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| reduno | Jan 3 2018, 10:01 PM Post #1 |
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WOW, 3-0 in the Southland and not NEAR as clean, organized and solid as we could be. In fact, both teams looked pretty friggin ragged in the first half. But it seemed that almost a totally opposite game in the 2nd half. Lamar couldn't buy a shot early and in fact, couldn't even take any they were so sloppy. We had a chance when Weisbrod went out to nail it shut but just started doing the usual stupid, sloppy, LAZY passes. But Lamar only had 16 pts but added 46!!!!!! in the second half. Must've had their asses chewed at halftime. Lamar really not only shot much better in the 2nd (thanks in part to leaving guys wide open outside almost at every turn) but really turned their defense up and UNO looked out manned, unprepared and even a bit scared for a bit. In a stretch of about 4 clock minutes it went from 18 up to 9. Then it got interesting. I was surprised to see coach just sit there and take it. Almost seemed like he didn't want to bother trying something else. Fortunately we hit 100% at the line and got a few late rebounds to help keep it in our favor. Zeno seems to have regressed from last year but maybe his limited PT is not keeping him sharp. Robinson is really starting to move up and might be one of our better ball handlers. Didn't play our best BY FAR but won. That is the bottom line. Pretty it wasn't but a win it is. |
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| Unofan | Jan 4 2018, 08:56 AM Post #2 |
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Impressed with UNO's intensity from the start. They definitely came to play. I can also add in terrific free throw shooting (100%) and mostly good defense, although Lamar did get things going in the second half. 13 turnovers is also an improvement. |
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| Steve | Jan 4 2018, 09:08 AM Post #3 |
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We played well -- had a rough stretch in the second half combined with Lamar getting hot for awhile, but we stopped it in time and made every free throw down the stretch. Held the two former Privateers to single digits. Especially impressive holding Weisbrod to 8. Did not expect to be 3-0 at this point, and did not expect to be heading to 2-1 McNeese either. They are a large blown lead from being 3-0 as well, and I believe they were picked last out of the 13 teams in the conference. Eventually SFA should overtake everyone but it means just as much to finish second as it does first. |
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| reduno | Jan 4 2018, 09:57 AM Post #4 |
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Weisbrod's 2 early fouls kept his total down as much as the D did. For some reason I just can't remember the other former UNO guy...Harrison? when was he here? And I'd love to have Weisbrod on this team. The guy is a really good rebounder but I'm not sure he should be out top handling the ball other than he's got good vision and experience. |
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| Steve | Jan 4 2018, 10:14 AM Post #5 |
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James Harrison was here the same year Weisbrod was. Had a nice three-point shot from the wing that I always felt like was going in. Weisbrod had the two fouls but still played 35 minutes. 35 minutes and only six shots attempted. |
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| Unofan | Jan 4 2018, 10:15 AM Post #6 |
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I had the same problem and had to do a little double checking. It was James Harrison who played his freshman year at UNO. He averaged 4.7 ppg with us and shot 44.4% for 3s. He then went on to play at UT-Martin and ultimately at Lamar. Looking at Lamar's roster, they have quite a few D-1 transfers. |
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| reduno | Jan 4 2018, 10:32 AM Post #7 |
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I just can't remember the guy.....I'm sure its age related on my part. It sure seems like Weisbrod has been playing at the college level for 6 or 7 years. |
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| PrivateerFan | Jan 4 2018, 11:09 AM Post #8 |
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Pretty great game. -UNO lead for 40 mins and by as many as 18 against a team most had picked either #1 or #2 in the league. -Pre season player of the year Colton Weisbrod was held to 8 points despite playing 35 mins in the game - Potential Player of the Year Travin Thibodaux was limited to 25 mins due to foul trouble/injury and UNO still won convincingly - UNO had multi guys at or close to doube figures including career nights from Champion and Robinson - UNO 17 assists to 13 Turnovers. 13/13 from the FT line. 17 offensive rebounds - UNO is #1 in Southland again after being in first all but 1 week last year - Thib and Zeno improve to 4-0 all time vs Lamar - Sless 4-1 all time vs former UNO Coach Tic Price - UNO doing this without Senior Jorge Rosa and with Mike Zeno playing bad and with 8 new players. Make no mistake. This is Slessinger's best team. A couple of you are so negative you are gonna miss it. Better sit back and enjoy the ride AGAIN |
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| Steve | Jan 4 2018, 11:22 AM Post #9 |
