Time to go Panther Hunting!

[ISASO]

I like the option of having Stutz get the ball at the top of the key and look for Hall way down low. That gets the opposing team's center out of the paint and gives Hall room to operate and a guy that is typically weaker than The Beast. We've been missing that lately. I suspect Orukpe's lack of offensive skills has contributed to the decision to play them seperately. That is unfortunate.

[T.VuOP]

Shox need to play well. According to Paul S., UNI won 10 of last 15 and was 5 of last 7 in Wichita.

[Kung Wu]

I missed Hall making that statement, if that's who you were referring to, and would find it odd that he'd be more comfortable given that he has probably started and been the "go to guy" most everywhere he's played in his life. I would not be surprised if he is totally agreeable to do what ever the coaches want of him.

Perhaps he's not more comfortable "coming off the bench" but more comfortable "subbing in for Stutz and playing the 5". He clearly has more experience at the 5 than the 4, so if he said that I bet it was a positional thing, more than a playing time thing.

[Slalomshocker]

One note on the Hall/Stutz topic: Hall doesn't have the effective range needed to keep his man from sagging on garrett when he plays the 4. While that does open up the cut to the basket for Hall, it also negates Stutz being able to go to work on the block. Years past we have been lucky enough to have PFs with shooting touch, Hall just doesn't quite have the touch to consistantly make teams pay for giving him room at the elbows.

Shox need to come ready to play and stop the dang high ball screen!!!

WSU-72
UNI-67

[Kung Wu]

One note on the Hall/Stutz topic: Hall doesn't have the effective range needed to keep his man from sagging on garrett when he plays the 4. While that does open up the cut to the basket for Hall, it also negates Stutz being able to go to work on the block. Years past we have been lucky enough to have PFs with shooting touch, Hall just doesn't quite have the touch to consistantly make teams pay for giving him room at the elbows.

Good point!

[ShockTalk]

Perhaps he's not more comfortable "coming off the bench" but more comfortable "subbing in for Stutz and playing the 5". He clearly has more experience at the 5 than the 4, so if he said that I bet it was a positional thing, more than a playing time thing.

That makes more sense.

One note on the Hall/Stutz topic: Hall doesn't have the effective range needed to keep his man from sagging on garrett when he plays the 4. While that does open up the cut to the basket for Hall, it also negates Stutz being able to go to work on the block. Years past we have been lucky enough to have PFs with shooting touch, Hall just doesn't quite have the touch to consistantly make teams pay for giving him room at the elbows.

Yes, good arguement. Hopefully, the offensive benefit will outweigh the potential liability on defense.

[Shocker85]

I just hope the players aren't as nervous as I am about the UNI game. With the sCUm fail at EU, the importance of this game is HUGE.

The Shocks have regained complete control of the race for now. Win tonight to maintain control, get ISU-R and/or sCUm on the road, and this season becomes very special.

Lets Go Shock-ers!!! clap clap clap-clap-clap

--'85.

[Kung Wu]

If our position at the top of the Valley standings lasts for less than 25 hours this season, I am gonna be PEEEEESSED at the world!!

[Slalomshocker]

As big as this game is, it only does 2 things: improves seeding and allows for one mistake in the final 3 conference games. Win or Lose tonight, Saturday still determines the regular season champ. That said, I would rather see the shox win this, and the next 5 going into St Louis.

[WuDrWu]

Mentioned in another thread, I have 1 extra for tonight for any really good Shocker fan.

[Ta Town Shocker]

UNI has to have some confidence going into this one. They have some pretty talented guards and we will need to play good defense. If we can score inside like we have been though we should win.

Shox 63
UNI 59

[SubGod22]

@AndShock: thinks we're going to lose. I think I should punch him in the face...

[WstateU]

@AndShock: thinks we're going to lose. I think I should punch him in the face...

[pinstripers]

perfect trap game, you must admit.......

[Shoxfan11]

I really think that halftime at the Indiana State game was the turning point for this team. For once we actually completely changed our game plan and started getting the ball to Stutz or getting smart shots every play as opposed to taking a bunch of threes. I felt at the half that the way the team came out in the second half was going to define the rest of their season.

Tonight is going to be a hard battle and UNI is going to play well, but I think we still win. And then on Saturday, I think we go in there and completely surprise everybody with a dominating win at Creighton. I think this team is going to do some special things.