Wichita State vs. #11 Houston Pregame Discussion 1-6-21

[Kung Wu]

Why not let him call the game virtually from home?

Maybe we should set up a Shockernet podcast so he can do just that through this site? :)

It wouldn't be official, but it sure would be cool.

[shockersx]

This game is a toss up if the officials don't let Houston to get overly physical against the Shocks. A question for our in house ref ShockRef, what happened to the new/old rules about hand checking and bumping the ball handler off his path. Shocks will be in an uphill battle if the officials allow the game to be played very physical. Not that WSU can't play physical as well but they are young and not schooled in the nuance's of that kind of basketball yet ie play physical just don't get caught. Go Shocks.

You can’t let how the officials call the game decide the outcome. No good team will ever go into a game thinking “I hope the refs call everything”. Houston is going to be physical regardless of officiating, and that’s what good teams do. They play really freaking hard all the time. And if you’re Wichita state you have to play more physically in response. Not dirty, just tougher.

Against teams like Houston you need to have really heady ball handlers, guys that are strong with the ball and don’t make bad decisions. You can’t allow yourself to get sped up and you have to control the tempo.

[Singeril]

Why not let him call the game virtually from home?

Agreed. I’ve been trying to find out an answer to this since I heard the news. ESPN broadcasters often call the games remotely. Is it a “copyright” issue? Rebroadcasting another media outlet’s product? Hope somehow this can be reconsidered.

[shock-it-to-me]

Well that freakin' sucks!!

Why not let him call the game virtually from home?

[Kung Wu]

The streak of 1,319 comes to an end.

Well that freakin' sucks!!

[pinstripers]

This game is a toss up if the officials don't let Houston to get overly physical against the Shocks. A question for our in house ref ShockRef, what happened to the new/old rules about hand checking and bumping the ball handler off his path. Shocks will be in an uphill battle if the officials allow the game to be played very physical. Not that WSU can't play physical as well but they are young and not schooled in the nuance's of that kind of basketball yet ie play physical just don't get caught. Go Shocks.

I agree. If they "let em play" our chances are reduced

[wichshock65]

The streak of 1,319 comes to an end.

[pogo]

This game is a toss up if the officials don't let Houston to get overly physical against the Shocks. A question for our in house ref ShockRef, what happened to the new/old rules about hand checking and bumping the ball handler off his path. Shocks will be in an uphill battle if the officials allow the game to be played very physical. Not that WSU can't play physical as well but they are young and not schooled in the nuance's of that kind of basketball yet ie play physical just don't get caught. Go Shocks.

[wichshock65]

This really worth watching. Sampson gives the Shox some serious props. He thinks our team more resembles his squad than any other team in the league.

I think they resemble us.

[Kung Wu]

https://youtu.be/rXEgnMuMjBw

Video of Kelvin Sampson's Media time prior to this game. Talks about WSU early on in the video and how he sees WSU is different this year vs last year.

This really worth watching. Sampson gives the Shox some serious props. He thinks our team more resembles his squad than any other team in the league.

[wichshock65]

[TheShocktocles]

Not a surprise but he is spot on with his analysis of our team. I think we give them a battle and it comes down to rebounding. We can’t win if they get multiple shots off of offensive rebounds. I like our chances. I really really like our team. I just wish Jo B could have gotten more playing time against Ole Miss. I am predicting a 3 point win.

We also play a zone 50 percent of the game.

Kevin Sampson has a very accurate assessment of our team. But it also means he has game planned to stop us. Hope we have done something to stop them too. Go Shocks.

[TheShocktocles]

I sure hope MU and our big men don't throw the ball away for fastbreak layups when they are double team in the post. MU was absolutely terrible against Mississippi. Houston will turn all those dumb cross court passes into dunks. Yikes

I also hope MU doesn't put too much pressure on himself and play horrible because he is playing in his hometown. We have seen this movie before with Zach Brown in Houston and MM in New York. Just play within yourself. Go Shocks.

[shockersx]

It also kinda sucks this game is on ESPN+. Not to be an old guy complainer but it seems like the quality of the broadcast is a step below normal ESPN channels. And it would be much more beneficial for us if it were nationally televised (unless we get our ass kicked)

[molly jabali]

I’ll tell you what that video did for me.... there was legitimate talent( likable or not) on that team...