Valpo is listed as a 3 point favorite, though I have a bad feeling that the Titans might finally be finding their chemistry as a team. Still, I cannot choose Detroit over Valpo in any case, so I will hope we barely hold home court:
Detroit 71
Valpo 74
This is the game we should be circling right now, not Cleveland State. UDM has won three straight and five out of their last six. So which Detroit will show up at the ARC--the one that is surging a little right now or the one that lost to UIC?
Tough game. Once again, I hope we don't get eaten alive underneath. If so, FIN.
I'll say 69-67 Valpo.
don't Back down, don't Back down, we need this! a Battle!
VU 64 UDM 61
McCallum is the least effective coach in the entire Horizon League. IMO Only reason he won't get fired is his son. No team has had such "talent" on paper, every year, and failed to produce even the most modest of successful seasons.
At best, McCallum employs an "NBA spread" styled offense. In reality its street ball. In order to run an NBA Spread, you need NBA players. I have never witnessed a solid defensive game under McCallum.
Yeah, I don't like him....and Indiana University doesn't exactly have him on the Christmas card list.
That being said, playground ball can sometimes be tough to face. In the end, solid defense and superior coaching/strategy wins 82-74 Valpo.
Detroit 75
Valpo 59
This is a trap game. Detroit is playing well and Valpo barely beat them in Detroit when the Titans gave the game away to Valpo at the end. This time Detroit's superior talent takes one away from Valpo.
Also the Crusaders didn't play all that well against Milwaukee in the first half. If they do that against Detroit then the Titans will go out to a huge 1st half lead.
Valpo 76
Detroit 71
They still have McCallum as coach, and we are at home. No matter how ugly our win was at Milwaukee, it was still a win AT Milwaukee. That is not something to be ignored.
I agree that this could be a trap game, but I still like Valpo's chances as long as they stay in their game and run their offense. Defense needs to stop McCallum Jr. or someone lese like Holman or Simon from having a big night.
Valpo 77
Detroit 73
Confirming the tip off time....6:30 CST...correct?
lowposter
Quote from: lowposter on February 02, 2012, 01:52:28 PM
Confirming the tip off time....6:30 CST...correct?
lowposter
Correct.
QuoteNext Up in Crusader Basketball: Valparaiso starts a stretch in which it will play five of its final seven Horizon League contests in the friendly confines of the ARC on Thursday evening, as the Crusaders host Detroit for a special 6:30 p.m. start time. The Crusaders enter the week just one-half game out of first place in the league table.
http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2011-12/11391/crusaders-return-home-to-take-on-detroit/ (http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2011-12/11391/crusaders-return-home-to-take-on-detroit/)
Quote from: historyman on February 02, 2012, 07:06:56 AMDetroit 75
Valpo 59
This is a trap game. Detroit is playing well and Valpo barely beat them in Detroit when the Titans gave the game away to Valpo at the end. This time Detroit's superior talent takes one away from Valpo.
Also the Crusaders didn't play all that well against Milwaukee in the first half. If they do that against Detroit then the Titans will go out to a huge 1st half lead.
I really don't buy this as a "trap" game. Will it be difficult? Most certainly, I am not sure that we match up well with very athletically gifted teams. However, the definition of a "trap" game is generally thought of in the business as a game of lessor significance that occurs after a big win or between two game of perceived higher significance which can precipitate a lack of focus or effort on that game. The IPFW game, for instance, was an almost prototypical "trap" game coming off of the "historical" victory against Butler at Hinkle and then playing a perceived inferior team on the road. I realize the Milwaukee game was a big victory, but this team should be ready and focused for all conference games especially those played at home against a surging team like Detroit.
If Eric and Kevin stay out of foul trouble and we play good team defense then I look for VU to hold serve at home in a thriller.
Valpo 69
Detroit 66
I understand the "trap" theory, but I think it should be up to the players and coaching staff to prepare for every game, not just the circled games. We need to circle every game, because any loss will further separate us from Cleveland State.
