This team has 50 steals and 34 blocks in 6 games!

[Dave Stalwart]

Am I reading that right?

I love it :)

[shockerfan]

Not only that, but I believe we are dominating points in the paint so far also. Sure seems like every game we have outscored the opponent by alot in the paint.

[Dave Stalwart]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/teams/page/WICHST/wichita-state-shockers

CBS rpi has us at 48 now. I know it's early but it's definitely going in the right direction!

[ShockTalk]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...state-shockers

CBS rpi has us at 48 now. I know it's early but it's definitely going in the right direction!

Yes it is. SIU is #31, Air Force #3, and Belmont #1.

[Dave Stalwart]

I have a feeling ours might stay up there a little longer than those though :)

[1979Shocker]

After 6 games last year, we had 24 blocks and 42 steals. With 1-2 more blocks and 1-2 more steals a game than last year, that could be the different between a close win and a close loss.

[Dave Stalwart]

And last years team was a great team too. You're talking about one of the best teams we've had in years and this team is almost ten more in both categories. We may have some other problems to work out but I thought it was a fun stat.

[GoShockers89]

After 6 games last year, we had 24 blocks and 42 steals. With 1-2 more blocks and 1-2 more steals a game than last year, that could be the different between a close win and a close loss.

I think you could already put VCU in that category where it made that difference. That's probably a game that we narrowly lose last year, a la Temple or the NCAA tournament game.

[forevershockerfan]

After 6 games last year, we had 24 blocks and 42 steals. With 1-2 more blocks and 1-2 more steals a game than last year, that could be the different between a close win and a close loss.

In the case of us playing such durable D. versus a very athletic VCU team, we 'scratched out' a close win at their barn. All 3 games with VCU was down to the wire but yet it was This team that pulled off the W. even though they returned 4 starters. Rebounds, blocked shots and steals=more possessions=more road wins=more close wins. Therefore, the formula we all learned in Algebra about 'pie r squared' now can also be expanded to include punkin pie with whipped cream and the rock R round. Can u dig it? Groooooovy!!!!!!!

[Aargh]

Therefore, the formula we all learned in Algebra about 'pie r squared' now can also be expanded to include punkin pie with whipped cream and the rock R round. Can u dig it? Graaaaavy!!!!!!!

Sorry, couldn't resist fixing that one for you.

I doubt there are "points in the paint" stats kept that are readily available, but this team seems to be off the charts in points in the paint margin. When it comes to preventing easy buckets, this is one of tjhe best Shocker teams ever.

[another shocker]

In the case of us playing such durable D. versus a very athletic VCU team, we 'scratched out' a close win at their barn. All 3 games with VCU was down to the wire but yet it was This team that pulled off the W. even though they returned 4 starters. Rebounds, blocked shots and steals=more possessions=more road wins=more close wins. Therefore, the formula we all learned in Algebra about 'pie r squared' now can also be expanded to include punkin pie with whipped cream and the rock R round. Can u dig it? Groooooovy!!!!!!!

Graaaavvyy! and turkey and potatos and pumpkin pie

[Dave Stalwart]

Added 12 steals last night and 3 blocks (all Carl). 12 steals puts us at 62. The best part about 12 last night? Armstead had zero.

[Rocky Mountain Shock]

Added 12 steals last night and 3 blocks (all Carl). 12 steals puts us at 62. The best part about 12 last night? Armstead had zero.

Anyone know where that ranks us, or know where we can find that out?

[shock]

Anyone know where that ranks us, or know where we can find that out?

tied for 25

[Cdizzle]

tied for 25

Interesting that we have played 3 of the teams above us on the list. Our backcourt has handles.