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Post by ichoops2018 on Nov 8, 2023 11:48:40 GMT -5
I'm just looking forward to being back at Hynes and seeing the Gaels in action. Will I be a little upset if they lose? Sure, but I've seen enough to know Tobin knows what he's doing and this team will win a lot of games.
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Post by gaelsiona on Nov 8, 2023 12:18:47 GMT -5
Is it too early to say that this is a must win game? While our defense against Charleston exceeded everyone's (probably) expectations, we struggled on offense. And, to be honest, outside of Greg Gordon, only our frosh guards, Quigley and Aranguren, looked like scoring threats on a consistent basis. Since it was our first game I still have hopes that Panzo shows why he was a top 3pt shooter at Stetson, and Williams shows why he won ROY at Southern. At least I believe he did. Our starting backcourt looks solid, with Tretout ready to battle GG for the team's scoring leader. Brown looks able to run the offense, but doubt that he'll put up big scoring numbers. In time Bates might step up, but we don't really know. Adewale's contributions this year will probably be rebounding and defense, as his offensive game will take some time. No doubt that Oz will contribute, but not sure when that will be. Confident that the HAC will be packed and the fans excited for this game. Three point shooting will be key, imo. must win for what? we are not getting an at large bid and its not a conference game even if it was IT IS GAME 2 Please give 1 reason that you could use to think it is a must win game Because no one wants to lose a home opener and fall to 0-2? We are all really encouraged by the Charleston game. I think it’s fair to say we will all be discouraged if we lose to SHU at home where we tend to dominate. Think that’s all 59 meant |
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Post by ic59 on Nov 8, 2023 12:40:50 GMT -5
gaels, thank you.
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Post by Cjb on Nov 8, 2023 13:12:55 GMT -5
I for one, don’t take this game lightly.
Sacred Heart may not have much name recognition, but from what I’ve read, this is a good team that’s been selected to finish first in their (NEC) conference. They have 10 players returning and 4 of 5 of their starters are back. The good thing is Tobin knows them and will have the team prepared for what they do best. But I don’t see this as being an easy automatic win, which is a vibe I’m getting in some of these posts.
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Post by GuyF on Nov 8, 2023 13:27:21 GMT -5
I thought we all agreed that the team was going to take a while to gel, that we should expect inconsistent play, etc.
We could lose to Sacred Heart, then beat Colorado in a couple weeks. Neither would shock me.
It's absolutely ludicrous to label a November game as must-win. Plain and simple. Some of you can disagree. Some of you are also insane.
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Post by maacmaniac on Nov 8, 2023 13:32:40 GMT -5
I for one, don’t take this game lightly. Sacred Heart may not have much name recognition, but from what I’ve read, this is a good team that’s been selected to finish first in their (NEC) conference. They have 10 players returning and 4 of 5 of their starters are back. The good thing is Tobin knows them and will have the team prepared for what they do best. But I don’t see this as being an easy automatic win, which is a vibe I’m getting in some of these posts. Another great early season challenge preparing the team for conference play. Hope there is a raucous crowd Friday night to greet our new coach & team. |
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Post by gregcrow on Nov 8, 2023 13:50:44 GMT -5
So, I think we should win. I always think we should win and will always disappointed if we lose. We can leave the analysis until after the game win or lose. Either way we shouldn't be over-the-top with our reactions, but we all will be.
That about sums up all the threads for the rest of the season.
