Big East Conference

[psax889906]

Some intriguing Big East matchups tomorrow:

-Villanova takes on Tennessee in the NIT Tip-Off

-Syracuse and Michigan match up in the Legends Classic

-Notre Dame takes on Cal after their 2OT win over Georgia

-St. John's takes on Drake in a tournament UC knows a little bit about:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFAiLaACRbk[/ame]

-Heck even The Rutgers/St. Joes and and South Florida/BYU matchups should be decent

Busy day in the Big East Friday.

 

[psax889906]

Only seven undefeated Big East teams remain after Villanova lost tonight to Tennessee.

 

[psax889906]

St. John's has what could end up being a damaging loss tonight if they find themselves on the bubble at the end of the year, losing at home to St. Bonaventure.

 

[TheLongHaul]

I don't think SJU is going to be near the bubble this year. I still don't think they are any good. Sure they have seniors but who cares if the seniors aren't any good.

 

[BearcatAlum1]

St. John's has what could end up being a damaging loss tonight if they find themselves on the bubble at the end of the year, losing at home to St. Bonaventure.

Lavin is the coach. He'll get the talent, but not the results.

 

[JasonS]

Lavin is the coach. He'll get the talent, but not the results.

Kind of reminds me of a former Pitt football coach.

 

[bearcat jeff]

They are a senior laden team. Lavin is notorious for underachieving with talent but did make some sweet 16 runs.

 

[bearcat jeff]

16 SHOTS AROUND THE BIG EAST:

- Cincinnati:
Cincinnati leads the nation in scoring defense (51.4 ppg). The Bearcats have allowed more than 59 points just once this season. The Bearcats are off to their best start since 2004-05 which is also the last season they appeared in NCAA Tournament.

http://www.nbebasketball.com/w3/2010-1207/big-east-hoops-update-1272010/

 

[psax889906]

That scoring defense will not be going up against a completely inept offensive team on Saturday, regardless of their record or who they are... averaging 73.0 PPG on the season (while the 'Cats average 70)... I'm hoping UC comes out and looks dominant once again, holding them to 50 or less.

We've seen in flashes thus far how good this team can play defensively... if they can find a way to sustain that against better competition they can play with just about anyone in the country.

 

[psax889906]

Notre Dame- Pretender or Contender in the Big East?

We find out tonight.

Other games of note tonight:

Providence is tested @ Boston College.

Seton Hall takes on Arkansas in the appetizer for that ND/Kentucky Night Cap at Freedom Hall.


A Quick look ahead to the rest of the week:

Only one game on tomorrow- Georgetown @ Temple.

There are no Big East games Friday... but on Saturday, what a great lineup...

Tennessee @ Pitt

Gonzaga @ Notre Dame

UNLV @ Louisville

Auburn @ Rutgers

Alabama @ Providence

Seton Hall @ UMASS

Wisconsin @ Marquette

Seven very intriguing games.

 

[thebeast]

i cant wait to see how uk and nd match up tonight.

 

[psax889906]

DePaul may be the worst BCS conference team in all the country... and the 'Cats get them twice this year.

 

[bearcat jeff]

i cant wait to see how uk and nd match up tonight.

Hansboro keep ND in the game in the first half. They are simply too slow and will have problems against teams with quickness and penetrating guards.

 

[thebeast]

Hansboro keep ND in the game in the first half. They are simply too slow and will have problems against teams with quickness and penetrating guards.

yeah they didnt look like a top 25 team. no great low post presence and if you stop their three point shooting you should be able to win

 

[ME80]

Notre Dame- Pretender or Contender in the Big East?

A Quick look ahead to the rest of the week:

Only one game on tomorrow- Georgetown @ Temple.

There are no Big East games Friday... but on Saturday, what a great lineup...

Tennessee @ Pitt

Gonzaga @ Notre Dame

UNLV @ Louisville

Auburn @ Rutgers

Alabama @ Providence

Seton Hall @ UMASS

Wisconsin @ Marquette

Seven very intriguing games.

And UC doesn't get to play in any of them.

 

[BearcatAlum1]

There is some crazy stuff re: our schedule occuring on another site, and it's very, very annoying.

Of course, with 2 games against cuppycakes until Oklahoma, we better get used to it for the next week.

 

[psax889906]

There is some crazy stuff re: our schedule occuring on another site, and it's very, very annoying.

Of course, with 2 games against cuppycakes until Oklahoma, we better get used to it for the next week.

I've been monitoring it but I've resisted getting tangled up in that old dog and pony show...

 

[BearcatAlum1]

I've been monitoring it but I've resisted getting tangled up in that old dog and pony show...

I couldnt' resist. LongTimer sucked me in. His game is so obvious.

 

[JasonS]

I couldnt' resist. LongTimer sucked me in. His game is so obvious.

Those arguments make me mental. Glad I haven't seen it because I always get sucked in.

 

[Not Guilty]

I couldnt' resist. LongTimer sucked me in. His game is so obvious.

Yeah I've been sucked in too. It's really frustrating because I would much rather just talk about Bearcat Basketball.

I also have been told that is not Longtimer by someone that checked on it. I simply do not believe it. It HAS to be him.