Scrimmage notes...

[*4purdue*]

via Nathan Baird on twitter

FIRST SCRIMMAGE SESSION

Gold starters: hammons, Edwards, Thompson, Mathias, Stephens. Black starters: Davis, Haas, Swanigan, Hill, Cline.

Cline and Swanigan called for fouls in the first 11 seconds.

Haas scores on an and-one hook in the lane and converts the free throw. Consistency at the line will be a big deal for him this season.

Edwards and Swanigan matching up defensively at both ends. That's a scenario that should benefit both players. Edwards can't get muscled out by the bigger Swanigan, but Edwards also has a broad range of skills to test Swanigan.

Eight fouls in the first 3 minutes. ... Kendall Stephens just hit a 3. When he gets back on defense, the shot is acknowledged, but coaches are also reminding him to look inside.

Edwards grabs a defensive rebound and comes down to him a transition jumper in the lane. Painter said earlier this week that Edwards is getting more comfortable as a pull-up shooter.

Jacquil Taylor checks in. First time Purdue fans have seen him in action since early last season. Basil Smotherman crosses the lane on a free throw presumably to communicate some matrchup information with Taylor.

A glimpse at the inside-out working. Swanigan from the elbow feeds the post to Grady Eifert, who kicks out to Cline for a 3. Black leads Gold 13-9, 5;11 left.

Swanigan's length will be a real asset defensively. Just reached into the lane to swat a pass and cause a turnover.

Each team playing four minutes of zone. Black's turn, and Gold makes them pay. Mathias hits a 3 over Haas, who'd been dragged out to the perimeter by the motion. As tall as Haas is, still a plus matchup for the shooter. ... Now P.J. Thompson follows with a 3. Tied 17-17. (Both teams combined are 4-for-10 after missing their first handful of perimeter shots.)

Swanigan drains a 3 (with Gold in man). His range is not a myth -- he can legitimately be enough of a threat there that opponents will have to account for that in how closely they play him defensively. Depending on the matchup he's also skilled enough to blow past defenders with pump fakes, etc.

Black 21, Gold 19, as we enter the final minute.

Stephens goes up for a 3, then dumps into Edwards on the block, who draws a foul. Good decision by the junior. Edwards makes the first, misses the second. Black up 21-20.

Swanigan has eight points but four turnovers, including one right now with 30 seconds left.

Hammons hits a 3 -- no, really -- to tie it 23-23, 11.2 seconds left. Still seeks his first 3-pointer in a real game for Purdue.

Cline can get a shot off at the end of regulation. We're going to OT. Sudden death, apparently (except gotta win by 2).

New foul rules come into play. Hill called for putting hands on Thompson. He makes the first free throw. Assistant coach Brandon Brantley calls a timeout to ice him.

Thompson makes the second, giving Gold a 25-23 victory.

Swanigan 8 points, 6 rebounds, 1 block, 4 turnovers.

SECOND SCRIMMAGE SESSION

Gold starters: Thompson, Smotherman, Mathias, Haas, Stephens. Black starters: Hammons, Davius, Edwards, Swanigan, Hill.

Mathias grabs a loose ball. He's calling a timeout while associate head coach Jack Owens (coaching the Gold team) also emphatically calls one. Ref reminds him, under new rules, coaches can only call timeouts during dead balls.

Smotherman drains a 3. Tries to draw a charge at the other end, but refs don't call his flop, and Swanigan hits a short baseline jumper.

Haas scores with a little left-hand hook in the lane. He does look a little more nimble right now; a bit lighter on his feet with the ball in the lane.

Swanigan hits Davis underneath for a layup coming off an inbounds pass. While Swanigan had some turnover issues in the first session, we're seeing evidence of his reputation for making good decisions. Where it can really be a difference is the initial moment coming off defensive rebounds, which he should get his share of. (Poor grammar there but hey, it's a scrimmage.)

Black up 9-8, 8:12 left.

