UConn

[bearcat jeff]

Let's move on to the UConn game. I expect the usual war between these two teams that typically takes place. I think it will be a defensive battle and low scoring. The guards have to play tough and not get pushed out on the floor. Inside the bigs have be strong and not let Brimah intimidate them. He's going to block some shots but the Bearcats can't let that stop them from being aggressive. If they turn the ball over like they have in some games they lose.

 

[jbreeds1]

The battle between Ellis and Brimah is going to be interesting. Two guys who play with high emotion. Let's just say I'm praying for a zero technical foul game.

 

[Eternal E]

I think UC can stop Boatright pretty easily. I am concerned about the 5 star kid Hamilton on the wing and going against a legit high major front court. Ellis, DeBerry and Clark have to win their matchups for UC to win.

Cincinnati 53, Connecticut 45

 

[jacobkdoyle]

I predict we will be +5.
I also predict we will win 57-53. Brimah and Hamilton are the players I'd do everything I could to stop.

 

[UCalum08]

Good points by everyone so far. To add, I am worried about how we score this game. I think it will be a struggle (I usually always feel this way) but more so being @ Uconn. Especially since Ollie has been the coach, UConn has always had a great game plan to keep us from scoring.

I hope our players don't get away from playing inside/out. That is a must. We gotta get to the foul line and be agressive. I have a feeling Uconn will be packing it in and forcing us to shoot long jumpers.

This will be a good measuring stick to see how our development is coming along. Big time game and it would be awesome to steal one on the road against a AAC contender. I think we fall short here but I would love to be wrong! Obviously I want us to win but I want to see improvement.

 

[Scheids21]

Ellis and Clark should be able to handle Brimah together. A now healthy Boat right is always scary. Everything tells me we should win this game, but winning at UCONN is no small task no matter their record.

 

[Cin City]

Purvis is the one who makes me a bit nervous. He is athletic and very streaky. If he is off chances are he stays off but if he gets going it'll be bad. IMO he darn near singlehandedly brought UConn back against Florida, hitting three 3's in a row.

 

[cincrulz11]

I hate the 11 am start on the road. I would love a win, but we are probably due for a rough shooting game at some point. Uconn has pretty solid D as usual, could get ugly (not on the scoreboard, just the type of game that is played).

 

[UCalum08]

I hate the 11 am start on the road. I would love a win, but we are probably due for a rough shooting game at some point. Uconn has pretty solid D as usual, could get ugly (not on the scoreboard, just the type of game that is played).

I was thinking that too but it is nice that our game against SMU was 11 am. So we really can't use that as an excuse. It might work as an advantage because maybe UConn won't be ready for it. It certainly took UC an entire half to wake up against SMU, including our fan base.

 

[kskenyon4]

Cincy 59
UConn 55

 

[david aka the TYZ]

My opinion is an early start time favors the road team. When you're at home you're surrounded by normal routine and the friends and the parties that would be any normal Friday night for these guys. When on the road you're more than likely not going to leave the hotel the night before and can hopefully get more rest.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

My opinion is an early start time favors the road team. When you're at home you're surrounded by normal routine and the friends and the parties that would be any normal Friday night for these guys. When on the road you're more than likely not going to leave the hotel the night before and can hopefully get more rest.

I liked LD's tone is his media session today. I feel like we'll be ready to go. I'd like to see Caupain get off to a hot start.

 

[BCM]

Disagree... early games favor nobody. Both teams are usually up stupidly early and cranky, if comments from our past early home games are any indication.

The normalcy part I agree with, but I think that's the situation with all road/homes games.

 

[handwaver]

Disagree... early games favor nobody. Both teams are usually up stupidly early and cranky, if comments from our past early home games are any indication.

The normalcy part I agree with, but I think that's the situation with all road/homes games.

yeah, everyone plays at the same time, everyone plays with the same ball, on the same court - none of that should matter, only the home court advantage, which is real.

 

[david aka the TYZ]

I remember a couple years ago somebody posting Cash was tweeting all night about a game at noon the next day up until five in the morning. I just think that if one team is going to get to bed early enough to get enough rest the road team is the more likely. Whether or not they do is on them. I think it's one factor that could lessen home field advantage some. Of course hasn't Cronin put the team up in the Marriot before noon games in the past to ensure they are not at home with all the normal distractions?

 

[UCalum08]

I remember a couple years ago somebody posting Cash was tweeting all night about a game at noon the next day up until five in the morning. I just think that if one team is going to get to bed early enough to get enough rest the road team is the more likely. Whether or not they do is on them. I think it's one factor that could lessen home field advantage some. Of course hasn't Cronin put the team up in the Marriot before noon games in the past to ensure they are not at home with all the normal distractions?

Its my understanding UC players are at the Marriott the night before every home game.

 

[Doodie]

I remember a couple years ago somebody posting Cash was tweeting all night about a game at noon the next day up until five in the morning. I just think that if one team is going to get to bed early enough to get enough rest the road team is the more likely. Whether or not they do is on them. I think it's one factor that could lessen home field advantage some. Of course hasn't Cronin put the team up in the Marriot before noon games in the past to ensure they are not at home with all the normal distractions?[/QUOTE

That was Dion Dixon not cash

 

[bearcat jeff]

It's all about having the maturity to get the proper rest and do the right things. If a team wants to be great and not good they do the little things that will take them to that level. They do the right things for their body and minds. They put in the extra work and pay attention to detail. They respect every opponent. They are responsive to coaching and pay attention to the game plan. Lastly, they hold each other accountable for not doing the right things.

 

[Eternal E]

Its my understanding UC players are at the Marriott the night before every home game.

Yeah, UC always stays in the Marriott the night before early games as if they are on the road.

 

[TheRealUC]

I will be there 6th row center court...surrounded my some of the biggest homer fans in all of sports. Can't wait. Gonna be a breakfast beer kind of day!