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Wyoming @ Ohio State
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ProudWYOAlum
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Impressed with what I saw tonight.
We have some actual athleticism and we can get to the basket. I don't think we will see another team nearly as athletic as Ohio State the rest of the year. This was a good test before January.
We should be favored to win the rest of our non-conference games. Let's take care of business!
We have some actual athleticism and we can get to the basket. I don't think we will see another team nearly as athletic as Ohio State the rest of the year. This was a good test before January.
We should be favored to win the rest of our non-conference games. Let's take care of business!
NowherePoke
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ProudWYOAlum said:
Agreed. The MWC has some good teams (USU, BSU, UNM, SDSU), but it is not unreasonable to suggest that OSU is the best team we will play this year and we had to do so on the road.
I don't think the Pokes have the depth (particularly in the frontcourt) to really push the Top 4 in the MWC, but they will make at least one of those 4 leave the A-A with a loss and I think the Pokes have the ability to finish 5th and possibly over .500 in conference play. Nevada, Fresno, SJSU, and AFA all look to have challenges and CSU is much like UW in that they have very little room for error. UNLV is a wild card of course. Top 3 talent in the league, but they don't play like it. Most impartial observers would still probably peg Wyoming at 8th or 9th, but I think the Pokes are better than that.
Of course, we are one issue (injury, off the court, etc.) occurring to one of our big men away from the bottom of the barrel again. Our margin for error is very slim, just like last year.
JimmyDimes
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NowherePoke said:
Not sure what USU has done in only 4 games to suggest they are a top 4 team. I prefer to let the games decide who are the best teams and who aren't the best teams. The Pokes had their chances, on the road, against the #7 team...depite some bad or no calls and shooting their season worst from the arc. Depth is still and issue, but improving. Still learning to play as a team. Just don't understand how a top 4 can include a team that has yet to play a conference game. Not saying USU isn't a top 4 mwc team....I think they need to prove it.
BeaverPoke
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Proud of the way the team played.
Ohio State ended up pulling away, but, oh well.
Wyo should be able to take it to the rest of their OOC opponents.
Ohio State ended up pulling away, but, oh well.
Wyo should be able to take it to the rest of their OOC opponents.
NowherePoke
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JimmyDimes said:
Well of course that's true, but it sure makes for a boring preseason prognostication. If we can't discuss the relative standing of teams in the conference until the season is over than what fun is the message board? Plus, since we usually end up near the bottom in both revenue sports, these exercises are way more fun early in the season than after reality sets in.
bladerunnr
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Ouch. The truth in that statement is a really gloomy reminder of where we are. I really don't see that much to get excited about. We are going to get clobbered on the boards, and most of the decent teams in the league will pound it inside and get Nance and Cooke in foul trouble. Oh well. We can pound all the OOC cupcakes and then face reality in January.
BeaverPoke
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Well of course that's true, but it sure makes for a boring preseason prognostication. If we can't discuss the relative standing of teams in the conference until the season is over than what fun is the message board? Plus, since we usually end up near the bottom in both revenue sports, these exercises are way more fun early in the season than after reality sets in.
That's how I feel everytime I ask for some predictions and people say "Let's see how the season goes first".
It's like....what...how is that a prediction?
It's part of the fun!
That's how I feel everytime I ask for some predictions and people say "Let's see how the season goes first".
It's like....what...how is that a prediction?
It's part of the fun!
BackHarlowRoad
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What is this shit? Happy with a 15 point road loss? Since when is "good enough" good enough?? Fire Shyatt
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Jokes.
:lol:
Jokes.
BeaverPoke
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calpoke25 said:
Lol.
I bet Ohio State hoops ends up with a better ranking than Nebraska football.
ItSucksToBeACSURam
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JimmyDimes said:
Been saying this all along. I have no idea why people on this board think because they have one big body that we should bend over and spread em. They've done absolutely nothing to say they will be a top of any conference team. I bet we sweep them this season
NowherePoke
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ItSucksToBeACSURam said:
I hope that's true, but they have played far better through the early part of the season than Wyoming has (small sample size obviously). When you watch them, what do you think are their weaknesses that we will be able to exploit?
