Fall of the Golden Gophers (NCAA March Madness 06) Game 19 - Minnesota vs Northwestern

the Golden Gophers are coming into this game having lost five in a row no one likes losing or you drop this many in a row you start to second guess yourself in your teammate you have to agree Brad losing as much mental than anything else [Music] play Baby play ball the EV tosses it up and we're underway got a nice screen on the drib it up sets the screen for his teammate defense got it after knocking it Loose pushing up basketball good hands there as the offense went up for the shot but they got it back coach looks on focused lot of intensity lot of emotion number zero her two buried it they go into a zone offense in response to this defense it's getting physical down low puts it up looking for contact too much contact there it knocked him off balance a little he'll regroup the offense run him right at the screen again what did I say number 50 takes the shot out of the air they get out on the break he complement the three on two break with a strong basket at the hoop whole team that's on the floor is quick but so is the defense and they do a nice job they move to set up a back screen screen going to use it he's got an open look for the shot tries to work the v-cut to get open got a guy right up on him Cross Court jumped in front to take it away jumper off transition perfectly executed he hits the lane Hard To The Hoop they set an offense to score against this Zone number 24 for two dick you think they're going to stay this hot hey it doesn't look like they're slowing down my friend they deliver the back screen Defenders right up on him looking to move it around the perimeter down low screen being set the point guard with the the ball he intercepts it very active defensively in their Zone he fires it up he might be out his way to a career game partner well he will Brad if they don't get somebody on him in a hurry takes care of the ball until the offense resets they make the switch off the screen passed out they're battling it out on the week side post [Applause] BR they get a back screen he stepped out away from the defense to get that pass seven on the shot clock five on the shot clock very quick with the basketball he squats it away they're call for a shot clock violation very for ball movement Brad the defense is doing a great job of keeping the ball out of scoring positions they get a screen set down in the paint [Applause] oh good job po job offensively I'm coaching he's sitting next to me as an assistant coach he's pounding the ball with a deck where's he going here's a flash from the high post one of the things you want to do in attacking his Zone you want to get into the Gap that is a dagger in the heart that shot dick hey they lost Focus here they need a time out to regroup that he keeps the dribble as they reset that was really a nonchalant pass get that sucker out of the game man here's an option on the [Applause] cutter number 14 has pounded on his way up with the freebie SS it what do you miss most about coaching competition I missed the highs of the great great win I don't miss the lows man I don't miss coming in after a loss the one Beauty about television I think you remain in the middle plus I like that free time when as season ends man for us we got some downtime when you coached it was 247 I mean you couldn't sit there and not think about oh wow I'm sitting here having something to eat or I'm sitting at the beach what about my competition they're talking to some recruits and you get to be a nervous wreck so there 247 number 15 for two shows patience waiting for the [Applause] reset got a guy right on [Applause] it shooter Fades behind the AR off the pick number zero for two off the rim and no good zone offense being set up the shooting guard gets the pass number 32 her two back door but it's not there good defensive help [Applause] number 24 her two setting up the offense to attack the Zone number 21 takes the pass two onone break number 24 makes a great move to draw the foul and we'll go to the free throw line first shot no good he makes his second shot easy one he's got a cutter to the hoop good pressure check out the coage going on the weak side post Mr [Applause] Lo number 14 takes the [Applause] feed number 21 comes up with it now the drive he throws up the shot up and in back screen being set [Applause] takes the shot tough adjustment for the [Applause] score he gets it out on the wing with a man down low attempts the shot didn't get the roll on that one being pushed towards the Trap number zero gets the ball they're trying to get him into a trapping position they're set to throw it in from the side great Denial in the post as they want to force the live ball on the wing as the post comes open got to make that baby had that wide open angle had a chance to lay it on a glass for easy de defense closes out good fundamentals number 14 for [Applause] two player cuts through the lane defense taking away any open looks and up off the glass and it rattled around and he got the shooters roll High post flashes for the opportunity number zero or two [Applause] puts pressure on the defense he gets another one to go this is a shooting Clinic my friend High post flashes for the ball handler number 14 for two number 11 takes it away the post flashes up high if he wants it on the dribble around the screen number 24 makes the finger roll poor judgment results in a backourt violation you got to take care of the rock baby man on the wing trying to get open with a v-cut had him in the paint but went elsewhere numbers on the two-on one number 52 picks up the defensive foul first personal foul he'll get one shot he sinks it they got the crowd going just listen to him number 21 for two up and inside they get the down low screen inside they get that rejected here they go into the break not getting great looks in terms of perimeter threes defense really extended on that perimeter line cutter flashes in the [Applause] lane defense adjusts to the screen by switching uses the v-cut to try to get free entry pass in the paint number 52 stops [Applause] IT the big man moves downward to set the pick he clangs the three-point attempt number 50 with a finger roll it's a screen down low number 52 with a huge jam look how speed I tell you man there's nothing like having athleticism and quickness Northwestern is just lighting it up from the field they're hitting open shots and putting in easy baskets they want to force a soft lob when they deny the post number 24 receives the ball now the drive and up off the glass wow wi to take strong to the hoop off the two on one he shoots great play take that to the basket fed the low block number 15 takes it away turnover that was some good hands by the defense it's good he took a midair whacking but he got the layup to fall hey Brad he deserves a free one for that play number 24 goes to the charity line he gets it to go number three looks to record his first Miss he provides nice Pusher offensively and defensively for this bu big man coming down to set the in screen with a deep two sinks it at halim the Golden Gophers are up by 12 we've had a very tight contest tonight