Defense, take care of the rock, defense, rebounding at both ends, and defense will be important tonight.
Valpo - 73
Detroit - 66
Great game!! Where are the fans?
Can't see the upper level on the webcast. Maybe it is fairly full ? The visitor's side of lower level is a ghost town.
Problems 1st half need to mix up defenses - they are abusing our zone - Kevin not enough min. - Kevin/Ryan should NEVER be on the bench at the same time...hopefully better 2nd half
Call it what you will. I don't think Valpo has concentrated on Detroit as much as they should have. We are down by 9 at halftime and on the way to a double digit loss.
What a game, Ryan Broekhoff!
Career high 26! Ties the Crusader record for single game 3PT% at 6 for 6 (Jared Nuness at Belmont, 12/22/97). Two key steals late. (We'll not dwell on that 0-2 trip to the line, he made his other 4.)
It seems like it shouldn't take that to beat Detroit. Not to mention the greatly improved team defense in the second half. But, to come back from ten down in the second half, OK, I'll take it.
Go Valpo!
Like I said in the game chat, the adjustments and the Chase Simon tech were the major helpers in the second half. Without the momentum shift of the four free throws for Jay, we might have easily lost this game by double digits. Detroit self-destructed in the second half.
for all you guys who ripped richie after the milwaukee game, what say you now? 16 points and 5 boards en route to runner up as player of the game behind ryan. everybody has good days and bad ones.
Good game and a fine defensive performance in the second half, much like at Milwaukee, to put Valpo in a virtual tie for first place. Plus, UIC beats Youngstown State to give Valpo a two game lead for one of the 2 double-bye spots!
Also, Ryan convincingly delivers more evidence that he is the leading Player of the Year candidate.
Quote from: valpopal on February 02, 2012, 08:50:16 PMPlus, UIC beats Youngstown State to give Valpo a two game lead for one of the 2 double-bye spots!
Well done, UIC! I saw it was close. Fantastic that they pulled it out (even if I still have trouble crediting YSU as a contender...). I'm not sure I believe "virtual tie", but a two game lead on #3 is big.
Quote from: vuweathernerd on February 02, 2012, 08:46:18 PM
for all you guys who ripped richie after the milwaukee game, what say you now? 16 points and 5 boards en route to runner up as player of the game behind ryan. everybody has good days and bad ones.
I still think he acted like a jackass in the Milwaukee game, I didn't say he wasn't playing well in the game. In fact, part of the reason I was so ticked at him was because the last couple of games he was finally starting to play well and I thought that him being dumb and getting two techs was going to cost us the game, I'm glad it didn't. I'm also glad that he wasn't banned from playing in the game tonight because like I said he's been playing well lately and without him tonight, there's no way Valpo wins.
Once again the coaching loses the game for Detroit.
If Lowe woulda played the whole game, we woulda been blown out. McCallum made horrible adjustments at half time and made NONE during the second half when the zone shut them down.
Thank goodness he has Jr or he'd already be gone
Any yapping during the game? I didnt make it tonight, heard they were down 9 at half. Must have been a great performance in 2H.
lowposter
Quote from: vuweathernerd on February 02, 2012, 08:46:18 PM
for all you guys who ripped richie after the milwaukee game, what say you now? 16 points and 5 boards en route to runner up as player of the game behind ryan. everybody has good days and bad ones.
He had a great game. Too bad he didn't stick around longer for the one last weekend or that'd be two in a row. Let's hope he keeps it rolling Saturday.
I hope they just set Rowdy up with a bed and some grub at the ARC and don't let him leave the gym. Guy was on fire from the field.
Great second half for Valpo. Wish they could have played that way in the first half. And you've got to give some props to Doug Anderson for that dunk over Kevin. That was pretty ridiculous.
Only saw the second half...which was great. Valpo's effort was great and the team never gave up. Great performance by Broekhoff and it does look like Edwards is playing better.
