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Post by universityjim on Nov 6, 2018 7:12:19 GMT -6
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Post by mattg on Nov 6, 2018 8:15:49 GMT -6
Finally game day! Looking at the opponent, they do not return a lot of scoring. Barnes at 17ppg and Key at 8ppg look to be the best returning players. All other returning players have 3ppg or less from last year. They do have some taller players, but seem to be of lanky body type. We are no means “buff” by any stretch, but I feel like we can wear this team down.
Had a good win against them last year and I expect the same this year. I’ll predict us winning 74-62. It will be interesting to see what our starting line up will be like. Does Trey play and if he does, will he start? I think some of you confirmed he will play limited minutes tonight.
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Post by 00hmh on Nov 6, 2018 8:16:47 GMT -6
Line is 6.5
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Post by rgmillikan on Nov 6, 2018 8:38:57 GMT -6
I'm going to err on the conservative side of margins and go with a 78-73 BSU win. Hopefully Trey is a go.
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Post by universityjim on Nov 6, 2018 9:10:04 GMT -6
They are supposedly rebuilding. They have the MVC's leading returning scorer, Jordan Barnes. He is also ISU's all time 3pt shooter. They also have Tyreke Key who was a all MVC freshman player. They have a transfer from Butler (Cooper Neese) and one from Iowa (Christian Williams). Neese can't play until December 16.
They are expected to be better offensively than last year.
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Post by cardfan on Nov 6, 2018 9:15:52 GMT -6
We caught a break not having to play them with the transfers.
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Post by reevo on Nov 6, 2018 10:47:14 GMT -6
We caught a break not having to play them with the transfers. Absolutely! We should handle them without the 2 transfers. We should win this by double digits regardless of the health of Moses. We have more depth but these guys have to come ready to play. I am really looking forward to this year so here is hoping for no let down! The Conference is down with Buffalo being the head dog but we have to establish ourselves as the next up, being better then Eastern & Toledo, get to the other side of the bracket from Buffalo and see what happens!
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Post by Lurkin McGurkin on Nov 6, 2018 11:23:22 GMT -6
Cards 84 Stumps 80
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Post by 00hmh on Nov 6, 2018 11:34:04 GMT -6
Last year thought for a while the conference was down. Turned out a very good year measured by RPI.
Whit has commented that despite adversity we might have won a couple more. This is the year to play up to or above our expected level.
Somebody has to bump Buffalo off in Tourney. They'll be big favorites, but also big targets. Hope it's us!
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Post by rmcalhoun on Nov 6, 2018 11:42:11 GMT -6
Finally a sport I can just go sit down and watch.. Football season stresses me out too much.. You do not know how much I enjoy letting guys like Kid, oomh, Revo, Sherm, CF do all the hard labor during B ball season.. I like my roll here during basketball season.. A quick Jab here, counter right there etc..
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Post by dondosae1 on Nov 6, 2018 12:02:28 GMT -6
Excited. Time to get excited again!!! Lets Go Cards!
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Post by rmcalhoun on Nov 6, 2018 13:33:29 GMT -6
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Post by 00hmh on Nov 6, 2018 13:36:57 GMT -6
Finally a sport I can just go sit down and watch.. Football season stresses me out too much.. You do not know how much I enjoy letting guys like Kid, oomh, Revo, Sherm, CF do all the hard labor during B ball season.. I like my roll here during basketball season.. A quick Jab here, counter right there etc.. You're all punched out by this point. Maybe next year play rope a dope for 4 or 5 FB games. Save yourself!
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Post by rmcalhoun on Nov 6, 2018 13:58:12 GMT -6
Finally a sport I can just go sit down and watch.. Football season stresses me out too much.. You do not know how much I enjoy letting guys like Kid, oomh, Revo, Sherm, CF do all the hard labor during B ball season.. I like my roll here during basketball season.. A quick Jab here, counter right there etc.. You're all punched out by this point. Maybe next year play rope a dope for 4 or 5 FB games. Save yourself! If I did not have to spend so much time repeating myself I would have some energy left.. You guys are headed and do not listen... I have to beat the truth into your thick skulls
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Post by bsu0 on Nov 6, 2018 14:10:04 GMT -6
I will not be a dope against the rope this season. You are a dope if you buy into this season without some proof first. My guess is a three/four turd season and a turd/third place finish. Second round turd being laid in Cleveland. Welcome to Whit's Basketball 101 Coaching/Turd Laying Techniques
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