Could it be 3?
I don't understand Rutgers basketball right now. Wins against 8th ranked Florida, and 10th ranked UCONN, competing with 10th ranked Georgetown and earlier today they pushed 2nd ranked Syracuse to the limit.This is Rutgers at their best. Something about Mike Rice's coaching techniques causes them to play up to their competition, especially at home.
Losses against DePaul and Providence though blur any judgment lines possible. The come out sloppy, tired, and play generally bad basketball.
So what is it? Eli Carter and Jerome Seagears can score. Gilvydas Biruta showed earlier today that he can be a force down low. They can play good defense if they're inspired.
I could talk about how they blew the chance to beat one of the best teams in the country. But that would be expecting too much. For right now I'll settle with knowing that soon Rutgers will put it together. With an inconsistent Dane Miller as their leader right now, they'll figure it out. Great effort and a great performance, and this team is showing sign of life like this school has never seen before. I'm now, more than earlier in the season, incredibly excited to see this team perform in what will be a much more watered down Big East. Go RU!
Rutgers' Men Basketball, Final Four, lock it up - for next year!
ReplyDeleteI really want to say that I like the job that RIce is doing... However, they really are a very undisciplined team; lots of mistakes and untimely turnovers. And how can you play so well against such good teams and so poorly against teams you should beat? Its maddening to watch.