However, I have to comment on two huge bad coaching decisions down the stretch by Detroit.
1. Tight game, less than 3 minutes left. Valpo is 11-21 from three-point range and has struggled down low except for back door plays. Detroit unbelieveably switches to zone. Broekhoff drills his sixth straight three pointer of the game.
2. 50 seconds left, Valpo up three with the ball and is in the double bonus. Detroit "intentionally" fouls, using a "foul anyone other than Harris strategy". This is really stupid since one free throw makes it a two possession game...and Valpo hits both free throws.
While Bryce is having a good first season (sure he has made a few mistakes), McCallum is without a doubt the worst coach in the Horizon League and maybe the worst in D1.
http://sectionee.blogspot.com/2012/02/game-wrap-up-no-hustle-detroit.html (http://sectionee.blogspot.com/2012/02/game-wrap-up-no-hustle-detroit.html)
Agreed, McCallum is a terrible coach and that was either an awful decision to order his team to foul or a bonehead play by Holman. I think the turning point was when Ray missed a lay up then pouted around and barely made it to half court before Ryan finished off the uneven break with a layup of his own.
Quote from: vuweathernerd on February 02, 2012, 08:46:18 PMor all you guys who ripped richie after the milwaukee game, what say you now? 16 points and 5 boards en route to runner up as player of the game behind ryan. everybody has good days and bad ones.
Hopefully he used that as a learning experience and will continue to put up performances that help us get the win.
Quote from: vu84v2 on February 02, 2012, 09:49:14 PM2. 50 seconds left, Valpo up three with the ball and is in the double bonus. Detroit "intentionally" fouls, using a "foul anyone other than Harris strategy". This is really stupid since one free throw makes it a two possession game...and Valpo hits both free throws.
after this foul, it looked like another detroit player was questioning the player who fouled. Seems like with a game that close and time that short the players should have had a clear picture of what to do. lucky for us, they didn't.
Also it seemed like detroit wasted a lot of clock in the last minute or two. again, not sure what the plan was there, but it worked in our favor.
Quote from: agibson on February 02, 2012, 08:39:48 PM
What a game, Ryan Broekhoff!
Career high 26! Ties the Crusader record for single game 3PT% at 6 for 6 (Jared Nuness at Belmont, 12/22/97). Two key steals late. (We'll not dwell on that 0-2 trip to the line, he made his other 4.)
It seems like it shouldn't take that to beat Detroit. Not to mention the greatly improved team defense in the second half. But, to come back from ten down in the second half, OK, I'll take it.
Go Valpo!
Detroit should beat the crap out of us, they have at least twice the talent and athleticism. I'm beginning to think folks are right about the coach, there's just not a better explanation that I can think of.
Anderson's dunk was very good, but only counts 2 points, same as 2 FTs, a layup or a 15 ft knock down J. Not sure why someone hadn't rotated and taken the charge on that one. KVW was slow to help and was merely "Perkinized."
Great comeback win!! Ryan adds to the POY credentials.
Great comeback win. Kind of funny how we were talking about our hopes that McCallum would try to coach his team to a victory in the second half on the chat, and it worked in our favor just as suspected ;D. His defensive shifts made no sense, and he couldn't get his offense adjusted to our defensive changes.
There was some confusion from the Detroit bench in what to do with 50 seconds left, The entire bench wanted a foul to be taken when Buggs had it at mid court, but he quickly got the ball to Jay Harris and then there was immediate confusion all over the court, The players were trying to be instructed all on the fly to foul anybody but Jay Harris. It took a few seconds of the play to reach Eli Holman, who finally fouled Van Wyjk. Conventional wisdom would dispute this decision. The way things were going, detroit had one defensive stop to make and that could give them the ball needing a three for overtme. Hey they were vastly being outplayed, so why then would turn the game into a two possession situation. There's no way this gave them a better chance of winning. Basically the foul was committed at 50 seconds left. thus saying we'll now we have to foul the rest of the way. Instead all you needed was a defensive stop and a basket for O.T.