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Don't think I would go that far because the presence of Erik Thomas and all the senior experience really lifted last year's team to another level. But this is his most talented team. Basically (as has generally been the case in Sless' tenure) it just needs a point guard. Really impressed with the square-peg-in-a-round-hole point guarding of Bryson Robinson -- kid is really giving it a go even though he is definitely not a pure point. Even had 8 assists last night. Travin Thibodeaux is still the team's best passer by a good bit, though. The offense really ground to a halt when he wasn't out there. They had better be ready to replace him, and in particular that skill, next year. Don't know what Zeno's problem has been. Turning it over a ton. Just go run around, be athletic, scoop up some offensive boards and garbage buckets, and finish some fast breaks. Do not shoot jump shots. Do not dribble or handle the ball any more than absolutely necessary. He can be a really solid contributor staying within himself. |
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| NSPRIVATEER | Jan 4 2018, 11:23 AM Post #10 |
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I am really impressed with this team and the effort. There are noticeable lapses at times but with the amount of new faces ( many freshmen) that is understandable. I brought my friend who is a Lamar grad to the game last night and told him to expect revenge for the beating we put on Lamar two years ago in the arena. Thankfully that did not happen. This team has stuck together through the preconference loses and have made it fun. Heck, my hope for this year was to finish middle of the pack and make it back to the conference tournament. |
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| PrivateerFan | Jan 4 2018, 12:40 PM Post #11 |
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Steve I hear you about point guards but right now the Privateers have 2 guards who are just under a 2-1 Assist Turnover ratio. The last time a guard had a 2-1 Ratio was 2006 accorodning to Espn |
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| reduno | Jan 4 2018, 12:40 PM Post #12 |
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I'm pretty sure I'm the one you're referring to as negative.....and I'm ok with that but I try to use my head and eyes and not my heart, as hard as that is for me. In fact, I think I'm more 'realistic' than 'negative' but you may see it as negative because its a different opinion than yours. And I'm CERTAINLY not saying my opinion is any more right or wrong than yours, just that its mine. And I'm basing this on over 30 years of following UNO men's basketball. And I understand all the years can't be considered the same. Coach Slessinger, in fact, is THE ONLY REASON I'm still a season ticket holder. He's the only reason I came back after the "DEBACLE". This is the one and only reason right now. IT helps that he's winning, sure but I admire the man so much, I think he deserves it. And believe me, few, very few of us left, know that I enjoy this more than most that sit in those stands. There ain't many of us. I've seen quite a few of the highs and lows so that's why I feel I can openly and honestly post my opinions here. This board is therapy to me. I've made quite a few long time friends at these games. I've heard coach say this is his most talented team. I'm not there yet but I think it can be close to last years teams, mostly because it would seem that the Southland may be even more open than last year, early on. So take my comments as just my opinions....don't let them bother you so much. I may be the only one here who feels this way so you're in the majority. I only post what I see and feel. And I'm sure you can see it too. I'm not immune to the positives. But all of this doesn't hide the fact that we can still be open about the negatives this team and his teams here) have.....they seem to have righted the foul shooting issues of a few years ago. And I'm not just including last night in this. But even with 'only' 13 TO's, the passing of ALL of his teams while here are pathetic, lethargic and telegraphed. I'm not assuming its easy, but it IS Bad. TO say otherwise would be flat out lying. And the almost 6 straight back and forth, consecutive TO's from both teams for a few mins last night had NOTHING positive about them, right? What I like most about his teams are their defense and never quit. These 2 things have been his mainstay......and his success. And that is good basketball. Thanks for hearing me out. If you knew me, you'd likely know how much I LOVE UNO Basketball. I don't live and die for it like I did before the debacle (I won't let myself) but I do love it. |
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| secoer | Jan 4 2018, 02:55 PM Post #13 |
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So you want an opinion........ Red you are right on many points. We did turn it over more than we would like. Going back to our past time watching UNO at least one of our coaches would have pulled a player for making a bad pass. Not that that player would stay seated long. You are passionate about the team, the coach and we have made friends while attending the games over the years. There are far too few of us left. We need new blood but I don't see young fans, families, or students at the games (realizing that the University is not in session right now), but we do have a lot of "locals" attending UNO. You want my rant. Many of us met in the Coach's Committee, PAF or other fan events like Saturday night live, radio call in shows, coach meetings, etc. None of which exist today. We cannot build a fan base and won't develop that long term commitment without engaging the fans, especially those in the "General Admission Season Ticket Section". What engagement does the department have with the students? Are we sending them reminders about the games? Are using the "Social Media" platform, which I don't use, to reach out to those that do? If so we