Can the Shocks do the Lew?

[forevershockerfan]

Here is why we have at least a solid chance. It is called "eye of the tiger mentality." We all know and understand we have the quality depth and talent to do this. However, are we tough enough to execute and play Shocker basketball for 3 whole games? The only band-aid that can stop the bleeding is for the Shocks to win it all. We can't have a half like last game in St. Louie or we will fall flatter than a pancake. 0 assist and 9 turnovers? No thanks. I would not bet the farm on this, but do NOT be shocked if we do the Lew. Just how bad do these Shocks really want this automatic birth to the Big Dance? Stay tuned!!!!!!!

[wsushockerdude]

Here's how I think it'll shake out:

We'll easily win our first two games. Destroying our opposition by so much that the walk-on's will get minutes.

Then the Championship game will arrive. We'll play either Creighton or MoState and due to our previous two games, we'll be the favorite despite the seed. We'll then proceed to shoot 35% and have 15+ turnovers. We'll be down by 8 at the half and finally lose by only 3 points. We won't even get a last second shot off.

Summary: We'll do great in our first two games, then decide to not "show up" for the Championship game.

this is so spot on it isn't even funny.

[Aargh]

Here's how I think it'll shake out:

We'll easily win our first two games. Destroying our opposition by so much that the walk-on's will get minutes.

Then the Championship game will arrive. We'll play either Creighton or MoState and due to our previous two games, we'll be the favorite despite the seed. We'll then proceed to shoot 35% and have 15+ turnovers. We'll be down by 8 at the half and finally lose by only 3 points. We won't even get a last second shot off.

Summary: We'll do great in our first two games, then decide to not "show up" for the Championship game.

this is so spot on it isn't even funny.

That can't really be ignored.

There are a couple of coaches (Martin, Jacobsen) who seem better at countering Marshall's game than Marshall is at adjusting. UNI without O'Rear shouldn't be a threat.

If it comes down to either CU or MSU in the finals, I'd want CU. There's the old thing about how hard it is to beat a team three times, but WSU has looked a lot better against CU than MSU.

[kstarheel]

We'll win it and make it back to the Sweet 16.

Probably get outed by someone like Notre Dame.

I have foreseen it. ;-)

[EAGLE]

NO. :cry: :cry:

[shock-it-to-me]

It seems like a neutral site should be the perfect thing for this team. They don't have the pressures that seem to bog them down at home, yet they don't have to contend with an opposing teams' home floor either.

I will give us a 25% chance.

[DwShock]

Here's how I think it'll shake out:


Summary: We'll do great in our first two games, then decide to not "show up" for the Championship game.

Hate to say it but I agree.

[60Shock]

Everytime this year when we had a chance to really step up and be counted, we stumbled. Just don't see us winning three straight games in St. Louis, but would like nothing better than to each these words.

[Shocktoberfest]

ISU blue scares me a lot.

[KC Shox]

Sure the Shox will show up, but winning this Tourney, in which they haven't done in close to 30 years, is a different matter.

Creighton is my pick sucks to say.

[shock10]

NO

[SHOXAAC]

Sure the Shox will show up, but winning this Tourney, in which they haven't done in close to 30 years, is a different matter.

Creighton is my pick sucks to say.

So you're saying we have a chance?!?!?!?!

[WstateU]

Sure the Shox will show up, but winning this Tourney, in which they haven't done in close to 30 years, is a different matter.

Creighton is my pick sucks to say.

KC, just pick the Shocks for once... there's no shame in pumping a little sunshine every now and then. :D

On a serious note; I’m not sure there’s a more dedicated fan base in the country that has experienced so many conference tournament disappointments. If there’s such a thing as a team and a fan base deserving a championship, this must be the year. If coaches, players and fans give it their very best this weekend, I’m confident Shocker Nation will be celebrating with tears of joy Sunday afternoon. It’s time to complete some “Unfinished Business”.

[forevershockerfan]

:good: yipes, stripes, beechnut gum!!! WstateU, makes solid observations.

[pie n eye]

Sure the Shox will show up, but winning this Tourney, in which they haven't done in close to 30 years, is a different matter.

Creighton is my pick sucks to say.

Creighton went 0-4 against the top 2 teams in the Valley. What makes you think they're the team to win it all?