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Post by GBPhoenix1 on Nov 24, 2019 9:40:59 GMT -6
A Monday night game at the Kress and the first of back to back games for GB. The game is on Flosports for those who can't attend in person. I believe that means it is expensive and harder to access.
As for the game itself CSun is playing a similar schedule to GB, they have lost 4 road buy games and one home game to Pepperdine to come in 0-5. In fairness to them their best player, Lamine Diane, hasn't played yet. I have no clue if he will be playing in GB. I do know that he is built like a bigger Tank Hemphill and gets on the glass.
Also of note their head coach is Mark Gottfried and they have Jim Harrick (yes the 80 year old former UCLA guy) as well as former Milwaukee Buck Mo Williams as assistant coaches.
I can't remember when I saw them play but in the game I watched part of they picked up 1-2-2 and dropped back into a 2-3 zone a lot. They didn't seem overly disciplined and gambled for some big plays. On offense I saw a lot of UCLA action. Without their best player it didn't look good. Of course they were down by 25+ points so perhaps they were experimenting or had given up at that point.
If Diane plays GB might have a problem on their hands. If he doesn't play it could be an interesting mix of teams looking for run outs but based on the results so far GB seems to have had a little better success against a similar tough schedule.
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Post by briankuklinski on Nov 24, 2019 14:06:55 GMT -6
Don't forget that if you don't want to pay for FloSports, and can't make the games, you can always go the old fashioned way and listen to me and Bill Rabeor on The Fan.
It will be interesting to see Colgate vs. CSUN this afternoon.
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Post by phoenixphan87 on Nov 25, 2019 7:07:10 GMT -6
Colgate shot a terrible percentage from three for most of the game Sunday to keep it close. In reality, they beat CSUN by 20+ most cases. The big guy did not play. Pretty balance lineup with a really raw Chinese guy at center who GB can exploit. They will be okay running with us, can see this being a high scoring game. Colgate played at a slower pace and the poor shooting % kept that game score low.
I would estimate the attendance Sunday at 100. Had a great view of the Colgate coach going Bo Jackson with his dry erase board in the first half.
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Post by phearthephoenix on Nov 25, 2019 9:12:54 GMT -6
I noticed every website has Green Bay's record listed at 1-3 instead of 0-0, I guess they didn't get the memo that the first 4 games were only pre-season games?
Anyway, I think this is a really big week in terms of fan excitement, season expectations, ect. With three winnable mid-major games on tap (two at home), I'd say anything worse than 2-1 this week would be pretty disappointing.
Let's get some D1 wins this week fellas!
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Post by phoenixphan87 on Nov 25, 2019 9:24:02 GMT -6
I noticed every website has Green Bay's record listed at 1-3 instead of 0-0, I guess they didn't get the memo that the first 4 games were only pre-season games? Anyway, I think this is a really big week in terms of fan excitement, season expectations, ect. With three winnable mid-major games on tap (two at home), I'd say anything worse than 2-1 this week would be pretty disappointing. Let's get some D1 wins this week fellas! I know we have played a brutal schedule so far but with Detroit's win out in Vegas yesterday, we are the last Horizon League team without a D1 win
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Post by phearthephoenix on Nov 25, 2019 9:52:49 GMT -6
For sure. GB has played the toughest schedule in the league so far.
KenPom has us winning tonight but then losing 8 of the next 10 with the lone wins being Evansville and a non-D1. So that’s why I think these 3 games are crucial to getting the season going in a positive direction, especially with likely losses at Xavier and UCF still to come.
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Post by GBPhoenix1 on Nov 25, 2019 15:13:50 GMT -6
I don't think GB is losing 8 of the next 10 after tonight. Xavier and UCF, sure I can see that. It is hard for the analytics to predict wins when you don't have any but from what I see of this GB team I can see them getting to 7 or 8 non conference wins. Montana State, Northern Illinois and Eastern Illinois are not significantly better if any then GB even with those games being on the road. Same with the 3 D1 home games to be played.
With this schedule coming into conference play at 8-5 with three true road wins would actually feel like a good launch point.
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Post by yayphoenixyay on Nov 25, 2019 15:26:56 GMT -6
I think we win by double digits. Amari better start. See you all there!
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Post by uscg2012 on Nov 25, 2019 21:09:16 GMT -6
Ugly win and does not my help confidence with Coach Darner. Same problems different game.
Win again tomorrow! Go Phoenix!
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Post by yayphoenixyay on Nov 25, 2019 22:06:24 GMT -6
Really fun game to be at. Sat about 4 rows behind the Nix bench, and the crowd got into it at the right times.
The middle 1/3 of the game was pretty hard to watch. I think Linc needs to establish a consistent rotation, as certain guys just play better with others. Northridge is a lot better than their record indicates.
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Post by gonix on Nov 26, 2019 5:33:18 GMT -6
Nice to be at home!! Congrats on the “W”
Thought that Linc did a nice job in the first half with some set plays to open up Schwartz and McCloud.
With the shot clock being less, motion offensives are harder to run because a team only has about 20 sec to work with. Plus GB was able to keep the momentum going offensively!
PJ Pipes continues to be a solid player and hit a big shot down the stretch. Davis continues to have shining moments, his ability to attack the rim and finish is impressive!
Hope Bell and Patterson can bring some quality min off the bench. We will need them. Bell finished last year strong! Looks like he is trying too hard, hope he can let the game come to him a little more instead of trying to force it.
Tough game tonight, looking forward to watching the Nix take on the challenge of back to back nights
Anyone know why we host and get stuck playing back to back nights as the host team?? Really puts our guys at a disadvantage!
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Post by uscg2012 on Nov 26, 2019 9:41:23 GMT -6
What was attendance?
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Post by yayphoenixyay on Nov 26, 2019 10:44:53 GMT -6
I don’t have exact numbers, the box score pdf on the team site usually has it. The lower bowl was pretty full. I do think the prices are a little high considering location, day, and opponent. The cheapest seat was $18, and the lower level was $21
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Post by phearthephoenix on Nov 26, 2019 11:15:30 GMT -6
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Post by uscg2012 on Nov 26, 2019 12:57:48 GMT -6
Not bad for a Monday night.
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