Rutgers taking MSU to OT. Win or lose for MSU this has to hurt their ranking. We shall see how it plays out.
Rutgers vs MSU
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Very surprised by the play of MSU.
And look out for Rutgers. That 2/3/18 date at their place is looking like a difficult game.
I'm not worried about anyone we play anymore this year. My heart can't take. Took me 2 hours to calm down after the game last night. We can be anyone in the country this year. Michigan was a very bad matchup for us and we pulled it out.
Rutgers had 4 guys foul out in that game. And still took it to OT in East Lansing.
And we beat Rutgers by 76 points in WL (estimated - going off memory).
And we beat Rutgers by 76 points in WL (estimated - going off memory).
Few thoughts.
1. Rutgers is a better team than they used to be. They have a good coach and will continue to get better. Our upcoming road game won’t be a push over.
2. JJJ is a really good player but also very prone to foul. He seems to pick up a lot of stupid fouls which is normal for a freshman.
3. Miles Bridges seems off this year. For all the hype he doesn’t seem to be living up to it this year.
4. MSU might have top 10 recruiting classes but Izzo hasn’t seemed to get the talent to gel. Their team lacks leadership on the floor.
1. Rutgers is a better team than they used to be. They have a good coach and will continue to get better. Our upcoming road game won’t be a push over.
2. JJJ is a really good player but also very prone to foul. He seems to pick up a lot of stupid fouls which is normal for a freshman.
3. Miles Bridges seems off this year. For all the hype he doesn’t seem to be living up to it this year.
4. MSU might have top 10 recruiting classes but Izzo hasn’t seemed to get the talent to gel. Their team lacks leadership on the floor.
When he made the three I knew it was over even though there was plenty of time left I knew Rutgers would try a three and miss and then foul. game over
Nick Ward last year was a hard case for Izzo. He was doing things that Izzo told him what not to do.
JJJ may be this year's project for Izzo.
JJJ may be this year's project for Izzo.
This!
I thought last night a couple times where we lost our leads twice to Zavior's threes. Yet, unlike tonight by Rutgers, my beloved Boilers pulled off 3 point rabbits by Carson and Vince. Then pulled off that win!
Oh, my!
Right on cue:
Just this afternoon, the Rutgers board of trustees approved a three-year contract extension for Rutgers Basketball Head Coach Steve Pikiell, who is in year two of his original five-year deal.
http://www.app.com/story/sports/col...ikiell-receive-contract-extension/1019997001/
Here are some bullet points (nice raise):
Pikiell’s contract extends through the 2023-24 season and pays him an average guaranteed compensation of $2.39 million over the next six years, topping out at $3.25 million in 2023-24.
His original deal averaged $1.6 million over five years, making this an $8 million raise over the life of the new contract.
If Rutgers terminates the contract based on performance (not for cause/conduct), the schools is on the hook for the full amount of those six seasons -- just over $14.3 million -- unless another school hires him, at which time the payouts would cease.
If Pikiell leaves to coach at another school during that time, he would owe a penalty that de-escalates: $5 million between now and the end of the 2018-19 season, $4 million after 2019-2020, $3 million after 2020-21, $2 million after 2022 and $1 million after 2022-23. That penalty, essentially a buyout, would be paid by his new employer.
Assuming he remains the coach, Pikiell will earn a $100,000 retention bonus in one month, a $300,000 retention bonus in July of 2020 and another $300,000 retention bonus in July of 2023.
Pikiell could earn a maximum of $430,000 in annual performance bonuses, including $10,000 for a 20-win season, $10,000 for an NIT appearance, $25,000 for an NCAA Tournament appearance and $100,000 for a Final Four appearance.
He could earn a maximum of $25,000 in annual academic bonuses based on his players’ collective performance in the classroom.
The pool for the salary of the three assistant coaches starts at $800,000 (the current number) and increases each season by 3 to 5 percent based on the team’s performance.
Just this afternoon, the Rutgers board of trustees approved a three-year contract extension for Rutgers Basketball Head Coach Steve Pikiell, who is in year two of his original five-year deal.
http://www.app.com/story/sports/col...ikiell-receive-contract-extension/1019997001/
Here are some bullet points (nice raise):
Pikiell’s contract extends through the 2023-24 season and pays him an average guaranteed compensation of $2.39 million over the next six years, topping out at $3.25 million in 2023-24.
His original deal averaged $1.6 million over five years, making this an $8 million raise over the life of the new contract.
If Rutgers terminates the contract based on performance (not for cause/conduct), the schools is on the hook for the full amount of those six seasons -- just over $14.3 million -- unless another school hires him, at which time the payouts would cease.
If Pikiell leaves to coach at another school during that time, he would owe a penalty that de-escalates: $5 million between now and the end of the 2018-19 season, $4 million after 2019-2020, $3 million after 2020-21, $2 million after 2022 and $1 million after 2022-23. That penalty, essentially a buyout, would be paid by his new employer.
Assuming he remains the coach, Pikiell will earn a $100,000 retention bonus in one month, a $300,000 retention bonus in July of 2020 and another $300,000 retention bonus in July of 2023.
Pikiell could earn a maximum of $430,000 in annual performance bonuses, including $10,000 for a 20-win season, $10,000 for an NIT appearance, $25,000 for an NCAA Tournament appearance and $100,000 for a Final Four appearance.
He could earn a maximum of $25,000 in annual academic bonuses based on his players’ collective performance in the classroom.
The pool for the salary of the three assistant coaches starts at $800,000 (the current number) and increases each season by 3 to 5 percent based on the team’s performance.
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That's a pretty damn good deal to coach a team that has almost no expectations. I think it speaks to the sh!tshow that was going on before and he is a stable coach that brings leadership.
There is a ton of talent in the PA/NJ/NYC/CT area. If they could just pull in Tier B or C level talent there, they could build something.
There is a ton of talent in the PA/NJ/NYC/CT area. If they could just pull in Tier B or C level talent there, they could build something.
Those last two Rutgers possessions in regulation were brutal. Only one player (Sanders) touched the ball both times. Sure he might have been the guy last night and the main scoring threat, but you have to run some offense. Give it up and trust you'll get it back. The last shot almost went in, but they could have gotten a better one.
Learning experiences.....and part of learning how to win. To me (but candidly I don't see as many games as I used to), it's a trend that has been developing for a while now in those situations where it turns into isolation play often with less experienced teams. It's one thing if there's a clear mismatch...or an advantage on a break. I saw a similar situation with Wake Forest at the end of their game in Chapel Hill.
I also think Rutgers may be building something more respectable, slowly. There had been way too much instability there.....now that it may be shored up, there is an opportunity with where they're located....plenty of possible access to good East Coast players. JMHO.
Now.....kindly.....GET OFF my lawn.
To your first point about less experienced teams devolving in to isolation vs. more experienced teams: I put that almost squarely on the rise of AAU and frequently coaches are just there to feel the glory of winning rather than instilling the concepts of team ball. Honestly, not sure how much some of these coaches understand the concepts of motion or flex offense and why you want to set off balls screens, cuts, etc. rather than just setting an on-ball screen, rolling to the hoop, and kicking to someone standing behind the arc.
Also, you saw this issue as the game wound down under 1 minute vs. Michigan. Belein was forced to use a TO when his team went way off the rails on the offensive end and didn't appear to truly understand the concept of maintaining poise and running the offense that got them to that point.
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