The Classic

[coachpipe]

Stainbrook looks like Mrs Doubtfire and Isiah Philmore is the softest sounding name I've heard. Neither of these two squids worries me one bit.

I wish I was that confident in our bigs...

 

[#BearcatNation]

Interesting point that I had not heard is that UC was only allowed to sell tickets to season ticket holders while X could sell to all its fans before tickets went on sale through US Bank Arena and the general public. This was part of the agreement to give the "home" team the advantage in early ticket sales. Last year UC had this advantage. I guess they assumed the game would sell out early. This was according to my ticket guy in the UCats office. It's a shame that only 10,500 have sold, especially sice it's a Saturday game. If X fans want to boycott the game then great, we'll have the crowd advantage and it will entice us even less to return to playing on campus.

Well that explains why my tickets are on Eggzavier's side.....

 

[Bearcat Rob]

Philmore and Stainbrook are very slow and unathletic. Rubles, Jackson, and Lawrence should be able to blow by them and get to hoop with ease. This is Jackson's last shootout, I expect him to be ready and fill out the stat sheet and go out on top. Same with SK in his 5th year here he is going to have a huge game, and prove again why he is easily the best player in the city. If we play ok offensively we should blow them out.
On another note Semaj in my opinion is soft, press him all game (he isnt well conditioned and may cramp....again) and in half-court make him shoot (he cant shoot)

 

[Scheids21]

Philmore and Stainbrook are very slow and unathletic. Rubles, Jackson, and Lawrence should be able to blow by them and get to hoop with ease. This is Jackson's last shootout, I expect him to be ready and fill out the stat sheet and go out on top. Same with SK in his 5th year here he is going to have a huge game, and prove again why he is easily the best player in the city. If we play ok offensively we should blow them out.
On another note Semaj in my opinion is soft, press him all game (he isnt well conditioned and may cramp....again) and in half-court make him shoot (he cant shoot)

Don't underestimate Samaj. The kid is a flat-out stud. However, I do agree with you that he gets frustrated early and 40 minutes of pressure coupled with his lesser teammates will get to him.

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

Don't underestimate Samaj. The kid is a flat-out stud. However, I do agree with you that he gets frustrated early and 40 minutes of pressure coupled with his lesser teammates will get to him.

He is very, very good in transition. I know UC has some good athletes with speed, but being fast with the ball is a different animal.

My guess is UC will play off him in the half court and make him a jump shooter. Guyn, Johnson, and Kilpatrick all will spend time guarding him.

 

[UCalum08]

Dan Hoard referred to New Mexico's "Pit" as a bucket list arena to want to take in a game. I think that's what X believes Cintas is. The difference is places like the Pit can be rowdy, loud, and the visitor rarely wins - but still a cool atmosphere. With Cintas, personal safety becomes an issue - That's not a home-court advantage, it's a leadership problem.

Bingo! You nailed it.

 

[waterhead]

I heard a lot of X fans are boycotting going to the game because they want to make a statement by saying it should be at the Cintas. Classy. Typical.

That is fantastic IMO. There should have been no way in hell we should have played one game for UC at home at Cintas and then went back to Xavier campus the next year. At the very least it should have been a 2 year home and away at Cintas with the option of re-assessing after that point.

Judging by a rumored boycot and the chants after the last Eggs game it is apparent not much has changed. If they think a two year home and away at Cintas is unfair...they are delusional.

 

[david aka the TYZ]

Well that explains why my tickets are on Eggzavier's side.....

I'd venture to guess your tix are on X's side because they sold less tickets, thus the "best available" were in their sections. Sucks for you, but good for the Beacats I suppose. You'll just have to do us proud and out cheer all the X fans around you.

By the way Mo was reporting about 6,000 seats available on his show tonight, which I believe puts the total around 12,000 sold.

 

[Scheids21]

I'd venture to guess your tix are on X's side because they sold less tickets, thus the "best available" were in their sections. Sucks for you, but good for the Beacats I suppose. You'll just have to do us proud and out cheer all the X fans around you.

