GameDay Open Thread USC vs. UNLV
by Paragon SC on Dec 25, 2009 4:30 PM PST
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USC Trojans at UNLV Runnin Rebels, Dec 25, 2009 7:00 PM PST
So, SC plays UNLV in Diamond Head Classic Final.
After two tough games against Central Michigan and St Mary's SC hopes to close the tournament out with a win. Here is a little bit on UNLV from the LAT...
USC faces Nevada Las Vegas in the championship game of the inaugural Diamond Head Classic. The Runnin' Rebels advanced with a 77-53 win over Hawaii. They are led by junior guard Tre'Von Willis (15.4 points a game) and sophomore guard Oscar Bellfield (10.4). Los Angeles Fairfax graduate Chace Stanback, who transferred to UNLV from UCLA after the 2007-08 season, is averaging 8.8 points.
So, join us here. I will be on and off the thread as we close out our Christmas Celebration with family. Here is hoping for a great win!!
FIGHT ON!
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Game is on ESPN2
For those not in the know.
Drinking so much that you forget your name is like trying to cure cancer, it might not be possible, but you should never stop trying.
by Trojanbrand on Dec 25, 2009 6:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
any online stream ?
I’m in Asia with no access to espn2
by djmarco on Dec 25, 2009 6:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Vucevic
I am just impressed with this kids improvement over last year and each game, he just gets better.
by lonobird on Dec 25, 2009 7:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I love this team
They are just so incredibly intense on defense
by Laughing Stock on Dec 25, 2009 7:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Who wants some!
Come get a taste of my Trojans! Bring on the PacX!
This team needs a nickname? KO’s……Kevin’s……O’Neal’s…….???
Alas, we are one key injury away from being average. Did anyone else hold their breath when Leonard went down? Hard to imagine that we make it through conference with no injuries. But, we look great now!
by DFWTrojan on Dec 25, 2009 7:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'm here now
Spent a good chunk of the day traveling and now has my computer back…I’ll be here for the second half. Looking great so far!
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
2 turnovers in the first half…nice to see that total low for once
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
second half underway
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
‘SC is really moving the ball well, especially on Marcus’s last basket
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Stepheson looks a little dinged up or he is just tired
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Does anybody have any idea why KO has the point guard inbound the ball after a made basket?
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A little perplexing
I say give Nikola the ball. He’s a good passer and he can get it over the top if they decide to press on the inbounds pass.
by Laughing Stock on Dec 25, 2009 8:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well Nikola has taken the ball out the past two times, which is a lot better for us.
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He makes the best decisions with the ball? Looking for a quick pass back to the in-bounder?
by FightOn09 on Dec 25, 2009 8:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
There are OK reasons to do it....
But really, you want the ball in the hands of your PG after the inbounds generally, I honestly think the reasons to have someone like Kid Euro or Marcus Johnson outweigh any advantages Gerrity might have.
by Laughing Stock on Dec 25, 2009 8:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I don’t like the idea of Gerrity throwing the ball into Nikola or somebody else in the corner, where the opposition has a great chance of sending a double team to trap.
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
After the Tennessee Game...
I was wondering whether Gerrity had the ability to create his own shot and be a scorer. I think this tournament has answered that question pretty convincingly.
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Huge game for Marcus Johnson
Scoring in every way possible with a three pointer, mid range jumpers, and that spectacular finish just now. He’s also really bringing it on defense, but that’s basically a given from him from the way the season has been going so far.
by Laughing Stock on Dec 25, 2009 8:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
imagine if we'd had our whole squad at day 1? i think we hold on in those early losses and are ranked...
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Its fun to imagine
But hey, with everything that happened over the off season there is plenty of imagining to do considering the potential that SC had. I’m just happy with the way things are going now, and hey could you imagine if SC makes a run at a conference title? Wow, no one would have guessed.
by Laughing Stock on Dec 25, 2009 8:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
especially with the conference seemingly down... actually a good opportunity
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So much so that...
do you think it’s possible that he becomes a more dependable scorer than Lewis
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hrmmm
Marcus is more of a driver and finisher more than he is a shooter, but with Dwight being so cold lately who knows?
by Laughing Stock on Dec 25, 2009 8:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Loves it!!
