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Thursday, November 29, 2007

Wrapping up APSU


Wrapping up APSU
Posted by Dan Wolken

I often get asked how I come up with certain angles to write about after each game. I abide by a very simple philosophy. If I were a fan sitting in the stands watching the game and going to a nearby bar on Beale Street afterwards, what’s the first thing I’d tell somebody who didn’t see the game about what I just saw?

Last night, the thing that stood out to me above all else was the Tigers’ defense. Sure, Memphis has made tons of strides offensively in the past couple weeks. But I just don’t get the sense yet that the players have made a commitment yet to being a lockdown defensive team. When I went in the locker room to interview players and coach John Calipari, the party line seemed to be that the Tigers played good defense and Austin Peay simply made shots.

Sure, statistics can sometimes be misleading. Opponents might have nights where everything seems to go in. But still, 53.6 percent is 53.6 percent, and that’s what Austin Peay shot from the field last night. (FYI, they were shooting 57 percent with 12 minutes to go.) And that comes on the heels of Arkansas State shooting 46.9 percent against the Tigers.

So for comparison’s sake, I went back and looked at last year’s games against the “buy” teams on Memphis’ schedule:

Jackson State: 20-for-61 (32.8%)
Arkansas State: 23-for-53 (43.4%)
Manhattan: 18-for-53 (34.0%)
Austin Peay: 19-for-54 (35.2%)
Middle Tennessee: 18-for-55 (32.7%)
Lamar: 20-for-64 (31.3%)

I think it’s pretty black and white, but feel free to draw your own conclusions.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I didn't know where else to leave this post. I am going to the USC game in NY. I bought my ticket through the UofM athletic office and was told I would be sitting in the Tigers section. However, is there any pre-game something where Tiger fans will be? I'll be staying at the Radisson Martinque on Broadway. Just curious. Thanks!

Coach said...

I know that the Tiger clubs have a group of fans going up to the game. I'll try and find out what their agenda will be. I imagine there will be a pep rally or something.

Your fortunate to find a hotel room in New York City this time of year.

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much! Yeah, it wasn't easy. I was shocked that the Hampton Inn was over $600. Crazy!

Go Tigers!

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