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#6 Cincinnati Bearcats Vs. #3 Connecticut Huskies
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March 19, 2011
9:40 P.M. EST
JasonS
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The best part about this game for UC is that they can continue to play the no respect card. This team plays good ball when they have a chip on their shoulder. Every ESPN analyst I have heard this morning who picked against UC has conveniently forgot to mention UC when asked about the most impressive teams from yesterday. More motivation for this team. Still no respect!
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Last time UC and CONN played, it was an 8 point loss for the Cats. I think both teams will be amped up tomorrow night. Should be a helluva game. Hard to say who comes out on top. If we can contain Kemba Walker and Jeremy Lamb effectively, I think we win this one.
No question in my mind we can win this one. It's just which team shows up, the hungry, aggressive, take no prisoners group or the I'm tired, don't care, lazy group.
At some point UConn is going to miss some shots, their legs have to be trashed after all these games in just over a week. I say we press the entire game, run them to death and wear them down even further. It will pay off in the 2nd half, when they have to crawl up the court! GO CATS!
At some point UConn is going to miss some shots, their legs have to be trashed after all these games in just over a week. I say we press the entire game, run them to death and wear them down even further. It will pay off in the 2nd half, when they have to crawl up the court! GO CATS!
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UConn is playing phenomenal basketball right now and Jim Calhoun knows what it takes to win in the NCAA Tournament. I think this game is going to be a war and I believe it's going to be one of those games it's going to take a bounce or two going your way to win.
UConn will be playing their 7th game in 12 days. That may not show up when you're playing a first round game against an inferior opponent but it could show up in a game against a team that's familiar with you who plays a very physical style of basketball.
I look for UC to really pressure UConn on defense no matter what set they're in. As we've seen all year Gates and Wright are the keys to this team and it's success offensively. Cashmere has to come ready to play. My hope is the perimeter players come out feeling a little extra incentive to play hard and compete. They were dominated by UConn's perimeter in the first meeting.
My opinion is that Cincinnati has a very good shot at winning this game. In addition to the number of games UConn has played in a short period of time, they've won 6 games in a row, five of which has been against pretty good competition. It's very difficult to continue to do that when so much of your teams success relies on young players. That said, they have Kemba Walker and he can take over a game and carry a team. As long as he is on the floor you can't count the Huskies out.
I can see this game going either way. Both teams are playing their best basketball of the season. I'm picking UC to beat UConn, not because of my heart or loyalty. I'm picking them because I think there are some intangibles that are going to tip a hard fought game in their favor. If the Bearcats play with patience on offense as they did against Missouri, and apply pressure to wear on the Huskies on defense, Cincinnati will walk out of this game a winner and march on to the Sweet 16.
But did I mention Kemba Walker plays for the UConn Huskies? Get ready for a war!!
UConn will be playing their 7th game in 12 days. That may not show up when you're playing a first round game against an inferior opponent but it could show up in a game against a team that's familiar with you who plays a very physical style of basketball.
I look for UC to really pressure UConn on defense no matter what set they're in. As we've seen all year Gates and Wright are the keys to this team and it's success offensively. Cashmere has to come ready to play. My hope is the perimeter players come out feeling a little extra incentive to play hard and compete. They were dominated by UConn's perimeter in the first meeting.
My opinion is that Cincinnati has a very good shot at winning this game. In addition to the number of games UConn has played in a short period of time, they've won 6 games in a row, five of which has been against pretty good competition. It's very difficult to continue to do that when so much of your teams success relies on young players. That said, they have Kemba Walker and he can take over a game and carry a team. As long as he is on the floor you can't count the Huskies out.
I can see this game going either way. Both teams are playing their best basketball of the season. I'm picking UC to beat UConn, not because of my heart or loyalty. I'm picking them because I think there are some intangibles that are going to tip a hard fought game in their favor. If the Bearcats play with patience on offense as they did against Missouri, and apply pressure to wear on the Huskies on defense, Cincinnati will walk out of this game a winner and march on to the Sweet 16.
But did I mention Kemba Walker plays for the UConn Huskies? Get ready for a war!!
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I am extremely optimistic that we can win this game. We kept the game semi-close when they came to the shoe, but at the same time played extremely poor. This was when Mick called out Cash and Dixon during the postgame. They have both played extremely well since.
Another reason for optimism is the fact that UCONN made a lot of shots against us. I don't expect them to be that hot from behind the arc on saturday. Those legs have to be getting a little tired!
My only true concern with our team is how we bounce back. Bishop's toe and Cash's knee are probably going to be very sore. This concerns me on the defensive end....esp with Cash being matched up with Kemba a lot. If we can stop UCONNs guards from penetrating at will.....we will have a GREAT shot at winning this game!