I have USC plus 6 for the second half… lets pour it on boys!!
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone else here Gottlieb say he is Gerrity's favorite player?
What a maroon.
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
he was kiddin
he was saying he wore 44 too, but they both wore it in honor of a different player (i can’t remember who).
by RabbitSC on Dec 25, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i thought he said he wore it in honor of him... either way... he is a terrible commentator
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
especially if he were kidding... jokes are one liners
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
we’ll be ranked for sure if this lead holds up
by djmarco on Dec 25, 2009 8:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
BREAKING NEWS: Mike Gerrity shoots an air-ball
In other words, Baby Nash is human
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
awful shot too
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by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Improvement in the turnover department
Through the first 29 minutes, we have just 4 turnovers. Nice!
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
kinda looked like that guy was trying to get a piggy-back ride...
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by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
johnson is such a freak athletically
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
fast speed, quick reflexes, and can jump out of the gym
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow ESPN is really dumb
They talked about how Bob Cantu has worked under five coaches as an assistant at ’SC and included Majerus. Talk about being misleading.
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
obviously the A team didn't head to hawaii...
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by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Gottlieb is on the money
He made sure to point out that UNLV’s low shooting percentage was due to USC’s defense (contesting every shot) and wasn’t just some fluke.
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Gerrity needs to play a bit smarter this late in the game
If you’ve been on the court for 32 minutes you’ve got to think twice about that mid range jumper, especially when he’s been fighting the press all night. The stoke just goes when the legs do, and unless its a set shot like a three pointer its just tough to hit those when you’re tired. Plus no need to force it when bleeding the clock will do just as well.
But hey, that is a very small criticism against his otherwise great play.
by Laughing Stock on Dec 25, 2009 8:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You don’t need to force shots on the break either, especially when you’re up by seventeen points
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
When did Marcus Johnson become a shooter?
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
"The basketball monopoly in Los Angeles is over!"
hahah, I like that.
by RabbitSC on Dec 25, 2009 8:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Brilliant
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
we have had serious issues inbounding the ball today... it shouldn't be such an adventure every time
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by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This isn't the first time
Happened late during the second half against Tennessee
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
how can it be a foul if he jumps over him?
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
i was surprised
but we didn’t get a replay
by RabbitSC on Dec 25, 2009 8:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
neither did we...
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i've noticed that a lot with the nba this year... no replays on a lot of close calls.
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Savvy play by Leonard
Attack the basket with a strong lead this late in the game and force the other team to play some defense. Perfect recipe for easy points at the line.
by Laughing Stock on Dec 25, 2009 8:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
gotta love a player who can hit both free throws...
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by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 8:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This isn't too good
We’ve let UNLV back into the game and not getting our top guys some rest.
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 8:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A little perplexed
Would it have hurt too bad to throw in Donte and Simmons? It gives the team a pair of decent ball handlers and a shooter with fresh legs without giving up very much, if anything, on defense.
by Laughing Stock on Dec 25, 2009 8:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
donte is terrible.
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by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
…but does anybody out there think Donte is so bad that you need to play Gerrity for all 40 minutes. How can he do that during conference play with the Pac-10’s Thursday/Friday scheduling?
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 9:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thursday/Saturday…excuse me
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 9:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i will admit it wouldnt have been any worse to play him up 19 in the second half. but seriously... donte is terrible
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 9:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, what I'm trying to say is
Leave Gerrity in, but put in Marcus Simmons and Donte Smith in place of Dwight and Either Leonard or the other Marcus to give some of our guys a breather
by Laughing Stock on Dec 25, 2009 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
simmons was in earlier... and dwight is a much better defender than donte
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by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
my +6 for the second half is not looking good anymore. bleh.