aren't hitting the mark. My wife and I have been a season ticket holders since 1985. I attend almost every game, even during the "Ryan Debacle", and still try to prod, bribe, strong arm friends and relatives to attend the games. I am frustrated that they don't want to attend. I think Sless is a great human being, so is his wife, and he and his staff do a good job recruiting players that are buying into his system. He is a good coach and loves what he does. He is a teacher, a father figure and coach. I hope that in 1, 5, 20 plus years from now some of his players are doing what he does. The seed he plants in them can only help all of us in the future, not just on the court. But all that Sless does and all the winning will not put fans in the seats now. We need a football team to reinvigorate the Privateer fans, Alumni and Students. The Club team did so much to give us a peek at what might have been and what could be the key to future success for both the athletic department and the University. The outreach to the community and future students could pay dividends for years to come. It isn't going to be easy, it won't be cheap but without it we will be where are today for the foreseeable future. Just my opinion......... |
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| reduno | Jan 4 2018, 04:44 PM Post #14 |
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Secoer, PLEASE do not feed the animals...and never tell me I'm right about anything.........I've been trying to convince my wife of this for more than 35 years........I'm exhausted. |
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| tjuno | Jan 4 2018, 08:10 PM Post #15 |
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The topic kinda went off the lamar game but I'll add a few things I've noticed. #1 The university did a great job getting students to games last season. I cannot recall anytime seeing that many student's in the student section when it wasn't homecoming. It hasn't hit that point in the season yet but hopefully they'll be back. #2 college basketball has always been a passion of mine right behind the saints. But hasn't the quality of it in our state fallen off the map in the past 20 years? I think it leads to college basketball apathy in general. #3 In a way dropping down in conferences can actually help us. I've traveled to a few southland games and our facilities seem head and shoulders better than most. So in my mind we should have a recruiting advantage if we play our cards right. #4 Can we not find a radio station to play our games and do a coaches show? The online streaming is ok for road games but riding to or home from a game it would be nice to be able actually hear the show... especially after a win. #5 I agree with adding football and doing what it takes to make it happen, however I don't think 1aa southland ball will get it done. If you're going through that much fundraising and work. Do what it takes to get back in the sunbelt. The interest and media coverage would be much better. All of our piers of the past 30 years have done it and have been successful. Why can't we? |
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| reduno | Jan 4 2018, 09:03 PM Post #16 |
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Great points, tjuno. And thanks for getting us back on track (my bad). Our facilities are THE best in the Southland I believe. The arena used to be nationally renowned for concerts (and basketball upsets )As to radio, I assume its a money thing since the stations feel they won't have any buyers of airtime commercials????? Just a guess. |
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| secoer | Jan 4 2018, 09:33 PM Post #17 |
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My answers are my opinions so please feel free to jump in.... and Steve if you want to move this to a different topic that is fine...... The topic kinda went off the lamar game but I'll add a few things I've noticed. #1 The university did a great job getting students to games last season. I cannot recall anytime seeing that many student's in the student section when it wasn't homecoming. It hasn't hit that point in the season yet but hopefully they'll be back. The best student attendance in my opinion was during the Benny Dees and Tim Floyd eras. Dees would somehow get the Greeks involved and they showed up. Tim was winning and the Pajama Game was a hit with the students…….plus we had a good home schedule with the likes of Arizona, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Okla St, a few teams from the Pac 10, Fla St, Memphis, and big rivalry games with La Tech, USL, and Tulane. #2 college basketball has always been a passion of mine right behind the saints. But hasn't the quality of it in our state fallen off the map in the past 20 years? I think it leads to college basketball apathy in general. I think the quality of the game has fallen off. I am old school so forgive me. But palming the ball is just that. It is not called anymore…..that is just part of the game today but I don’t like it. I think the Tulane, UNO, LSU rivalry was good for the state. That too is gone, at least for now. I think Sless has a chance to help make it relevant again if UNO can keep winning…..and I think they can. But on another note media attention was at a high during the 1980's and early 1990's and we didn't have the Pelicans in town. Today we can't get "UNO" as a bullet on either NOLA.Com or the Advocate website sport sections. They have Tulane, LSU, High school....and other sports.......but not UNO.....and Corchiani is a friend of John Georges......of course his son plays for SLU so maybe there is not as good as a relationship as we once had with them.....someone needs to talk to them....at