WSU Versus Houston Predictions and Pregame Discussions

[AndShock]

As someone who wasn't alive when Smithson coached can anyone inform me of what happened with him. It seems that he's generally held in pretty high regard but it looks like he was fired in '86 after a 14-14 season. Was he considered not that a great of a coach and just hit the lottery with X and Antoine Carr? Were expectations just unreasonably high? Something else (NCAA violations?)

[Signman]

Lew Perkins is the answer to what happened to Gene.

[WstateU]

I'm so excited for the stripes!!!!!!!!!

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[WstateU]

WheatShockers 77
PecanTreeShakers 75

I hope not - that might send me to an early date with the Grim Reaper.

[WuShock Reaper]

Wichita State vs. Houston: Preview, Prediction, TV Schedule" - Fansided

by Taylor Sturm
Posted: 101/01/18, 3:45pm cst

https://bustingbrackets.com/2018/01/03/wichita-state-vs-houston-preview-prediction-tv-schedule/

"The Wichita State Shockers continue to roll but face a sneaky-good Houston Cougars squad next. Can they avoid an upset at home and come out with a win?

TV Schedule: Thursday, Jan. 4, 7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN

Arena: Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, Kansas

Despite multiple injuries, the Wichita State Shockers still look like one of the best teams in college basketball. Ranked No. 9 overall, the Shockers have won three straight since their loss to Trae Young and the Oklahoma Sooners and, with their victory over UConn, have started their first season in the American Athletic Conference strong.

However, their next opponents in conference play, the Houston Cougars, might be one of the most underrated teams in college basketball. The Cougars have 12 wins already on the season and, in an AAC that is really Wichita State, Cincinnati, and then everyone else, Houston has a legitimate shot at an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament. Their road loss to the LSU Tigers is bad, but a road loss is a road loss and carries with it less value than a home loss would.

A win over Wichita State on the road would all but secure an NCAA Tournament berth for the Cougars barring a massive collapse, which could mean we see an energized, dangerous upset bid from Houston. Unfortunately, Wichita State looks like they are slowly rounding into top form. I like this Cougars’ squad, but I do not believe they beat the Shockers at home — especially with the way Wichita State is playing right now.

Prediction: Wichita State 75, Houston 68"

[Singeril]

Just got my tickets for tomorrow night---can't wait (although most of my Shocker gear is black and we are going to be in one of the yellow sections). Expecting a battle--but a Shocker win---84-81.

[VuShox07]

The shox is going to win big and no doubt about it since we are playing at home and we won't be playing like how we did last year. Prediction 90 - 75

[ShockerFever]

The shox is going to win big and no doubt about it since we are playing at home and we won't be playing like how we did last year. Prediction 90 - 75

How bad were we last year at 30-5?

On MAJOR notice.

[VuShox07]

How bad were we last year at 30-5?

On MAJOR notice.

I meant the last 12 games of last year. We need to play a better D

[wichshock65]

[Shocker Mama]

I meant the last 12 games of last year. We need to play a better D

Last season, we won every single game played from Jan. 17 until we played Kentucky on March 18. That's 17-1 over the last 18 games.

[bunck]

I believe he's talking about the first 12 games of this season, which occurred during the last calendar year.

[Shocker1976]

As someone who wasn't alive when Smithson coached can anyone inform me of what happened with him. It seems that he's generally held in pretty high regard but it looks like he was fired in '86 after a 14-14 season. Was he considered not that a great of a coach and just hit the lottery with X and Antoine Carr? Were expectations just unreasonably high? Something else (NCAA violations?)

Gene IMO was the best recruiter ever involved with the Shockers; a good but not great coach. Following link will provide you with background

[pinstripers]

GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS, BITCHES !!!

[ShockerDropOut]

Thanks! Now I can get into game mode!

[Dave Stalwart]

GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS, BITCHES !!!

These posts always remind me that even though you are sarcastic and dry with your one liners most of the time, you are still a hardcore party animal at heart.

[Cdizzle]

GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS, BITCHES !!!

Stripe Day!