to be in with 2 fouls at the end.

 

[PittPoker]

He looks like a true Freshman out there. Timid. Tentative. Hopefully he gets pumped for the 2nd half. Great come back by the Boyz & a great effort by our Bench especially Cam & Luther.

Usually Young doesn't disappear the whole game so I'm hoping he has a big 2nd half. We need Artis to step up and especially James. We need some production from our point guard, especially a senior starter. Don't know why he is playing so poor thus far.

 

[Pittx9]

Both he and Jeter had 2 fouls... and Jamie decided to preserve Jeter instead of Luther. One of them was going to be in with 2 fouls at the end.

Why not get Maia in there? As bad as we were early he had 3 rebounds. He hasn't been great, but he's contributed the most out of the 3 transfers by far.

 

[Deer Head]

This is the first time I have ever read a game thread. Worse then I thought on here.

We are playing really hard. Getting on the floor, defending, rebounding.

Cant get offensive rebounds on turnovers. Clean that up and they got this easily.

 

[PittPoker]

Both he and Jeter had 2 fouls... and Jamie decided to preserve Jeter instead of Luther. One of them was going to be in with 2 fouls at the end.

I'd preserve Luther, especially with how he was playing. Not even a question.

 

[UPitt '89]

Player I worry about from Syracuse in the second half:

Lydon.

He's done nothing so far in this game, and he lit us up pretty good at the dome a few weeks ago.

 

[ClarkLotTgate]

Get Mike a dunk; thats always the key to getting him into the game

 

[Piranha]

Why not get Maia in there? As bad as we were early he had 3 rebounds. He hasn't been great, but he's contributed the most out of the 3 transfers by far.

Smith and ANO better not get off the bench. Cam and Luther should be getting their mins.

 

[PittPoker]

Luther should be starting the 2nd half.

 

[UPitt '89]

Well.... we have to do no worse than lose the second half by 1 point and we are in the dance.

But we led on Saturday at the half too.

 

[Pittx9]

Luther!!!

 

[Piranha]

Good job with the lineup!

 

[PittPoker]

I like the intensity at the start of the half. Young and Luther!!!

 

[Pittx9]

There you go Mike! Even made the FT that time!!

 

[UPitt '89]

Luther and Cam starting the second half..... two Pitt offensive rebounds and a bucket.

That's the way to start.

 

[JD1976]

Kudos to Jamie for riding Johnson and Luther and starting them in the 2nd half

 

[Pittx9]

Artis is the dumbest god damn basketball player ever. How are you still in the game after chucking up shots like that. Huge swing there because of a ridiculously stupid decision.

 

[PittPoker]

Finally James!!!

 

[PantherO]

Please bench Artis

 

[UPitt '89]

Horrible shot early in the clock for Artis.

Damnit, Jamel... play smarter!

 

[PittPoker]

LOOKING GOOD!!!

 

[BigZeke]

Luther and Cam starting the second half..... two Pitt offensive rebounds and a bucket.

That's the way to start.

Woooooooo Hoooooooo - yessssssssss.....great start!

 

[PittPoker]

Horrible shot early in the clock for Artis.

Damnit, Jamel... play smarter!

Better 2nd shot

 

[Pittx9]

Amazing that Artis can actually shoot when he doesn't launch it up 3 seconds into the possession. Smart shots equal more made FG's, he really needs to realize that. That said, smart shot there and nice bucket!

 

[Piranha]

Props to JD. Nice job with the lineup and he has some swag to him today.

 

[UPitt '89]

Jamie's playing the right guys. No complaints there. Starting the half with Luther and Johnson was the right move, glad he saw it that way.

 

[PittPoker]

I like this officiating crew as well. Letting them play.

 

[Ski11585]

Nice dish to Luther there.

 

[Pittx9]

I like this officiating crew as well. Letting them play.

Interesting. I do think Young was fouled there, but they clearly called it on the wrong guy.

 

[PittPoker]

Nice dish to Luther there.

He's gonna be fun to watch the next 2 years.

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

Just such a confidence against this team. It is fun to watch.

 

[mo cheeks]

It more fun to watch the comments on this thread than watching game.

 

[Piranha]

SLIM SHADY !!!!

 

[PittPoker]

WHY CAN'T WE PLAY LIKE THIS EVERY DAMN GAME??????????????

 

[JD1976]

Ryan Luther is one of the most likeable Pitt players in many years. Hometown boy, gritty, tough and talented.

 

[Pittx9]

We CAN NOT let them back in this game. Keep it up!!!

 

[UPitt129]

It was 24-14 cuse...think about that for a second.