dick what's your highlight of the half this foul plus one is my Play of the half well it looks like the teams are just about set for the second half let's get back to the [Applause] action side line inbounds look at that there that's more like my stuff wow little Barista Guff right there you always were a dancer number 21 picks up the foul screen set for the Fade Out to the three-point line and up off the glass [Applause] defense elects to flont the Post Feed the low post number 32 for two number 15 for two the wild cats are trailing by 14 both these sets of guards will give you a headache all night long with how quick they [Applause] are defense fronts the post and tries to force the L he misses it awesome job of running his guy into the screen to get off that J trying to draw some contact has a nice look at the basket great defensive play rotating over play that screen really well up on [Applause] top he wants it he's asking for it on the low block and they don't get it to him swatted out of there block shot let's see if they get anything off the inbound defense gets right up on him on the elbow they feed down to the low block number 32 for two inside number 11 for two he gets the shot to fall fires it perfectly executed in screen being set by the post player went away from the post and goes the other way trying to use a v-cut to open up great switch defensively off the screen number 24 draws the personal to the line shooting one he misses it number 15 makes the lay in here's a screen set up for a three-point shot and up off the glass defense giving no [Applause] room didn't give it to him down low going the other way he's going nowhere ball stolen it's going the other way that's where it's going turnover City baby got to elate those turnovers number 24 to the line shooting one he hits it balls coming from the [Applause] sideline defense y closing out on that pass he shoots from the elbow oh yes that's a seven nothing [Applause] run number 24 for two [Applause] they're right on top of that [Applause] pass number 14 for two both teams are shooting very well dick you know what that means Brad what's that nobody's playing d number 50 for two got [Applause] it number 11 for two goes in great defensive play anticipated well when you're an anticipator you got a chance to do well a lot of guys they're reactors if you're a reactor you're one step behind the action shoots number 52 Subs back out on the court you'll see the D quickly readjust Brad number 11 handles the feed trying to pack it inside reject it out of there got a guy right up on him steals the pass [Applause] the center receives the pass number 11 for two he buries [Applause] it number 13 makes the lay in [Applause] knocked out of there blocked here they go into transition transition jumper he knocks down the jumper player slides out past the arc off the screen number 11 for two and it rattled around and he got the shooters roll the center handles the pass and up off the glass the postman comes from up high to set a [Applause] pick he fakes the shot [Applause] with a deep two tickles a twine with the power dribble great play to take that to the basket here's a double team number 14 for two [Applause] he gets the ball on the wing down lows open if he wants great defense trying to drive he pulls the [Applause] trigger he shoots from the top of the key makes the shot number 24 for two the offense sets up from the sideline shoots it perfectly executed he takes the shot off the Baseline man down low as the ball hits the wing he lets it go that comes off might have been some contact on the shot little bump says I like that now let's see if we can convert he'll go to the [Applause] line just like in practice time out hey these kids are driving me crazy BR this game is too close I'm starting to sweat baby oh the pressure wow it's nail lighting time in this close baby no Chang on of the time out the stands are rumbling fans are grumbling it's getting crazy [Music] [Applause] baby decided against the open post and reverses the ball [Applause] he throws it up from downtown can't get it to go nice little close out you really need to protect the ball around these guys he comes away with it and we've got another timeout they keep it the save out of the Huddle baby this one's too close to call for me Mr nestler they're punishing the rim with those misses from three-point Lane yeah bra no one seems to have found the touch dick we're going to OT we're going with bell baby there's no rest for these players it's time to start overtime wow it's a crow into this one absolutely for two in and out and back they come the other way he looks to knock it in there's the Trap [Applause] Steel number 52 with a huge Jam number 15 unloads at three I guess you could say that was in your face [Applause] and on the drive and up off the glass holds off the defender and gets the pass he Strokes it sweet looking shot he is super he really [Applause] is number 15 with a thundering SWAT there the drive coming back the other way two with a lay [Applause] in picked off on the drive for two big points [Applause] he shoots from left to the circle and it rattled around and he got the shooters roll he takes the ball away that great defense or what day yeah and he left without a DI in his pocket Brad he attempts the shot shot dick here are some of our hustle point stats hey Brad I really believe the hustle points equates the winning points I agree with you it's usually a good indication of the game story tries for two easy one number 14 is pounded on his way up a chance for [Applause] two gets the first second one is no good the free throw line is really doing a number on this team tonight dick well you know don't blame the line BR it's just laying there these kids just aren knocking them down I tell you they're getting free ones tonight and not making them count number 13 or [Music] [Applause] two guys are really ready for this match up red and they are ready to make a lot of noise nice step out to get the pass he steals it put him off guard there they call for a to Dick hey time is their worst enemy at this point Brad they going to have to bear down and get some stops then convert up the over it'll be interesting to see the level of energy dick when they come out of this timeout lets it fly off the back of the iron they force a turnover dick hey I don't know about you Brad but I'm talking over right now timeouts call and coach wants to just talk about how they're going to overcome this big deficit back to the action now half let's see what they set up here intentional foul granted the losing team feels a little desperate about the clock Brad he goes to the free throw line makes the foul shot second one no good the wild cats desperately need a score to make it a one possession game they want to talk about it right here dick they got to find a way to chip for this lead before it's too late we'll see who's got more coming out of this timeout as play resumes bricks it off the iron that's what you need baby someone to step up and snatch that down boy he really got in there in a hurry didn't he Minnesota wins in overtime the team has got the feel good about a win like this