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Post by hawaii bill on Nov 8, 2023 14:19:02 GMT -5
I for one, don’t take this game lightly. Sacred Heart may not have much name recognition, but from what I’ve read, this is a good team that’s been selected to finish first in their (NEC) conference. They have 10 players returning and 4 of 5 of their starters are back. The good thing is Tobin knows them and will have the team prepared for what they do best. But I don’t see this as being an easy automatic win, which is a vibe I’m getting in some of these posts. Joe B's take from the twitter - Iona's biggest challenge v. SH. Defend Galette. Super versatile at 6'6 210 and strong for his size. Can Iona's 4s (Panzo, Williams, Brice) step up this defensive assignment? Against CofC, Policelli/Burnham (their PFs) combined for 28 points, so they got fed. SHU was 5-2 last year when Galette scored 20+ |
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Post by java on Nov 8, 2023 16:42:10 GMT -5
I for one, don’t take this game lightly. Sacred Heart may not have much name recognition, but from what I’ve read, this is a good team that’s been selected to finish first in their (NEC) conference. They have 10 players returning and 4 of 5 of their starters are back. The good thing is Tobin knows them and will have the team prepared for what they do best. But I don’t see this as being an easy automatic win, which is a vibe I’m getting in some of these posts. Another great early season challenge preparing the team for conference play. Hope there is a raucous crowd Friday night to greet our new coach & team. Raucous crowd? The television view of the crowd usually resembles a cross between a tennis match and the opera. I implore all posters who attend to jump up and down like wild banshees for 40 minutes of game action. 😬😬 59 included!!!!!!!! |
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Post by gregcrow on Nov 8, 2023 16:46:55 GMT -5
Another great early season challenge preparing the team for conference play. Hope there is a raucous crowd Friday night to greet our new coach & team. Raucous crowd? The television view of the crowd usually resembles a cross between a tennis match and the opera. I implore all posters who attend to jump up and down like wild banshees for 40 minutes of game action. 😬😬 59 included!!!!!!!! Unless the audio quality of the broadcasts improves it will still appear on TV like a tennis match. |
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Post by iona1970 on Nov 8, 2023 17:06:58 GMT -5
Raucous crowd? The television view of the crowd usually resembles a cross between a tennis match and the opera. I implore all posters who attend to jump up and down like wild banshees for 40 minutes of game action. 😬😬 59 included!!!!!!!! Unless the audio quality of the broadcasts improves it will still appear on TV like a tennis match. it appears like that on TV because it sounds like that in person |
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Post by thehat on Nov 8, 2023 17:08:38 GMT -5
I thought we all agreed that the team was going to take a while to gel, that we should expect inconsistent play, etc. We could lose to Sacred Heart, then beat Colorado in a couple weeks. Neither would shock me. It's absolutely ludicrous to label a November game as must-win. Plain and simple. Some of you can disagree. Some of you are also insane. Would be surprised , if we lost at home to Sacred heart. Would be shocked if we win in Colorado. |
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Post by iona1970 on Nov 8, 2023 18:26:18 GMT -5
Still not a must win game |
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Post by fouroar on Nov 8, 2023 18:58:46 GMT -5
I thought we all agreed that the team was going to take a while to gel, that we should expect inconsistent play, etc. We could lose to Sacred Heart, then beat Colorado in a couple weeks. Neither would shock me. It's absolutely ludicrous to label a November game as must-win. Plain and simple. Some of you can disagree. Some of you are also insane. Guy could not agree more!! Yes a work in progress but progressing nicely. First hand watched us overcoming adversity early on in a sold out arena at Charleston. We did not panic and with a couple of made baskets on turnovers we created with our defense where we did not capitalize its a different game. Offense takes time to develop as all our players are playing in a new system. However we never stopped playing defense. Anyway on to Friday. Coach Al |
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Post by iona1970 on Nov 8, 2023 20:10:17 GMT -5
I thought we all agreed that the team was going to take a while to gel, that we should expect inconsistent play, etc. We could lose to Sacred Heart, then beat Colorado in a couple weeks. Neither would shock me. It's absolutely ludicrous to label a November game as must-win. Plain and simple. Some of you can disagree. Some of you are also insane. Guy could not agree more!! Yes a work in progress but progressing nicely. First hand watched us overcoming adversity early on in a sold out arena at Charleston. We did not panic and with a couple of made baskets on turnovers we created with our defense where we did not capitalize its a different game. Offense takes time to develop as all our players are playing in a new system. However we never stopped playing defense. Anyway on to Friday. Coach Al Dear fouroar, Are you coach Al Sincerely Anthony |
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