Game Thread: FDU @ AZ

[CatsTopPac]

Sting, you've got yourself a goddamn deal!!!

Great idea, I like where your head's at!

How about any ranked opponents?

BTFD

 

[520GGATO]

For our bigger games (Duke, Michigan, UCLA, Oregon, etc) I think we should do game threads on the CBB forums so we can get others to join in. What do you guys think?

Yup. I'm in.

 

[520GGATO]

I'm sure the team will stay focused against the teams before duke instead of looaking ahead to duke.

 

[The Derski]

I watched Kentucky tonight and even though they dominated they looked really sloppy. The announcers said they went to their practice and it was silent because none of the players were talking. They have no leadership. That might change later on in the season but I think our team is built better in the long run than theirs.

 

[Zona_Men]

Fair Dickinson doesn't exactly look like a team that will build our resume, but I am still looking forward to seeing our guys handle business. BTFD

 

[gordontrue]

Love the balance we're seeing from this team. I see TJ, Nick, Gordon, Ashley, Zeus, and Gabe all averaging around double digits. Rondae could be in that mix too.

Right now TJ, Nick, Ashley, and Gabe are 10+, Zues and Rondae at 8 ppg and TJ at 5 ppg. I'd like to see TJ look for his shot a little bit more, I think it would only add to his assist numbers as defensive players are forced to close out on him.

 

[Monte Carlo Wildcat]

Zona is a 36 point favorite. Do we cover? Lol

 

[gordontrue]

Zona is a 36 point favorite. Do we cover? Lol

They got LBSU by 34, and FDU should be far worse than LBSU, so... maybe, depending on how the Arizona bench closes out the game, since they will likely get a lot of minutes.

 

[gordontrue]

Anyone else kind of mad at Michigan for losing?

 

[Monte Carlo Wildcat]

Anyone else kind of mad at Michigan for losing?

I was pissed! I lost $100 on them. They were the underdog at +105 for the money line when I bet. Not to mention the fact their loss won't help our RPI as much when we beat them!

 

[Monte Carlo Wildcat]

They got LBSU by 34, and FDU should be far worse than LBSU, so... maybe, depending on how the Arizona bench closes out the game, since they will likely get a lot of minutes.

I'm gonna say that we DONT cover only because Coach Miller is not one to run up the score on teams. 36 points is a lot to give up. I can easily see him pulling the plug on our starters early and give some bench players a chance to develop.

 

[gordontrue]

Just saw Zona moved up in the polls to #5, ahead of Duke

 

[GumbySquad]

I was pissed! I lost $100 on them. They were the underdog at +105 for the money line when I bet. Not to mention the fact their loss won't help our RPI as much when we beat them!

Had Michigan lost to Eastern-Washington Tech, it would be a problem, but they lost to a quality Iowa State team which is undefeated, plays in a conference which will help their RPI moving forward, and is now ranked in the top25.

The loss will not effect the RPI of Michigan, or the UofA much at all.

 

[The Derski]

Anyone have the slightest clue why this game starts at 9 in our own gym?

 

[GumbySquad]

Anyone have the slightest clue why this game starts at 9 in our own gym?

Because ESPN is going to broadcast all of the games and Tucson is the furthest West. They usually broadcast on 2 of their networks simultaniously. So.. they will start games 1 and 2 at 6PM EST. 3 and 4 at 8:30PM EST and games 5 and 6 at 11PM EST

 

[The Derski]

Because ESPN is going to broadcast all of the games and Tucson is the furthest West. They usually broadcast on 2 of their networks simultaniously. So.. they will start games 1 and 2 at 6PM EST. 3 and 4 at 8:30PM EST and games 5 and 6 at 11PM EST

I see. Well that sucks. Thanks

 

[GumbySquad]

I see. Well that sucks. Thanks

Yeah, it sucks, but it is what happens when you get in bed with Disney. They cater to the East Coast, because there are 5 times as many televisions out there.

Funny thing is, two of the brackets are in the Eastern Time Zone. The "East" bracket is in North Carolina and the "North" bracket is in New Jersey. (South is in Alabama).

 

[CatsTopPac]

This game starts at 10 for me. Bullshit, I'm going to be dragging ass tomorrow!

 

[Arizona_Sting]

Living in the east coast last year really sucked. I'd have to wait until 11 or 12 for some games.

 

[The Derski]

For those of you that might want to watch the game of the teams we might play after Farley Horrible, its on right now.
NIT Tip-Off Game 1 vs. Rhode Island on Livestream