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Re: Film Session: Army

Ryan — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:23:04 -0000

Fair criticism here and something I've been feeling as I've been putting these together. I think there's probably a happy medium where clips are slowed down more or paused to make them more digestable like the old style, but still just have everything in one video. I looked to get away from having multiple video embeds and copy this season because it's a lot to get through for a reader.

Re: Film Session: Louisiana

Ryan — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:54:17 -0000

You're welcome! Happy to hear it.

Re: Film Session: Northwestern

Ryan — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:08:26 -0000

Fixed!

Re: Film Session: Illinois

Ryan — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:21:11 -0000

Good points here. I think having Rob fouled out and Hunter not suited up also hurt what kind of lineups Miller could roll out in OT as well. Those are two guys you have to pay more attention to on the perimeter.

Re: Film Session: Iowa

Ryan — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:51:57 -0000

Fixed!

Re: Film Session: Florida State

Ryan — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:38:26 -0000

Great question. I watched all of his defense intently in the first half of this game. He seemed quite locked in and played well on that end in my opinion. Part of my theory on why he didn't play down the stretch and in overtime is that Archie is really riding the starters heavy minutes so far this year -- especially when it matters.

And Archie is also preferring Galloway over Hunter at this point in the season. I think that's because Galloway is more versatile in what he can do. He can play off and on the ball (Hunter is really only an off ball guy, mostly), can grab a rebound and go (Hunter seems to have to pass the ball off any defensive rebound he gets), and he's also playing defense well enough to be trusted. He's got a great motor at all times and is a confident kid.

While fans are certainly frustrated with the 3-point shooting and Hunter seems like a remedy for that, there is less versatility and interchangeable parts on the floor when he's in the lineup. Ideally, Durham, Franklin and Phinisee are making an average amount of 3-pointers, playing great defense and making plays off ball screens. That makes the need for Hunter less necessary or urgent to fix shooting problems.

But when the shots aren't dropping from that trio, the focus turns to a player that is more shooter than playmaker to give IU something from beyond the arc. But it's not always as simple as "play Hunter more" if you're giving up some things with him on the floor as well. Remember too, that he was pretty bad in Maui, so he's still working into things this season as well.

Re: That’s A Wrap: Archie Miller

Ryan — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:23:21 -0000

Thank you!

Re: That’s A Wrap: Archie Miller

Ryan — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:20:39 -0000

It did not. You are correct. Revised in the piece.

Re: 2019-2020 Player Profile: Devonte Green

Ryan — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:17:17 -0000

Thank you!

Re: 2019-2020 Player Profile: Devonte Green

Ryan — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:53:27 -0000

Green references it here: https://www.thehoosiernetwo...

The inspiration behind that flashy play comes directly from his greatest role models in basketball. Devonte grew up watching Rafer Alston and Jamal Crawford. He remembers seeing Alston playing street-ball in the And1 League and being the only And1 player to make it to the NBA. He saw his style work for him and knew he could do the same.

“New York has a strong basketball culture, and I think just growing up in that culture makes you a different player,” Devonte said.

New York’s influence is what pushes Devonte’s confidence to shoot from anywhere on the floor, a mentality that only grows with every make. When he’s hot, there is only one thing on his mind.

Re: Film Session: Arkansas

Ryan — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:11:04 -0000

Thanks, Kwang! Glad you enjoy.

Re: Film Session: Arkansas

Ryan — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:10:55 -0000

Thank you! Appreciate it.

Re: Film Session: Penn State

Ryan — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 10:22:47 -0000

Fair point. Better way to state it.

Re: Film Session: Fort Wayne

Ryan — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:57:25 -0000

Left this to someone on Twitter, but will copy here as well: "Essentially, they are learning a new defense still, and so when an opponent threw a good counter against it, they might not know how to handle yet. Couple that with no focus and energy, and it's a disaster."

Re: Film Session: Fort Wayne

Ryan — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:46:14 -0000

Yeah, this seemed to be Fort Wayne's game plan. Spread out all five guys on the perimeter and take Indiana out of pack line principles in the paint. IU just seemed like it was caught in the middle of pack line vs. what the opponent was actually doing and the results were not good. I wonder if straight up man to man would have been better as well.

Re: Film Session: Fort Wayne

Ryan — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:44:15 -0000

I was thinking the same thing. Not entirely sure either, but it seems the idea is JM is supposed to actually hedge, but if his man isn't rolling to the basket and thus close enough to other IU defenders in the pack line to impede him a bit, things can really break down. I think FW did a nice job of spreading Indiana out on the perimeter -- and thus a bit out of pack line position -- and going to work.

Re: The Minute After: Duke

Ryan — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 12:28:04 -0000

Thanks!

Re: Film Session: Howard

Ryan — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:41:05 -0000

Thank you, sir!

Re: Film Session: Louisville

Ryan — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 22:16:26 -0000

http://kenpom.com/team.php?...

Re: Film Session: UMass Lowell

Ryan — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:44:54 -0000

Yeah, that would be really cool. We don't get access to that video feed, tho.

Re: Film Session: UMass Lowell

Ryan — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:43:55 -0000

Nope :)

Re: Film Session: UMass Lowell

Ryan — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:32:24 -0000

I've done it once before:

http://www.insidethehall.co...

Third comment on there is why I've never done it again.

Re: Film Session: UMass Lowell

Ryan — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:10:09 -0000

Thanks for pointing these out.

From my end in this piece's current format, take the Bryant play:

Bryant gets beat off the dribble:

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And UMass Lowell scores:

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There isn't a whole let to explain, you know?

Perhaps that's on me, though. If I want to tell a better story of the defense as a whole, I could easily just string together smaller clips in a video instead of doing longer breakouts with photos of each play. But if I'm tied to this format, it's a lot harder to do.

Anyone please feel free to give me feedback about what can be better about Film Session. This seems to be a feature we do on ITH that people enjoy, but that doesn't mean it can't get better. And it doesn't mean I'm always right.

Re: Film Session: UMass Lowell

Ryan — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 12:28:14 -0000

Cool. Understood. Thanks for the response.

Re: Film Session: UMass Lowell

Ryan — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 12:16:33 -0000

Unbalanced or disproportionate? Here are three of my tweets and two TMAs from just this regular season alone speaking positively of JBJ's contributions to the team.

https://twitter.com/ryancor...

http://www.insidethehall.co...

Beyond this Film Session, I've barely commented on JBJ's D.