SO pumped to be a bearcat fan....we've waited a long time for an opportunity at the sweet 16!
Another reason for optimism is the fact that UCONN made a lot of shots against us. I don't expect them to be that hot from behind the arc on saturday. Those legs have to be getting a little tired!
My only true concern with our team is how we bounce back. Bishop's toe and Cash's knee are probably going to be very sore. This concerns me on the defensive end....esp with Cash being matched up with Kemba a lot. If we can stop UCONNs guards from penetrating at will.....we will have a GREAT shot at winning this game!
SO pumped to be a bearcat fan....we've waited a long time for an opportunity at the sweet 16!
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I think I would have Dixon and Davis guard Kemba to make him play against some size and strength. It would also help keep Cash out of potential foul trouble. No matter who is on him you have to have a second layer of defense. Don't be surprised to see some match up zone to help Cash and Bishop.
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I agree....I hope to see a lot of zone. I think it will help take the ball out of Kemba's hands and force them to make shots. I could live with a loss if UCONN goes crazy from behind the arc...having Kemba Walker dice our defense on a regular basis is a different story.
UCONN's back court has some pretty good size....unfortuantely if we are in man I think Cash will have to guard him a lot of the time.
Patient offense and good shot selection is key to getting our offense going! Keep it close early and I like our chances.
psax889906
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http://www.gobearcats.com/allaccess/?media=237648
Mick Cronin Press conference
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http://www.gobearcats.com/allaccess/?media=237603
Cashmere Wright Interview
http://www.gobearcats.com/allaccess/?media=237604
Friday Update with Tommy G. and Dan Hoard
Mick Cronin Press conference
*Scroll down to the "Most Recent" section for the Player's Press Conference*
http://www.gobearcats.com/allaccess/?media=237603
Cashmere Wright Interview
http://www.gobearcats.com/allaccess/?media=237604
Friday Update with Tommy G. and Dan Hoard
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psax889906
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-Mick said in his press conference today that Rashad Bishop played "pain free" last night. Very encouraging sign.
-He also stated in the UCONN game in Feb. they didn't respect Lamb's perimeter shot enough.
-UC committed 17 turnovers and put UCONN into transition far too much.
-He also stated in the UCONN game in Feb. they didn't respect Lamb's perimeter shot enough.
-UC committed 17 turnovers and put UCONN into transition far too much.
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TheLivingLegend
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17 turnovers and unreal shooting by UConn won them that game.. Im excited to watch tom, having Rashad fully healthy, supposedly, will be nice!
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I usually do not watch much b-ball but March is not your usual basketball month. And a UConn/UC match is not your usual match up due to the slight drama involved this season. We are looking forward to watching the game and see a low scoring affair with it tipping either way. Edge to UC due to the "Rodney Dangerfield" factor.
the Cats kept it close...tough game so far. Why is Parker in the game? I would put my money on Gates in a race between Parker and Gates. Lets hope the Bearcats continue to fight, as they have all season long, and possibly pull out a huge upset/victory.
Go Bearcats!
Go Bearcats!
Bearcat_NTS
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Fix is in...worst officiated game I can remember
JasonS
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Wow, it is a shame this game is going to be marred by horrible officiating. Flagrant Foul on JJ? Apparantly it is illegal to block shots now. Also it is now apparantly legal to hand check on the perimeter. Hmmm. I don't think UC got the memo. The foul discrepancy in this half was ridiculous.
JasonS
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We have to hand it to the way the Bearcats team has battled back in this game. Win or Lose they are making us proud!
psax889906
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I'm so proud of the seniors and this entire team.
Rashad, Larry, Ibrahima, Darnell, Biggie and Eddie... you all laid the foundation for this program's return to the national stage... when the Bearcats do great things next year (and I am certain they will) remember it was you all that helped get them to that point.
Rashad, Larry, Ibrahima, Darnell, Biggie and Eddie... you all laid the foundation for this program's return to the national stage... when the Bearcats do great things next year (and I am certain they will) remember it was you all that helped get them to that point.
JasonS
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Well said. This is one of my favorite Bearcat teams ever. The seniors and juniors (plus Cash) came to this program at it's lowest point and sufferred through so much. We all owe them a great deal of gratitude for making UC Basketball relevant again. These guys believed in themselves and never gave up.
Yancy really impressed me with his showing of emotion after the game. As Mo Egger posted on his twitter: "We all wondered if Yancy Gates cares about basketball. He does." I think he will have a monster senior year and I expect this team to make a deep run in the tourney. This experience cannot be understated.
Thank you seniors. Thank you Mick Cronin. Thank you to the entire team for a fun and exciting season. Until next year.