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Bearcat_NTS said:
I think Titus Rubles getting outside of the BE will allow him to return to his pre conference form, remember how clutch he was in Vegas?
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That's a really good point. I also think (hope) Shaq's improvement and growing up in Big East conference play pay dividends in this game.
 
I think we will see a better looking offense, similiar to what we saw in the Providence game. I do believe there is some validity to Mick's comments that he believes they will play better now that they are outside their league.

This is not a tough team, not mentally nor physically. Georgetown simply outmanned UC. This is not a typical Cincinnati team in terms of toughness. Oregon and Iowa State are free flowing offenses and I believe we will see a UC offense similar to what we saw when we played those teams. Maybe not as efficient due to Cash's health, much better than in league play. Match ups in this tournament are everything in terms of who advances. The better team does not always win. I think Mick is thrilled with his draw. I think in the bottom half of the bracket Michigan State is the worst match up for Cincinnati.

No, I'm not predicting UC to the Sweet 16, I'm just saying I like the match ups of the first two rounds and think they benefit UC's chances of making the sweet 16 in this tournament. Which team shows up, the one from the first half of the season, or the one from the second half? Some where in between, consistently, may be enough to win a game or two if match ups are right.

The bottom line is that UC has to have 2-3 guys in double figures every game, get bench production and have someone outside the big 3 step up nightly. It can be collectively or 1 player but somebody has to score if one of the big 3 are off.

The Bearcats have to attack. Creighton will turn the ball over and they don't force turnovers. Attack the rim and attack them defensively.

Kilpatrick and Cash have to scorers and not just try to be a shooter. He has to get his points without having to shoot 3s and hoping he is on. Go at the basket and draw and get to the line. This is huge if Creighton goes on a run and UC is missing shots. Shooting and making ft's can be a run stopper.
 
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The two-headed monster of Rubbles/Jackson gives us a legitimate shot of stopping McDermott. Once you stop him, I like our chances of shutting down the rest of their team. Our offense should be more efficient against Creighton than it was facing the Big East guantlet. I like our chances.
 
L-T said:
The two-headed monster of Rubbles/Jackson gives us a legitimate shot of stopping McDermott. Once you stop him, I like our chances of shutting down the rest of their team. Our offense should be more efficient against Creighton than it was facing the Big East guantlet. I like our chances.
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I hope you are right. I always feel good about our chances 3-4 days before a game. The closer we get to game time, the more pessimistic I become! Eases the disappointment if they lose, I guess. Just part of being a UC fan and being used to all those disappointments in March.
 
anbuc88 said:
I hope you are right. I always feel good about our chances 3-4 days before a game. The closer we get to game time, the more pessimistic I become! Eases the disappointment if they lose, I guess. Just part of being a UC fan and being used to all those disappointments in March.
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At least we always have the chance to be disappointed. With Huggs, he always got us there...and with Mick, it's three in a row and hopefully it will be an every year occurrence with him also. Some schools (i.e. Xavier) would probably love the opportunity to have a disappointing finish. Can't imagine not making any tourney at all. Sucks to be them.
 
bearcat jeff said:
I think we will see a better looking offense, similiar to what we saw in the Providence game. I do believe there is some validity to Mick's comments that he believes they will play better now that they are outside their league.

This is not a tough team, not mentally nor physically. Georgetown simply outmanned UC. This is not a typical Cincinnati team in terms of toughness. Oregon and Iowa State are free flowing offenses and I believe we will see a UC offense similar to what we saw when we played those teams. Maybe not as efficient due to Cash's health, much better than in league play. Match ups in this tournament are everything in terms of who advances. The better team does not always win. I think Mick is thrilled with his draw. I think in the bottom half of the bracket Michigan State is the worst match up for Cincinnati.

No, I'm not predicting UC to the Sweet 16, I'm just saying I like the match ups of the first two rounds and think they benefit UC's chances of making the sweet 16 in this tournament. Which team shows up, the one from the first half of the season, or the one from the second half? Some where in between, consistently, may be enough to win a game or two if match ups are right.

The bottom line is that UC has to have 2-3 guys in double figures every game, get bench production and have someone outside the big 3 step up nightly. It can be collectively or 1 player but somebody has to score if one of the big 3 are off.

The Bearcats have to attack. Creighton will turn the ball over and they don't force turnovers. Attack the rim and attack them defensively.

