OFFICIAL LSU @ AUBURN THREAD-TONIGHT! 7PM

Martin, you may be right. But, I was hoping to see some more fire from the guys. You also have to look at every game from this point as learning experience. Yes, the season's practically over, but we've got some young guys who will benefit from SEC play where they get real minutes where they learn the meaning of loss. Let's remember that teams like Auburn and Ole Miss haven't been to post season play in eons, and our young guys haven't felt that loss. So, I look at these games all as part of a rebuilding effort.

In that sense, tonight worries me a little. After inspired play, we play so so on defense, and as far as I could tell, didn't take care of the ball. There was passion from Tas' tonight, but very few other folks really stepped up. Not having seen the game, Temple appeared to have his TOs under control and scored some points, Terry Martin shot alright of a %, Rolle played ok, but just nothing spectacular from any of these guys. On the other side of the ball, Auburn rotated a lot of guys and they all contributed and won with a total team effort.

You look at a situation where some of these LSU players have GOT to learn how to step up. Is it going to be Martin? Temple? Rolle? Next year you have Randolph joining the fray... so you have Baby, Randolph and Tas' all serious players. But, to balance that, you've got Temple, who can play point, but then seems to really settle you into a slower more deliberate offense, or ... Voogd, who (hate to be harsh) at this point is a practice player. Martin is a scoring guard who turns the ball over quite a bit and doesn't always play d or involve his teammates as much as he could.

Marcus Thornton, if he's an answer, will be used ALOT if he can handle and pick up the pace without turning the ball over. I can see now why I read somewhere that we're recruiting him to play point. If at 6'3" he can play the point, give you some scoring and penetration and bring the ball up without dribbling it off his foot, and Garrett can play his more natural 2, then you've got something. Otherwise, you've got Garrett at point, Thornton and Martin taking turns at SG, and we're relying on Garrett improving in the offseason.

:geauxtige :bball: :nope:

 

road game that means nothing (unranked, noname opponent)--shouldnt be this way but often is. i think because coaches emphasize goals too much (like win sec or get to ff) instead of just playing to win.

seemed like several guys and team as a whole played well in first half and especially the first half of the first half--particularly martin hitting and rolle's pts and blks. i think it speaks more to AU changed something than uninspired lsu play.

i dont see how gt can play 2. can you play 2 and not shoot. i think he's a 1 or 3.

not blaming cjb, but couldnt help but think what could have been while hearing about reynolds' 40 tonight.

 

I was hoping the same thing. Sometimes one game can turn things around. Apparently it did not happen tonight.

 

After a win or a loss, you guys and gals always represent well:thumb:

That may be why he did not get along to well with Knight. (Knight liked him, was just frustrated.)

 

Auburn is last in the SEC for 3-point FG percentage.:dis:

 

Theres always next year!
Look at the bright side, football season arrives before then!

 

thanks, guys ....... 'preciate the good sportsmanship. I think most AU fans were expecting a more physical game and a potential beatdown from LSU. Lebo's team has played with a lot of heart this season despite not having much in the way of talent or depth.

Lebo is showing that he is a helluva good gameday coach ..... his in-game adjustments have been really solid this season and if AU can somehow manage to hang onto him until he can replenish the talent pool, Auburn could begin to compete again in the SEC. The new fieldhouse plans are beautiful and should aid in recruitment too.

 

Is SabanFan jumping off the Brady bandwagon??!!:shock:

 

What the heck, maybe we will both do better in the SEC tourney. The way this season has gone, it will be interesting to see how everybody does on a neutral court.

 

When you think about LSU basketball over the years including Dale Brown era
compared to John Brady not much has changed.

LSU always has a good basketball team and plays well as an underdog.
Just when you think they are good they don't meet expectations.
Perfect example is my favorite Basketball team of all time.
1990 LSU Tigers with CJ, Shaq, Stanley, Vernell, Maurice, etc.

The good news is Cinderella will be back next year!

Btw the only other difference is that Dale Brown did have guards.