Protect the Ball

[pulax78]

PJ's been great. But how big were the two points he gave up at the end of the first half. No need for OT if we protect the ball at the end of the first half. - In general, Purdue needs to do a better job of closing out a half time lead. I seem to recall a few games that were closer than they should have been at half time because we let leads dwindle.

 

[Schnelk]

Dang dude.

 

[Emartin70287]

Did this really need a threat just to bitch about some mistake? Nobodys perfect.

 

[dumpsterFyre]

We lose if not for his two clutch 3's.

 

[lbodel]

PJ's been great. But how big were the two points he gave up at the end of the first half. No need for OT if we protect the ball at the end of the first half. - In general, Purdue needs to do a better job of closing out a half time lead. I seem to recall a few games that were closer than they should have been at half time because we let leads dwindle.

We had 8 turnovers the entire game. You aren't going to get much better than that.

 

[pulax78]

You all missed the point.

 

[cinboiler]

PJ's been great. But how big were the two points he gave up at the end of the first half. No need for OT if we protect the ball at the end of the first half. - In general, Purdue needs to do a better job of closing out a half time lead. I seem to recall a few games that were closer than they should have been at half time because we let leads dwindle.

Ok, you been a member for 17 years. You do not get on here much to post. I am sure PJ was pissed at himself for the error. But as another poster said, he hit 2 clutch 3's. Seems he hit 1 at the start of 2nd half, put us up 13. Michigan hit 3 straight 3's and game on. We won, let's do this again after the MN game.

 

[mathboy]

PJ's been great. But how big were the two points he gave up at the end of the first half. No need for OT if we protect the ball at the end of the first half. - In general, Purdue needs to do a better job of closing out a half time lead. I seem to recall a few games that were closer than they should have been at half time because we let leads dwindle.

No, we needed the 4 points from Haas' misses. Those points were far more important than the 2 we lost from PJ turnover.

You know, I thought this was a joke at first. Dude, WTF??? We have one of the most efficient PG's in country and you want to bitch about a single TO ? Weird, very weird perspective on the game.

 

[SIBoiler2]

You all missed the point.

Nope, it's right there on top of your head.

 

[BoilerAndy]

PJ's been great. But how big were the two points he gave up at the end of the first half. No need for OT if we protect the ball at the end of the first half. - In general, Purdue needs to do a better job of closing out a half time lead. I seem to recall a few games that were closer than they should have been at half time because we let leads dwindle.

Are we talking about the Michigan game? There was no OT.

There were many mistakes that I would like to see the team clean up. And I know Painter is aware of them. But every player contributed something that led to the win. But the near miss should get their attention.