I think we can beat anybody in the MWC in the A-A on a given night, but we have not played that well YTD to justify the expectation (much less trash talk) that we will go on the road and win in the Spectrum, Pit, etc.
Keep in mind that we went 4-12 last year in the MWC.
Has anybody who isn't convinced Utah State is a top 4 MWC team watched them play this season? I don't know how you could watch that team and come away thinking they are not in the top tier of a weak MWC. I watch a ton of college basketball and I would put Utah State as a "bubble team" for an at-large bid for the big dance. They aren't a great team by any means, but they are very good. Very good is certainly good enough for a top 4 finish in this weak MWC.
As far as the Cowboys go, the Ohio State game went as I expected. Not overly discouraged or encouraged by the results. For me, it confirmed our weaknesses (rebounding, depth) and strengths (shot selection, transition offense). That's who we were going into the game and it is who we will be the rest of the season. Still see the Pokes finishing anywhere from 5th to 8th in the MWC this season.
For what it's worth, there is no way the Cowboys will be favored to win in their road game in Denver. It's certainly a winnable game for the Pokes, but expect the Pioneers to be favored by 3-4 points. That's going to be a tough contest.
As far as the Cowboys go, the Ohio State game went as I expected. Not overly discouraged or encouraged by the results. For me, it confirmed our weaknesses (rebounding, depth) and strengths (shot selection, transition offense). That's who we were going into the game and it is who we will be the rest of the season. Still see the Pokes finishing anywhere from 5th to 8th in the MWC this season.
For what it's worth, there is no way the Cowboys will be favored to win in their road game in Denver. It's certainly a winnable game for the Pokes, but expect the Pioneers to be favored by 3-4 points. That's going to be a tough contest.
Bryoming
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Our frontcourt depth is going to be a very big concern going forward in the season. Halderson isn't where he needs to be physically to earn playing time and Sellers is hurt. When Nance and/or Cooke get in foul trouble things start to unravel very quickly.
However, when any of the top 6 in the backcourt are in with Nance and Cooke in the post this is a very dangerous team. They play great team defense, always make the extra pass on offense, and have really great chemistry all around. Grabau is impressing me this season, and Adams is the most explosive player on the floor in any game. Granberry and Hankerson are coming around, and I expect big things out of them when conference play rolls around.
This is turning into the team Shyatt thought we could have when he signed on. He's done a heck of a job finding good kids that are talented to lead this team.
However, when any of the top 6 in the backcourt are in with Nance and Cooke in the post this is a very dangerous team. They play great team defense, always make the extra pass on offense, and have really great chemistry all around. Grabau is impressing me this season, and Adams is the most explosive player on the floor in any game. Granberry and Hankerson are coming around, and I expect big things out of them when conference play rolls around.
This is turning into the team Shyatt thought we could have when he signed on. He's done a heck of a job finding good kids that are talented to lead this team.
TSpoke
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I agree we need another big body in the frontcourt. Hopefully Sellers can be that when he gets back and can help out during conference play. Give us a good 7-10 minutes a game. They say he has imporoved a lot in the offseason.
This team is really fun to watch. Always makes the extra pass. I think we might still struggle with having a go to scorer. That hurt us last night when we needed a basket in the second half we didn't have a guy to get the ball to and let him do his thing. We have several people who could develope to that but they aren't there yet.
This team is really fun to watch. Always makes the extra pass. I think we might still struggle with having a go to scorer. That hurt us last night when we needed a basket in the second half we didn't have a guy to get the ball to and let him do his thing. We have several people who could develope to that but they aren't there yet.
BeaverPoke
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Well the Ohio State coach said that we were the best team Ohio State has played and he thinks we are going to win a lot of games.
Remember, they did play #17 Marquette on the road...
Remember, they did play #17 Marquette on the road...
ItSucksToBeACSURam
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The best thing we have going for us this year is our athleticism. We have a number ofNowherePoke said:
Guys with explosive first moves who can get to the rim. I've only watched one USU game and they don't look that athletic to me. I see Larry and Derek having an easy time out playing their big. Just my $.02
