jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Dec 5, 2019 10:35:58 GMT -5
Let’s do this.
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jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Dec 5, 2019 10:36:56 GMT -5
SMU is 8-0, but the Hoyas will be the highest KenPom ranked opponent by 99 places.
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NCHoya
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Post by NCHoya on Dec 5, 2019 10:40:19 GMT -5
Tough to measure how good SMU actually is given that atrocious schedule they have played. They might be a very good team with a bad schedule or a mediocre team that has not been challenged. I feel confident if we play like we did against OSU, the Hoyas should be in good shape.
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skunk
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Post by skunk on Dec 5, 2019 11:10:56 GMT -5
Interested to see what the opening line will be
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Post by trillesthoya on Dec 5, 2019 11:11:22 GMT -5
At the time I thought their win against Evansville was big, but it looks like Evansville's success was just lightning in a bottle. Lets remind these guys what its like to play high major basketball.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Dec 5, 2019 11:31:21 GMT -5
Would like to see fewer turnovers, offense from Pickett, another rebounding advantage.
Keep it rolling guys. Hoya Saxa!
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calhoya
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Post by calhoya on Dec 5, 2019 11:49:21 GMT -5
I think that it will be much harder for the Hoyas to get up for this game than last night. Hopefully the rollercoaster ride that has been this season ends and the team moves forward playing consistently. Cannot expect a streak shooter like McClung to be on every night, plus teams will be keying on him going forward. Must resist the urge to force shots that aren’t there. Hopefully though Pickett gets more than 4 shots and Blair, Gardner and Alexander become a bigger part of the offense.
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Post by HometownHoya on Dec 5, 2019 13:26:00 GMT -5
Time to prove why we got the Big East name.
Keep the crisp ball movement, rebound the ball, and play with energy.
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BigmanU
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Post by BigmanU on Dec 5, 2019 13:30:50 GMT -5
I apologize is previously discussed in another thread
Is the team just hanging out in the Oklahoma/Texas area until Saturday? If so, It should help the team bond and the break could not come at a perfect time.
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Post by TrueHoyaBlue on Dec 5, 2019 13:52:36 GMT -5
I apologize is previously discussed in another thread Is the team just hanging out in the Oklahoma/Texas area until Saturday? If so, It should help the team bond and the break could not come at a perfect time. I believe they moved on to Dallas either last night or today, though I’m not 100% sure. |
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BigmanU
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Post by BigmanU on Dec 5, 2019 13:56:40 GMT -5
I apologize is previously discussed in another thread Is the team just hanging out in the Oklahoma/Texas area until Saturday? If so, It should help the team bond and the break could not come at a perfect time. I believe they moved on to Dallas either last night or today, though I’m not 100% sure. Cool, Thanks. Glad to see the "new" team be able to bond without any distractions etc. |
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EtomicB
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Post by EtomicB on Dec 5, 2019 14:39:47 GMT -5
I think that it will be much harder for the Hoyas to get up for this game than last night. Hopefully the rollercoaster ride that has been this season ends and the team moves forward playing consistently. Cannot expect a streak shooter like McClung to be on every night, plus teams will be keying on him going forward. Must resist the urge to force shots that aren’t there. Hopefully though Pickett gets more than 4 shots and Blair, Gardner and Alexander become a bigger part of the offense. This is true but we also can't expect a good shooter like Yurtseven to go 8 for 20 either, hopefully, the middle will still be a net positive for Gtown.. I'm optimistic about the upside of the team going forward especially if they share the game the way they did last night... |
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Post by petabdoubleg on Dec 5, 2019 16:19:47 GMT -5
I think the most important aspect of this game will be Yurtseven staying out of foul trouble.
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Post by petabdoubleg on Dec 5, 2019 16:20:41 GMT -5
I think the most important aspect of this game will be Yurtseven staying out of foul trouble. ...and of course Allen hitting at least one running skyhook |
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Post by KenteKrazies on Dec 5, 2019 16:25:14 GMT -5
People seem to be forgetting that this is a revenge game.
This is a REVENGE GAME!
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SaxaCD
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Post by SaxaCD on Dec 5, 2019 16:56:38 GMT -5
I think the most important aspect of this game will be Yurtseven staying out of foul trouble. ...and of course Allen hitting at least one running skyhook Didn't you hear? Allen wasn't given the chance to play "free". So that skyhook was obviously drawn up and called at just the right time. |
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Post by ewingitrust on Dec 5, 2019 19:16:06 GMT -5
"Underdog/ Us Against the World Hoya Show" rolls on vs SMU. Team Unity/Chemistry is highest its ever been since he been the coach. Let strive for another statement road win!
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mdtd
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Post by mdtd on Dec 5, 2019 19:24:01 GMT -5
Interested to see what the opening line will be This actually really interests me too. The Hoyas are 3-0 ATS as underdogs and 0-5 ATS as favorites. That's drastic. Also, 0-5 ATS at home and 3-0 ATS neutral/on the road. So, one of these trends could break if the Hoyas are listed as favorites. But, the main thing that interests me as a Hoyas fan is the team is 2-1 straight up as underdogs and 3-2 straight up as favorites. So, the Hoyas have been better as underdogs in all aspects than as favorites. Hopefully they don't play down to opponents, especially solid teams like SMU like they did against a very talented UNCG team. This team hasn't responded well as favorites, but has responded well on the road. It's really bizarre. |
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SFHoya99
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Post by SFHoya99 on Dec 5, 2019 20:11:44 GMT -5
I don't expect the team to play as well as they did last night in every game. We are now VERY dependent on Mac's jumper and Omer's low post game. If those are off, we're in a heap of trouble.
What I would like to see is: consistent high levels of effort -- no more of this not showing up every other game; and a commitment to running the offense and defense as the coaching staff wants.
That's all I can ask.
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SaxaCD
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Post by SaxaCD on Dec 5, 2019 20:20:01 GMT -5
I don't expect the team to play as well as they did last night in every game. We are now VERY dependent on Mac's jumper and Omer's low post game. If those are off, we're in a heap of trouble. What I would like to see is: consistent high levels of effort -- no more of this not showing up every other game; and a commitment to running the offense and defense as the coaching staff wants. That's all I can ask. Yeah, I want to see evidence that team chemistry issues caused the prior up and down play vis-a-vis opponents. What I'm looking for is that the Ok State game was truly a reset in attitude, confidence and energy. Shot-making can be an up and down thing, but you can still win on off nights if the effort and communications are solid. I also want to see Omer dominate, because I think that's something he can do just about every game. |
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