AAC Tournament discussion

[ShockTalk]

So does Memphis ripping into UCF put them on the bubble or are they safely in?

[ShockerPrez]

Doubtful. I think they are still safe.

[1972Shocker]

So far the AAC quarterfinal games have been less than impressive in terms of competitiveness.

Wouldn't surprise me if Cincy pounds SMU.

I don't expect the Shocks will run away from Temple so let's hope that game turns out to be the most competitive of the day.

[wichshock65]

I'm still holding out hope that we have a shot at Cincy.

[shockerfan]

So far the AAC quarterfinal games have been less than impressive in terms of competitiveness.

Wouldn't surprise me if Cincy pounds Temple.

I don't expect the Shocks will run away from Temple so let's hope that game turns out to be the most competitive of the day.

I would be fine if Cincy wants to pound Temple for us. ;)

[1972Shocker]

Oops. Corrected.

Temple wil be plenty tough though with or without Cincy's help.

[molly jabali]

Cincy looks less than inspired

[jdmee]

SMU would be up 10 if they could get defensive rebounds

[ShockTalk]

Cronin must not of had anyone new show up for tryouts.

[Woodrow]

Glad Cincy had to play everyone the whole game. Should help us tomorrow!

[1979Shocker]

They should be pretty rested is they played everyone.

[Maizerunner08]

Joey L has Temple playing TCU in the play-in game. TCU is garbage though. Temple would eat them for breakfast.

[Shocktoberfest]

Memphis/Houston is gonna be some good TV. I love our new conference!!!!

[Shocktoberfest]

BTW. Being in our position needing to win the tournament for a ticket to the dance is a drag compared to what we’ve gotten used to. Be this is a great ride. So much fun! Go Shox!!! You got this boys!!!!

[JVShocker]

Joey L has Temple playing TCU in the play-in game. TCU is garbage though. Temple would eat them for breakfast.

Would love to watch WSU bust Joey's bracket on this one by winning this tournament. :poster_shocks:

[pie n eye]

Who would the winner of our game rather face tomorrow - what some consider a F4 caliber Houston team or a surging Memphis with home court advantage?

[ShockerFever]

Who would the winner of our game rather face tomorrow - what some consider a F4 caliber Houston team or a surging Memphis with home court advantage?

I would take either because of course that means we would have won today.

But seriously that's a great question that I'm not sure has a good answer. I think we'd be in major trouble with either one.

[pie n eye]

Yeah they both have really good guards which can be our weakness at times although it’s improved throughout the season.

[ShockerFever]

Joey L has Temple playing TCU in the play-in game. TCU is garbage though. Temple would eat them for breakfast.

Unfortunately that means a couple more bid stealers and Temple will be NITing it. Would the AAC get 3 NIT bids? Not that I like settling for the NIT. Just thinking realistic.

[AndShock]

Who would the winner of our game rather face tomorrow - what some consider a F4 caliber Houston team or a surging Memphis with home court advantage?

Metrics and Vegas say Memphis and it isn’t even close. I personally don’t see any scenario where we beat Memphis in Memphis with an NCAA bid on the line. I do see a scenario where Houston can play bad and we can play over our heads and potentially win in a huge upset.

[pie n eye]

I was leaning towards Memphis just based on the fact that I would like to see Revenge Tour 2019 continue and like you said they aren’t as good on paper though Memphis, like us, is playing better than the rankings would indicate. I think.

I’m hoping for two great games today.

[Shocktoberfest]

Absolutely rather play Houston. Also. Interesting that Houston is giving 9 today. That is a ton of points to a team at home the way Memphis has been playing.

[wsu789]

At the game. Not impressed with Memphis. Fans are sitting on their hands. NBA style without anything close to NBA. Lomax, meh... That being said, probably 13000 Memphis fans here.

[AndShock]

13k is being very generous. 5k+ generous.