Shak is out tonight. No bueno.

[Darryl Steight]

Already down Tolu and Murphy, now Shakeel is out for the dreaded 'violation of team rules'.

We will most likely take the L here because ASU is good anyway, but it will be interesting to see if we can make it a game. The new guys will have to step up.

 

[FlotownDawg]

We just can’t have nice things, can we.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

We will most likely take the L here because ASU is good anyway, but it will be interesting to see if we can make it a game.

I don't get the negativity here about us and why you feel this way about ASU. They lost basically their whole team from last year which, like us, was in the First Four. They are counting on a slew of transfers and a couple of returning guys. They are about 50 spots below us in the early KenPom rankings, and oh by the way we are 4 point favorites, even without Tolu. Is it possible they beat us? Sure. But my expectations are far more than just seeing if we can make it a game.

 

[Darryl Steight]

I don't get the negativity here about us and why you feel this way about ASU. They lost basically their whole team from last year which, like us, was in the First Four. They are counting on a slew of transfers and a couple of returning guys. They are about 50 spots below us in the early KenPom rankings, and oh by the way we are 4 point favorites, even without Tolu. Is it possible they beat us? Sure. But my expectations are far more than just seeing if we can make it a game.

I'm as excited about our team as anyone long term this year, just think it's going to be tough sledding our first night out without the guys I mentioned. No negativity intended. Maybe it was the 45+ year State fan in me that phrased it that way.

All I was saying was I for one won't panic if we lose tonight, because I do think they are a good team, have a good coach, and may have an advantage in this game (us without Tolu and now Shak).

I didn't know we were favored though, that's encouraging from the oddsmakers. Wonder if that was before the Shak announcement, but whatever. I hope we win.

 

[Darryl Steight]

We just can’t have nice things, can we.

It's been quite a month for sure... It feels like we are due for some good news at some point.

 

[The Peeper]

Must have walked through The Junction Saturday night and developed a "Moultrie Knee" from all of the devils lettuce that was reportedly in the area

 

[RockyDog]

I'm as excited about our team as anyone long term this year, just think it's going to be tough sledding our first night out without the guys I mentioned. No negativity intended. Maybe it was the 45+ year State fan in me that phrased it that way.

All I was saying was I for one won't panic if we lose tonight, because I do think they are a good team, have a good coach, and may have an advantage in this game (us without Tolu and now Shak).

I didn't know we were favored though, that's encouraging from the oddsmakers. Wonder if that was before the Shak announcement, but whatever. I hope we win.

Moore being out isn't a huge loss especially when it means more minutes for Hubbard and the new shooter. We just can't afford a no score game from Davis and a single digit effort from Jeffries.

 

[curseddawgs]

Must have walked through The Junction Saturday night and developed a "Moultrie Knee" from all of the devils lettuce that was reportedly in the area

You say that as joke but Shak is a Kappa alpha and that fraternity got in a fight with the Que dogs

 

[Darryl Steight]

You say that as joke but Shak is a Kappa alpha and that fraternity got in a fight with the Que dogs

Boy the KAs must have really progressed since I was in school**

kidding, I think you probably left off a "Psi"

 

[Darryl Steight]

Moore being out isn't a huge loss especially when it means more minutes for Hubbard and the new shooter. We just can't afford a no score game from Davis and a single digit effort from Jeffries.

Man I have to disagree about Shakeel, he needs to be one of the leaders on the team this year. Attitude, defensive toughness, shooting (sometimes)... We need him. I hate he has to sit out tonight.

If Hubbard is like most freshmen, he will play great for the first third of the season but will hit a wall and won't play as much closer to the end of the year. Again, hope I'm wrong and he's the next Chris Jackson-Raoof.

 

[curseddawgs]

Boy the KAs must have really progressed since I was in school**

kidding, I think you probably left off a "Psi"

Sorry, they haven’t progressed that much. Don’t think Shak would be a KA for *reasons*

 

[Darryl Steight]

Sorry, they haven’t progressed that much. Don’t think Shak would be a KA for *reasons*

So I guessed right

 

[DAWGSANDSAINTS]

We just can’t have nice things, can we.

NOPE!

 

[woozman]

I don't get the negativity here about us and why you feel this way about ASU. They lost basically their whole team from last year which, like us, was in the First Four. They are counting on a slew of transfers and a couple of returning guys. They are about 50 spots below us in the early KenPom rankings, and oh by the way we are 4 point favorites, even without Tolu. Is it possible they beat us? Sure. But my expectations are far more than just seeing if we can make it a game.

Yep…

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Just remember…

It’s a long time till March.

Try to show some decorum in November until it all starts getting real later.

 

[Darryl Steight]

Just remember…

It’s a long time till March.

Try to show some decorum in November until it all starts getting real later.

Just can't drop too many noncons... but I agree.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

Can’t wait for people slitting their wrists if they happen to be losing at halftime.

 

[BulldogBlitz]

Just remember…

It’s a long time till March.

Try to show some decorum in November until it all starts getting real later.

Nope. I will be ready to pack up Jans office and house if we lose tonight.

 

[Darryl Steight]

Glad to say I was wrong to even doubt Chris Jans and these guys. It looked exactly like we had hoped - same defense, same physicality on both ends, but just make some of the open 3’s we had all last year. It was a great feeling to see those going in.

Jimmy Bell held down the middle very well in Tolu’s absence, Hubbard, Jones, Scott, and Cam look very solid as expected… but Trey Fort... Wow.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Glad to say I was wrong to even doubt Chris Jans and these guys. It looked exactly like we had hoped - same defense, same physicality on both ends, but just make some of the open 3’s we had all last year. It was a great feeling to see those going in.

Jimmy Bell held down the middle very well in Tolu’s absence, Hubbard, Jones, Scott, and Cam look very solid as expected… but Trey Fort... Wow.

@Me2!

 

[dog12]

Again, hope I'm wrong and he's the next Chris Jackson-Raoof.

Chris Jackson was unguardable. Quick as a cat. Handled the ball like it was on a string. Great shooter.