Comments on Campbell v. VT

Not good enough. I said in my last post that I would be disappointed if Virginia Tech didn't end up winning by at least 20 points, and VT only won 70-60. So I am disappointed.

Let's start with the negatives:

• Nobody besides Terrell Bell shot very well in that game. VT is going to have to shoot the ball better to have a chance at beating K-State since we will probably get killed on the boards.
• Victor Davila was atrocious. He fouled out after 30 minutes of play against a very weak frontcourt. He did not attempt a single shot and was 0-3 on his free throws. The 5 rebounds are decent, but we need more out of him.
• Tech turned the ball over 19 times versus only 17 for Campbell. I am sure first-game jitters were a part of it, but Campbell should have been even more nervous playing in the Cassell. 19 turnovers is not acceptable.
• VT got really lazy on the defensive end during the second half, especially towards the end of it. You've got to play 40 minutes.

And now on to the positives:

• Jeff Allen had an excellent game with 11 points and 14 rebounds. He also led the team with 5 assists, 4 blocks, and 2 steals. He filled up the stat sheet and was aggressive on both ends of the floor while only picking up 3 fouls in the game.
• Terrell Bell also had a fantastic game and filled up the stat sheet. He had 17 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, and a steal. He also went 2-5 on his 3-point shots. Great production from T-Bell.
• Jarell Eddie looks like a player. The freshman was 2-5 in the game with 6 points, but he was aggressive and scrappy and showed some ability. Greenberg wants to up his minutes from 15 in this game to 20-23 in the next game, and I definitely see why.
• The Hokies pounded the glass in this game with 16 offensive rebounds versus 7 for Campbell. Overall VT outrebounded Campbell 41 to 24. Good to see considering our lack of height, although the Camels aren't particularly tall either. You could definitely say that rebounds were the biggest if not only contributing factor to the Hokies winning that game.
• Davila's poor play can partly be attributed to some great play from Campbell's new transfer, Eric Griffin. Griffin looks like he can play ball and be an effective post player. He took 3 stupid 3-pointers in the game, but if you take out those shots, he was 3-6 from the field and 7-8 from the free throw line with 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, and a steal. He will help offset the loss of Campbell's best player from a year ago, Jonathan Rodriguez. I think Campbell will be one of the better teams in the Atlantic Sun Conference. But I still think VT needs to play a lot better.