Weatherford checks in for Black -- his first action of the day.

Both teams combined to make 6 of 16 from 3 in the first session. Davis and Thompson just made them on back-to-back possessions. .. And look at that Thompson just made another. ... Teams are combined 6 of 8 in this session.

Weatherford with a steal and layup, which is essentially the reason he's here. ... Cline drains a 3, also the main reason he's here. ... Davis hits a 3, teams a combined 7 of 9 this session.

Black 19, Gold 17, 4:25 left

Haas gets an offensive rebound off a missed Mathiasw 3, and Swanigan yanks it out of his hands.

Swanigan scores on an offensive put-back when Swanigan misses from 16 feet. Black 23-17.

Thompson 4-for-4 from 3 today, and both teams 9 of 13 this session, 15 of 29 overall.

Hammons dunks to give Black a 27-20 lead. Hill (also team Black) then ties up the inbounds pass, but Gold keeps possession. 2:10 left.

Mathias dribbles in and hits a jumper over Davis. Everyone has talked about how good Mathias has looked in the preseason, and he's showing it today. Purdue needs him on the floor to help stretch defenses and kill zones, but it's obviously a big boost if he's a multi-dimensional scorer.

Hill now 10 of 10 on free throws today.

They call this one with 18.7 left. Black wins 34-22. Overtime in the first session, undertime in the second session.

I believe the teams went 9-for-16 from 3 in that session, cooling down a bit after a hot start.

Swanigan 10 points, 4 rebounds, 0 turnovers in the second session.

THIRD SCRIMMAGE SESSION

Gold starters: Swanigan, Davis, Smotherman, Thompson, Cline. Black starters: Haas, Stephens, Hill, Edwards, Mathias.

Swanigan scores from 8 feet and has shown a versatile scoring range today. Now grabs a defensive rebound, throws downcourt to Thompson for a breakaway layup. (Referenced earlier.)

Players adjusting to the new rules. Arm bar allowed when defending player with back to basket and the ball, but can't dislodge them.

 

[*4purdue*]

Also Nathan Baird
THIRD SCRIMMAGE SESSION

Gold starters: Swanigan, Davis, Smotherman, Thompson, Cline. Black starters: Haas, Stephens, Hill, Edwards, Mathias.

Swanigan scores from 8 feet and has shown a versatile scoring range today. Now grabs a defensive rebound, throws downcourt to Thompson for a breakaway layup. (Referenced earlier.)

Players adjusting to the new rules. Arm bar allowed when defending player with back to basket and the ball, but can't dislodge them.

Smotherman just elicited the biggest non-football crowd reaction of the day with a dunk off an inbounds lob.

Black and Gold tied 14-14, 5:17 left.

Weatherford swoops in to intercept a pass and take it in for a layup. Handful of times today he's turned defense into offense.

Rapheal Davis comes over to bench to ask how many turnovers he's had. (Answer: 4.) Only stat you'd expect him to ask about.

Another lob to Smotherman for a dunk -- this one from Cline in transition.

Teams were 29 of 34 on free throws in first two sessions, but only 3 of 6 this session.

Black up 22-21 and has the ball going into final 45 seconds.

Smotherman hits a 3 from the elbow. Gold up 24-22 into final 10 seconds.

Mathias tries an off-balance baseline jumper, and Swanigan swats it out of the way as time expires. Davis has some words for Mathias about it as they walk up the court. Mathias takes it.

Gold wins 24-22.

 

[ibew481]

Anyone there to give us their opinion on what they saw?

 

[SnowLeopard]

Thank you, 4purdue

There's our current starting 5 there in that lopsided victory - Hill/Davis/Edwards/Swan/AJ

PJ if he is really hitting 3s like we thought he could, will challenge Hill

Mathias & Stephens will be first off the bench. Plus Haas and PJ, there's our 9 man rotation, which will likely be shortened by January.

