WSU @ ISU-red

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

I saw the potential in Dinma Odiakosa last year when WSU played them. Or maybe WSU just made him look good?

Odiakosa IMO is definitely a player. Its going to be really fun watching him go up against JT and Gabe.

[The Mad Hatter]

I saw the potential in Dinma Odiakosa last year when WSU played them. Or maybe WSU just made him look good?

It wasn't just WSU. Odiakosa really is that good. He is a tremendous rebounder and is extremely efficient in his scoring. Eldridge and Oguchi got most of the media attention for Illinois State last year (and rightfully so), but every time I saw them play I thought that Odiakosa might be the most important guy of that team. He just manages to give his team a lot of extra possessions and by being a good scorer without needing to take a lot of shots, he freed up extra possessions for Eldridge and Oguchi to shoot without sacrificing post scoring.

The problem for Illinois State last year was the after Odiakosa their post play was very thin and not nearly as productive as he was. In spite of increased post depth this year, Odiakosa is still putting in way more minutes per game than any of our big men (over 8 more minutes per game than any of our bigs). Garrett, who is 4th among our bigs in minutes averages more minutes than any post player for Illinois State other than Odiakosa. We could really help ourselves by getting Odiakosa in some foul trouble and making the other post players prove that they can put in longer shifts effectively.

[REALBird]

Man I gotta say no matter what everyone else say I got nuthin but love for the Nation of Shock!!

I had a run-in with the same punk who got booted from the ISU/CU game in STL before the game, and enjoyed sending the little trust fund babies home early in embarrassing fashion.

That being said, looking forward to a tough game and hope we can all get through with no injuries.

Would predict a score, but honestly not sure which ISU team will show up. The one that played 40 minutes vs. Utah or the one that laid down vs. Niagra and Ohio.

Should be a great game, if any of you are making the trip safe travels and Happy Holidays.

[ShockerFever]

Thanks for all the Redbird fans that stopped by. Classiest bunch in the Valley, hands down.

Should be a fun game. I dunno if we are good enough to go into Normal for a win though. I have my doubts.

[rrshock]

This would definitely be a huge win for WSU. Get one on the road early, and it sets a good tone for the rest of valley play.

But a loss wouldn't be devastating either. Might as well get the loss on the road out of the way at the beginning rather than down the stretch when it could really hurt.

So I won't predict the winner, but I do believe it will end up a one or two possession game at the end.

[1979Shocker]

He is not eligible until grades are posted, however they should be submitted before the Ill St. game so it will be HCGM decision if he suits.

Coach Marshall said on the Coach's Show Tuesday that he will be eligible from what he's understood, but that he hadn't seen the grades yet.

He also mentioned that the grades were supposed to be posted that day.

[tshox]

WSU AT ILL STATE LAST 3 YEARS.

LOST 74-59

LOST 72-51

LOST 83-75

What makes you think it will change this year ?

[forevershockerfan]

Here's the deal. Indeed the Redbirds are tough to beat at their house. The Shockers were roadkill in the Valley last Season and 0-6 early on. With such obstacles to consider, the Shocks also need to keep our fouls to a mild roar and keep draining our free-throws. This game will be close but I do believe we can win a close one on the road to jump-start a new Valley Season. Thus, here goes!!!!!!!

WSU 70


ISU 68

[SubGod22]

WSU AT ILL STATE LAST 3 YEARS.

LOST 74-59

LOST 72-51

LOST 83-75

What makes you think it will change this year ?

Upgraded talent

[ShockCity]

WSU AT ILL STATE LAST 3 YEARS.

LOST 74-59

LOST 72-51

LOST 83-75

What makes you think it will change this year ?

More experience, both in the program and playing together.

[Ixiah]

WSU AT ILL STATE LAST 3 YEARS.

LOST 74-59

LOST 72-51

LOST 83-75

What makes you think it will change this year ?

How about ISU hasn't beaten a single team with a winning record all year. :whistle:

[KC Shox]

WSU AT ILL STATE LAST 3 YEARS.

LOST 74-59

LOST 72-51

LOST 83-75

What makes you think it will change this year ?

Because.....Shox fans always predict wins. That's what a fan is supposed to do. Logic be damned!

At any rate, I will go ahead and say we will win. For some reason, I'm going with my gut this time.

[shock10]

ISU RED 83

WSU Black 78

[ShockTalk]

WSU AT ILL STATE LAST 3 YEARS.

LOST 74-59

LOST 72-51

LOST 83-75

What makes you think it will change this year ?

Because.....Shox fans always predict wins. That's what a fan is supposed to do. Logic be damned!

At any rate, I will go ahead and say we will win. For some reason, I'm going with my gut this time.

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

[pinstripers]

70-60, Shox