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01-21-17 04:38 PM - Post#218943
In response to Old Bear

Brown came out very aggressive on O and D. Lots of movement on O and a lot of driving from the wings to get inside and either shoot, or more often kick out for outside shoot or drop down inside. Put lots of opportunities created. Yale's size made it tough for Howard or Fuller as they contested shots consistently. Speith was outstanding from deep and moving the ball. The D had Yale off their game and also made some key steals. I kept waiting for the Yale team I had read about to show up. With a lead of 40 to 28 things seemed promising. But to open the second half it was clear Jones had some words of wisdom during halftime as Bulldogs put their will on the Bears with some aggressive D and decided to go inside more consistently. Downey was 11-16 with a career high 27 and was too big and strong for the Bears interior D. I hope Matt DeWolf can help battle inside with players like Downey over the next few years. Speith and Blackmon both missed lay-ups inside they usually make, and the Bears missed the front ends of 1and 1's that was the difference in a close game. Oni of Yale looked very impressive at times and rather pedestrian at other times. But he sure rose to the occasion late in the game with three huge, contested 3's. But a youthful foolish T for something he said at the Brown bench almost lead to a Brown win. But the questionable call sealed Brown's fate. Tough end to a great game.

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