There have been a number of comments suggesting poor coaching on the Detroit side; however, we certainly need to compliment Bryce on his coaching by again adjusting and switching to the zone as he did in Milwaukee to shut down an offense that worked so well up till then.
In addition, Bryce often does a good job of rotating players to keep everyone fresh, which he can do when the bench (Edwards, Kenney, Harris outscored the Detroit bench 31-19) is contributing well. In fact, the time on court was spread so well that all 8 men who played for Valpo logged 20 minutes or more.
Final oddity for Valpo: the number of 2-point field goal shots and percent (12-22) were exactly the same as the 3-point field goal shots and percent (12-22): 54.5%!
Yes, Bryce has done a great job of making adjustments throughout the year.
Hopefully KVW has a high enough level of confidence that he can get over being posterized by Doug Anderson. Making the Top 10 list of ESPN on the receiving end of a thunderous dunk can sometimes give you some issues, especially when it ends up as the #1 play lol. Nowhere near what Griffin did to Perkins, but pretty vicious regardless.
Big guys are going to be dunked on...I'm 100% confident KVW will be and was excited to see himself on tv!
:thumbsup:
Great win ... I was not able to watch - hate that I missed a game that looks so good in the box score. Bryce and the team seem to be making good second half adjustments.
Typical Detroit game in a lot of ways. Remember Detroit's Anderson doing a tomahawk slam over Kevin in last minute of the first half? I think it was Detroit's 5th or 6th dunk of the half from a half-court offense. The Anderson dunk was included in the ESPN Sports Center highlights this morning!
But..... then they lose focus and Valpo pulls off the W. They can have the dunks when we get the W. Awesome game by Ryan!
Once again another great defensive adjustment at half-time..Very impressive how the guys respond to a first year coach and staff..they have really played well and hard, especially on the defensive end during the second halves of the last 2 games...Bryce should be a shoo-in for Coach of the Year as he has done an outstanding job for a first year coach (good training helps/lol)
Nice to see Valpo finally put defensive pressure on the ball deep in the opposing team's end of the floor during the last minute or so of a game instead of simply letting the inbounding pass roll up to the half court line uncontested. I've seen opposing teams do that enough this year.
Chase Simon somehow found a way to involve himself in a Valpo win yet again for at least the third time in this series...
Quote from: valpopal on February 03, 2012, 12:56:14 AM
There have been a number of comments suggesting poor coaching on the Detroit side; however, we certainly need to compliment Bryce on his coaching by again adjusting and switching to the zone as he did in Milwaukee to shut down an offense that worked so well up till then.
In addition, Bryce often does a good job of rotating players to keep everyone fresh, which he can do when the bench (Edwards, Kenney, Harris outscored the Detroit bench 31-19) is contributing well. In fact, the time on court was spread so well that all 8 men who played for Valpo logged 20 minutes or more.
Final oddity for Valpo: the number of 2-point field goal shots and percent (12-22) were exactly the same as the 3-point field goal shots and percent (12-22): 54.5%!
Good comment. IMO the storyline of this game should be more about what we did as opposed to what Detroit did not do. Overall, Detroit played very well, coaching mistakes notwithstanding. They shot extremely well, especially for a road game. They did a good job of sharing the ball and as a result got balanced scoring from several players. They played quick, aggressive defense for most of the game. They took it to us in the first half; we took it to them in the second. If Detroit continues to play the way they did last night (and recently) I look to see them win most of their remaining games. This is not a team I would want to have to play again in the HL tournament.
Quote from: crusadermoe on February 03, 2012, 09:03:58 AM
Typical Detroit game in a lot of ways. Remember Detroit's Anderson doing a tomahawk slam over Kevin in last minute of the first half? I think it was Detroit's 5th or 6th dunk of the half from a half-court offense. The Anderson dunk was included in the ESPN Sports Center highlights this morning!