For the 10th man, Smotherman's RS is going to be a very close call, perhaps even decided in non-conference.

I love Smotherman but perhaps the RS would be best for him

Jacquil has not been healthy for 3 years now, but last offseason, he was touted as the most versatile player we had along with Vince. Look at how Vince is turning out. Won't it be exciting if Jacquil is finally healthy and turns out to have the same impact as Vince?

 

[*4purdue*]

Anyone there to give us their opinion on what they saw?

I wasn't there, only posted the report that I saw on Twitter. What I found interesting is that it sure sounds like Weatherford is going to be the next Kramer.

 

[ibew481]

I wasn't there, only posted the report that I saw on Twitter. What I found interesting is that it sure sounds like Weatherford is going to be the next Kramer.

I read that too I'm so excited for the season to start I'm going nutssssss

 

[purdue4sure]

Thank you, 4purdue

There's our current starting 5 there in that lopsided victory - Hill/Davis/Edwards/Swan/AJ

PJ if he is really hitting 3s like we thought he could, will challenge Hill

Mathias & Stephens will be first off the bench. Plus Haas and PJ, there's our 9 man rotation, which will likely be shortened by January.

For the 10th man, Smotherman's RS is going to be a very close call, perhaps even decided in non-conference.

I love Smotherman but perhaps the RS would be best for him

Jacquil has not been healthy for 3 years now, but last offseason, he was touted as the most versatile player we had along with Vince. Look at how Vince is turning out. Won't it be exciting if Jacquil is finally healthy and turns out to have the same impact as Vince?

Redshirting may be the best thing for Basil, but he may be talking MP out of it with his play.

 

[Schnelk]

I know this is on the front page but I haven't seen anyone comment on it yet. I love this interview. I don't think I've ever seen him so...pleased? Relaxed? Satisfied? He sees a lot of positives with the team. It's like he knows something special is brewing.

https://purdue.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1815110

 

[tantalum]

It sounds like Taylor hardly played. Is his foot still bothering him or is it something else?

 

[tjreese]

I know this is on the front page but I haven't seen anyone comment on it yet. I love this interview. I don't think I've ever seen him so...pleased? Relaxed? Satisfied? He sees a lot of positives with the team. It's like he knows something special is brewing.

https://purdue.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1815110

Maybe there was no self induced pressure in the scrmage? He may be his worst critic?

 

[GS Thomas]

Thank you, 4purdue

There's our current starting 5 there in that lopsided victory - Hill/Davis/Edwards/Swan/AJ

PJ if he is really hitting 3s like we thought he could, will challenge Hill

Mathias & Stephens will be first off the bench. Plus Haas and PJ, there's our 9 man rotation, which will likely be shortened by January.

For the 10th man, Smotherman's RS is going to be a very close call, perhaps even decided in non-conference.

I love Smotherman but perhaps the RS would be best for him

Jacquil has not been healthy for 3 years now, but last offseason, he was touted as the most versatile player we had along with Vince. Look at how Vince is turning out. Won't it be exciting if Jacquil is finally healthy and turns out to have the same impact as Vince?

Returning players have to redshirt before any games played. Not only will Purdue make a call on his 'shirt before non-conference...they'll do it before exhibitions.

 

[BoileringUp]

Anyone there to give us their opinion on what they saw?

I was at the scrimmage yesterday. Here are some of my thoughts both generally and on specific players:

Maybe the number that jumps out the most from the scrimmage was 37 turnovers in roughly 36 minutes of scrimmage time. This was disappointing, given that one of the team's biggest weaknesses in B1G play last year was our high turnover numbers. Obviously, the number is skewed because all ten players on the court were Purdue players, but even cutting the number in half, you are looking at a turnover every 2 minutes, which is horrible. I'd note that I felt a lot of the turnovers occurred in the paint. Let's hope this gets cleaned up soon.