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 9:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Leaving lots of points on the floor
I hate to sound so negative, as SC really has played a pretty good game, but so far Nikola, Dwight and Leonard have all missed the front end on a 1 and 1
by Laughing Stock on Dec 25, 2009 9:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
it's never good enough for you, huh
:)
by DFWTrojan on Dec 25, 2009 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
love that our "shooting" guard is bricking free throws...
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by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Again!
The free throw shooting is awful down the stretch!
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 9:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
and out goes vucevic...
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by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 9:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
with less than 2 minutes to go
we’ll be aight
by RabbitSC on Dec 25, 2009 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i have +6 in the second half!! show some compassion...
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just a side note
The preseason basketball poster had Lewis, Simmons, and Stepheson. Maybe, they’d have been better off to put Gerrity, Kid Euro, and Marcus. Just interesting how the dynamics have changed over the first part of the year.
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 9:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
EXCELLENT POINT PEPITO! THAT THING MERITS A RE-DO.
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 25, 2009 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Gerrity is tourney MVP
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 9:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
…and is apparently getting hitched this summer as well
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 9:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Leonard saved my cover!!! clutch free throws!!!
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 9:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It’s fitting Gerrity finishes with the ball…what a tournament!
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 9:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
second that.
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 9:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
8-4 and ready for conference play. what a win! Fight On!
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 9:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
jiminy christmas... if we crush one team this year can it please be arizona... i will hate them so much as long as our recruits are there
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by TrojanCBB on Dec 25, 2009 9:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
YES!
I get nauseous watching our recruits play there!
by DFWTrojan on Dec 25, 2009 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Amen brothers! Show those guys how wrong they were.
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 25, 2009 9:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Merry Christmas Everyone!
USC Basketball on a 6 game winning streak with two fairly comfortable wins over two top 25 teams. I knew there was a good team in there somewhere, but there is still plenty to work on. I’m ready to see this team make some of those UA recruits regret their decisions though!
by Laughing Stock on Dec 25, 2009 9:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Touche!
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by Joey Kaufman on Dec 25, 2009 9:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
2 wins over top 25 teams...
and 1 vs the 26 ranked team..
we should be ranked..
by matthewmafa on Dec 25, 2009 10:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
SWEEET!
2 champs in our last 3 tourneys! “the demise of USC basketball has been greatly exaggerated.” “the LA basketball monopoly is OVER!”
so fulfilling to watch this patchwork group of outmanned kids overachieve. bring on the PacX!!!!
by DFWTrojan on Dec 25, 2009 9:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! HOW SWEET IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 25, 2009 9:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP!!!!!!!!!
BABY NASH DOES IT AGAIN, MIKE GERRITY MVP!!!!!!
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 25, 2009 9:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
WHO THINKS THESE GUYS ARE A TOP 25 TEAM?!
Chalk me down!
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 25, 2009 9:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I don't know but we now have beaten 3 ranked teams and unlv beat up on Zona, we owe them big time.
It’s like thanks for taking those 3 slugs of our team, because this team doesn’t stop grinding and the hardest player or team I ever played against was a grinder.
.SAM GILBERT IS COMING TO TAKE BACK THE BOOK OF CHEATING!
by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 25, 2009 9:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It sure looks like it to me,
but my favorite part is going to be the headline in the sports pages tomorrow. It’s going to sit like year old fruitcake with those clowns across town hahahahahaha!
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 25, 2009 9:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Where’s Paragon? Hope you got to enjoy this Christmas present.
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 25, 2009 9:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Funny isn't it that when KO was at Zona most of those players didn't like him, Now I know why because the stars didn't want to work.
.SAM GILBERT IS COMING TO TAKE BACK THE BOOK OF CHEATING!
by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 25, 2009 10:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yep, sort of like some of our 5-Star FB players of late.
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 25, 2009 11:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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