I live in miami now and am making the trip .. tix are approaching 500 for non-stop so I dont think many Miami fans living in Miami will make the trip. Not sure about their alumni across the nation however.
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I live in miami now and am making the trip .. tix are approaching 500 for non-stop so I dont think many Miami fans living in Miami will make the trip. Not sure about their alumni across the nation however.
What a weird turn of events for Charlie Moore of Miami. We recruited him out of high school, he has played for Cal, KU, Depaul and now Miami, gets to play in the Sweet 16 in his home town.
I hope he doesn't get those Tyrese vs LSU vibes going.
I hope he doesn't get those Tyrese vs LSU vibes going.
I don’t think we own a “heavy” advantage over Miami. Of course, if we play great we could beat anyone in the country I believe. Miami’s Jimmy L is seasoned coach. Tournament experience, and is VERY good! I’m sure he’ll have a good game plan for us. As far as guys eyeing a potential Kansas Elite Eight match-up, I wouldn’t discredit Ed Cooley’s Providence Fryers. One of the most experienced teams in the country. Best of luck to Iowa State this Friday night!
My wife just offered to buy me Sweet 16 tickets for my birthday, but I had to decline. it's my last weekend before my first race so I need the weekend to finish everything up.
She seemed offended that I didn't want the tickets lol
She seemed offended that I didn't want the tickets lol
that doesn't surprise me because USC and Auburn both have weak spots at the guard positions. ISU has the better perimeter defenders.
I disliked the announcers on Friday but I didn’t necessarily remember them. My mom, however, did remember that woman and told my dad there was no way they’d be listening to her. Apparently she always picks a favorite and really goes out of her way to be biased towards that team. So it really wasn’t about Iowa State. But still very annoying.
Imagine if we get hot. I mean it's happened maybe four times this year, but imagine
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Were comfortable being uncomfortable. Other teams are rattled by it
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I just think our dudes are used to having the **** beat out of them, having their freedom of movement be measured in inches instead of feet.
Plus we play ‘Janet Jackson’ nasty defense and other teams hate that ****. Wisconsin looked like they were going to cry last night they were so frustrated, so Miami better get ready to not be able to do whatever they want on the court.
It’s disgustingly ugly but effective against our opponents, so I enjoy seeing out of conference teams feeling the frustration and pain. I’ll take pain for points any day.
My prediction? Cyclones by a torn off limb.
Pretty good ball control.
That said, Wisconsin averaged about 8 turnovers/game this year. Their high water mark going into yesterday was 12 against Minnesota. They had 16 turnovers against us.
An equalizer to that is the big 12 opponent who shot 48 free throws yesterday. We adjusted well vs Wisconsin, but could have seen a similar fate
Miami plays a 4 guard lineup with a stretch 4 playing their 5 spot. I think we'll see A LOT of Hunter, Grill, Gabe, IB and Jaz in this one. Terrified of Conditt and Jones guarding a stretch 4 playing the 5
Miami plays their starters A TON!!! Each starter plays over 30 minutes a game on average. Our ball pressure could be less effective with multiple ball handlers.
Guard play wins in March. Miami appears to have the better overall guard play. I actually think we may have the edge for once in rebound (on paper). They don't turn it over a ton. BUt the same could have been said for Wisconsin. Having 5 days to prep for our pressure will help
Miami plays their starters A TON!!! Each starter plays over 30 minutes a game on average. Our ball pressure could be less effective with multiple ball handlers.
Guard play wins in March. Miami appears to have the better overall guard play. I actually think we may have the edge for once in rebound (on paper). They don't turn it over a ton. BUt the same could have been said for Wisconsin. Having 5 days to prep for our pressure will help
What I am curious about is their conference defensive accolades. Is Miami facing our type of defense alot? Although I realize if their guards are good, they're good. I'm still impressed with a team like Houston for example. That team is legit even after losing two starters mid-season. Wonder if Miami is alot like them.
