Re: College Basketball 2008-2009

[Butterscup1679666578]

I can't wait for Mizzou to come to AFH. I need revenge.

 

See, the problem with us being really good lately is that suddenly I've had this thought in my mind that we might be able to put out a win there, which we all know is probably close to impossible.

[mul21]

Mizzou is ranked 8th by Pomeroy and 14th in the RPI(with a SOS of 46, Illinois is 40 to compare). 10/11 doesn't seem too out of place by human poll standards.

 

With regards to slowing the game down, Mizzou's last 4 games have all been under 75 possessions, with only the Kansas game breaking 70. In that span they've won the two toughest games they've had this year(Kansas at home, Texas on the road), led every second of a 14 point win at Iowa State, and blew out Nebraska by 23 at home. Mizzou is 9-3 when the game is played at 70 or fewer possessions with an average margin of +11.5, with wins against Kansas, Texas, and USC.

 

That's a whole lot more success for other teams than when they play fast (3 of their 4 losses, vs. 13-1 with >70). I wasn't saying that if you slow them down you win, but that a team that can do that successfully, like Illinois did earlier this season, is more likely to cause them problems than a team like Duke who wants to run up and down the court all night.

[snoodmonger]

I can't wait for Mizzou to come to AFH. I need revenge.

 

See, the problem with us being really good lately is that suddenly I've had this thought in my mind that we might be able to put out a win there, which we all know is probably close to impossible.

 

 

It's probably not that implausible. Maybe I'm remembering it wrong, but I thought our last two games at AFH have been closer than the ones at Paige Arena. I think one came down to the wire.

 

Still, I'm expecting the place to be a frenzy. And hopefully Marcus morris won't bump a ref this time and have to sit out the last 10 minutes of the game.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Mizzou is ranked 8th by Pomeroy and 14th in the RPI(with a SOS of 46, Illinois is 40 to compare). 10/11 doesn't seem too out of place by human poll standards.

 

With regards to slowing the game down, Mizzou's last 4 games have all been under 75 possessions, with only the Kansas game breaking 70. In that span they've won the two toughest games they've had this year(Kansas at home, Texas on the road), led every second of a 14 point win at Iowa State, and blew out Nebraska by 23 at home. Mizzou is 9-3 when the game is played at 70 or fewer possessions with an average margin of +11.5, with wins against Kansas, Texas, and USC.

 

That's a whole lot more success for other teams than when they play fast (3 of their 4 losses, vs. 13-1 with >70). I wasn't saying that if you slow them down you win, but that a team that can do that successfully, like Illinois did earlier this season, is more likely to cause them problems than a team like Duke who wants to run up and down the court all night.

 

Yeah, you don't want to try to go at Mizzou's pace(their one loss above 70 possessions was a 71 possession game where they missed a bunch of FTs at the end). What I was saying is that in light of Mizzou's other slow games, the Illinois game looks more of an off night shooting rather than compared to Nebraska(turnovers, killed them in a return game that was also slow), K-State(opponent refusing to miss 3's), and all the games they've won against good competition.

[rchap24]

I think U of I shouldn't be rated 16th they get way way to much love from you guys

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I can't wait for Mizzou to come to AFH. I need revenge.

 

See, the problem with us being really good lately is that suddenly I've had this thought in my mind that we might be able to put out a win there, which we all know is probably close to impossible.

 

 

It's probably not that implausible. Maybe I'm remembering it wrong, but I thought our last two games at AFH have been closer than the ones at Paige Arena. I think one came down to the wire.

 

Still, I'm expecting the place to be a frenzy. And hopefully Marcus morris won't bump a ref this time and have to sit out the last 10 minutes of the game.

 

I think it was 2 years ago Matt Lawrence missed a 3 at the buzzer that would've tied it, although last year you guys won by nearly 20. It's definitely a game I don't have any expectations of winning though, the only way it happens if some combination of great Mizzou shooting and Aldrich or Collins missing a bunch of time with foul trouble goes down.

[CubInOK]

I'm scared of Mizzou in Columbia.

[Andy]

Wow, DeJuan Blair damn near broke Thabeet's arm.

[SpongeWorthy]

Blair is a freakin beast! He's why I like Pitt against UNC, OU, or UConn in the tournament, if it comes to that.

[Sammys Boombox]

I can't wait for Mizzou to come to AFH. I need revenge.

 

See, the problem with us being really good lately is that suddenly I've had this thought in my mind that we might be able to put out a win there, which we all know is probably close to impossible.

 

 

It's probably not that implausible. Maybe I'm remembering it wrong, but I thought our last two games at AFH have been closer than the ones at Paige Arena. I think one came down to the wire.

 

Still, I'm expecting the place to be a frenzy. And hopefully Marcus morris won't bump a ref this time and have to sit out the last 10 minutes of the game.