There were a ton of fouls called. I think the number I read was 58. That said, the scrimmages were called very tightly. There were several "holds" and "bumps" called by the referees that are not ordinarily called in B1G play.

The last "general" observation I'll mention was that a lot of zone defense was played. It was mostly 2-3, although there were a few of possessions where 3-2 was played. I read a quote from Coach Painter last night that said the zone defense was for the offenses to practice against zone, not because the team is attempting to implement a zone defense. This was a relief for me, because Purdue's 2-3 defense was a disaster last year, while our man-to-man was formidable in conference play.

As for some specifics players...

First, Swanigan was very impressive. He reputation is a "below the rim" player. I think that's mostly true, but he had two plays that displayed surprising athleticism (an and-one dunk on Haas, and a nice baseline move and explosion to the rim). His court vision is very good, especially for a big man. He showed the ability to shoot from beyond 12 feet (and looked confident doing it). Defense was solid, but nothing to write home about.

Hill was solid handling the ball, and handled traps well the few times they came. If the scrimmage was an indicator of his shooting ability, no one should be counting on this kid to make threes.

Thompson and Davis both looked confident shooting *open* threes (neither forced a tough shot that I can recall). This was a pleasant surprise, because I think their ability to do that (especially Davis) will be key this season. Thompson is definitely improved, and I expect him to get serious minutes this season (maybe even take over as starting PG if HIll disappoints).

Haas was disappointing. I say this as someone who has liked him from day-one last year and thinks he can be dominant. He failed to make some easy plays close to the rim, and had several turnovers & offensive fouls. Honestly, I think he got a little down on himself after a couple silly mistakes, but I expect him to be very good this year.

Smotherman was very good. Played defense, hustled, shot well, and put himself in position to make plays. I read this morning that he has requested Painter redshirt him this season. I'm not sure how to feel about this, because my gut tells me that Smotherman could be valuable, but with the players we have he probably would only get about 10 minutes/game.

Taylor did not play much. When he did, he was not impressive. I know there are a lot of people on this board who think that he is awesome (or is going to be?)... but I doubt it will be this season. Weatherford also did not play a lot. I think we are more likely to see Mathias play PG (for very limited minutes) than to see Weatherford in important games.

 

[klmLB]

I was at the scrimmage yesterday. Here are some of my thoughts both generally and on specific players:

Maybe the number that jumps out the most from the scrimmage was 37 turnovers in roughly 36 minutes of scrimmage time. This was disappointing, given that one of the team's biggest weaknesses in B1G play last year was our high turnover numbers. Obviously, the number is skewed because all ten players on the court were Purdue players, but even cutting the number in half, you are looking at a turnover every 2 minutes, which is horrible. I'd note that I felt a lot of the turnovers occurred in the paint. Let's hope this gets cleaned up soon.

There were a ton of fouls called. I think the number I read was 58. That said, the scrimmages were called very tightly. There were several "holds" and "bumps" called by the referees that are not ordinarily called in B1G play.

The last "general" observation I'll mention was that a lot of zone defense was played. It was mostly 2-3, although there were a few of possessions where 3-2 was played. I read a quote from Coach Painter last night that said the zone defense was for the offenses to practice against zone, not because the team is attempting to implement a zone defense. This was a relief for me, because Purdue's 2-3 defense was a disaster last year, while our man-to-man was formidable in conference play.

As for some specifics players...

First, Swanigan was very impressive. He reputation is a "below the rim" player. I think that's mostly true, but he had two plays that displayed surprising athleticism (an and-one dunk on Haas, and a nice baseline move and explosion to the rim). His court vision is very good, especially for a big man. He showed the ability to shoot from beyond 12 feet (and looked confident doing it). Defense was solid, but nothing to write home about.

Hill was solid handling the ball, and handled traps well the few times they came. If the scrimmage was an indicator of his shooting ability, no one should be counting on this kid to make threes.