By the way Mo was reporting about 6,000 seats available on his show tonight, which I believe puts the total around 12,000 sold.

Nope seats about 16,500.

 

[waterhead]

I wonder if the rumored boycott has anything to do with their season thus far? Three losses with some close games to weak opponents? I would bet they wouldn't be boycotting if they were taking care of business and in the top 25. When your team sucks Eggs or Eggs sucks...it's time to Boycott so you don't get Eggs on your face. LOL! I love it.

 

[Kingsley Court]

The fact remains, UC has only been able to beat Xavier 6 times in the last 17 years. That's pretty bad, and could hardly be labeled as competitive. With Xavier now in the better conference, and having an outstanding recruiting class coming in, this may be one of the last years UC has a chance.

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

The fact remains, UC has only been able to beat Xavier 6 times in the last 17 years. That's pretty bad, and could hardly be labeled as competitive. With Xavier now in the better conference, and having an outstanding recruiting class coming in, this may be one of the last years UC has a chance.

Right because Xavier never had a chance when UC was #1 in the country all those year....

Cincinnati and Xavier are about equal as programs and will remain that way.

 

[JumpinJack5]

The fact remains, UC has only been able to beat Xavier 6 times in the last 17 years. That's pretty bad, and could hardly be labeled as competitive. With Xavier now in the better conference, and having an outstanding recruiting class coming in, this may be one of the last years UC has a chance.

Recruiting classes mean nothing, Chris Mack is a horrible coach. He won with Sean Miller's players, he hasn't proven that he can win with his own players yet.

 

[Robert]

I wonder if the rumored boycott has anything to do with their season thus far? Three losses with some close games to weak opponents? I would bet they wouldn't be boycotting if they were taking care of business and in the top 25. When your team sucks Eggs or Eggs sucks...it's time to Boycott so you don't get Eggs on your face. LOL! I love it.

I was reading some comments over at xavierhoops.com, and it seems like one of the main reasons they are upset is because the game isn't part of the season ticket package. If that's the case, I would think we could compromise on that if we really want to keep the game downtown... correct me if I'm wrong. They all seem to hate US Bank though regardless.

 

[#BearcatNation]

I was reading some comments over at xavierhoops.com, and it seems like one of the main reasons they are upset is because the game isn't part of the season ticket package. If that's the case, I would think we could compromise on that if we really want to keep the game downtown... correct me if I'm wrong. They all seem to hate US Bank though regardless.

Isn't it the same for UC? I have a buddy that has season tickets, and I'm pretty sure he had to pay extra for the Shootout. It was optional.

 

[Scheids21]

Don't get upset guys; Kingsley Court is an admitted Xavier fan who comes around every so often to stir the pot.

 

[UCalum08]

I'll be in section 208 having a good ol time! I'll be wearing my Xavier girls are still ugly shirt! random post but felt like sharing lol

 

[Bearcat Rob]

The fact remains, UC has only been able to beat Xavier 6 times in the last 17 years. That's pretty bad, and could hardly be labeled as competitive. With Xavier now in the better conference, and having an outstanding recruiting class coming in, this may be one of the last years UC has a chance.

That's just ignorant. Mack is an awful coach. The new big east blows. And there recruiting class is overrated just ranked nationally cuz they have 5 commitments, they have 0 recruits ranked in the top 40. And look at our class last year it was pretty good( better than xu's) and this years is pretty good to. And that doesn't even matter it's all about how u develop them and finding players who fit your system. Sk was a three star and now he's one of the best players in the country. Mack offers everybody ranked high on espn and promises them unlimited shots and pt. Cronin is better, uc has better players as well this is our city and it always will be. 6 final fours, two national championships speak for its self. X hasn't made a final 4

 

[Bearcat Rob]

Also better recruits? freshman jermaine lawrence was a five star, has xavier ever had a five star?

 

[UCalum08]

And we dont get ogre looking big men. Every time I hear Stainbrook's name I think of him have a giant poop stain in his shorts.