The OFFICIAL Shocks vs. Aztecs Game Thread

[kcshocker11]

Rebounding and fouls killed us

[GoShockers89]

Defense is a big concern this year. And frankly, that's a concern I did not expect to have.

I was thinking before the season started that the MVC generally slow, low-scoring, guard-oriented play might be a liability by keep games closer than they otherwise might be. Now I'm not so sure about that being a bad thing.

[shockar25]

Their defense was good--really good. Our second half was bad--really bad.

The better team won tonight. It would be good to get one of these.

[mattdalt]

A disturbing trend: we are not quick enough to stop dribble penetration, not strong enough underneath, apparently cannot protect the rim when they do get beat off the dribble, and if Kyles goes down, we may never score again.

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

That Leonard kid wiped his ass with us. Dizzamn!

[WuDrWu]

Utah State, Northern Iowa, Nevada, Uconn.....

I know, I know, SDSU is a good team, but man these games are a setback. We need to win a big game sometime. The outcomes in these games are getting old.

It is probably time to face some hard truths. We're not that good, we're not very tough, we are what we are.

A big, experienced team that isn't going anywhere. And tonight we were totally outcoached by an old cheater.

We'll probably win a bunch of games in the Valley, lose a few we shouldn't, and win a home game in the NIT after we're outworked and outprepared in St. Louis.

We'll talk about how loud the crowd was in the NIT game against Michigan (a game we'll of course lose) and then start talking about how losing 5 seniors really won't hurt us that bad.

At least we don't have to worry about having a bunch of suitors for our coach.
Sad day.

[fairbanksfan]

Way, way, way, too many offensive rebounds and defensive lapses to beat a team of this caliber on the road. Disappointing effort in my honest opinion. Let's regroup and go on a 10 game win streak. I think we're completely capable.

[T.VuOP]

OK! How good can we go in the dance if we get there? 2nd round I guess. :(

[OTR Shockfan]

Pa...thetic
Durly ,, no husle on D ,,,no shocker there
Stuz eat some Wheaties and become a man for crist sake quit bein a wimp
TM how bout playin the whole game for a change
ALL GUARDS take care of the F'ing rock tournovers turnovers turnovers ,,sickening

[SFL]

stutz = fifi

Lately, Stutz = Klutz :cry:

[kcshocker11]

OK! How good can we go in the dance if we get there? 2nd round I guess. :(

Not if we play SDS in the 1st round 8) :posterwsu:

[ShockTalk]

Utah State, Northern Iowa, Nevada, Uconn.....

I know, I know, SDSU is a good team, but man these games are a setback. We need to win a big game sometime. The outcomes in these games are getting old.

It is probably time to face some hard truths. We're not that good, we're not very tough, we are what we are.

A big, experienced team that isn't going anywhere. And tonight we were totally outcoached by an old cheater.

We'll probably win a bunch of games in the Valley, lose a few we shouldn't, and win a home game in the NIT after we're outworked and outprepared in St. Louis.

We'll talk about how loud the crowd was in the NIT game against Michigan (a game we'll of course lose) and then start talking about how losing 5 seniors really won't hurt us that bad.

At least we don't have to worry about having a bunch of suitors for our coach.
Sad day.

I take you no put your trust in HCGM?

[wu_shizzle]

Utah State, Northern Iowa, Nevada, Uconn.....

I know, I know, SDSU is a good team, but man these games are a setback. We need to win a big game sometime. The outcomes in these games are getting old.

It is probably time to face some hard truths. We're not that good, we're not very tough, we are what we are.

A big, experienced team that isn't going anywhere. And tonight we were totally outcoached by an old cheater.

We'll probably win a bunch of games in the Valley, lose a few we shouldn't, and win a home game in the NIT after we're outworked and outprepared in St. Louis.

We'll talk about how loud the crowd was in the NIT game against Michigan (a game we'll of course lose) and then start talking about how losing 5 seniors really won't hurt us that bad.

At least we don't have to worry about having a bunch of suitors for our coach.
Sad day.

I don't see UCONN or SDS in the Valley this year, so until I see some Valley teams show up like these 2 teams, I'm not conceding a Valley Championship.

[Aargh]

So far, the only players I've seen who look as good (or better) than they did last year are Kyles and Ellis - and Ellis, not by much.

I just don't see any year-to-year progress from anyone else on the team. Post play, even against the cupcakes, isn't close to where it was last year.

I've really over-estimated this team, but there's no way I could have predicted how bad the Valley was going to be, so I'm staying with 16-2 in league play.

[fairbanksfan]

Only Shocker that came to play tonight was Kyles, and that was only on the offensive end. I'm just bummed out right now!