But..... then they lose focus and Valpo pulls off the W. They can have the dunks when we get the W. Awesome game by Ryan!
it was also the top play from last night according to their top 10, i believe
Quote from: sectionee on February 03, 2012, 05:41:41 AMI'm 100% confident KVW will be and was excited to see himself on tv!
Do they archive these things?
Quote from: vuweathernerd on February 03, 2012, 10:37:15 AM
Quote from: crusadermoe on February 03, 2012, 09:03:58 AM
Typical Detroit game in a lot of ways. Remember Detroit's Anderson doing a tomahawk slam over Kevin in last minute of the first half? I think it was Detroit's 5th or 6th dunk of the half from a half-court offense. The Anderson dunk was included in the ESPN Sports Center highlights this morning!
But..... then they lose focus and Valpo pulls off the W. They can have the dunks when we get the W. Awesome game by Ryan!
it was also the top play from last night according to their top 10, i believe
Stated earlier ;)
Quote from: sectionee on February 02, 2012, 09:54:13 PMI think the turning point was when Ray missed a lay up then pouted around and barely made it to half court before Ryan finished off the uneven break with a layup of his own.
Makes me think, also, about a similar play with Holman and van Wijk late in the game. Holman ended up on the ground after a Detroit possession. I'm not sure what happened exactly, scramble for the rebound maybe? Maybe he got elbowed in the gut or hit in the face and had a legitimate reason for being slow to get up. But, the camera lingered on him deliciously. It looked like he was OK, just sort of taking his time, laying on his side, propped up on one arm.
While Valpo ran the other way, with numbers (maybe just 4-3 or 5-4). It took them a few quick passes, but they found KVW underneath for an easy layup.
It may be completely unfair to pick out this one visual. But, it made me think about Holman's career, his 6th man status, his (and his teams) seeming failure to convert on their talent and athleticism.
Great that we pulled it out!
I've been looking for a youtube video of the top 10 from last night. Does ESPN have these online anywhere or has anyone found it on youtube? A link would be awesome if you have.
I looked a little myself. I saw a "highlight of the night" clip - but apparently #1 of the Top 10 is not the same as "highlight of the night".
Quote from: PatVU07 on February 03, 2012, 11:01:02 AM
I've been looking for a youtube video of the top 10 from last night. Does ESPN have these online anywhere or has anyone found it on youtube? A link would be awesome if you have.
i was looking earlier as well. but the closest i could find was today's "not top 10"
Here is the game highlights video, which is worth watching again. (It also includes the monster dunk over Kevin.)
http://youtu.be/xiCSa-gdNoY (http://youtu.be/xiCSa-gdNoY)
If you are interested in just seeing the dunk, it's part of the highlite video on the Valpo game report.
Valpo Crusaders (MBB) vs. Detroit Titans (2/2/2012) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiCSa-gdNoY#ws)
I guess I started the redundancy in comments on the ESPN footage. I only saw the morning show and not the eve.
Was this said in the evening too? "I don't know the law in Indiana, but it might not be legal to do this." or something of that tone. :) Kevin's a warrior and he got the W so he gets the last laugh.
Quote from: agibson on February 03, 2012, 10:57:11 AMMakes me think, also, about a similar play with Holman and van Wijk late in the game. Holman ended up on the ground after a Detroit possession. I'm not sure what happened exactly, scramble for the rebound maybe? Maybe he got elbowed in the gut or hit in the face and had a legitimate reason for being slow to get up. But, the camera lingered on him deliciously. It looked like he was OK, just sort of taking his time, laying on his side, propped up on one arm.
While Valpo ran the other way, with numbers (maybe just 4-3 or 5-4). It took them a few quick passes, but they found KVW underneath for an easy layup.
It may be completely unfair to pick out this one visual. But, it made me think about Holman's career, his 6th man status, his (and his teams) seeming failure to convert on their talent and athleticism.
Great that we pulled it out!
