Early lead important

[Erik4Cy]

I've been saying the same thing ALL YEAR LONG and ISU keeps shutting my big mouth. Apparently this team cares not for early leads, just late ones. I'd prefer a blowout from tip to final whistle, but all the 11/12/13/14 seeds are showing how difficult that is once this 2014 Tourney tipped off...

 

[fsanford]

KU seems to be taking the approach of let the opponent get the big lead and they will catch up.

 

[Dingus]

Yeah, count me in on the punch 'em in the mouth to start the game and make them believe they're over matched. A whole lot of confidence and only 20 min to a 2nd half is a dangerous thing.

 

[mitten1975]

I think rather than worrying about getting an early lead, worry about matching their defensive intensity and then bringing it up a notch. Good defense at the beginning of games, and then sustaining that through the second half will have the Cyclones winning the game.

 

[CycloneErik]

Just be ready for a battle tonight. Nobody's getting blown out.
We'll win, but a lot of people will lose their minds and/or fingernails along the way.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Our guys don't care. Ahead, behind. Whatever.

 

[Wesley]

Getting a solid early lead can definitely help take some of the fight out. Get them believing its over. A good portion of a game is mental. Thats why I like our team this year, the mental toughness. When they have been down, they keep fighting.

DESTROY EARLY!

 

[CtownCyclone]

I'd prefer to cruise in this one, letting Ellerman get some minutes in the tournament. Bonus for him if he scores.

 

[Wesley]

Bubu in for a minute...

 

[Erik4Cy]

Bubu in for a minute...

you could be right, but I'd be willing to wager against it.

 

[madguy30]

I think ISU should just post a shut out and not let them score at all.

Then the typical slow start or scoring drought will be a lot less stressful.

 

[Beyerball]

Is it me or are all these lower seeded teams playing out of their minds? it's like these seeds always play their best game of they year against top seeds. Drives me crazy. I mean KU is shooting 63% for the GAME! and E ky is shooting 34%!! and this is a 6 pt game with 7 min to go. Crazy

 

[Cyrocks]

Is it me or are all these lower seeded teams playing out of their minds? it's like these seeds always play their best game of they year against top seeds. Drives me crazy. I mean KU is shooting 63% for the GAME! and E ky is shooting 34%!! and this is a 6 pt game with 7 min to go. Crazy

Totally agree. E Kentucky has made 10 3-pointers to Kansas' none.

 

[Cyched]

The entire week I have been worried as all get out about this game and thinking we could be ripe for the upset. Somehow through all these upsets the past day and a half, I am feeling more and more confident. I think we win and win handily.

I think having one of the last Round of 64 games helps. Seeing Duke get upset and Creighton sweating should be enough of a shout out to our guys.

But I'm not too worried. We're clicking again and Fred is 2 for 2 in 1st (2nd, damn PC ********) Round games. Will be closer than some like, but we get it done.

79-66 Cyclones. Survive and advance.