Louisiana Tech (1/3/19)

[CMJ]

36 minutes ago, greenminer said:

Arguably the most important game in the history of Eastern Civilization.

...that doesn't sound right.  Sorry, it's been a while since we could use these bits in a meaningful, cherished way.

I only break out the Western Civilization bit during conference and/or NCAA tournament time.  I think I may have also brought it out in the CBI last year too.  😎

[Venson]

I will be there. Come hell or high water, I will make it. I am not going to let the weather stop me.

[Jason Howeth]

GAME DAY

[Talon90]

Line is currently UNT -4.5

GMG!

[Wag Tag]

[Talon90]

La Tech highlights from win over USM.  They can shoot the 3 ball.

[bstnsportsfan3]

looks like weather will not be an issue. i should be their tonight! cant wait

[Wag Tag]

9 minutes ago, bstnsportsfan3 said:

looks like weather will not be an issue. i should be their tonight! cant wait

Scream baby scream!!

[Philip Ferguson]

https://winnersandwhiners.com/games/ncaab/1-3-2019/louisiana-tech-vs-north-texas-prediction-7002/

Latest prediction - so far, everyone has us winning!  GMG

[UNTLifer]

1 hour ago, Talon90 said:

La Tech highlights from win over USM.  They can shoot the 3 ball.

Have they faced a defense like our's?  Our defense, IMHO, is underrated and underappreciated.

[Matt from A700]

Sad our snow drought continues, but glad the drive will be easier. Everyone be safe! GMG!

[Mad Hatter]

Convinced the family to come with me, plus a friend.  Total of 6 headed up tonight!  Thanks for the Throwback Thursday discount AD!!

Go Mean Green! 

[Salsa_Verde]

Well let’s get it on 

[Andrew]

Crowd sounds decent on espn+

[Mean Green Matt]

Good crowd. 

[Andrew]

Mark isn’t suited up, but Shakeem is. I thought he was injured. If not we may need his size at some point, but Arikawe is doing a great job in there. I love his hustle. 

[Andrew]

Winning strategy is get fouls on Arikawe and Simmons. If both get in foul trouble La Tech can really take over the game. 

Edited January 4, 2019 by Andrew

[Harry]

They are overplaying the perimeter so we need to start driving to the basket more and force them to foul.

[Salsa_Verde]

Good fast pace. La Tech only has a seven man rotation 

[Harry]

La tech game thread on their message board: http://www.latechbbb.com/forum/showthread.php?142163-1-3-MBB-at-UNT

[Censored by Laurie]

16 minutes ago, Andrew said:

Mark isn’t suited up, but Shakeem is. I thought he was injured. If not we may need his size at some point, but Arikawe is doing a great job in there. I love his hustle. 

I'm going to try to explain this to you again, but...just because a guy is tall, doesn't mean he is ready to/can contribute. 

[Censored by Laurie]

this color-guy next to Hank has zero charisma, but I'm digging his preparedness and recognition of when to contribute and when to shut up...really letting the game come to him. 

[Andrew]

9 minutes ago, Censored by Laurie said:

I'm going to try to explain this to you again, but...just because a guy is tall, doesn't mean he is ready to/can contribute. 

This may be true, however every team we play will try to get out two bigs in foul trouble because they can then attack more easily and rack up the offensive boards. Shut down Woolridge (meet him at half court) and get Simmons in foul trouble is the best way to beat this team. We still have plenty of depth; however that is a winning strategy for our opponents.

[Andrew]

8 to 2 foul advantage for La -Tech is a bit sketchy... 

[Censored by Laurie]

2 minutes ago, Andrew said:

This may be true, however every team we play will try to get out two bigs in foul trouble because they can then attack more easily and rack up the offensive boards. Shut down Woolridge (meet him at half court) and get Simmons in foul trouble is the best way to beat this team. We still have plenty of depth; however that is a winning strategy for our opponents.

I guess only one team has used that simple "winning strategy". 

this should be simple to understand...most do...but this team is what it is. we're short. we're gonna play a short team. stop talking about the 6'8" freshman with more fouls than points as being able to help out this year.

it's effing stupid.