Thompson and Davis both looked confident shooting *open* threes (neither forced a tough shot that I can recall). This was a pleasant surprise, because I think their ability to do that (especially Davis) will be key this season. Thompson is definitely improved, and I expect him to get serious minutes this season (maybe even take over as starting PG if HIll disappoints).

Haas was disappointing. I say this as someone who has liked him from day-one last year and thinks he can be dominant. He failed to make some easy plays close to the rim, and had several turnovers & offensive fouls. Honestly, I think he got a little down on himself after a couple silly mistakes, but I expect him to be very good this year.

Smotherman was very good. Played defense, hustled, shot well, and put himself in position to make plays. I read this morning that he has requested Painter redshirt him this season. I'm not sure how to feel about this, because my gut tells me that Smotherman could be valuable, but with the players we have he probably would only get about 10 minutes/game.

Taylor did not play much. When he did, he was not impressive. I know there are a lot of people on this board who think that he is awesome (or is going to be?)... but I doubt it will be this season. Weatherford also did not play a lot. I think we are more likely to see Mathias play PG (for very limited minutes) than to see Weatherford in important games.

Welcome to the board BigFish!! Thanks for the great notes!!

 

[tjreese]

I was at the scrimmage yesterday. Here are some of my thoughts both generally and on specific players:

Maybe the number that jumps out the most from the scrimmage was 37 turnovers in roughly 36 minutes of scrimmage time. This was disappointing, given that one of the team's biggest weaknesses in B1G play last year was our high turnover numbers. Obviously, the number is skewed because all ten players on the court were Purdue players, but even cutting the number in half, you are looking at a turnover every 2 minutes, which is horrible. I'd note that I felt a lot of the turnovers occurred in the paint. Let's hope this gets cleaned up soon.

There were a ton of fouls called. I think the number I read was 58. That said, the scrimmages were called very tightly. There were several "holds" and "bumps" called by the referees that are not ordinarily called in B1G play.

The last "general" observation I'll mention was that a lot of zone defense was played. It was mostly 2-3, although there were a few of possessions where 3-2 was played. I read a quote from Coach Painter last night that said the zone defense was for the offenses to practice against zone, not because the team is attempting to implement a zone defense. This was a relief for me, because Purdue's 2-3 defense was a disaster last year, while our man-to-man was formidable in conference play.

As for some specifics players...

First, Swanigan was very impressive. He reputation is a "below the rim" player. I think that's mostly true, but he had two plays that displayed surprising athleticism (an and-one dunk on Haas, and a nice baseline move and explosion to the rim). His court vision is very good, especially for a big man. He showed the ability to shoot from beyond 12 feet (and looked confident doing it). Defense was solid, but nothing to write home about.

Hill was solid handling the ball, and handled traps well the few times they came. If the scrimmage was an indicator of his shooting ability, no one should be counting on this kid to make threes.

Thompson and Davis both looked confident shooting *open* threes (neither forced a tough shot that I can recall). This was a pleasant surprise, because I think their ability to do that (especially Davis) will be key this season. Thompson is definitely improved, and I expect him to get serious minutes this season (maybe even take over as starting PG if HIll disappoints).

Haas was disappointing. I say this as someone who has liked him from day-one last year and thinks he can be dominant. He failed to make some easy plays close to the rim, and had several turnovers & offensive fouls. Honestly, I think he got a little down on himself after a couple silly mistakes, but I expect him to be very good this year.

Smotherman was very good. Played defense, hustled, shot well, and put himself in position to make plays. I read this morning that he has requested Painter redshirt him this season. I'm not sure how to feel about this, because my gut tells me that Smotherman could be valuable, but with the players we have he probably would only get about 10 minutes/game.

Taylor did not play much. When he did, he was not impressive. I know there are a lot of people on this board who think that he is awesome (or is going to be?)... but I doubt it will be this season. Weatherford also did not play a lot. I think we are more likely to see Mathias play PG (for very limited minutes) than to see Weatherford in important games.

