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Post by GBPhoenix1 on Nov 18, 2019 10:24:19 GMT -6
The game is a late start at 8pm to accommodate it being on Big Ten Network.
GB will have over a week of rest or rust when they get to Madison. I wonder if that means Tank will play.
Wisconsin on the other hand easily beat Marquette on Sunday and doesn't play another game until GB on Thursday. It wouldn't be unexpected for UW to have a little mental let down after such a big win.
I don't think this UW team is very deep but that still might not be enough for GB to get over the hump.
Is anyone planning to go to the game?
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Post by thetulsawarrior on Nov 18, 2019 14:16:05 GMT -6
I'm going to be watching from Otter Rock, Oregon.
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Post by phearthephoenix on Nov 18, 2019 14:37:19 GMT -6
Trevor Anderson revenge game! (Just kidding).
I'll be there. You can get in the door for like $6 on StubHub.
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Post by bayballer on Nov 18, 2019 15:45:49 GMT -6
Green Bay better get a win this year in Madison. If not, I plan on posting all about how the coaching staff sucks, how half the team should be playing division 3, and how much better we were when Wardle was coaching.
Just kidding, I’m a rational fan of this team and realize how difficult it is for a mid major team to defeat a power conference team. That being said, without an elite big man this season, I’d say this is the most beat-able wisconsin has been in years. Who knows, if GB shoots the ball well and can tire UW out playing up tempo, they could make it interesting. I’ll be making the trip from Milwaukee to support the squad, as another post said, tickets are dirt cheap, so I couldn’t pass it up.
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Post by uscg2012 on Nov 19, 2019 19:15:33 GMT -6
Can’t confirm this but Amari Davis could be out come Thursday. He posted a picture on his Instagram showing a picture of JayQuan McCloud saying “miss my guys.”
So we’ll see. Hope he is there
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Post by gbtruther on Nov 20, 2019 8:04:33 GMT -6
Green Bay better get a win this year in Madison. If not, I plan on posting all about how the coaching staff sucks, how half the team should be playing division 3, and how much better we were when Wardle was coaching. Just kidding, I’m a rational fan of this team and realize how difficult it is for a mid major team to defeat a power conference team. That being said, without an elite big man this season, I’d say this is the most beat-able wisconsin has been in years. Who knows, if GB shoots the ball well and can tire UW out playing up tempo, they could make it interesting. I’ll be making the trip from Milwaukee to support the squad, as another post said, tickets are dirt cheap, so I couldn’t pass it up. You can say what you want about your failure to criticize the team. But it is simply facts that Cody and Hunter do not have the talent to be playing against D1 competition. McNair isn't far behind with his lack of ability to dribble even though he constantly does, and the lack of ability to shoot outside of 5 ft. With regard to this game, I will also be in attendance hoping to see the programs first win in Madison. I agree that we will have to use the tempo to speed Wisconsin up and hopefully force some turnovers. The biggest key will be for GB not to waste possessions and to make some 3s, and then to run Wisconsin off the 3 pt line as Marquette failed to do Sunday. However, Nate Ruevers is Wisconsin's clear best player so I am not sure theres a lack of an elite big this year. GB will need to both keep him out of the paint on offense, and have a big pull him away from the hoop on defense as he is one of the best shot blockers in the Big Ten.
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Post by bayballer on Nov 20, 2019 11:40:27 GMT -6
Green Bay better get a win this year in Madison. If not, I plan on posting all about how the coaching staff sucks, how half the team should be playing division 3, and how much better we were when Wardle was coaching. Just kidding, I’m a rational fan of this team and realize how difficult it is for a mid major team to defeat a power conference team. That being said, without an elite big man this season, I’d say this is the most beat-able wisconsin has been in years. Who knows, if GB shoots the ball well and can tire UW out playing up tempo, they could make it interesting. I’ll be making the trip from Milwaukee to support the squad, as another post said, tickets are dirt cheap, so I couldn’t pass it up. However, Nate Ruevers is Wisconsin's clear best player so I am not sure theres a lack of an elite big this year. GB will need to both keep him out of the paint on offense, and have a big pull him away from the hoop on defense as he is one of the best shot blockers in the Big Ten. Nate Reuvers is a fine player, but for the last 6 seasons Green Bay was facing Frank Kaminski and Ethan Happ... Reuvers isn’t on their level.
