TN Game Thread
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:08 am
GAMEDAY!
Keys to the Game:
1. Exploit the Vols down low.
The Rebs are going to have to go down low on offense to Curtis, Williams, Parnell, and White. If there is one area on the floor where the Rebs can take advantage of UT it will be on the blocks and in rebounding.
2. Eniel Polynice needs to fill the stat sheet
We do not need Eniel Polynice to score 20 for us to win, but we need him to be effective in all areas of the game, rebounding, scoring, assists, and most importantly defense. EP will probably be matched up with J.P. Prince and will have a difficult time guarding a player with that much length and quickness. The Rebs need him to step up his game.
3. No freshman mistakes
The Rebel freshmen cannot commit careless turnovers during this game. Every possession will be valuable against this Tennessee team.
4. Quick starts
This will be the largest crowd 13 of the 15 players on roster have played against, that’s how inexperienced this team is. Ole Miss needs to get out to a quick lead and try to neutralize Thompson-Bowling Arena, easier said than done.
Coaching Strategies
1. Let Malcolm White see a bigger role.
This will be the ideal game to let Malcolm White loose and showcase his athletic ability. While Dwayne Curtis should dominate Chism down on the blocks, he will not be able to hang with him on the defensive side of the ball. Kenny and Parnell may be able to, but I’m curious to see how the kid White will play in a game that should be one of the fastest paced of the year.
2. Go Big at times.
I’d love to see the Rebs throw a line up of Warren, Polynice, White, Williams, Curtis, or something to that effect. If the Rebs do that they are not sacrificing speed and the fast break game, but could have three post players in at once against a Tennessee team with only two true post players.
3. Don’t feel like you have to run.
Even though the Rebs pride themselves on their ability to be a run and gun team does not mean they have to tonight. Tennessee is at their best when the game picks up speed so why play to one of their strengths even though it is one of yours too. I hate to keep harping on this, but settle into some half-court sets and feed the ball to the post. If you keep doing this Tennessee will start collapsing their zone (you know the Rebs will see plenty of 2-3 zone) or double-team the posting leaving Huertas or anyone else open on the wings.
Keys to the Game:
1. Exploit the Vols down low.
The Rebs are going to have to go down low on offense to Curtis, Williams, Parnell, and White. If there is one area on the floor where the Rebs can take advantage of UT it will be on the blocks and in rebounding.
2. Eniel Polynice needs to fill the stat sheet
We do not need Eniel Polynice to score 20 for us to win, but we need him to be effective in all areas of the game, rebounding, scoring, assists, and most importantly defense. EP will probably be matched up with J.P. Prince and will have a difficult time guarding a player with that much length and quickness. The Rebs need him to step up his game.
3. No freshman mistakes
The Rebel freshmen cannot commit careless turnovers during this game. Every possession will be valuable against this Tennessee team.
4. Quick starts
This will be the largest crowd 13 of the 15 players on roster have played against, that’s how inexperienced this team is. Ole Miss needs to get out to a quick lead and try to neutralize Thompson-Bowling Arena, easier said than done.
Coaching Strategies
1. Let Malcolm White see a bigger role.
This will be the ideal game to let Malcolm White loose and showcase his athletic ability. While Dwayne Curtis should dominate Chism down on the blocks, he will not be able to hang with him on the defensive side of the ball. Kenny and Parnell may be able to, but I’m curious to see how the kid White will play in a game that should be one of the fastest paced of the year.
2. Go Big at times.
I’d love to see the Rebs throw a line up of Warren, Polynice, White, Williams, Curtis, or something to that effect. If the Rebs do that they are not sacrificing speed and the fast break game, but could have three post players in at once against a Tennessee team with only two true post players.
3. Don’t feel like you have to run.
Even though the Rebs pride themselves on their ability to be a run and gun team does not mean they have to tonight. Tennessee is at their best when the game picks up speed so why play to one of their strengths even though it is one of yours too. I hate to keep harping on this, but settle into some half-court sets and feed the ball to the post. If you keep doing this Tennessee will start collapsing their zone (you know the Rebs will see plenty of 2-3 zone) or double-team the posting leaving Huertas or anyone else open on the wings.
