WSU vs. Illinois State Predicitions and Pregame Discussions.

[Kung Wu]

Actually I hope the Shocks show up wearing the Red Wings, the hard hats and carrying their lunch pails. Time to bet back to work.

We didn't get to this point by being a bunch of pretty boys. Hope the guys are ready to make it a long, unpleasant visit to Koch Arena for the Redbirds.

True, all of our hair models are sitting on the sideline.

[1972Shocker]

True, all of our hair models are sitting on the sideline.

Those hairy guys are the hardest working, hard-hat wearing, lunch-pail carrying grunts we have and can't wait till they are clocking in again.

[Shocker-maniac]

Remember STL . . .

A bloodthirsty crowd and the good guys play like their hair is on fire.

Shox beat the thugs by 12.

[ShockerFever]

I really hope this is the game where we re-introduce ourselves to the pass to the inside. We had so many advantages there against EU and it seems like we didn't exploit those well enough. Our guards need to start learning to pass the ball, especially to our frontcourt guys. Turnovers need to be cut in half, if not more. And yes, Illinois State is my second favorite team, the game in St. Louis last year did leave a sour taste in my mouth with the way Stutz was gone after. Hopefully, some of those players remember that game and those who weren't here are told about it.

Time to reassert ourselves. Crowd better bring it. I'm hoping for a W against a hungry, but bugging out ISU team.

[WuDrWu]

I wonder if Coach Marshall will enjoy seeing Coach Ford again, or if he'll want to put foot on throat a bit for leaving, or some combination of both?

[rrshock]

I really hope this is the game where we re-introduce ourselves to the pass to the inside. We had so many advantages there against EU and it seems like we didn't exploit those well enough. Our guards need to start learning to pass the ball, especially to our frontcourt guys. Turnovers need to be cut in half, if not more. And yes, Illinois State is my second favorite team, the game in St. Louis last year did leave a sour taste in my mouth with the way Stutz was gone after. Hopefully, some of those players remember that game and those who weren't here are told about it.

Time to reassert ourselves. Crowd better bring it. I'm hoping for a W against a hungry, but bugging out ISU team.

That has been going on for a few games now. They go inside for a little bit then stop. I can't figure out why they would stop doing something that was working. I hope they go back to that too.

[Rocky Mountain Shock]

I wouldn't want to be ISU right now. With a long losing streak, their season is on the verge of collapse. Now they're coming into a hostile environment to play a pissed off team that just had a poor performance and lost a game, with a pissed off coach who wants nothing more than to trounce his former assistant, and with a returning injured starter nicknamed "The Beast" who is pissed off that his thumb was broken and missed a month of playing time his senior year.

God have mercy on the Redbirds.

Shox -- 86
Redbird, the other white meat -- 68

[1972Shocker]

Anyone know if Brown will be reinstated for ISUr for this game?

According to this article he practiced on Monday for the 1st time since his suspension which remains day-to-day.

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/brown-back-at-practice-for-isu-playing-status-remains-uncertain/article_bddf3808-5edf-11e2-93c1-001a4bcf887a.html

My guess is that he will play, but ILS probably will make decision close to game-time.

[I_Vector_Wu]

I remember Nic (see ya later) Moore cheap shoting TM with his shoulder putting TM on the ground. I remember the ground level nut sack attack on GS from "Frenchie". I remember the crappy T on GS.
No Quarter Given

Shox 79
Flaming Out Redbirds 61

[tropicalshox]

According to this article he practiced on Monday for the 1st time since his suspension which remains day-to-day.

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/brown-back-at-practice-for-isu-playing-status-remains-uncertain/article_bddf3808-5edf-11e2-93c1-001a4bcf887a.html

My guess is that he will play, but ILS probably will make decision close to game-time.

I remember seeing somewhere that Muller said he must practice to play. He practiced so he will play.

[newshock1234]

I really think our guard were pressing the last couple games to make plays, just cuz of us not having a consistent low post presence. With the beast back, that changes

Shox 73
ISUr 64

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

Shox -- 107
ISUr -- 65

Shox dominate inside, outside, the bench, and coaching wise.

Hall goes for 24 and 17.

Early scores 30.

Lifile gets 20 mins and 10 rebounds.

[RoyalShock]

Shox -- 107
ISUr -- 65

Shox dominate inside, outside, the bench, and coaching wise.

Hall goes for 24 and 17.

Early scores 30.

Lifile gets 20 mins and 10 rebounds.

I see what you did there!

[Kung Wu]

Lifile gets 20 mins and 10 rebounds.

Keeeee-lassic!

[rrshock]

So Illinois St. is going to bring back Brown because they feel like they definitely can't win without him? I thought they couldn't win with him.