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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Mar 19, 2021 13:32:23 GMT -6
So what do you think? How will the Cats do tomorrow night?
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Post by CrazyPurpleCat on Mar 20, 2021 10:51:03 GMT -6
Here's my thoughts on the game. Texas is obviously tough, but I actually think this is the best matchup for us as a 14 seed. We force turnovers like crazy, and the biggest weakness that Texas has is controlling the ball. They turnover the ball at one of the highest rates in the Big 12 (about 1 in every 5 possessions.) This is a winnable game. The biggest issue is that Texas has gotten hot at the right time towards the end of the season.
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Post by catfanatic on Mar 20, 2021 17:19:21 GMT -6
Texas should win because:
A. It has more talent, athleticism, you name it;
B. Vegas made them favorites for a reason; and,
C. UT has three players that are 6’11”, while ACU has one 7-footer
However, the reason ACU covers and has a punchers chance of winning is due to the intangibles:
A. This is Texas, NOT Kentucky;
B. The pressure is on UT, not the Cats;
C. ACU creates TO’s at about the same that UT suffers them; and,
D. ACU is a better “team”, and “TEAMS” win
So, here’s hoping I’m in Indy until late Monday! Go Cats!! BEAT TEXAS!!!
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Post by rc on Mar 20, 2021 17:38:40 GMT -6
Great analysis. I think we have two huge factors to handle. One is we need to have a great night hitting threes and the other is we must stay out of foul trouble with our bigs, especially Kohl. Texas dwarfs us in size but if we can have a great night under the basket and shooting threes, it will be a very fun time for ACU, win or lose. The pressure on Texas is huge.
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Post by acumedic on Mar 20, 2021 17:42:13 GMT -6
Oregon vs VCU declared a “no contest” due to Covid inside the vcu team. ACU now being shown on 2 channels, TRU TV and TNT
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Post by wildcats0075 on Mar 21, 2021 9:06:36 GMT -6
Great analysis. I think we have two huge factors to handle. One is we need to have a great night hitting threes and the other is we must stay out of foul trouble with our bigs, especially Kohl. Texas dwarfs us in size but if we can have a great night under the basket and shooting threes, it will be a very fun time for ACU, win or lose. The pressure on Texas is huge. If somebody had told me that we would shoot 30%, hit only 3 3's and have Kohl be a non factor, I would have guessed we got blown out by 40. The fact that we out rebounded a much taller team is just incredible. |
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Post by WildCatToothDoc on Mar 21, 2021 9:45:45 GMT -6
Great analysis. I think we have two huge factors to handle. One is we need to have a great night hitting threes and the other is we must stay out of foul trouble with our bigs, especially Kohl. Texas dwarfs us in size but if we can have a great night under the basket and shooting threes, it will be a very fun time for ACU, win or lose. The pressure on Texas is huge. If somebody had told me that we would shoot 30%, hit only 3 3's and have Kohl be a non factor, I would have guessed we got blown out by 40. The fact that we out rebounded a much taller team is just incredible. And it came down to free throws who would have ever guessed? Who had the worst free throw percentage of the league? Tremendous pressure on Pleasant. I'm still amazed. |
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Post by rc on Mar 21, 2021 10:26:55 GMT -6
I guess when a team forces a style of play on another team, they must be very talented... and we are. Who knows what comes next, but this team showed its mettle last night.
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Post by rc on Mar 22, 2021 14:06:14 GMT -6
Just wondering, who are the three of you that predicted the ACU win against Texas. We need to have a special recognition of your great insight.
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Post by CrazyPurpleCat on Mar 22, 2021 14:57:55 GMT -6
Just wondering, who are the three of you that predicted the ACU win against Texas. We need to have a special recognition of your great insight. 1 was me. Had them in my bracket making it to the sweet 16 |
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Post by Outsider on Mar 22, 2021 15:14:40 GMT -6
Just wondering, who are the three of you that predicted the ACU win against Texas. We need to have a special recognition of your great insight. 2nd was me, I just chose to wish it into existence. |
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Post by rc on Mar 22, 2021 15:15:27 GMT -6
Congrats to you guys!
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Post by WildCatToothDoc on Mar 22, 2021 17:15:12 GMT -6
I had ACU beating Texas but losing to UCLA. I had a few laughs at my pick.
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