Boise State Play of the Game

[rollo]

There were a couple of plays that stand out in my mind that were game changers and I'm wondering which one we think most affected he outcome of the win...vote away...

[BeckysTXA]

I voted for the Ref "no-call" but not for that reason. I think it's worded wrong. (His Highness must be still hung over after the big win.) It should read Kyle Davis' suffocating defense on the last play. I don't think the refs called a good game at all -- both ways. But this (1) was not a foul. (2) Could have been called offensive. And (3) no ref is going to call that minimal contact on the last play of the game either way. There was hardly any contact and it was initiated by the offensive player. You are not going to get a call of any kind in the last 2 seconds under those circumstances.

It was however the play of the game because for 4.7 seconds Kyle came up big defending BSU's best player.

[Browns]

I'd add Pierre losing his pants....UD went on a 13-5 run after that.

[rollo]

At 7:35 in the 2nd half, Boise was up 9 when Webb missed that dunk. While that's a lot of time to play, I think the dunk would have demoralized My Team and re-energized Boise...so it got my vote for PotG!



But he also missed a dunk earlier in the half, as shown above and below...

[ScottyExpress]

Missed dunk was huge, JS's 3 was huge, KD's defense was huge, but the thing that had the biggest effect on the game was the 5 fouls called on JS and KD in the first half. Totally changed everything, put us in such a big hole that heroics were required to bail ourselves out of it.

[FlyingArrow]

When did he miss a dunk in the 1st half?

[BeckysTXA]

Originally Posted by rollo There were a couple of plays that stand out in my mind that were game changers and I'm wondering which one we think most affected he outcome of the win...vote away...

I only read what Rollo posted here (thus voted for what contributed most to the win.)

I didn't see the +/- effect line at the top of the poll -- if so I would have voted for the fouls -- almost did anyway. The fouls determined what kind of game this was going to be and the fact it was going to take big plays to get the win. They were the biggest contributor to the type of game UD was going to have to come up with to get this win.

[pmcmullen]

Sibert's 3. The last score of the game, and the one that put us on top for the win.

Oh, and Pierre mooning...

[FLYER5]

I would also include Scoochie's trey to break the fg slump we were in late in the 2nd half. The second loudest roar from the crowd behind Jordan's imo. Also Kyle Davis' defense was great. Primarily because of his hounding they had to tighten things up with their passing and broke up a lot of passing lanes by their pgs. And the team made very few bad fouls imo. Very smart team.

[Flyer 86]

pretty sure there WERE 2 MORE missed dunks by Boise. making Webb's or one of the others mighta been a deal breaker.

That SAID, Kyle (and i think Jordan) stifled Marks the last 5 minutes. Like NO breathing room. Was awesome!!

Scoochie's two 3's were incredibly needed and timely also, as we were fading rapidly.


I voted Webb's miss, but there were 3 or 4 other highlights and gamers that i'd like to repeat. CAUSE We WONNNNN!

(Pollard actually had pretty decent offensive game. 'cept for you know what)

[Flyer 86]

True TEam at it again!!

And that guy with headband who was also a walk on. He had some killer 50-50 balls, layups and plays on us.

Boise was unreal. Definitely lacking one more player, but i liked and respected their play, effort, and teamwork. GREAT Coach. Let's get that HOME and HOME booked.... stat!

[FLYER5]

Originally Posted by Flyer 86 True TEam at it again!! And that guy with headband who was also a walk on. He had some killer 50-50 balls, layups and plays on us. Boise was unreal. Definitely lacking one more player, but i liked and respected their play, effort, and teamwork. GREAT Coach. Let's get that HOME and HOME booked.... stat!

I just saw this thread again and thought the exact same thing. That dude was Bobby 2.0. By far the hardest worker on their team.

[forego1]

I had a play in mind even before this poll, and while every nuance could be critical, I surely thought Darrell Davis' Three was utmost.
He had not shown himself, and then he did when most needed. That was a transformation of player suddenly figuring he belonged.

[ruechalgrin]

Voted for Sibert's 3rd foul. We were outscored 19-4 with him on the bench the last 7:34 of the 1H. I think we actually beat Boise State by 6-10 points if Sibert and Kyle were not in foul trouble.

[Beatty Town Coach]

Pierre's shorts episode brings new meaning to "getting in a guys shorts".

[jack72]

That second missed dunk by Webb was mind boggling. You miss one in the first half, so learn. Then you jump too soon on that one, and hit the side of the rim. Many guys miss on top by hitting the rim, but he hit the side of the rim with no defender.

[BeckysTXA]

Someone just posted the comment, "I wouldn't change anything about last year except maybe that run Florida made before the half." under another thread.

That got me thinking about the 2 dozen articles & video clips I have read/watched today. In one of them JS talks about how they were a little down at times last night and he told the guys something like,"No way. If this is going to be the last game we play, then we're going to go out swinging so no one can say we didn't give it our all."

So maybe the biggest contributing factors last night were NCAA EXPERIENCE and SENIOR LEADERSHIP.

We came out of that locker room one determined group and took the lead. Lost it again by 8, but had the experience and leadership to come back yet again to win this game.

[forego1]

Originally Posted by BeckysTXA So maybe the biggest contributing factors last night were NCAA EXPERIENCE and SENIOR LEADERSHIP. We came out of that locker room one determined group and took the lead. Lost it again by 8, but had the experience and leadership to come back yet again to win this game.

Two thoughts I had reflecting yours. 1) Very few teams in a game such as last night make a second run to win.
2) Said this a couple times--these guys love Jordan Sibert (He leads).

(and add however it happened)- Darrell Davis denied himself being the weak link, and thus the Flyers did not break. These guys continually pick up each other REALLY .

[CE80]

Originally Posted by rollo There were a couple of plays that stand out in my mind that were game changers and I'm wondering which one we think most affected he outcome of the win...vote away...

Don't call it the play in game. ****es me off when others use it.

[forego1]

Originally Posted by CE80 Don't call it the play in game. ****es me off when others use it.

I'm going to teach you where to pee!

[Beatty Town Coach]

play of the game, not play-in.

[rollo]

Originally Posted by CE80 Don't call it the play in game. ****es me off when others use it.

You're showing your age CE80...time for new bifocals!!!

[Justin]

I vote KD's lockdown D, and Sibert/Pollard/Pierre's leadership during TV breaks. I wish I was a fly on the wall watching those three rally the troops.

[CE80]

Originally Posted by rollo You're showing your age CE80...time for new bifocals!!!

Bifocals, little blue pills ... I guess I need them all.

[AC91]

I also thought Pierre's baseline drive to cut it to 3 was really big.
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[ChampCar]

Pollard's 3 point bank shot.
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[forego1]

Originally Posted by ChampCar Pollard's 3 point bank shot. Posted via Mobile Device

(My first thought was THAT)

I am so fond of Pollard I DQ him from popularity lists. He practically wins every game for us