RICHMOND (4-2) at WICHITA STATE (6-1) Game Thread

[Atxshoxfan]

.so maybe 'freebe' some empty seats to specific groups? They'll at least buy concessions...

Now this is a great idea. Anyone weighing over 300lbs gets in free, but must have $50 in their pockets.

[WstateU]

Several things I omitted....
*I DON'T miss the 'you don't want to go to war...." song at all...personal preference...
*I love the 500 lb guy behind me chewing on Kenny for his free throws...as if that guy EVER made free throws
*I DO think the crowds will grow...I DO love the efforts of the Athletic department to grow the game experience...so maybe 'freebe' some empty seats to specific groups? They'll at least buy concessions...
*Even though all of us have coached , I'm sure, I'm sure there are valid reasons why people get/don't get minutes that eludes our gaze....

Solid!

[1972Shocker]

Did it seem to anyone else that introducing a recruit at halfcourt was an NCAA violation waiting to happen, or was it just me?

I assume your are referring to TJ Williams. Not 100% sure but it would seem to me that since TJ has signed his Letter of Intent that it is probably okay.

[newshock1234]

Several things I omitted....

*Even though all of us have coached , I'm sure, I'm sure there are valid reasons why people get/don't get minutes that eludes our gaze....

All of us are on here are SN Veteran Head Coaches

[Shocktoberfest]

Several things I omitted....
*I DON'T miss the 'you don't want to go to war...." song at all...personal preference...
*I love the 500 lb guy behind me chewing on Kenny for his free throws...as if that guy EVER made free throws
*I DO think the crowds will grow...I DO love the efforts of the Athletic department to grow the game experience...so maybe 'freebe' some empty seats to specific groups? They'll at least buy concessions...
*Even though all of us have coached , I'm sure, I'm sure there are valid reasons why people get/don't get minutes that eludes our gaze....

That's about the only thing I don't like about seeing the games in person. We have a few super ignorant people behind us with obviously no basketball knowledge. It's painful. But at least they are there. Oh, and the screeching "Let's go Kenny" gal. I could do without her, too. Ha!

[1972Shocker]

*I DON'T miss the 'you don't want to go to war...." song at all...personal preference...

I agree. Never cared much for that and the Play Angry motto. Always thought the Gene Smithson MTXE motto was the best thing we had. Did Gene copyright that?

What would Paul Mills motto be? MTPS. More Thinking, Play Smart

[WeWillShockU2]

I agree. Never cared much for that and the Play Angry motto. Always thought the Gene Smithson MTXE motto was the best thing we had. Did Gene copyright that?

What would Paul Mills motto be? MTPS. More Thinking, Play Smart

I’m in Topeka so we get quite a bit of coverage for Emporia State athletics. I was watching the local sports and saw that the ESU Basketball team has MTXE on their uniform shorts. Brought back memories from the 80’s.

[JVShocker]

All of us are on here are SN Veteran Head Coaches

I'm think I'm more of a scout in basketball anymore (that's where all the big $$$$$ are anyway). I could probably coach swimming and soccer (still).

[JVShocker]

One more thing, if they would just provide some background noise or music when WSU players are shooting FTs, we probably wouldn't be having a lot of these FT discussions.

[1972Shocker]

Taylors story on attendance, "We're going to make them"!:
https://www.aol.com/going-them-wichi...110000301.html

I think Coach Mills gets it:

“People want to see representation,” Mills said. “Whenever they come to a game, nobody is paying to watch players not play hard. Nobody is paying to watch players play selfishly and not play team basketball. That’s why character is so important. Do you have guys that want to do the right thing, not only on the court but off of it? We have that.”

However, I think there are other factors at play as well including the aging of the Shocker fan base that is not matched by new, younger fans, the financial commitment required including the high cost of concessions in an economy that has household budgets strained for many, and the ease and comfort of watching games from home which perhaps was ingrained during the Covid pandemic.

Playing hardnosed, unselfish, team basketball and winning games will help. But to get totally back the winning will have to be big and it will have to be consistent. And even then the days of the consistent 10.5 sell-outs may be a think of the past.

[1972Shocker]

Love to see high assists, lowturnovers getting recognized and rewarded.

[1972Shocker]

[1972Shocker]

I was a little concerned in the first half that the Shocks were again going to have to overcome sub-par play by X and Colby to pull this one out.

X and Colby were a combined 4-12 including 1-5 on 3 pointers with 1 assist and 2 turnovers.

In the second half X and Colby were a combined 9-16 including 4-7 on 3 pointers with 4 assists and 1 turnover.

That turnaround was great to see from those two guys.

[Onegreatracer]

If things go well for the next little bit, that moment when Mills pumped up the crowd and it truly got loud again may be looked at as "The Moment Shocker Basketball Came Back"

[Woodrow]

I agree. Never cared much for that and the Play Angry motto. Always thought the Gene Smithson MTXE motto was the best thing we had. Did Gene copyright that?

What would Paul Mills motto be? MTPS. More Thinking, Play Smart

Were all different in likes and dislikes. I loved them both. Reminded me of our Final 4 every time I heard them. Antoine came up with the play angry phrase while encouraging the team during the Final 4 year. Brings back great memories. Regardless of the current team's motto I like what I see.