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1 minute ago, IU Scott said:

Any shot that goes in is the best shot.  I have no interest in seeing teams going 7-30 from 3. The more missed shots the more the other team can get out and run due to long rebounds.  Analytics is ruining basketball if you ask me.

Maybe, maybe not. Long shots equal long rebounds which could lead to more offensive rebounds and more scoring opportunities.  

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6 minutes ago, KoB2011 said:

I’ve seen as many play in my time as an adult with a fully formed brain as you have.

You’re making a strong case for why eye witness testimony, particularly from a child, isn’t reliable evidence. 

Why does it upset you do much that I have a different opinion on what is considered good basketball.  This thread was about forming a team from those 5 rosters.  It was in your opinion and that what I did and you don't have to agree but don't need to get so upset.

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10 minutes ago, btownqb said:

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Why the thumb down because over dribbling is bad for the game.  To me what basketball is supposed to be is player moving and having a lot off the ball screens.  The ball moves faster by passing and cutting over dribbling.  To me it is a lot easier defending today than it use to be.  You screen the ball you bring more defenders to the ball.

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11 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Why does it upset you do much that I have a different opinion on what is considered good basketball.  This thread was about forming a team from those 5 rosters.  It was in your opinion and that what I did and you don't have to agree but don't need to get so upset.

It’s probably the way you consistently talk down to people due to their age. Or the fact that you think your memory as a child is somehow a valid piece of evidence when it’s objectively not. 

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2 minutes ago, KoB2011 said:

It’s probably the way you consistently talk down to people due to their age. Or the fact that you think your memory as a child is somehow a valid piece of evidence when it’s objectively not. 

Not trying to be a smart ass but how can people who haven't seen players play be able to judge them.  Us older fans have seen all of these players play so we can be able to judge more clearly.  It isn't just from memories because the last couple of years I have watched a lot of those older games.  With being quarantined and out of work I had a lot of time to watch a lot of games.

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25 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Responded to wrong post

Why the thumb down because over dribbling is bad for the game.  To me what basketball is supposed to be is player moving and having a lot off the ball screens.  The ball moves faster by passing and cutting over dribbling.  To me it is a lot easier defending today than it use to be.  You screen the ball you bring more defenders to the ball.

Scott, 

What Michigan had to defend in 1976 wasn't as difficult to defend as what Michigan had to defend in 2018.  

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9 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Scott, 

What Michigan had to defend in 1976 wasn't as difficult to defend as what Michigan had to defend in 2018.  

Look at 87 and 92/93 where there were a shot clock and a 3 pointer. This style of offense today just is not my cup of tea and makes it less enjoyable to watch.  If you like it that is fine because everyone has different taste.

To me it is a lot harder for a defender to have to chase around players going through screens.  Alford never stood around and was constantly moving and coming off screens.  Doing that for 40 minutes will wear down the defense.

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1 hour ago, IU Scott said:

Not trying to be a smart ass but how can people who haven't seen players play be able to judge them.  Us older fans have seen all of these players play so we can be able to judge more clearly.  It isn't just from memories because the last couple of years I have watched a lot of those older games.  With being quarantined and out of work I had a lot of time to watch a lot of games.

You being older is irrelevant. Either we can watch film (which neutralizes your age argument) or we need a solid first hand memory (something neither of us have). 

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1 hour ago, IU Scott said:

Look at 87 and 92/93 where there were a shot clock and a 3 pointer. This style of offense today just is not my cup of tea and makes it less enjoyable to watch.  If you like it that is fine because everyone has different taste.

To me it is a lot harder for a defender to have to chase around players going through screens.  Alford never stood around and was constantly moving and coming off screens.  Doing that for 40 minutes will wear down the defense.

I’ve heard former B1G players say they hated chasing Alford all game and being pinballed off of all the screens. Of course, they claimed they were moving screens. 

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23 minutes ago, KoB2011 said:

You being older is irrelevant. Either we can watch film (which neutralizes your age argument) or we need a solid first hand memory (something neither of us have). 

I do have first-hand knowledge of those teams.  I probably watched 95 percent of those games during that time.  I remember the 81-championship game like it was yesterday.  Was on spring break and remember watching TV all day due to President Reagan being shot.  

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1 hour ago, IU Scott said:

Not trying to be a smart ass but how can people who haven't seen players play be able to judge them.  Us older fans have seen all of these players play so we can be able to judge more clearly.  It isn't just from memories because the last couple of years I have watched a lot of those older games.  With being quarantined and out of work I had a lot of time to watch a lot of games.

I've watched these older players play, and respect their game.

How many of these players have you met and watched in real life. I know Steve Alfords family, I went to church with them. I've met Steve, and many others from 91'96'

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1 minute ago, mrflynn03 said:

I've watched these older players play, and respect their game.

How many of these players have you met and watched in real life. I know Steve Alfords family, I went to church with them. I've met Steve, and many others from 91'96'

I watched Alford plenty of times in high school.  My high school was in the same sectional and I lived liked 15 miles from New Castle.

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28 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

I do have first-hand knowledge of those teams.  I probably watched 95 percent of those games during that time.  I remember the 81-championship game like it was yesterday.  Was on spring break and remember watching TV all day due to President Reagan being shot.  

I have the 1992 FF4 game ball.  Met all of the team and coaches and got their autographs. 

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1 minute ago, mrflynn03 said:

I have the 1992 FF4 game ball.  Met all of the team and coaches and got their autographs. 

Pretty cool, I didn't ever get to see the 76 or 81 team in person but watched most the games.  I was at the first game of the season in 86-87 against Montana St.. I went to a lot of the holiday tournament in Indy and a four of times in Bloomington.  In 93 I went to the first and second round of the tournament in Indy.

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