The Gentlemen Fro Des Moines Game Thread

[jdshock]

Coach says we have a couple guys banged up. Who?

On the ESPN3 broadcast they said FVV had stitches put in his lip from yesterday's practice. It sounds like it was brutal.

[forevershockerfan]

Shaq and Baker were 11 come 11 on points. Nice overall game by Bake as we have witnessed so many times for 4 su-weet Seasons.

[WstateU]

That's fair, I guess. But I think Ty's quickness and athleticism exceeds Henderson by quite a bit. Just my opinion, though.

Night and day comparison in my opinion. I've already bought stock in TT. Once he learns the system and becomes a floor general, the skies the limit. Hope he stays and becomes a star. Marshall said TT wants to be great.

[im4wsu]

KenPom jumped from 15 to 12

[wusphlash]

Night and day comparison in my opinion. I've already bought stock in TT. Once he learns the system and becomes a floor general, the skies the limit. Hope he stays and becomes a star. Marshall said TT wants to be great.

Want to is a lot of will do.

[Shockers5150]

Shot under 50% again, but the mass subs the last 6 mins is likely why.
FTS are just awful. Shaq needs to change something, as does Grady.
Just win out, including MVC tourney, then go see what happens in the dance.

[wusphlash]

HCGM "too many fouls by the post men". I agree.

[DwShock]

Lots to say about this game my one and only i will get to see in person. But tonight I'm going to leave it at this. Nice game by the shockers got some work to do but nice game.

To the wsu fan that was yelling at the Drake students all night shame on you. You were and are an embarrassing idiot and not the definition of a true shocker fan. I expect students to say crazy stuff but for an adult to be yelling and saying curse words loud enough for everyone to hear is uncalled for. Please spend your money on something other than supporting Wichita State.

[Blackmag]

Good offensive game for the most part, especially in the first half. Second half was alittle dis-jointed due to mas subbing the last 7-8 minutes and all the fouling. We really need to cut back on our fouling, stay aggressive but be a little bit smarter. How many times have you seen the Shocks foul twice on three point shots, by our two most experienced and best players. That and freethrow shooting by our bigs lacks alittle to be desired. Really boils down to concentration, both Shaq and Anton have nice touch. Good to get a win on the road, two more wins and we clinch another title. Good job Shockers!

[vancedave56]

Shot under 50% again, but the mass subs the last 6 mins is likely why.
FTS are just awful. Shaq needs to change something, as does Grady.
Just win out, including MVC tourney, then go see what happens in the dance.

Did you notice Grady's positioning of his feet? Right foot should be slightly in front of the left, but not that drastic. No way he has good balance with his feet so close together - well, IMO.

[WuDrWu]

Did you notice Grady's positioning of his feet? Right foot should be slightly in front of the left, but not that drastic. No way he has good balance with his feet so close together - well, IMO.

Yep. I said this the first time I saw Grady shoot FTs I don't how long ago (before the season). Feet WAY too close together. 64% FT shooter at CSU. Fixable.

The other thing is that it looks like he's a little gun shy since the injury. I'm not blaming him, and I thank the big guy upstairs a lot that he can walk, but he's playing D and rebounding with his hands in what appears to be an attempt to protect himself. I can't blame him, but the officials can...and they do.

[molly jabali]

I've had a perfect picture the entire game.

I'm just thrilled they're using the Drake broadcast and able to get it in Wichita.

I was surprised at how clear my ESPN feed was...nice present!

[Bluzrover]

HCGM "too many fouls by the post men". I agree.

Most disturbing stat line: A. Grady 7 minutes, 4 fouls, 1-5 FT.

He was perfect from the field at 3-3 but 4 fouls in 7 minutes? Good grief. But hey, that was his MO coming out of Cleveland State. I still support the big guy and am amazed he's out there playing after that freak spinal concussion. But I agree with others that the scare of the injury has effected his game. And I can't say I blame him.

[asiseeit]

Drake is a lousy team so it is difficult to heap too much praise. The one thing I noticed from the get
go though was better ball movement and less dribbling against the zone. Still don't like Ron on
the elbow though.

[molly jabali]

I'm sure this will get ShockRef's goat(not meant to), but I found myself TWICE yelling at the screen "ref the entire game!!!"...once was on a drive to the hoop late where Kelly/Brown(can't remember) appeared to get mugged...we were up 24...no call.