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Post by gbtruther on Nov 20, 2019 11:49:21 GMT -6
However, Nate Ruevers is Wisconsin's clear best player so I am not sure theres a lack of an elite big this year. GB will need to both keep him out of the paint on offense, and have a big pull him away from the hoop on defense as he is one of the best shot blockers in the Big Ten. Nate Reuvers is a fine player, but for the last 6 seasons Green Bay was facing Frank Kaminski and Ethan Happ... Reuvers isn’t on their level. You are correct there. He isn't on there level yet and will probably never be on Franks level. Although with Happ Wisconsin was unable to space the floor with his lack of shooting, and he struggled out of double teams. It will be interesting to see how they defend Wisconsin this year with Ruevers able to space the floor. I am hoping they put pressure on Trice and Davidson in the backcourt as neither of them is really a true point guard.
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Post by GBPhoenix1 on Nov 20, 2019 14:09:27 GMT -6
Does criticizing individual players make one a better fan or poster? The program can't trade or drop these guys in the middle of a season like the pros. In this case two of the guys are finishing their final year anyway. Doesn't make me right and anyone else wrong, I just don't see the value in it. When I have done it in the past it made me enjoy the games less as I became too focused on what guys couldn't do instead of enjoying what they could do.
I have less issue with being critical of coach. He is the one who is paid to put the team together and should identify how to use the players to their best ability. If McNair shouldn't dribble so much then coach should put a stop to it. If Cody isn't big enough inside then coach shouldn't play him there. These guys have things they can contribute to D1 games even if they aren't always in position to do it. Saying these guys aren't D1 players doesn't help. It also ignores the good that they did have. I am pretty sure Cody made two tough shots against New Mexico and helped assist a transition hoop.
As for this game GB is almost always putting on ball pressure and playing up the line denial defense. Trice and Davidson are smart so the backside help needs to be really good against UW or they will find open guys and make you pay. That has been an issue for GB in the past.
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Post by phearthephoenix on Nov 21, 2019 9:37:32 GMT -6
The Vegas spread for tonight is 17.5. KenPom has Wisconsin by 17 and Bart Torvik says Wisconsin by 16.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see a similar script to the Purdue and New Mexico games where GB hangs around until about the 10:00 mark of the second half when the Badgers pull away. Hopefully I’m wrong and we’re still in it down to the wire.
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Post by phearthephoenix on Nov 21, 2019 10:14:20 GMT -6
To add a little intrigue to tonight’s game, it sounds like Wisconsin could potentially have 6’10” Micah Potter available tonight:
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Post by GBPhoenix1 on Nov 21, 2019 10:32:08 GMT -6
I will get ready to eat these words but I think Potter being available helps GB a little bit. Working in a new player who is a year and half removed from his last college game might create a little uncertainty/stagnation/rust factor. Basically it would be better to catch him today than say two weeks from now. Of course that is assuming it is better to catch him today than not at all which might be the right answer.
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Post by GBPhoenix1 on Nov 21, 2019 10:35:33 GMT -6
If GB is going to pull Ruevers out of the lane on defense then it seems playing Cody and Will is the only way to make that happen. Tank, Josh and Manny don't have a ton of range and wouldn't command an extended defensive effort. Though Manny does have a decent mid range jumper when he is locked in and not in foul trouble.
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Post by gbtruther on Nov 21, 2019 16:00:06 GMT -6
Does anyone have any idea if Amari is playing tonight?
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Post by yayphoenixyay on Nov 21, 2019 20:15:15 GMT -6
Is there any team as unlikable as Wisconsin? Besides UWM, I think not.
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