It's official

[emmitt01]

Chris and Jordan have let this team down. We went toe to toe with the "best" this league has to offer. If we were taking care of our business in the classroom we'd be the bell cow without question.

[Green P1]

I was thinking the same thing the whole game.

[CMJ]

It's not cut and dry, since I think we've had some guys really improve with more playing time that probably wouldn't have. Nonetheless, it's a big "what if", no question.

Edited February 3, 2012 by CMJ

[THOR]

It's not cut and dry, since I think we've had some guys really improve with more playing time that probably wouldn't have. Nonetheless, it's a big "what if", no question.

i disagree...it is cut and dry...just because others have stepped up in the absences of these two, they were head and shoulders above anyone that has stepped up...those two screwed this team for this year...

[emmitt01]

i disagree...it is cut and dry...just because others have stepped up in the absences of these two, they were head and shoulders above anyone that has stepped up...those two screwed this team for this year...

Agree. Chris and Jordan are in another class from the ones who stepped up.

[Keith7]

Alzee scored 28 points tonight. I don't know if Jones or Williams would have made a difference.

That second foul on Mitchell, aka the phantom foul, that made him sit out for most of the first half was probably the key to tonight's loss. I think we win if Mitchell stays out of foul trouble early on.

[unt_rocket09]

It doesn't matter if we would have won out or lose out. All that matters is what happens in hot springs and we all know that.

[Army of Dad]

It doesn't matter if we would have won out or lose out. All that matters is what happens in hot springs and we all know that.

It does matter, we have to get one of the byes. This team isn't deep enough to win four in four days. Especially since there are so many teams getting a bye this year.

[untcampbell]

Yes. We hung in there with absolutely miserable shooting, playing with our 8,9 and 10 guys on the floor much of the night.

This has probably been discussed in another thread, but what happened to Roger in the second half?

GMG

[Keith7]

Yes. We hung in there with absolutely miserable shooting, playing with our 8,9 and 10 guys on the floor much of the night.

This has probably been discussed in another thread, but what happened to Roger in the second half?

GMG

I think 1 for 7 shooting happened. He couldn't buy a basket tonight and JJ wasn't going to wait him out.

[Green P1]

Niko played his ass off relegating Rodger and Ked to the bench.

[THOR]

Niko played his ass off relegating Rodger and Ked to the bench.

yet couldn't corral an easy bounce pass in the lane that would have tied the game late...

[Harry]

Niko had a nice game for sure but gol darnit Tony has to keep himself from getting cheap fouls...had he stayed in for more of the first half we might have kept it close than 10.

We were ice cold for stretches...seems like for 9-10 minutes in the first half we didn't score a point..not that bad a game against the leagues best team given how poorly we were shooting at times though.

Let's give MUTS their credit due though -- that's a nice looking team and they will be tough to beat.

[Green P1]

yet couldn't corral an easy bounce pass in the lane that would have tied the game late...

If you wanna get ticky tacky we could figure out a way to blame the loss on everyone on the floor down the stretch...

[Roadruner]

If you wanna get ticky tacky we could figure out a way to blame the loss on everyone on the floor down the stretch...

MT Out rebounded – shot 50% from the field and held NT scoreless for 9 minutes in the first half

NT shot 40% from the field and missed several 6 footers, 2 footers and point blank put backs

MT will most likely buzz through the rest of the conference and pick up the number one seed

You guys will have to put the lipstick on this one

[bstnsportsfan3]

first game i made all season and tony doesnt dunk but Middle's D was pretty dam good (and cheap at times) still think we beat em in hot springs.

[Army of Dad]

yet couldn't corral an easy bounce pass in the lane that would have tied the game late...

I agree, but I would have really liked to see him get the ball more in the first half. Dendy only had one foul at that point and was guarding Niko. Niko has plenty of faults, but he can play offense. Let him work on Dendy a bit and see if Dendy just lets him go or fouls him. Also, this was during a time we couldn't hit a jump shot for about 8-10 minutes.

[Green Crazy]

i too had a really hard time looking at the end of our bench and seeing those two. especially during the rough patches of the game and knowing they could have made a difference.

[untbowler]

i too had a really hard time looking at the end of our bench and seeing those two. especially during the rough patches of the game and knowing they could have made a difference.

Interesting that they are even on the bench but at the same time I hope it is eating them alive seeing what their lack of attention has done to their friends and teammates.

Good life lesson being taught early on at least.

[DeepGreen]

Interesting that they are even on the bench but at the same time I hope it is eating them alive seeing what their lack of attention has done to their friends and teammates.

Good life lesson being taught early on at least.

I question if it really matters to those two players. Wouldn't be surprised if you see them at some JUCO next season.

[Green P1]

I question if it really matters to those two players. Wouldn't be surprised if you see them at some JUCO next season.

I think they both think too much of their basketball futures to allow themselves the JUCO route.

[kalebschumann]

i too had a really hard time looking at the end of our bench and seeing those two. especially during the rough patches of the game and knowing they could have made a difference.

I was thinking the same thing. I didn't even know they could still be with the team. I saw them in their warm ups at half time, and I was left scratching my head.

[Army of Dad]

I was thinking the same thing. I didn't even know they could still be with the team. I saw them in their warm ups at half time, and I was left scratching my head.

Patton's been on the bench all season. Also, it looked like it was eating Jordan alive to have to sit and watch.

[MeanGreenTexan]

I question if it really matters to those two players. Wouldn't be surprised if you see them at some JUCO next season.

Pretty sure they would already be there by now if they were going to do that. No use in wasting time sitting at UNT if they plan on going JUCO/transfer.

[MeanMag]

They will be here next year, I'm sure. They looked to be showing around a couple recruits with the coaches during the women's game. They probably wouldn't be doing that if their intent was to leave.