WSU versus William and Mary predictions and pregame discussions.

[ShockerPrez]

yeah, but he's no marcus armstrong.

Few are....

Perhaps none.

[RussDaBus]

WSU 76
WMU 64

[Dan]

Is anybody else bothered by the lack of real contribution of Darius Carter and Wessel? I certainly expected more from both players and I haven't seen anything yet from Carter to make me think he's going to be a huge contributor to this year's team.

But Coleby certainly looks to be the real deal and I can see him at least keep us even in terms of the loss of Carl. He doesn't have the physical presence that Carl had but Coleby more than makes up for that with his great hands and offense.

Shox 81
Tribe 49

I'm more surprised about Carter than Wessel. I thought Carter would be a Carl Hall clone and he hasn't shown anything on the rebounding front yet. Also, he needs to have more than a 10' hook shot to be an effective post player. I hope he figures it out. Regarding Wessel, he got too much praise for being our leading 3 point shooter (percentage-wise) before the injury. Keep in mind, he was only starting becuase Cotton was banged up to start the year. He's a scrapper but he's not the type of guy to carry the team - he's filling in just fine.

[shocktheheart]

Looks like Mark Ewing is doing the play by play on 22 instead of the Bruce tonight.

[jdshock]

If the front court doesn't rebound better FVV might get 10 rebounds, too.

FVV is a legitimate threat to get a double double from points, assists, steals, or rebounds on any given night. He'll get a triple double some time while he's here.
FreshVV
FlexibleVV

[Ta Town Shocker]

Keep an eye on Marcus Thornton from William and Mary tonight. I can't remember which game I watched last season but this guy stood out BIG TIME. His drives to the basket are effortless and he was able to get good looks.

[The 'hut]

I get the feeling this one will be interesting. Do the Shocks chose to chase the motion offense all night, or work on a zone? It's hard to block the back door layups when your 5 is standing on the 3pt. line.

Shocks 75
W&M 62

Best part of this game, the wife and I are making the drive and get to see it in person.

[MadaboutWu]

Never like posting too much about why we will handle an opponent easily, but I wanted to say the AF comparisons are a bit of a stretch. AF had an rpi of 79 last year--about 200 lower than W&M--we were on the road, and it was at altitude. I doubt this team is going to be to be near the team of a few years 2009-10 which took UNC to the wire in the first round of the NIT, one of the post season highlights for me that year. The quirky offense might give us some trouble early but I think we'll lead by double digits a lot of the way. Honestly if it is a tougher test I wouldn't mind (provided we come away with the W).

[TheYeti]

I don't think it'll be too much problem. We will do the nuisance press thing to eat well into their shot clock. If the athletic disparity is what I think it is, we'll be fine.

[shockmonster]

I don't care how much we win by. We just need to play well and get better.

[wufan]

Keep an eye on Marcus Thornton from William and Mary tonight. I can't remember which game I watched last season but this guy stood out BIG TIME. His drives to the basket are effortless and he was able to get good looks.

If you can't find him, he will be the one that Tekele is shadowing.

[Rocky Mountain Shock]

If you can't find him, he will be the one that Tekele is shutting down.

Fixed

[jocoshock]

Not the best place for this, but the game will be televised on Time Warner in Kansas City on the Metro Sports Channel - channel 30..

GO SHOX!!

[RipEmUpShox]

Angry Yellow Rage: 81

Wig wearing redcoats: 49

[shocks02]

Spread of 16.5. I'll take the Shox and the points.