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11-15-2019, 10:39 PM #121
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11-15-2019, 10:45 PM #122
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Let's remember that at one point last year x was 2-3. Progress!
I think at worst this team goes 10-3 in non-con, then we shall see where the team is once conference starts.
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11-15-2019, 10:55 PM #123
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11-15-2019, 10:57 PM #124
The competition in the first 5 was significantly saltier last year as well.
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11-15-2019, 11:18 PM #125
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What I meant by this is more that we are 4-0. Yes last year the competition was presumably tougher, but this team looked like absolute crap last year in the beginning of the year and lost games. Thia year, the team just kinda looks like crap, but they are winning.
I guess all I'm saying is that it is early, the team is 4-0, and the defense is there. Hopefully, they progress on offense, even by just a bit, and if they do, the team could be somethjg special.
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11-16-2019, 12:26 AM #126
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My God stop people. It's November the only thing that matters is wins. In March noone will remember the struggle now. Would u rather be UK losing at home to Evansville?
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11-16-2019, 04:49 AM #127
Missouri State gifted that win to Xavier with the 22 turnovers. The refs tied the bow with the 4 technical fouls.
Up 56-50 at the under 4 timeout, the three bricked 3s in a row was something to marvel at. I put that on coaching. We should have done nothing but attack the basket and ice the game on free throws. Refs LOVE to call fouls, oblige them and they will reward you.
Hats off to the defensive effort. Need to push defense to offense more for some easier buckets.
(and Q just bricked another 3)"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
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11-16-2019, 07:53 AM #128
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This was a strange game. MS played an unusual zone, executed perfectly, that took away any rhythm that XU wanted to establish. Quite erratic officiating as well - sometimes strict, sometimes laissez faire. The flopping techs certainly favored XU, including that harsh one near the end where they should have swallowed the whistle. On the other hand, toward the end of the game Missouri State's offense was 100% dependent upon illegal (moving) screens for several possessions in a row, and for some reason the refs turned a blind eye. Reminded me of a Phil Martelli offense. Incredibly frustrating to a defense when you are busting your butt and the offense keeps gaining an unfair advantage. Just call the things that are clear fouls, but otherwise back off near the end of the game and let 'em play a little.
This would be a really interesting hypothetical rematch later in the season with better officiating, and after both teams have developed better offense, just to see if it would be a similarly awful game to watch. I'm also wondering if MS usually plays this style, or if this was a purposeful strategy to keep the game close against a (theoretically) superior opponent. Either way, hats off to them for executing well on D, hitting many tough shots, and almost getting an incredible road win.
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11-16-2019, 07:54 AM #129
Agree with the "I'll take it" wins, but looking at the long game and the rigors of the season and into conference play etc.....I know "a season is a lifetime" but there are legitimate reasons for concerns when a 16 pt. underdog, on our court, that gifts you 22 turnovers, flops and technicals, is BS flop call away from taking the lead with less than a minute left to go (a bull shit rule altogether, I might add).
I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I drink 2XS.
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11-16-2019, 08:04 AM #130
Q bricks a three (raise your hand if you are surprised) with half a minute to go and it doinks off the front of the rim and lands in Tyrique's lap.
M St. still had two tries to tie it at the buzzer.I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I drink 2XS.
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