WSU VS. BYU predictions and pregame discussions.

[SHOCKvalue]

WSU 80.1 -- BYU 59.6 -- Shox by 20.5

Fractions please. We're 'Mericans, dangit.

[The Mad Hatter]

Wushock-94
Brigham Youngsters-87

Is this going to be on ESPN3 online? I am unlucky enough not to get ESPN normally.
And is it at 6:30 or 9?

It will be on ESPN2. I believe that any games that are aired on TV requires authentication that you are a cable/satellite subscriber to watch online (whereas there is no login for online only games). The game will be at 9 pm.

[Dave Stalwart]

It's gonna be Haws turn to cry when Cotton puts the clamps on him.

He may be Haws, but Cotton is a HOSS.

[Dave Stalwart]

Playing most of their games at altitude I doubt BYU gets tired. This game will be played in the 90's

Most of our guys play the game at a very high altitude, too. What is the altitude above the rim at Koch Arena?

[Zanderland]

Visitor here, as one might surmise.

Wichita State appears to be the better team, but a run and gun game should be fun to watch. Many of your strengths play against BYU's weaknesses. Last year, I was very impressed by your team and your coach.

Glad to have you to test BYU. This young team is just learning the ropes, so our current defensive deficiencies are likely to spell doom, but one never knows. As George Foreman always knew, just as there is a puncher's chance, given the new rules, there's a shooter's chance, and BYU has a few of those.

Enjoy the game and good luck the rest of the season.

[WuDrWu]

Well done sir. Never underestimate a team that can shoot, and certainly the Cougars can really shoot.

[Dave Stalwart]

Visitor here, as one might surmise.

Wichita State appears to be the better team, but a run and gun game should be fun to watch. Many of your strengths play against BYU's weaknesses. Last year, I was very impressed by your team and your coach.

Glad to have you to test BYU. This young team is just learning the ropes, so our current defensive deficiencies are likely to spell doom, but one never knows. As George Foreman always knew, just as there is a puncher's chance, given the new rules, there's a shooter's chance, and BYU has a few of those.

Enjoy the game and good luck the rest of the season.

BYU is going to be the scariest team we've faced so far. I like to be an eternal optimist about the Shockers, but I would not be surprised at all if BYU is a big test for us. The really nice thing about this game is that, win or lose for either team, it will be a great win or a good loss. Often times in the MVC you fear those teams that can nip you, but then go on to suck it up and kill your at large chances. No doubt you have the same struggle. Well, anyway, I fully trust BYU to have a solid season. Taking care of DePaul was a must-win. BYU won't betray us even if you take us out tonight.

I shall now go on to reiterate my ridiculous 97-67 SHOX prediction :)

Thanks for the post.

[SHOCKvalue]

Visitor here, as one might surmise.

Wichita State appears to be the better team, but a run and gun game should be fun to watch. Many of your strengths play against BYU's weaknesses. Last year, I was very impressed by your team and your coach.

Glad to have you to test BYU. This young team is just learning the ropes, so our current defensive deficiencies are likely to spell doom, but one never knows. As George Foreman always knew, just as there is a puncher's chance, given the new rules, there's a shooter's chance, and BYU has a few of those.

Enjoy the game and good luck the rest of the season.

Thanks for the post.

I don't think you'll find many on this forum or within our fan base looking past or glossing over your team and this game. Heck, we're only 3 point favorites, I believe. Without question, BYU will be the toughest opponent we have faced this season so far.

That said, last night's game looked like a bit of a growth spurt with regards to the Shocks gelling and figuring out how to play closer to 40 minutes as a team, rather than the bipolar first half versus second half team we have otherwise been this season so far. If we continue upon the road started down last night then holy smokes look out; if we relapse then I would not be the slightest bit surprised to see BYU to pull out a win.

[Dan]

BYU will jack up a lot of 3's which means long rebounds and probably a lot of 2nd chance shots. Defensively, they have to decide who to key on. Depaul decided to key in on Fred, which opened the floor for Ron, Cle and Tekele. I don't think they have an answer for our 4 headed beast. If they do, we bring in Wiggins, Wessel and tag team down low. I hope this turns to a run and gun because it will only help us.

[another shocker]

byu will come out fired up to snatch their golden opportunity. shockers in a nailbiter.

[CBB_Fan]

Just one prediction for me: Ron Baker and Tekele Cotton will have more rebounds than our posts. Long threes from BYU = plenty of chance for our guards to get a lot of rebounds, and there is no other reason I would be concerned about our post rebounding. Right? No reason?

[shock-it-to-me]

I'm a little concerned, because right now I'm getting no video on ESPN2 thru cox. There is audio but the screen is completely black. I don't think it's a network problem because I checked my Watch ESPN app and there is picture there. Anyone else having this issue? I'll be so ticked if I have to watch on my computer screen again!

[BenWSU]

My Cox went limp for ESPN2

[shock-it-to-me]

This sucks, they better get it fixed! Has anyone called them to see if they are even aware?

[shock-it-to-me]

The funny thing is that on the high def channel there is audio but no video, but on the low def channel there is no audio and a running timer with the words "no video input". Also, on the high def channels when it gets to commercials, there is video, but then it blacks out once it goes back to the game.