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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jan 15, 2012 16:10:15 GMT -5
I figure Dan is still in transit, so let's start looking ahead. No cupcake at home, but a game we should win if we play with intensity on D and VALUE THE BALL on offense.
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Post by kghoya on Jan 15, 2012 16:27:36 GMT -5
I hope the Hoyas pack their offensive rebounding and zone defense before they get on that plane to Chicago.
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Post by calhoya on Jan 15, 2012 18:45:22 GMT -5
This year the Big East has no automatic wins. These games can really hurt if we take them for granted.
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Post by superan on Jan 15, 2012 20:23:28 GMT -5
Have to win this one!
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idhoya
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Post by idhoya on Jan 15, 2012 20:43:08 GMT -5
Shut down Cleve Melvin and Hoyas should be fine.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Jan 15, 2012 22:33:42 GMT -5
Not great shooting team mostly slashers. Not big either. They look to press and push the pace. Keep turnovers down and we win. Simple as that.
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Post by blueandgray on Jan 16, 2012 0:07:56 GMT -5
Thought we handled sju's press well and if we do the same against depaul....I expect a similar outcome.
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Post by wrestlemania on Jan 16, 2012 0:13:00 GMT -5
DePaul's building usually has that weird vibe unique to big, 85% empty arenas. Might be a better turnout this time. And Purnell looks like he's starting to turn it around there. If we give them hope in the final five minutes, watch out.
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Post by dense on Jan 16, 2012 2:30:04 GMT -5
They run the zone press all game. This is definitely a game where you have to attack to score early. The thing I've noticed more about DePaul this year is that they get really dispirited if you score easy off their press early in the game, and try to answer by taking quick shots....also Melvin has been doing a lot of settling for jump shots this year..hopefully he chooses that route.
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Post by FormerHoya on Jan 16, 2012 9:57:58 GMT -5
They rushed the court after beating Pitt. This year. Tom Kleinschmidt is not walking through that door. They suck as they always do.
God, I hate DePaul.
(Grew up a Marquette fan.)
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Post by Gold Hoya on Jan 16, 2012 10:09:13 GMT -5
Wait, who rushed the court? Were more than 50 people at that Pitt game?
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Post by lichoya68 on Jan 16, 2012 11:30:42 GMT -5
no gimmes in the big east NONE this is a must win yup must keep it going hoyas rebbies and hit shots AND GREAT DEFENSE YUP
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Post by FormerHoya on Jan 16, 2012 11:57:35 GMT -5
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Post by Nevada Hoya on Jan 16, 2012 13:37:31 GMT -5
We better win; don't want any of court rushing on us. I hope we are up for this game; players might be weary with a 2-day turnaround with traveling much of the time in between.
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Jan 16, 2012 14:02:31 GMT -5
We better win; don't want any of court rushing on us. I hope we are up for this game; players might be weary with a 2-day turnaround with traveling much of the time in between. Seems they flew to Chicago last night after the game. Plenty of time to rest up. Need to come out sharp and end all hope for Depaul early!! |
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Post by alleninxis on Jan 16, 2012 14:12:01 GMT -5
Take care of the ball.
Rebound the ball.
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Post by DanMcQ on Jan 16, 2012 14:24:24 GMT -5
Take care of the ball. Rebound the ball. D E F E N D |
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Post by NCHoya on Jan 16, 2012 15:03:17 GMT -5
For a change, how about we play a good first half that carries over to the second half? We have not had one of those in a while. I like being a 2nd half team but against teams like DePaul it makes everything easier to break their spirit early and keep the crowd out of it.
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Post by calhoya on Jan 16, 2012 16:28:37 GMT -5
For a change, how about we play a good first half that carries over to the second half? We have not had one of those in a while. I like being a 2nd half team but against teams like DePaul it makes everything easier to break their spirit early and keep the crowd out of it. Would love to win a game or two without worrying about a second half comeback by the opponent. Henry needs to emerge again as a scoring threat inside of 10 feet. Nate needs to continue to establish his offensive game. More opportunity for Hopkins to grow and develop on the road. Same for Trawick and Whittington. |
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Post by bicentennial on Jan 16, 2012 16:55:37 GMT -5
Agree, in best case scenario that this is a game where Trawick, Whittington and Hopkins can get some time, but need to not take DePaul for granted this year. It has been many Big East seasons since they had a winning record even out of conference and they have one this year. Attendance probably shouldn't be a problem there are still plenty of lower level tickets on Stub Hub and even the DePaul Box office. (Stub Hub tix are cheaper.) While Melvin is there best player, Pitt found out they have several good players this year. Still, if we rebound and protect the ball and shoot and defend we should win. Like South Florida and Rutgers have shown us this is no longer a gimme and they are starting to take some pride in their home court.
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