D3 Player pours in 21 threes, Team wins 201-78

[rockyroad]

While the score disgusts me, I find it interesting that the kid who hit the 21 three's only played 24 minutes of the game...so he was just flat-out on fire. Could the team ahead have run the shot-clock down more on each possession? Sure...but at some point, doesn't the team getting their a$$es kicked bear some responsibility for not putting a better product on the floor?

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

doesn't the team getting their a$$es kicked bear some responsibility for not putting a better product on the floor?

Yes

[Old School]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

While the score disgusts me, I find it interesting that the kid who hit the 21 three's only played 24 minutes of the game...so he was just flat-out on fire. Could the team ahead have run the shot-clock down more on each possession? Sure...but at some point, doesn't the team getting their a$$es kicked bear some responsibility for not putting a better product on the floor?

To me, I think the onus falls more on the team that's ahead. There is no class coming from the person coaching the team. It's entirely possible that a school could have disciplinary reasons, coach change new regime, etc., where the team they put out is just not that good. I don't think that a school can say, we don't want to participate this year in the NCAA because we know we're not going to be any good this year.

Once you have a comfortable lead, you should empty the bench and try to run some plays, etc. Perfect time to turn this game into a practice session and work on some new plays instead of run it down the other teams throat. You would also think that at the collegiate level there would be some disciplinary issues back at the school/program that ran up the score. I know if I was the A/D I would have some words with that coach.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by Old School

To me, I think the onus falls more on the team that's ahead. There is no class coming from the person coaching the team. It's entirely possible that a school could have disciplinary reasons, coach change new regime, etc., where the team they put out is just not that good. I don't think that a school can say, we don't want to participate this year in the NCAA because we know we're not going to be any good this year.

Once you have a comfortable lead, you should empty the bench and try to run some plays, etc. Perfect time to turn this game into a practice session and work on some new plays instead of run it down the other teams throat. You would also think that at the collegiate level there would be some disciplinary issues back at the school/program that ran up the score. I know if I was the A/D I would have some words with that coach.

Again, the kid that set the record for three's only played 24 minutes...so I think the coach played everybody he had to play...

We had a HS football game this year that we won by a large margin. Score was something in the 50's to 7...we played the entire second half with a 120 pound freshman at running back and a sophomore QB who had never taken a snap in a game before that night...the RB scored twice on long (30 +) runs...what do we do, tell him to fall down after 10 yards? For all he knew, those would be his only carries of the season, so he played his butt off. So did those kids coming off the bench for the team that won that basketball game...

Again, they could have used more clock, they could have taken fewer three's , etc...but I still think part of the blame goes on the other team for not playing good defense...

[bronco]

College level-the team that lost needs to get better.

HS V level-it really depends on the teams playing. If the good team only plays their starters half the game, that's sporting enough for me.

JH level-the coach of the team that won is an a@@-hole.

[OHBBREF]

This scares the Hell out of me I have OSU Marion's Women team at Newark on 12/16 I hope they play better than the men.
I'll get to see the men they play afterward, but I may have to resist the urge to guard someone if it gets that bad.

[26 Year Gap]

The team that lost had only 6 players suited up. Did you guys who think they should have played better defense take into account that they were likely exhausted from being pressed like crazy?

[Stat-Man]

I wondered if this would be commented on in this form.

First, let me say that Ohio State-Marion belongs to the national body I do stats for. My counterpart at our national office passed me the score in an e-mail and, sure enough, the box score verified it and I archived it for posterity.

I'm not sure what else I should say about the game,since I do need to remain objective, but the next time I witness I blowout, I'll likely think "At least it was 201-78."

OHBBREF: The ORCC usually has more parity in its conference games, so I don't think there will as bad a rout in the game you officiate there.

26 Year Gap: According to the Article I was forwarded, Lincoln pressed the entire game. I realize college has no mercy rules, but to press with a triple digit lead is pretty bush league in my own personal opinion.

I just hope the stat-crew's computer didn't melt from compiling the play by play. And more importantly, I commend the officials who probably found it challenging to stay focused in such a game.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Old School

To me, I think the onus falls more on the team that's ahead. There is no class coming from the person coaching the team. It's entirely possible that a school could have disciplinary reasons, coach change new regime, etc., where the team they put out is just not that good. I don't think that a school can say, we don't want to participate this year in the NCAA because we know we're not going to be any good this year.

Once you have a comfortable lead, you should empty the bench and try to run some plays, etc. Perfect time to turn this game into a practice session and work on some new plays instead of run it down the other teams throat. You would also think that at the collegiate level there would be some disciplinary issues back at the school/program that ran up the score. I know if I was the A/D I would have some words with that coach.

90% of all ADs would be happy with the win and the publicity.