Kilpatrick and Cash have to scorers and not just try to be a shooter. He has to get his points without having to shoot 3s and hoping he is on. Go at the basket and draw and get to the line. This is huge if Creighton goes on a run and UC is missing shots. Shooting and making ft's can be a run stopper.
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To get that wish, I think you'll need to kneel down next to your bed and pray to God. We haven't gotten that much out of this team since NC A&T. I do think if we kill them on the boards and not take an excessive amount of 3's, we should contend. But exactly which Big(s) do you propose to score in double digits? Maybe if Cheikh gets to the line 10 times. Even Kelvin might get a point or two. Won't be Nyarsuk. The ball will just slip out of his hands.
I think we can cease with Cash's injury. Looks like it's played out pretty much. He's back to being a player. He's just not going to mix it up under the hoop a la Parker. JaQuon will be our producer this game. He wants to go out with a flourish - and he will! He "shows up" every game.
 
no one in the country is going to be able to shut down McDermott...however, i do believe he can be contained...UC (although 2 losses) contained Otto Porter very well considering his size, skills, athleticism, and talent...is Porter that much different from McDermott as far as a threat?...he could be weaker in some areas, but could be stronger in others as well...there is one, and only one thing i am confident in with UC this year, and that is their defense...lets hope UC can earn the chance to play Duke...
Go Bearcats!
 
CaptDale said:
To get that wish, I think you'll need to kneel down next to your bed and pray to God. We haven't gotten that much out of this team since NC A&T. I do think if we kill them on the boards and not take an excessive amount of 3's, we should contend. But exactly which Big(s) do you propose to score in double digits? Maybe if Cheikh gets to the line 10 times. Even Kelvin might get a point or two. Won't be Nyarsuk. The ball will just slip out of his hands.
I think we can cease with Cash's injury. Looks like it's played out pretty much. He's back to being a player. He's just not going to mix it up under the hoop a la Parker. JaQuon will be our producer this game. He wants to go out with a flourish - and he will! He "shows up" every game.
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I never said it had to be a big. UC has to have 2 of the big three (Parker, Cash, SK) score in double digits and get some 3 scorer production either collectively or from a single source to advance in this tournament.
 
CaptDale said:
To get that wish, I think you'll need to kneel down next to your bed and pray to God. We haven't gotten that much out of this team since NC A&T. I do think if we kill them on the boards and not take an excessive amount of 3's, we should contend. But exactly which Big(s) do you propose to score in double digits? Maybe if Cheikh gets to the line 10 times. Even Kelvin might get a point or two. Won't be Nyarsuk. The ball will just slip out of his hands.
I think we can cease with Cash's injury. Looks like it's played out pretty much. He's back to being a player. He's just not going to mix it up under the hoop a la Parker. JaQuon will be our producer this game. He wants to go out with a flourish - and he will! He "shows up" every game.
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I never said it had to be a big. UC has to have 2 of the big three (Parker, Cash, SK) score in double digits and get some 3rd scorer production either collectively or from a single source to advance in this tournament.
 
bearcat jeff said:
I never said it had to be a big. UC has to have 2 of the big three (Parker, Cash, SK) score in double digits and get some 3rd scorer production either collectively or from a single source to advance in this tournament.
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Parker and Cash are good for 10 each, usually. SK gets 10 if he has 15 attempts these days.
 
I've been watching interviews of players and coaches in the NCAA Tournament and I have come away with one impression. The top teams all have players that come across "professional", or polished may be a better word; and they all speak well and come across as intelligent and thoughtful for the most part. Most importantly the confidence they have in themselves and their team truly comes across. I've been very impressed overall. Don't know if it's taught, recruited or developed (probably all three), but in it you can really see why certain teams are where they are.
 
WAITE HOYT 2 said:
Nothing is better than a Cats win but Pittsburgh losing comes close.3.58 to go they are down 60-45.
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did jamie dixon just coach his last game at pitt? does sean miller take the job? ben howland to zona?? lol

have a feeling a lot of coaches will be in diffrent jobs in a few weeks.
 
westsidecat said:
did jamie dixon just coach his last game at pitt? does sean miller take the job? ben howland to zona?? lol

have a feeling a lot of coaches will be in diffrent jobs in a few weeks.
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if Dixon goes to USC Howland may come back to Pitt. Don't think Miller is leaving UA.
 

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