WSU VERSUS UNI PREDICTIONS AND PREGAME DISCUSSIONS

[WillieJeffJeffries]

I'm actually a bit surprised by that. Somebody somewhere thinks the home court advantage is going to be worth something tomorrow.

Just gonna come down to making shots. Gotta put the ball through the hoop.

You shouldn't be. WSU was a 2 pt fav at NIU....teams get 3 points for being at home so WSU would of been 5 point fav on neutral court and 8 point fav at home. Power numbers have remained pretty much the same since game 1 hence 7 point line...IMO pub will bet to 4.5 to 5 by tip....I am probably betting NIU....WSU fan so I can win both ways....WSU 61 NIU 59

[bcvet]

65-52 SHOX!!!

Has there been any mention of preferred color to wear for the game? Haven't heard anything about a "blackout" or anything, just want to be sure.

[purrrrrfect]

65-52 SHOX!!!

Has there been any mention of preferred color to wear for the game? Haven't heard anything about a "blackout" or anything, just want to be sure.

I'll try to do my best to chat with you all today but Mrs. Purrrrrfect went into labor yesterday and is looking like it's going to be a gameday delivery! Will post when I get the chance. I already got ESPN goin here in the delivery room!!

[Pigman]

If it's a boy will You name him Fred?

[Hurley]

I'll try to do my best to chat with you all today but Mrs. Purrrrrfect went into labor yesterday and is looking like it's going to be a gameday delivery! Will post when I get the chance. I already got ESPN goin here in the delivery room!!

Congrats and good luck on the delivery!

[ShockerDropOut]

I'll try to do my best to chat with you all today but Mrs. Purrrrrfect went into labor yesterday and is looking like it's going to be a gameday delivery! Will post when I get the chance. I already got ESPN goin here in the delivery room!!

Congrats!!!

[Shoxthemonkey]

Holy crap!! You guys sound awesome!! Thanks to each of you that could make it out.

[kstarheel]

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SHOX cut down the nets!!!

[ShockerExpress]

I'm sure winning the conference title is a goal, but originally when they made their goals, I would guess winning at WSU was not on most of them. So losing wouldn't be as heartbreaking. Of course they want to win, but i doubt it was a GOAL. Plus this senior class as some have mentioned in another thread that they haven't won a game yet in St. Louis...so nothing is a given. I'm betting winning a game in STL was a goal, and winning on Saturday in STL was a goal.

As for the game itself..I'm sure it will be different in a few ways (hopefully not the outcome!). I'm a realist and a coach...I know factors that can happen..It's college though, and you aren't going to see toooooo much difference in one game from the next. Small adjustments, but nothing substantial. So to say that this meeting will be completely different than last is quite false. Both teams will run the exact same offenses and will likely play the same defenses, maybe with some wrinkles and matchups being different. In the end, it'll just be who can make shots. I'm not saying UNI is going to win, I'd probably bet the spread but thats about it. Don't be like Cyclown peeps and think you are almighty and the whole world changes just because the game is at WSU now. I have great respect for the Shox program, HCGM and his staff. I was lucky enough to listen to him speak twice in coaching conventions here in Texas. He specifically gave away gameplans (Louisville, etc). Like all coaches, very predictable over the course of a season, Jacobsen included. Again, I'm just here for a rational conversation. I look forward to a great game and cheering both teams on in March. Hopefully the refs don't ruin the fun atmosphere and game flow. Although if you want a very well reffed game, gimme Higgins and Hightower (even though i hate both).

Same defenses and offenses. Different results. It's literally mind boggling.

[MadaboutWu]

@purrrrrfect:, should we play again in 8 days, I will be interested in your analysis of what UNI will need to do to have any chance to keep the game competitive.

Joking aside, congrats on the baby.

[ShockerFever]

Good afternoon Shockerland...greetings from Panthernation Texas ;)

I'm super excited for the game. It should be a thrill to watch and be a part of for all involved. Don't really know who will win. I know it'll be an electric and loud environment and super fun!!

The obvious is stopping Tuttle but I think a bigger key you aren't realizing is WSUs dormant offense to start the 2nd half in game one. 6 Fouls, 6 pts in the first 6:30 of the 2nd half. UNI countered with 12 pts and only 3 fouls. In order for WSU to have any chance to keep it competitive again, they will have to avoid that long spurt of inadequacy. UNI has had plenty of those moments this year as well, so same would go for UNI but just from the last time these 2 met up...that was a telling stat.

I was hugely suprised we didn't shoot more threes in the last game against the Shox..in fact, that was the lowest amount of attempts we've taken all year, mainly due because Tuttle couldn't be stopped. So then you put yourself in a position of, well if you try to double the big guy, more 3s will go up and as mentioned before, it's then on UNI to make the shots. They were 5-7 from 3pt land in the game with Tuttle and Singleton!!! hitting 2 of those. UNI shot ONE three in the 2nd half...Marvin's and made it...that's just insane for a 3pt shooting team.

Baker and Van Fleet will have good games, no doubt...can Morgan stay out of foul trouble for UNI? Can Tuttle keep up the production...he's been colder the last 3 games. I'm sure he'll heat up for primetime...or at least I'm hoping.

Wessel is a good player but I don't think he matches up well with UNI, nor does Shaq. Cotton/Carter will HAVE to have a big game, Double double type for WSU to be successful in this one. Boy I wish I was still in college to be a part of this insane atmosphere! I'd so be there!

Here's to an awesome, fun, safe, injury free championship game! Good luck Shox, enjoy the experience!...Go Panthers!

Bummmmmmp.

[ShockerFever]

i don't know but i think if UNI were to lose, by anything other than a blowout, they wouldn't be severely heartbroken. All goals are still in play. I'm sure they would have it in their minds, they want the rubber match in 8 days from then to win it all when it counts most.

Heartbreak Hotel tonight I guess?

[Kel Varnsen]

Heartbreak Hotel tonight I guess?

He does realize that a regular season title means much more than a tournament title, right?

[1972Shocker]

Heartbreak Hotel tonight I guess?

Not when you have a new baby in your arms. That will override losing a basketball game any day.

[ShockerFever]

Not when you have a new baby in your arms. That will override losing a basketball game any day.

Good for him but I'm going by what he said in his post. That's why I posted it.