 

I think it was 2 years ago Matt Lawrence missed a 3 at the buzzer that would've tied it, although last year you guys won by nearly 20. It's definitely a game I don't have any expectations of winning though, the only way it happens if some combination of great Mizzou shooting and Aldrich or Collins missing a bunch of time with foul trouble goes down.

 

I would look to that game two years ago when Lawrence missed the three (my freshman year) as an indication that Mizzou can win there. However, they are a much better team at Mizzou Arena (it's no longer Paige) than they are on the road. They haven't even had many close games at Mizzou.

[snoodmonger]

I can't wait for Mizzou to come to AFH. I need revenge.

 

See, the problem with us being really good lately is that suddenly I've had this thought in my mind that we might be able to put out a win there, which we all know is probably close to impossible.

 

 

It's probably not that implausible. Maybe I'm remembering it wrong, but I thought our last two games at AFH have been closer than the ones at Paige Arena. I think one came down to the wire.

 

Still, I'm expecting the place to be a frenzy. And hopefully Marcus morris won't bump a ref this time and have to sit out the last 10 minutes of the game.

 

I think it was 2 years ago Matt Lawrence missed a 3 at the buzzer that would've tied it, although last year you guys won by nearly 20. It's definitely a game I don't have any expectations of winning though, the only way it happens if some combination of great Mizzou shooting and Aldrich or Collins missing a bunch of time with foul trouble goes down.

 

(it's no longer Paige)

 

Why not?

[Butterscup1679666578]

I can't wait for Mizzou to come to AFH. I need revenge.

 

See, the problem with us being really good lately is that suddenly I've had this thought in my mind that we might be able to put out a win there, which we all know is probably close to impossible.

 

 

It's probably not that implausible. Maybe I'm remembering it wrong, but I thought our last two games at AFH have been closer than the ones at Paige Arena. I think one came down to the wire.

 

Still, I'm expecting the place to be a frenzy. And hopefully Marcus morris won't bump a ref this time and have to sit out the last 10 minutes of the game.

 

I think it was 2 years ago Matt Lawrence missed a 3 at the buzzer that would've tied it, although last year you guys won by nearly 20. It's definitely a game I don't have any expectations of winning though, the only way it happens if some combination of great Mizzou shooting and Aldrich or Collins missing a bunch of time with foul trouble goes down.

 

I would look to that game two years ago when Lawrence missed the three (my freshman year) as an indication that Mizzou can win there. However, they are a much better team at Mizzou Arena (it's no longer Paige) than they are on the road. They haven't even had many close games at Mizzou.

 

Why not?

 

because you're stupid.

 

got him.

[SouthSideRyan]

I think U of I shouldn't be rated 16th they get way way to much love from you guys

 

They probably have a better resume than Duke.

[Sammys Boombox]

I can't wait for Mizzou to come to AFH. I need revenge.

 

See, the problem with us being really good lately is that suddenly I've had this thought in my mind that we might be able to put out a win there, which we all know is probably close to impossible.

 

 

It's probably not that implausible. Maybe I'm remembering it wrong, but I thought our last two games at AFH have been closer than the ones at Paige Arena. I think one came down to the wire.

 

Still, I'm expecting the place to be a frenzy. And hopefully Marcus morris won't bump a ref this time and have to sit out the last 10 minutes of the game.

 

I think it was 2 years ago Matt Lawrence missed a 3 at the buzzer that would've tied it, although last year you guys won by nearly 20. It's definitely a game I don't have any expectations of winning though, the only way it happens if some combination of great Mizzou shooting and Aldrich or Collins missing a bunch of time with foul trouble goes down.

 

(it's no longer Paige)

 

Why not?

 

Because she's a cheat. So they stripped the title.

[snoodmonger]

I can't wait for Mizzou to come to AFH. I need revenge.

 

See, the problem with us being really good lately is that suddenly I've had this thought in my mind that we might be able to put out a win there, which we all know is probably close to impossible.

 

 

It's probably not that implausible. Maybe I'm remembering it wrong, but I thought our last two games at AFH have been closer than the ones at Paige Arena. I think one came down to the wire.

 

Still, I'm expecting the place to be a frenzy. And hopefully Marcus morris won't bump a ref this time and have to sit out the last 10 minutes of the game.

 

I think it was 2 years ago Matt Lawrence missed a 3 at the buzzer that would've tied it, although last year you guys won by nearly 20. It's definitely a game I don't have any expectations of winning though, the only way it happens if some combination of great Mizzou shooting and Aldrich or Collins missing a bunch of time with foul trouble goes down.

 

I would look to that game two years ago when Lawrence missed the three (my freshman year) as an indication that Mizzou can win there. However, they are a much better team at Mizzou Arena (it's no longer Paige) than they are on the road. They haven't even had many close games at Mizzou.

 

Why not?

 

because you're stupid.

 

got him.

