WSU Versus Charleston Southern-- Predictions and Pregame Discussions

[Cdizzle]

Just asking. Which is more important: Checking in to get connected to the W (which he would not have contributed to during the game) or the effect on his per game stats?

You don't think could get his stats in that time?

Pfft.

[ShockdaWorld]

I expect a much more lopsided score, but how funny would it be if 3.3G played the bottom end of the bench the entire second half and we won the game 78-65 on the same night our Sweet 16 banner rolls out?

[SHOXAAC]

I would be a fan of checking Fred in with 20 seconds remaining and the game well in hand so he can keep counting those W's.

BS idea...sorry.

[SHOXAAC]

I'm on board with the #LetFredHeal100%. Don't play him. As anxious I am to see him play, I'd much rather he get to 100% as soon as possible. We'll probably need him for the Tulsa game, but we definitely won't need him for this one.

Keep the champion race horse in the barn until he is 100% ready to race.

[SHOCKvalue]

I think we need FVV for the Tulsa game. I hope he's ready to go by then. That's got to be the most overlooked game (by WSU fans) in recent memory. If that turns out to be an easy, lopsided W I'll be shocked. Without FVV it could easily be an L.

[Jhook89]

I say if the pain in minimal, you play him sparingly. Start him, hopefully build up a decent lead, then let the back ups carry us to the finish line.

[Jhook89]

Also, I predict Grady will be the leading scorer tonight. 19 points and 8 rebounds.

[ShockdaWorld]

I think somebody goes for 20 tonight. It could very well be Grady, but it wouldn't surprise me if it came from any one of 4-5 guys.

[molly jabali]

The freshman look hungry (not in a Shabazz Napier kind of way). I'm looking forward to the different combinations out on the floor tonight as the coaching staff sorts things out. I'm liking TT's energy and AG's moves under the basket.

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[insaneykaney]

I predict the following:

WSU-Enough
CSU-Not Enough

[ShockBand]

I think somebody goes for 20 tonight. It could very well be Grady, but it wouldn't surprise me if it came from any one of 4-5 guys.

I would enjoy seeing five guys go for 20!

[pinstripers]

IT'S GAMEDAY, B!TCHES !!!!!!!!!!

[Stickboy46]

If Taylor redshirt who backs up baker at point in this game?

I'm not sold that Taylor needs to redshirt. He's going to be good for 4 years. The only reason to redshirt him is if you think we can't get another PG in recruiting in the coming years IMO. Our current recruiting would say that is a low risk. Lets throw out all stops this year. If Taylor is good enough to give Fred extra rest ... let him play.

[rrshock]

I would enjoy seeing five guys go for 20!

If charleston southern isnt careful, they could easily have their 5 starters combine for 20. :)

[KC Shox]

My prediction, nerves, new faces, FVV not playing at 100 percent (if at all), CSU will keep it close at halftime. By the ten minute mark of the second half, CSU is drained and simply can't keep up with our skill and depth. We end up winning by 22 and we'll come away thankful guys got minutes and FVV's injury did not become worse, but our concerns of not having him in in the future will grow.

I say rest him until he gets healthy. Even a rusty FVV facing top tier talent is a far better option than throwing in true freshman at the point. As long as he's healthy, I can deal with the time it takes for him to knock the rust off. What I would hate to deal with is him playing on an injured leg and constantly worrying that he'll make it worse. The dude is competitive and I know he wants to be out there, but GM needs to let calmer heads prevail and save FVV from himself if he's trying to fight through the injury. Besides, impressing scouts is not as important early in the season as it towards the end, especially Tourney time. For his own personal goals as well as the team's, get him healthy - it's a marathon not a sprint. I have no doubt GM, FVV and the docs will make the right choice.