least clear the air...... #3 In a way dropping down in conferences can actually help us. I've traveled to a few southland games and our facilities seem head and shoulders better than most. So in my mind we should have a recruiting advantage if we play our cards right. Don’t disagree with your comment about our facilities but the Sun Belt was and is a better league from an exposure standpoint. They are a mid level FSB football conference. They get a lot of exposure on TV from their Football teams. New Orleans is a destination city. Some of our players get to see the professional players working out in the arena......not a bad thing. So your point is well taken. #4 Can we not find a radio station to play our games and do a coaches show? The online streaming is ok for road games but riding to or home from a game it would be nice to be able actually hear the show... especially after a win. This is a problem. I don’t know why we don’t have a radio station. I don’t like to burn my data time on my phone so if I am not home I don’t follow the team. I might check the box score but that is it. Sorry but that is me. A radio station is a must if we are going to be relevant in the area. Jude does a good job on the broadcast. I would love to hear him call the basketball and baseball games. I am not sure how much it would cost but the exposure would help the program and UNO. The thing we all remember is the Ken Trahan calls of the game. I couldn't wait to hear the pre game, post game comments if I was arriving or leaving the arena.... assuming we didn't have a Saturday Night Live event with Tim after the Saturday night home games.....and the radio show at a local restaurant where our fans could gather to discuss the team, upcoming opponents, past performances and reminisce about the Privateers of the past..... #5 I agree with adding football and doing what it takes to make it happen, however I don't think 1aa southland ball will get it done. If you're going through that much fundraising and work. Do what it takes to get back in the sunbelt. The interest and media coverage would be much better. All of our piers of the past 30 years have done it and have been successful. Why can't we? I am not sure UNO could, should or would be able to have a program start up in the Sun Belt at this time. Those schools are spending much more on athletics then UNO could, should or would spend with the budget cuts and enrollment issues we have faced the past few years. (I think Dr. Nicklow is doing a good job of stabilizing the enrollment and has a solid plan to increase enrollment for the future.) Now that we are in the Southland, travel is not as bad as the Sun Belt and our peer conference schools are playing football. So why can’t we? I would say in the past it was the LSU system not wanting the additional competition in the State as well as the lack of leadership from both the administration and the AD. Today it is funding issues from the state and enrollment. But Football is king in the south. It always has been. Even without an on-campus stadium we could be playing at Tad Gormley as our home field until we have an on-campus stadium. That was proven with the club team. Andy Beniot opened up our eyes to the potential. Ryan sat on his hands. He had an opportunity to make something happen. When I talk to fellow alumni the majority say that they would love football. Yet they wear their LSU….and Tulane gear……because we don’t have a football team. So if we want a program I think we need to start a discussion with the administration of the University. The start point would be a study. Until that is done we won’t know the true cost or the level of support we think we have. If the study comes back that we don’t have the support then I will stand corrected. On a side note Sam Houston State is playing for the FCS championship this weekend. A Southland Conference School......good luck to them.....I wish the Privateers played football but ........ Until then we will pull for the Privateers on the court and diamond…..GO PRIVATEERS!!! |
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| reduno | Jan 5 2018, 10:20 AM Post #18 |
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Just a note about radio......you can hear the games via jude on your desktop if you'd rather not use your phone data. Same way, just thru the pc. Also, in the arena, the FM 92.7 signal has been working good I've enjoyed hearing Jude during thte games. its on exact time so no delay. |
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| secoer | Jan 5 2018, 02:27 PM Post #19 |
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If I am home that is what I do......but if I am out with the wife shopping, (not my favorite thing to be doing......especially if there is a game being played but sometimes you need to do what you need to do.....) I would really like to be able to listen to the game on the radio......just saying. And I am going to have to start bringing my radio in the arena, but with so few in the section maybe Jude can move to our section and we can all hear him...... |
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| WhyCan'tYouSpell | Jan 5 2018, 05:14 PM Post #20 |
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You guys are seriously underestimating UNO's budget. Local radio would charge UNO to broadcast their games. This is an expense that UNO can't afford, so they broadcast them on the web. Anyone with a smart phone these days can listen to the games using them via their home internet or data on their phone. Yeah in an ideal world they'd be on the radio, but the department simply can't afford it and the higher ups working there don't really value it either. |
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