 

Who was Paige again? A famous dean there right? A prestigious alum?

[Andy]

Well, I couldn't have asked for much more as a completely biased observer. Thabeet comes up short big time in UConn's biggest game yet.

 

DeJuan Blair is and continues to be a monster.

[Butterscup1679666578]

I can't wait for Mizzou to come to AFH. I need revenge.

 

See, the problem with us being really good lately is that suddenly I've had this thought in my mind that we might be able to put out a win there, which we all know is probably close to impossible.

 

 

It's probably not that implausible. Maybe I'm remembering it wrong, but I thought our last two games at AFH have been closer than the ones at Paige Arena. I think one came down to the wire.

 

Still, I'm expecting the place to be a frenzy. And hopefully Marcus morris won't bump a ref this time and have to sit out the last 10 minutes of the game.

 

I think it was 2 years ago Matt Lawrence missed a 3 at the buzzer that would've tied it, although last year you guys won by nearly 20. It's definitely a game I don't have any expectations of winning though, the only way it happens if some combination of great Mizzou shooting and Aldrich or Collins missing a bunch of time with foul trouble goes down.

 

I would look to that game two years ago when Lawrence missed the three (my freshman year) as an indication that Mizzou can win there. However, they are a much better team at Mizzou Arena (it's no longer Paige) than they are on the road. They haven't even had many close games at Mizzou.

 

Why not?

 

because you're stupid.

 

got him.

 

Who was Paige again? A famous dean there right? A prestigious alum?

 

the jerk store called and they're running out of you

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Who was Paige again? A famous dean there right? A prestigious alum?

 

OUR MASCOT IS REAL

[snoodmonger]

Guys I'm getting some weird feedback from the mizzou folks. Can anyone tell me who this Paige person was--I'm assuming probably a famous, decorated alum or faculty member--and why they decided not to name their new arena after him/her?

[SouthSideRyan]

http://pollspeak.com/pollstalker/pollstalker.php

 

Pretty sure this has been linked here before, but it's fun to look at.

 

4 voters did not rank Illinois this week. All 4 of them had Mizzou in the top 15 and Purdue ranked.(Seth Davis had them 13th!!)

 

Somebody actually voted for Robert Morris.

 

1 guy has Butler ranked 6th. He did not drop them at all after they lost to Loyola. Same voter jumped Dayton 12 spots this week(TO 7TH) He dropped Utah St. 2 spots for losing to some awful team(they shouldn't even be ranked)

 

3 guys have LSU top 10.

 

1 guy still has Gonzaga in the top 10.

 

One guy has Arizona 14th, KU unranked.

Edited February 17, 2009 by SouthSideRyan

[Butterscup1679666578]

Somebody actually voted for Robert Morris.

 

well this is awesome.

[SouthSideRyan]

Guys I'm getting some weird feedback from the mizzou folks. Can anyone tell me who this Paige person was--I'm assuming probably a famous, decorated alum or faculty member--and why they decided not to name their new arena after him/her?

 

I think she invented toaster strudel.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Texas is getting reamed by aTm. It's a good thing their non-con was so strong. Even then though, they have to play OU again and go to kansas, meaning they may have to avoid tripping up against Tech, @OSU, and Baylor to stay over .500 in the conference.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Guys I'm getting some weird feedback from the mizzou folks. Can anyone tell me who this Paige person was--I'm assuming probably a famous, decorated alum or faculty member--and why they decided not to name their new arena after him/her?

 

I think she invented toaster strudel.

 

Okay, I can take ribbing about things that happened to Mizzou before I went there or cared about them, but there will be dire consequences if you dare impugn the name of toaster strudel again. Consider yourself on notice.

[snoodmonger]

I can't wait for Mizzou to come to AFH. I need revenge.

 

See, the problem with us being really good lately is that suddenly I've had this thought in my mind that we might be able to put out a win there, which we all know is probably close to impossible.

 

 

It's probably not that implausible. Maybe I'm remembering it wrong, but I thought our last two games at AFH have been closer than the ones at Paige Arena. I think one came down to the wire.

 

Still, I'm expecting the place to be a frenzy. And hopefully Marcus morris won't bump a ref this time and have to sit out the last 10 minutes of the game.

 

I think it was 2 years ago Matt Lawrence missed a 3 at the buzzer that would've tied it, although last year you guys won by nearly 20. It's definitely a game I don't have any expectations of winning though, the only way it happens if some combination of great Mizzou shooting and Aldrich or Collins missing a bunch of time with foul trouble goes down.

 

(it's no longer Paige)

 

Why not?

 

Because she's a cheat. So they stripped the title.

 

Finally, some answers.

 

So you're saying they were gonna name their basketball arena after one of their students? I kinda don't blame her for cheating. That's a lot of pressure, knowing your school is gonna name their basketball arena after you. When did she go to Mizzou?