Hello Shockers! Another Aggie visiting your board.

[SubGod22]

I read that but I guess I'm not following the connection, ST. What do you mean "there is a difference"?

I was simply saying that playing zone against a team that shoots that well isn't a good idea.

I dont really like seeing us play zone unless we need the rest and have a lead, or because of foul problems just my 3 cents and some pocket change

I prefer M2M as well but throwing in zone from time to time can disrupt a team if you have the athletes and ability to cover ground and play it well as a team it can be very effective.

[SuperiorBlueDiver]

I watched that 10-minute highlight video a USU fan posted. There was some "state" team that played zone against them and the Aggies drained 3-pointer after 3-pointer after 3-pointer. I wondered how long the coach of that school was going to be employed.

From watching some of the Idaho and Nevada game, Tai Wesley is going to be a handful. Very mobile and nice post moves. Not sure if Durley or Ellis will get that assignment since their PF looks quick and mobile, as well.

Here's the video. I made it. Took me forever. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfLoAjTUWSI

[ShockTalk]

I read that but I guess I'm not following the connection, ST. What do you mean "there is a difference"?

I was simply saying that playing zone against a team that shoots that well isn't a good idea.

Sorry!! I read it wrong. Thought you were being a little sarcastic about the Utah St coach "getting away" with shooting 3s to bust a zone, given that's the general approach we used much of the last game and some of us, myself included, being critical of it.

You are right about playing a zone against Utah St. -- sure fire death.

[WuDrWu]

http://www.usu.edu/asusu/www/spiritsquad/cheer.cfm

:clap: Lexi :clap:



God bless cheerleaders.



Do you think if I stand along the Hello Walk with a pint of Aggie Ice Cream I might have a shot?

[WSUShokker]

http://www.usu.edu/asusu/www/spiritsquad/assets/img/cheer/shanelle.jpg

I lke me some Shanelle...now thats an Aggie to Shaggie

Watch out though Cold has his eye on Spencer....jk

[SuperiorBlueDiver]

[quote="ShockTalk"]

You are right about playing a zone against Utah St. -- sure fire death.

Nevada played exclusively M2M in our first meeting with them in Reno. They played a zone against Saturday in Logan and really messed up our offense. It was our worst shooting game in a win this season. We shot 39%.

The reason Nevada switched to a zone in the second game is because USU's M2M sets will run a defense ragged if you try to guard them the whole game. USU's playbook is as thick as an NFL playbook. We wore Nevada out in Reno.

The zone helped them stay fresher in the second game against us. When WSU comes to town I think you'll see a good mix of M2M and zone. It'll be hard to play M2M exclusively at an altitude of 4400 ft. above sea level.

I'm sure WSU's M2M defense is very much better than most in the WAC.

[shocks02]

Is it just me or does it seem like we really struggle with picks? More than the average team?

[ShockCity]

http://www.usu.edu/asusu/www/spiritsquad/cheer.cfm




:clap: Lexi :clap:



God bless cheerleaders.



Do you think if I stand along the Hello Walk with a pint of Aggie Ice Cream I might have a shot?

I would have thought that Phil or Eric would be more up your alley.


Just kidding Doc...

[GarH]

Gotta say that I'm impressed with the Aggie fans.

[SuperiorBlueDiver]

Is it just me or does it seem like we really struggle with picks? More than the average team?

Alot of WAC teams can't play us M2M for this very reason. You'll hear ESPN announcers comparing us to the Stockton and Malone Jazz of the 90's as far as our execution goes. Everyone sets solid screens and runs crisp routes and our timing is great. If you can manage to throw our timing off (Which athletic teams are sometimes able to do) it can cause alot of problems for us.

[SuperiorBlueDiver]

Here is a really good view of our Student Section from behind the USU bench. I know we didn't invent this cheer but nobody does it better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4yXMmAeN4A&feature=channel

[SuperiorBlueDiver]

btw one of my favorite Jazz players from the Stockton, Malone 90's was Big Dog Antoine Carr. The guy could score and throw people around down there for sure.

[wufan]

The more I hear about the Aggies, the more similar our teams appear to be. Deep bench, dozens of set plays, lots of experience but few seniors, etc. I am certainly excited for the opportunity.

[The Mad Hatter]

btw one of my favorite Jazz players from the Stockton, Malone 90's was Big Dog Antoine Carr. The guy could score and throw people around down there for sure.

Here are some highlights of Antoine and other Shocker greats of the MTXE era of Shocker basketball in the 1980s, in case you are interested. He was a lot leaner in college, but he was just as much of a beast.

http://www.goshockers.com/newMediaPlayer/consolewmp.htm?id=670368&CLIP_ID=660646&SPID=&DB_OEM_ID=7500&DB_MENU_ID=&type=vod&oemid=7500&CLIP_FILE_ID=670368&SPSID=591947

[SuperiorBlueDiver]

btw one of my favorite Jazz players from the Stockton, Malone 90's was Big Dog Antoine Carr. The guy could score and throw people around down there for sure.

Here are some highlights of Antoine and other Shocker greats of the MTXE era of Shocker basketball in the 1980s, in case you are interested. He was a lot leaner in college, but he was just as much of a beast.

http://www.goshockers.com/newMediaPl...8&SPSID=591947

That video was sweet! What year was that? Levingston and Carr looked dominant. I wish USU had a webpage with some historical videos like that. It looked like a dunk fest for those guys. Carr won a scoring title in the NBA with the Kings if I remember right didn't he? I know he was with the Jazz in his later years in the league.

Here is a peak at some USU history:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4wEbKTBfwE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx769zYAtdY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZK6j-kCmAM&feature=related