I think that one of the big reasons Kevin has had such a great year is his business like attitude. I have only seen one game in person, but on video I have never seen him sulk or complain. No matter what the situation he picks himself up, dusts himself off and hustles his ass down to the other end of the floor every change of possession. In the chat we talked about how many minutes the Detroit starters had played in the first half and how it might work to our advantage later in the game and that was one of the contributing factors to our strong finish. In the last two games this team has had a never say die attitude and I think that really has filtered down from our coaches and into our players. Kevin has been a great example of that despite not having a great night last night.
Quote from: agibson on February 03, 2012, 10:57:11 AM
Quote from: sectionee on February 02, 2012, 09:54:13 PMI think the turning point was when Ray missed a lay up then pouted around and barely made it to half court before Ryan finished off the uneven break with a layup of his own.
Makes me think, also, about a similar play with Holman and van Wijk late in the game. Holman ended up on the ground after a Detroit possession. I'm not sure what happened exactly, scramble for the rebound maybe? Maybe he got elbowed in the gut or hit in the face and had a legitimate reason for being slow to get up. But, the camera lingered on him deliciously. It looked like he was OK, just sort of taking his time, laying on his side, propped up on one arm.
While Valpo ran the other way, with numbers (maybe just 4-3 or 5-4). It took them a few quick passes, but they found KVW underneath for an easy layup.
It may be completely unfair to pick out this one visual. But, it made me think about Holman's career, his 6th man status, his (and his teams) seeming failure to convert on their talent and athleticism.
Great that we pulled it out!
Yes! That play happened shortly after the play I mentioned I think. Detroit did not play as well with Holman in the game, his lack of athleticism seemed to hurt them. Great job, great playing, great coaching for Valpo!
Quote from: valpo84 on February 02, 2012, 11:35:31 PM
Anderson's dunk was very good, but only counts 2 points, same as 2 FTs, a layup or a 15 ft knock down J. Not sure why someone hadn't rotated and taken the charge on that one. KVW was slow to help and was merely "Perkinized."
Great comeback win!! Ryan adds to the POY credentials.
I'm not a big ooh and aah guy over dunks, but that dunk by Anderson was a thing of beauty. The timing, the positioning, the elevation, the brute force - just unbelievable!
I found a link to the Doug Anderson dunk on SportsCenter. Not great quality though.
SC Top 10 Derrick Rose Reverse (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSXuBN4ZLDo#ws)
Thanks! The quality's at least as good as the HLN feed.
I didn't realize Fox Sports Detroit was broadcasting the game. I wonder how big of a crew they had there? Different video feed; multiple cameras (their own cameras, or a remix of Valpo's?). Better graphics than HLN. Different play-by-play or voice-over, clearly.
Quote from: agibson on February 03, 2012, 07:53:32 PM
Thanks! The quality's at least as good as the HLN feed.
I didn't realize Fox Sports Detroit was broadcasting the game. I wonder how big of a crew they had there? Different video feed; multiple cameras (their own cameras, or a remix of Valpo's?). Better graphics than HLN. Different play-by-play or voice-over, clearly.
Radio voice of the Detroit Tigers, in fact ;)
gotta love the ever-present "valparEYEso." another reason i dislike linda cohn as a sportscenter anchor.
Quote from: agibson on February 03, 2012, 07:53:32 PMThanks! The quality's at least as good as the HLN feed. I didn't realize Fox Sports Detroit was broadcasting the game. I wonder how big of a crew they had there? Different video feed; multiple cameras (their own cameras, or a remix of Valpo's?). Better graphics than HLN. Different play-by-play or voice-over, clearly.
Yes they had their own cameras and crew. Their announcers were behind the chair back seats. HLN usually just uses Todd Icow. They had 2 cameras up there and had 2 cameras on the floor. I don't think HLN had floor cameras because of it.
Quote from: MattCarter on February 03, 2012, 08:46:28 PMTheir announcers were behind the chair back seats.
