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Post by Cat_A_holic on Mar 22, 2021 10:57:39 GMT -6
Crazy thing is, if (when!) we win today, no matter what else happens, we'll end up the season ranked in the final AP poll. How cool would that be?
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Post by jCat on Mar 22, 2021 11:03:46 GMT -6
Here's a really good analysis of the Wildcats done on the 24/7 UCLA site: 247sports.com/college/ucla/Article/UCLA-Basketball-NCAA-Tourney-Preview-UCLA-v-Abilene-Christian-162865677/Now, it's definitely written from a "homer" point of view and doesn't take the ACU stats seriously because of the Southland Conference schedule. He says many times something along the lines of this quote taken from his section when talking about Kolton Kohl and his 12 ppg: "Again, however, keep in mind that he did much of his damage within the conference." However, it does break down each position, the coaching matchup and the tactics. Although...he can't spell Abilene ("Abeline"). Then scroll down at the end of the story to find another writeup. The first guy has seen some statistics, but he doesn't understand the principles involved in our defense. That's fine. I hope it's a mystery that the Bruins don't actually solve. They won't get any spoilers from me. Offensively, I hope we play with confidence. With no 265 pound Jericho Sims or Kai Jones patrolling the lane, Kohl should be able to establish himself as a consistent option. And the Cats need a lift from Morris, Gayman, and Simmons off the bench.
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Post by rc on Mar 22, 2021 11:04:43 GMT -6
Crazy thing is, if (when!) we win today, no matter what else happens, we'll end up the season ranked in the final AP poll. How cool would that be? Well, we are number four in first year college experience, so why not? We are the highest rated university in Texas in student success in US News and World Reports. What a time of rising notice for our fine university.
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Post by acumedic on Mar 22, 2021 11:04:49 GMT -6
Crazy thing is, if (when!) we win today, no matter what else happens, we'll end up the season ranked in the final AP poll. How cool would that be? I was kinda wondering about that. Even if we make sweet 16 I’d be surprised if we are ranked. Pleasantly surprised, but surprised.
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Post by Cat_A_holic on Mar 22, 2021 11:14:00 GMT -6
I gotta think that a sweet 16 would push up us into the top 25, wouldn't it?
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Post by texas48 on Mar 22, 2021 11:42:46 GMT -6
Amen to both of the above comments. Ditto
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Post by texas48 on Mar 22, 2021 11:46:51 GMT -6
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Post by rc on Mar 22, 2021 13:40:28 GMT -6
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Post by Outsider on Mar 22, 2021 15:11:47 GMT -6
It's almost time and the butterflies are kicking in again.
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Post by rc on Mar 22, 2021 15:14:49 GMT -6
Once again the air is somehow removed from my TV room.
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Post by Outsider on Mar 22, 2021 15:27:51 GMT -6
That's an amazing story and true that ANY sport is not the ultimate of life.
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Post by Outsider on Mar 22, 2021 15:33:08 GMT -6
We started off ok, but UCLA is making a run. So far we are getting slightly out rebounded and have 2 turnovers to their 0??
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Post by rc on Mar 22, 2021 15:41:44 GMT -6
UCLA is very well coached and knows the gaps in our D. Our shooting is way off. Their 3 point shooter is really on fire.
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Post by houstoncat on Mar 22, 2021 15:42:31 GMT -6
We are getting up good shots, they just aren't falling. If we hit two of those open threes we are in this.
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Post by Outsider on Mar 22, 2021 15:43:46 GMT -6
I am stuck watching live stats, but until we start getting some offensive rebounds we aren't going to get any 2nd chance shots. Are we not getting any decent looks??? Are they hitting jumpers or able to drive the lanes? Both?
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