[Ill flame]

Here's our record by NET quadrants so far this season

Q1: 0-2
Q2: 0-3 (All 3 were within 5 points)
Q3: 5-2
Q4: 3-0

2023:
Q1: 0-3
Q2: 2-3
Q3: 6-3
Q4: 16-0

I don't think this team is any worse than we've had in recent years. We are just getting exposed by a tougher schedule. We consistently dominate Q4 teams, generally having a good but not great record in Q3 games and struggle against q1 and q2 teams.

Looking ahead 7 of our remaining 13 games are Q4 so I think we still have a good shot to win 20 games this year.

[Purple Haize]

I’m old enough to remember when LU was ranked dead last in every measurable poll

[stokesjokes]

Remember when JC Sanders was our best player?

[Cider Jim]

I’m old enough to remember when LU was ranked dead last in every measurable poll

Are you talking about the Hanky years??? (who came from WVU).

[Purple Haize]

I’m old enough to remember when LU was ranked dead last in every measurable poll

Are you talking about the Hanky years??? (who came from WVU).

It’s happened a couple of times I believe

[47/5-2]

I’m old enough to remember when LU was ranked dead last in every measurable poll

Are you talking about the Hanky years??? (who came from WVU).

It’s happened a couple of times I believe

Hanky. Those were some crazy years. Not so sure there was really a plan with that man lol! He did bring in some talent (including the most underrated player in men's basketball history imo). But again... the plan (or doing work). Anyone who wants to move on from RM is certified nuts. They also couldn't have possibly been around for the Mel Hankinson years. He did drop 59 in a college game tho.

[Cider Jim]

Hanky. Those were some crazy years. Not so sure there was really a plan with that man lol! He did bring in some talent (including the most underrated player in men's basketball history imo).

Was that Rob Attaway from Texas? Maybe the only player in LU basketball history who came here with 2 full-ride scholarships (basketball and National Merit Finalist).
Or the guard Hanky brought with him from Morgantown?

[ballcoach15]

Remember when JC Sanders was our best player?

That may have been the worst college basketball team I've ever watched.

[Purple Haize]

Hanky. Those were some crazy years. Not so sure there was really a plan with that man lol! He did bring in some talent (including the most underrated player in men's basketball history imo).

Was that Rob Attaway from Texas? Maybe the only player in LU basketball history who came here with 2 full-ride scholarships (basketball and National Merit Finalist).
Or the guard Hanky brought with him from Morgantown?

That guard from WVU was an amazing and underutilized asset. I just can’t recall his name. Carl Williams maybe? Great kid too

[paradox]

Honestly, Tech probably feels pretty fortunate to have walked away with a W in this one. The movement and tempo of Liberty’s offense was problematic for them.

This is a different game if Rode & Cleveland are not in foul trouble. They had to back off guarding the paint late in the game. This turned things immediately in Tech’s favor.

[Purple Haize]

Honestly, Tech probably feels pretty fortunate to have walked away with a W in this one. The movement and tempo of Liberty’s offense was problematic for them.

This is a different game if Rode & Cleveland are not in foul trouble. They had to back off guarding the paint late in the game. This turned things immediately in Tech’s favor.

When LU moved and had tempo I agree. But LU went to a stand and dribble offense too much.

[JK37]

Hanky. Those were some crazy years. Not so sure there was really a plan with that man lol! He did bring in some talent (including the most underrated player in men's basketball history imo).

Was that Rob Attaway from Texas? Maybe the only player in LU basketball history who came here with 2 full-ride scholarships (basketball and National Merit Finalist).
Or the guard Hanky brought with him from Morgantown?

That guard from WVU was an amazing and underutilized asset. I just can’t recall his name. Carl Williams maybe? Great kid too

Yes, Carl Williams. Adrian Pledger’s best friend. Catlett was so mad at Mel for taking Carl, but GC never used him!

[paradox]

Honestly, Tech probably feels pretty fortunate to have walked away with a W in this one. The movement and tempo of Liberty’s offense was problematic for them.

This is a different game if Rode & Cleveland are not in foul trouble. They had to back off guarding the paint late in the game. This turned things immediately in Tech’s favor.

When LU moved and had tempo I agree. But LU went to a stand and dribble offense too much.

Liberty likely saw Tech at or near their best. And Tech was both deserving and fortunate to come away with the home win.

Two things in LU's favor moving forward: 1. Team is growing and will continue to improve. 2. Team has a significant chip on its shoulder that doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon.

[Purple Haize]

Honestly, Tech probably feels pretty fortunate to have walked away with a W in this one. The movement and tempo of Liberty’s offense was problematic for them.

