First Half Thoughts

[Wolegib]

I'll admit that I missed the game. But in looking at the stats, two stood out.

I liked the amount of minutes played by our reserves. Guys like Taylor, Haarms, Cline and Eastern all played significant minutes with no drop off.

I also like Eastern having 8 assists. At the college level, 5 assists is considered being good. he had 8 !!

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

I'll admit that I missed the game. But in looking at the stats, two stood out.

I liked the amount of minutes played by our reserves. Guys like Taylor, Haarms, Cline and Eastern all played significant minutes with no drop off.

I also like Eastern having 8 assists. At the college level, 5 assists is considered being good. he had 8 !!

He looks to pass first and drive second. He had an amazing up and under layup in the first half that’ll be in the highlights coming soon!

 

[ToddFosterakadirty]

Dude, have your opinions, but please for the love of god speak proper english. No Purdue grad would speak this way, yet alone write it down this way. Its almost like you are trying to speak this poorly. Its painful to read. Yes, grammar police but for the love of Pete!

In my head he sounds like Mongo from Blazing Saddles.

 

[Wolegib]

In my head he sounds like Mongo from Blazing Saddles.

Boilermaker 1973 is just a pawn in the life of Purdue forums.

 

[tjreese]

Okay, here is my two cents.

1. I like how Haarms has turned out, but he isn't starting over Haas any time soon. Yes, he is quicker and more athletic, but when the B1G season comes, the bulkier PF's will push him around under the hoop. He needs to use this year to gain experience, which he will get. Painter has enough intelligence to keep him around to guard quicker post players, but Hass is the starter for his experience and strength.

2. Allowing 17 offensive rebounds is a concern, but saying we are over-ranked is a huge exaggeration. Not all ranked teams are rebounding teams and this is only the first game of the season. We will improve. Can't replace a rebounder like Biggie overnight.

3. Love how Carsen is playing. Vince is as dependable as always, and Mathias has shined as he should. Eastern has proven his high recruiting ranking, and Cline has stepped up his game. My only concern is Taylor, but I think we'll have to wait longer to see him completely healthy, so I think tonight's game is as good as expected. This team will be tested again and again during the non-conference, and I do think it will be a difficult test, but I think we will be all right.

Purdue just needs to not play as good of D prior to the shot so there won't be so many misses and offensive boards available

 

[Dakota Girl]

1) I miss Biggie's rebounding. It feels like we just don't understand how to box your man out and grab the ball.

2) Does anyone else feel more comfortable with Haarms in the game rather than Haas? Honestly I think they could play together because they are very different players. I love Haas, but he just doesn't have the quickness that Haarms has. Haarms has a better shot from deeper, is much more nimble, can block shots easier, etc.

3) Loving Dakota's improved midrange shot. Kid is a winner.

I think there will be matchups where Haarms is the better option, against mobile bigs.
Don’t forget though that Haas is very good against big bigs and can absolutely dominate games offensively. I’d start Haas and adjust minutes based on the game feel.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

I think there will be matchups where Haarms is the better option, against mobile bigs.
Don’t forget though that Haas is very good against big bigs and can absolutely dominate games offensively. I’d start Haas and adjust minutes based on the game feel.

It will be interesting to see what Happens when facing Wisconsin.

 

[punaj]

It will be interesting to see what Happens when facing Wisconsin.

Yep. I have see Happ lists as 2nd best player in the country behind Bridges... that's in the country, not the B1G conference. I think he is really good but not sure about that rating. That said, playing against guys like that are what make you better. Should be fun games to watch this year when the boilers play Wisky and MSU.

 

[Dakota Girl]

It will be interesting to see what Happens when facing Wisconsin.

Unless Happ has developed a perimeter game, I go with lots of Haas.

 

[tjreese]

Unless Happ has developed a perimeter game, I go with lots of Haas.

Haas bodied him up last year and Happ had major problems. Like you said if he is only effective in running the court and 4 feet frmo the bucket...Haas had his way last year

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Unless Happ has developed a perimeter game, I go with lots of Haas.

That could prove Haarmful and leave someone feeling Haapless.....and not by shear Haapenstance.

 

[tjreese]

That could prove Haarmful and leave someone feeling Haapless.....and not by shear Haapenstance.

A lot of what makes Haap the player he is...is the result of really good Haapenstance

 

[Boiler Buck]

Okay you guys are retarded. Sorry for being realistic if you think you can give up 17 offense of rebounds to a team in the top 40 and win that game you're stupid. Can it be fixed yes if it don't get fixed we will not finish in the top three in the Big Ten I guarantee it. You guys are funny when somebody gives a little bit of criticism you guys get your panties in a Twist like I'm talking bad about Purdue.

Other than insulting posters......most of the middle of the post about rebounding is spot on and exactly right.

Maybe just throttle back on the insults and you will be fine...