So many of you were saying before the season, correctly, was that as Hogg goes, so will the team go. Now, yes, other weaknesses have shown up that no one here knew about such as having to us a non-scholarship player as a starter because of a mistake made 2 years ago. Anyway, here's what the DMN says about it this morning:
"D.J. HOGG BEING THE GUY IN CRUNCH TIME WAS THE WRONG DECISION
It was obvious D.J. Hogg was the go-to guy down the stretch. Although he got to the line on two separate occasions at the end, it was the wrong decision by Billy Kennedy. Three other players were better options.
Hogg's miss on the second-to-last possession was not only costly, but terribly drawn up. After wasting a few ticks on the clock, Hogg took a highly contested step back jumper. It was certainly a low-percentage shot.
The play was questionable mostly because Hogg finished 2-for-12 on the night. Meanwhile, Admon Gilder and Tyler Davis combined for 30 points. Robert Williams could've been a solid option as well.
Instead, A&M clearly forced it into Hogg's hands when he was having an off night. A&M's failure to change and react accordingly is a main reason why the team is 2-7 in games decided by 11 points or less."
So, BK did what everyone here thought SHOULD have been done at the beginning of the season. Hogg having an "off night"? You mean ANOTHER off night. No leadership on this team, major lack of quickness from the "big's" line-up and a major lack of skill at PG. But Hogg is still the key that only add to the problems, not over-comes them.
"D.J. HOGG BEING THE GUY IN CRUNCH TIME WAS THE WRONG DECISION
It was obvious D.J. Hogg was the go-to guy down the stretch. Although he got to the line on two separate occasions at the end, it was the wrong decision by Billy Kennedy. Three other players were better options.
Hogg's miss on the second-to-last possession was not only costly, but terribly drawn up. After wasting a few ticks on the clock, Hogg took a highly contested step back jumper. It was certainly a low-percentage shot.
The play was questionable mostly because Hogg finished 2-for-12 on the night. Meanwhile, Admon Gilder and Tyler Davis combined for 30 points. Robert Williams could've been a solid option as well.
Instead, A&M clearly forced it into Hogg's hands when he was having an off night. A&M's failure to change and react accordingly is a main reason why the team is 2-7 in games decided by 11 points or less."
So, BK did what everyone here thought SHOULD have been done at the beginning of the season. Hogg having an "off night"? You mean ANOTHER off night. No leadership on this team, major lack of quickness from the "big's" line-up and a major lack of skill at PG. But Hogg is still the key that only add to the problems, not over-comes them.