Georgia Tech at Duke, Jan 26, 9pm, ESPN

[JDjacket]

Not including the 3 tactic fouls we gave at the end, 2nd half fouls- GT: 12 Duke:4

 

[GTbball2016]

I still want to know how it’s possible for Pastner to miss out on big man recruiting so much the last two seasons. He knew this was supposed to be their competitive year and not having someone ready to contribute is the type of roster management that gets someone fired.

 

[sgreer]

Incredible performance by Alvarado but too many poor offensive possessions.

 

[TheOldWhiteNGold]

I still want to know how it’s possible for Pastner to miss out on big man recruiting so much the last two seasons. He knew this was supposed to be their competitive year and not having someone ready to contribute is the type of roster management that gets someone fired.

And then he absolutely missed on Rodney Howard who is essentially un-playable lol

 

[THWG16]

My concern is that the terrible start is something this team MUST overcome with a few signature wins. A string of close losses doesn't get you into the Dance....

Yeah we’re running out of games

 

[lv20gt]

And the he absolutely missed on Rodney Howard who is essentially un-playable lol

We can play Howard or Saba. Both have the ability to contribute. Just we had to commit to getting them adjusted early and we didn't. We went all in on a short bench tiny ball. It paid off in some games and has hurt us the last 2.

 

[AUFC]

And then he absolutely missed on Rodney Howard who is essentially un-playable lol

That was a desperation transfer. I'm sure Pastner knew he wasn't serviceable but hoped they could develop him. We've been 1 piece away for the better part of the last half decade.

 

[jbix80]

Wow! I am so frustrated with this loss. Moses had a rough night... forced way too many shots. I know Devoe has been struggling, but he needed to be in the game down the stretch. Jose is an absolute baller!

 

[THWG16]

Death, taxes , losing to Duke

 

[g0lftime]

As much as most despise coach K he is a hall of fame coach and can guarantee all his starters were rated higher than our guys. He out coached us tonight by getting us to foul on drives to the basket. Poor rotation to cut off the lane. Refs helped them as well.

 

[AUFC]

Honest question - does Pastner concede Saturday to FSU and rest legs for Louisville? That's a much more winnable game. He needs to strongly consider that strategy.

 

[lv20gt]

Honest question - does Pastner concede Saturday to FSU and rest legs for Louisville? That's a much more winnable game. He needs to strongly consider that strategy.

Stupid question.

 

[gte447f]

Our offense the last 2 games has been run through Moses at the top of of the key way too much. That set is terrible. It plays right in to the defense’s hands. It is way too easy to defend. It takes Moses out of contention as a scoring or rebounding threat and it allows the defense to basically play five on four. The majority of Moses’ touches come 22 feet from the basket and way outside his range.

 

[jbix80]

Honest question - does Pastner concede Saturday to FSU and rest legs for Louisville? That's a much more winnable game. He needs to strongly consider that strategy.

What?

 

[Steverc]

I predict that we match FSU for 33 minutes. Then, we get tired and they pull away.

 

[g0lftime]

Needed the win tonight. The two losses at the start of the season will haunt post season. A couple more losses and might as well start getting some of the younger guys some PT.

 

[ramblinwreckguru]

I think our guys just lose their minds whenever they play Duke. It doesn't matter how good they are.

 

[g0lftime]

It was simple tonight they executed down the stretch and we didn't. Cost us in a tight game.

 

[AUFC]

Stupid question.

FSU is a nightmare matchup. They will pull 20 offensive rebounds on us. It's not a stupid question at all.

 

[Steverc]

It was simple tonight they executed down the stretch and we didn't. Cost us in a tight game.

It is hard to execute when you are exhausted.