Was that the two gentlemen in the blue jackets I saw sitting up there with their stacks of papers? I thought they might have been scouts when I first saw them walk in. I didn't have my boys with me so there was no reason to get up and walk a couple laps to get a closer look.
Quote from: sectionee on February 03, 2012, 08:52:59 PMQuote from: MattCarter on February 03, 2012, 08:46:28 PMTheir announcers were behind the chair back seats.
Was that the two gentlemen in the blue jackets I saw sitting up there with their stacks of papers? I thought they might have been scouts when I first saw them walk in. I didn't have my boys with me so there was no reason to get up and walk a couple laps to get a closer look.
yeah they had monitors and head sets....and we also got super awesome replay of that intentional foul
Quote from: vu72 on February 03, 2012, 12:55:10 PM
If you are interested in just seeing the dunk, it's part of the highlite video on the Valpo game report.
Valpo Crusaders (MBB) vs. Detroit Titans (2/2/2012) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiCSa-gdNoY#ws)
I know our announcers are total homers, but could we not get some more emotion on that dunk? That will most likely be the best dunk we will have seen all year at the ARC, and all they act like it was just a casual play. I don't care who does that, my jaw is going to drop.
Quote from: vuweathernerd on February 03, 2012, 08:38:55 PM
gotta love the ever-present "valparEYEso." another reason i dislike linda cohn as a sportscenter anchor.
As if sportscenter anchors were likeable at all. I can't stand espn....the cnn of sports.
Quote from: DMvalpo18 on February 03, 2012, 10:59:09 PMI know our announcers are total homers, but could we not get some more emotion on that dunk? That will most likely be the best dunk we will have seen all year at the ARC, and all they act like it was just a casual play. I don't care who does that, my jaw is going to drop.
Don't forget, Todd is also bringing the game to the fans listening on radio, so he can't have so much emotion about a dunk because he knows there are some people who aren't watching the video feed because they might be in the car coming from work, getting dinner, taking kids to a practice/game at the local Y or Boys and Girls Club, or other things going on, so they couldn't watch.
Quote from: DMvalpo18 on February 03, 2012, 10:59:09 PM
Quote from: vu72 on February 03, 2012, 12:55:10 PM
If you are interested in just seeing the dunk, it's part of the highlite video on the Valpo game report.
Valpo Crusaders (MBB) vs. Detroit Titans (2/2/2012) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiCSa-gdNoY#ws)
I know our announcers are total homers, but could we not get some more emotion on that dunk? That will most likely be the best dunk we will have seen all year at the ARC, and all they act like it was just a casual play. I don't care who does that, my jaw is going to drop.
Yeah that dunk topped Matt Kenney's dunk in the Bowling Green game. That was the previous dunk of the year at the ARC in my opinion.
Wow...just watched the video.
That was a great dunk by Anderson. However, it was a 2 point play.
What was spectacular in that video, even more so than the dunk, even more so than the outstanding atheletisim of Detroit, even more so than the laser scope sniper exhibition of Ryan, was the unselfish and precise passing of the Crusaders.
lowposter
It was a 3 point play after he made the free throw
Richie Edwards has been named runner-up (to Eli Holman) for StatSheet's Horizon Sixth Man of the Week, though Richie had better stats. In fact, in their head to head meeting Richie also had better numbers; he had 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Holman had 14 points and 2 rebounds.
For Freshman of the Week, Cleveland State's Anton Grady won for the fourth time. He should be the Freshman of the Year and a candidate for Sixth Man of the Year, which is why his performance could be a deciding factor in Valpo's game this Thursday.
http://valpodaily.com/valparaiso-basketball/conf-potw/richie-edwards-is-runner-up-for-statsheet-horizon-sixth-man-week-february-6th-2012 (http://valpodaily.com/valparaiso-basketball/conf-potw/richie-edwards-is-runner-up-for-statsheet-horizon-sixth-man-week-february-6th-2012)