Taylor has the athleticism AND attitude to be good and I think he will get there, but it may be a couple of years away and after much time on the court...he is raw offensively. In the videos and last year I saw Haas step more to the baseline than towards the basket when the ball was delivered from the wing to baseline. That gives the big guy no board and easy misses. The offensive fouls on Isaac last year have had an effect on his physical play and he needs to get that in balance. The foul situation and turnovers will improve. Matt thought it was a better first scrimmage than many and I think those numbers improve...

 

[ibew481]

I was at the scrimmage yesterday. Here are some of my thoughts both generally and on specific players:

Maybe the number that jumps out the most from the scrimmage was 37 turnovers in roughly 36 minutes of scrimmage time. This was disappointing, given that one of the team's biggest weaknesses in B1G play last year was our high turnover numbers. Obviously, the number is skewed because all ten players on the court were Purdue players, but even cutting the number in half, you are looking at a turnover every 2 minutes, which is horrible. I'd note that I felt a lot of the turnovers occurred in the paint. Let's hope this gets cleaned up soon.

There were a ton of fouls called. I think the number I read was 58. That said, the scrimmages were called very tightly. There were several "holds" and "bumps" called by the referees that are not ordinarily called in B1G play.

The last "general" observation I'll mention was that a lot of zone defense was played. It was mostly 2-3, although there were a few of possessions where 3-2 was played. I read a quote from Coach Painter last night that said the zone defense was for the offenses to practice against zone, not because the team is attempting to implement a zone defense. This was a relief for me, because Purdue's 2-3 defense was a disaster last year, while our man-to-man was formidable in conference play.

As for some specifics players...

First, Swanigan was very impressive. He reputation is a "below the rim" player. I think that's mostly true, but he had two plays that displayed surprising athleticism (an and-one dunk on Haas, and a nice baseline move and explosion to the rim). His court vision is very good, especially for a big man. He showed the ability to shoot from beyond 12 feet (and looked confident doing it). Defense was solid, but nothing to write home about.

Hill was solid handling the ball, and handled traps well the few times they came. If the scrimmage was an indicator of his shooting ability, no one should be counting on this kid to make threes.

Thompson and Davis both looked confident shooting *open* threes (neither forced a tough shot that I can recall). This was a pleasant surprise, because I think their ability to do that (especially Davis) will be key this season. Thompson is definitely improved, and I expect him to get serious minutes this season (maybe even take over as starting PG if HIll disappoints).

Haas was disappointing. I say this as someone who has liked him from day-one last year and thinks he can be dominant. He failed to make some easy plays close to the rim, and had several turnovers & offensive fouls. Honestly, I think he got a little down on himself after a couple silly mistakes, but I expect him to be very good this year.

Smotherman was very good. Played defense, hustled, shot well, and put himself in position to make plays. I read this morning that he has requested Painter redshirt him this season. I'm not sure how to feel about this, because my gut tells me that Smotherman could be valuable, but with the players we have he probably would only get about 10 minutes/game.

Taylor did not play much. When he did, he was not impressive. I know there are a lot of people on this board who think that he is awesome (or is going to be?)... but I doubt it will be this season. Weatherford also did not play a lot. I think we are more likely to see Mathias play PG (for very limited minutes) than to see Weatherford in important games.

thanks for the info

 

[*4purdue*]

First, Swanigan was very impressive.

Hill was solid handling the ball, and handled traps well the few times they came. If the scrimmage was an indicator of his shooting ability, no one should be counting on this kid to make threes.

Thompson and Davis both looked confident shooting *open* threes

Haas was disappointing.

Smotherman was very good.

Taylor did not play much.

Swanigan - good to hear, what we all expected.

Hill - when have we ever had a good shooting point. We should have enough shooters on this team that I'm not worried about it. Defense assist and free throw shooting is all he needs to do. Sounds like he did all 3 well from the stats.

Thompson and Davis - expect big years from each. We are going to need them both.