This is a different game if Rode & Cleveland are not in foul trouble. They had to back off guarding the paint late in the game. This turned things immediately in Tech’s favor.

When LU moved and had tempo I agree. But LU went to a stand and dribble offense too much.

Liberty likely saw Tech at or near their best. And Tech was both deserving and fortunate to come away with the home win.

Two things in LU's favor moving forward: 1. Team is growing and will continue to improve. 2. Team has a significant chip on its shoulder that doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon.

I don’t see a chip on their shoulder.
If that is Techs best then LU is a long way from winning the Conference with that loss.
This is a reloading year so my expectations are not that high

[paradox]

The chip is there. Can see it in their eyes. It's also necessary if they're going to continue to progress.

Personally, there are no specific expectations on my end. Just watching it all unfold right now. But, not writing this team off by any means. Far from it. Let's see how they look in March.

[LUOrange]

Was that Rob Attaway from Texas? Maybe the only player in LU basketball history who came here with 2 full-ride scholarships (basketball and National Merit Finalist).
Or the guard Hanky brought with him from Morgantown?

That guard from WVU was an amazing and underutilized asset. I just can’t recall his name. Carl Williams maybe? Great kid too

Yes, Carl Williams. Adrian Pledger’s best friend. Catlett was so mad at Mel for taking Carl, but GC never used him!

Supposedly, Carl was BE Defensive Player of the Year when he transferred. Don't know the validity of that. Hanky also had a couple of good forwards in Louvon Sneed and Delawn Grandison. Although, they may have been Dunton leftovers.

My funniest most frustrating moment was when Dunton clotheslined the opposing player with the clipboard, totally killing our momentum and costing us the game. Don't remember against who, but it was n his first year taking over from Meyer.

[LUOrange]

The chip is there. Can see it in their eyes. It's also necessary if they're going to continue to progress.

Personally, there are no specific expectations on my end. Just watching it all unfold right now. But, not writing this team off by any means. Far from it. Let's see how they look in March.

Rebuilding year or not, I still think we finish Top 4 in CUSA. But somebody needs to step up and take charge on the court if that's going to happen.

[Purple Haize]

That guard from WVU was an amazing and underutilized asset. I just can’t recall his name. Carl Williams maybe? Great kid too

Yes, Carl Williams. Adrian Pledger’s best friend. Catlett was so mad at Mel for taking Carl, but GC never used him!

Supposedly, Carl was BE Defensive Player of the Year when he transferred. Don't know the validity of that. Hanky also had a couple of good forwards in Louvon Sneed and Delawn Grandison. Although, they may have been Dunton leftovers.

My funniest most frustrating moment was when Dunton clotheslined the opposing player with the clipboard, totally killing our momentum and costing us the game. Don't remember against who, but it was n his first year taking over from Meyer.

HA. I was at that game. He didn’t clothesline the player but did reach out and try to steal the ball That was hilarious! It was against Norfolk St i believe.

[thepostman]

I always appreciated Dunton's temper tantrums, always a treat

[47/5-2]

Hanky. Those were some crazy years. Not so sure there was really a plan with that man lol! He did bring in some talent (including the most underrated player in men's basketball history imo).

Was that Rob Attaway from Texas? Maybe the only player in LU basketball history who came here with 2 full-ride scholarships (basketball and National Merit Finalist).
Or the guard Hanky brought with him from Morgantown?

That guard from WVU was an amazing and underutilized asset. I just can’t recall his name. Carl Williams maybe? Great kid too

The player I'm referring to is Chris Caldwell. Carl Williams was a superb athlete. I don't think he was actually the Big East Defensive Player of The Year but he was hyped as such. He is largely forgotten and should be in any conversation looking to establish a list of great defensive players through the years at Liberty. I've just always felt Chris gets left off the list when talking about top LU players of all time. No... he's not the best. But I would put him Top 10.

[paradox]

The chip is there. Can see it in their eyes. It's also necessary if they're going to continue to progress.

Personally, there are no specific expectations on my end. Just watching it all unfold right now. But, not writing this team off by any means. Far from it. Let's see how they look in March.

Rebuilding year or not, I still think we finish Top 4 in CUSA. But somebody needs to step up and take charge on the court if that's going to happen.

Late last year, the 3 key returnees came through in the clutch, when things mattered most, in conference tourney & NIT. Metheny's a great fit & should be expected to come through as well.

Let's see how it plays out. Sometimes we may need to remind ourselves that it's a marathon, and not a race.