Haas - he will be fine. Not going to be playing against players as good as Hammons and Swannigan very often, they can make anyone look bad. He needs to improve as the season goes on and give us 10-15 solid min. A game.

Smotheman - I was in favor of him red shirting this year, but if he can contribute, maybe he shouldn't. I do think Weatherford should.

Taylor - I really don't expect much from him and don't think he will see much time this year. If he sticks around, he will be good by the time he's a Jr. Not going to see many minutes until then.

 

[PurdueCF12]

Regarding fouls... Get used to that. Refs are really going to crack down on the "impeding" an offensive player's movement and thought they did a good job with that.
Regarding turnovers ... I think about 10-12 of the turnovers were from offensive fouls, thanks to the new rules. I think it will be just adjusting to the new rules in that aspect as well.

 

[tjreese]

Regarding fouls... Get used to that. Refs are really going to crack down on the "impeding" an offensive player's movement and thought they did a good job with that.
Regarding turnovers ... I think about 10-12 of the turnovers were from offensive fouls, thanks to the new rules. I think it will be just adjusting to the new rules in that aspect as well.

Wow, THAT is a lot of offensive fouls. Must either be bogus calls or the help side must really be covering quick which makes me wonder how they could cover the perimeter if cheating in and what that may say about shooting? Impeding movement and yet drawing offensive fouls. Was the impeding movement across the lane by the big guys or on the dribble on the perimeter...and why if the D was in good enough position to draw charges (assuming that was most offensive fouls) would impeding take place. Or were the offensive calls in fighting for position down low which is a bad sign for Purdue. Calling offensive fouls on the bigs down low and defensive fouls for impeding on teh dribble or more fouls on the bigs, but not offensive this time...defensive? I hope they allow someone to breath on someone without calling a foul.

 

[PurdueCF12]

Wow, THAT is a lot of offensive fouls. Must either be bogus calls or the help side must really be covering quick which makes me wonder how they could cover the perimeter if cheating in and what that may say about shooting? Impeding movement and yet drawing offensive fouls. Was the impeding movement across the lane by the big guys or on the dribble on the perimeter...and why if the D was in good enough position to draw charges (assuming that was most offensive fouls) would impeding take place. Or were the offensive calls in fighting for position down low which is a bad sign for Purdue. Calling offensive fouls on the bigs down low and defensive fouls for impeding on teh dribble or more fouls on the bigs, but not offensive this time...defensive? I hope they allow someone to breath on someone without calling a foul.

Most were moving screens, which I think are iffy. You could call that 95 percent of the time. One was a really questionable "push off / charge" by Biggie, some were hard posts. There were maybe 2-3 charges called.
A lot of the fouls were called in the first scrimmage, as the team adjusted to the new rules. We all know Ray likes to be physical. He is not going to be able to be as physical on the perimeter. When he bodies a guy on a drive, it is going to be called 9 times out of 10. He had four fouls in the first scrimmage and then three after that after he adjusted.

 

[tjreese]

Most were moving screens, which I think are iffy. You could call that 95 percent of the time. One was a really questionable "push off / charge" by Biggie, some were hard posts. There were maybe 2-3 charges called.
A lot of the fouls were called in the first scrimmage, as the team adjusted to the new rules. We all know Ray likes to be physical. He is not going to be able to be as physical on the perimeter. When he bodies a guy on a drive, it is going to be called 9 times out of 10. He had four fouls in the first scrimmage and then three after that after he adjusted.

Thanks...moving screens make more sense on the O side and I assume most of those were away from the ball. THOSE will get fixed. those are always a function of the D knowing the O, poor cutting and poor timing many times as a person steps over to compensate for all that went wrong previously. Purdue has enough depth that if called tight all over or loose all over they will be fine. what will hurt is if they let the bigs get hammered and protect the perimeter players...THAT works against Purdue ...unless tehy call it tight on a pressing team....