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Dec 4, 2017 12:57:47 GMT -5
Post by hchoops on Dec 4, 2017 12:57:47 GMT -5
had to start the thread we are plying them on Wednesday
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UMass
Dec 4, 2017 14:37:14 GMT -5
Post by steve81 on Dec 4, 2017 14:37:14 GMT -5
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Dec 4, 2017 14:57:46 GMT -5
I'll be watching closely to see if we play more like we did in the second half of the latest game (going harder for some rebounds?) or if we revert to how we've played prior to that.
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Post by sader1970 on Dec 4, 2017 14:59:49 GMT -5
Steve, so glad to see the comments and befuddlement about the Crusader "controversy."
Was at a funeral Mass on Saturday and an older Providence College alum I know sees me and first thing he says to me "Are you leading the effort to get rid of the Crusader?" My response: "Yeah, I'm such a devout Muslim." I know, shouldn't be joking at a funeral in church. God got even with me for that unChristian sentiment as we lost to LaSalle when I saw the video after the Mass.
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UMass
Dec 4, 2017 15:21:28 GMT -5
Post by rgs318 on Dec 4, 2017 15:21:28 GMT -5
had to start the thread we are plying them on Wednesday Interesting typo. What will we be using to ply them...alcohol? Once jet lag passes and I am through piles of mail from last week, I'll get on the ball with my posts and previews again. Sorry, and thanks hoops.
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Post by Tom on Dec 4, 2017 15:39:09 GMT -5
Steve, so glad to see the comments and befuddlement about the Crusader "controversy." Was at a funeral Mass on Saturday and an older Providence College alum I know sees me and first thing he says to me "Are you leading the effort to get rid of the Crusader?" My response: "Yeah, I'm such a devout Muslim." I know, shouldn't be joking at a funeral in church. What better place? This kind of reinforces what I said on the other thread about wishing this wasn't playing out in the media. I'm not a big advocate of the theory that there's no such thing as bad publicity. Back on topic, UMass lost at Harvard in OT - and obviously HC beat them in a tight game here. Hopefully our wildly inconsistent Crusaders will put together a quality 35 minutes or so. (thus far 40 seems too much to ask) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to Cliff Clavin we have a good chance of winning the rebounding battle Wednesday. (phonetics inserted by me)
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UMass
Dec 4, 2017 15:54:00 GMT -5
Post by rgs318 on Dec 4, 2017 15:54:00 GMT -5
Steve, so glad to see the comments and befuddlement about the Crusader "controversy." Was at a funeral Mass on Saturday and an older Providence College alum I know sees me and first thing he says to me "Are you leading the effort to get rid of the Crusader?" My response: "Yeah, I'm such a devout Muslim." I know, shouldn't be joking at a funeral in church. God got even with me for that unChristian sentiment as we lost to LaSalle when I saw the video after the Mass. Have you ever looked at how many stand-up comics use humor about death? It comes under he idea that "we laugh to keep rom crying." After all, laughter and tears seem to have a very similar effect on the brain's chemistry. Plus, when you know you should NOT laugh...good luck holding it in. Some of the best laughs I ever had were at Keane's Funeral Home in the Bronx. As to Minutemen, some who are familiar with the performance of militia in early battles with the Brits seem to feel that the term described how long they could be counted on to stand and fight.
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UMass
Dec 4, 2017 16:28:36 GMT -5
Post by steve81 on Dec 4, 2017 16:28:36 GMT -5
Steve, so glad to see the comments and befuddlement about the Crusader "controversy." Was at a funeral Mass on Saturday and an older Providence College alum I know sees me and first thing he says to me "Are you leading the effort to get rid of the Crusader?" My response: "Yeah, I'm such a devout Muslim." I know, shouldn't be joking at a funeral in church. God got even with me for that unChristian sentiment as we lost to LaSalle when I saw the video after the Mass. on your comment. However pretty sad that the rivalry is at a lull. We both made the mistake of not joining the Big East way back with proud basketball histories. Have always like Fulton with it's horseshoe shape and nice capacity. Cheers until game time.
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UMass
Dec 4, 2017 16:36:45 GMT -5
Post by WorcesterGray on Dec 4, 2017 16:36:45 GMT -5
I'll be watching closely to see if we play more like we did in the second half of the latest game (going harder for some rebounds?) or if we revert to how we've played prior to that. Another heartening thing to see was the way the guys started going hard to the hoop in that 2nd half - got to the line 14 times in the stanza, more than any other half this year. Now if we could just make a few more of them . . .
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UMass
Dec 4, 2017 16:40:34 GMT -5
Post by hchoops on Dec 4, 2017 16:40:34 GMT -5
I'll be watching closely to see if we play more like we did in the second half of the latest game (going harder for some rebounds?) or if we revert to how we've played prior to that. Another heartening thing to see was the way the guys started going hard to the hoop in that 2nd half - got to the line 14 times in the stanza, more than any other half this year. Now if we could just make a few more of them . . . i believe that the majority of those paint shots and subsequent fouls were JF post moves. He has to continue to make an offensive move from the low post when he is single teamed and not kick it out.
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Post by WorcesterGray on Dec 4, 2017 16:42:56 GMT -5
I know, shouldn't be joking at a funeral . . .There's precedent.
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Dec 4, 2017 17:05:58 GMT -5
Post by steve81 on Dec 4, 2017 17:05:58 GMT -5
WorcesterGray, enjoyed the clip and thanks.
From UMass Athletics.
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UMass
Dec 4, 2017 18:11:05 GMT -5
Post by rgs318 on Dec 4, 2017 18:11:05 GMT -5
Massey makes UMass a 10 point favorite (59-69) with an 82% chance for the win.
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UMass
Dec 4, 2017 18:46:15 GMT -5
Post by Non Alum Dave on Dec 4, 2017 18:46:15 GMT -5
So how do we defend Holloway? Just let him do his thing (shut down the others) and hope he burns himself out? Geez, MF, CN, JG and even JF are going to look like pinstripes on his uniform, he's so huge.
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UMass
Dec 4, 2017 18:55:38 GMT -5
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Post by lou on Dec 4, 2017 18:55:38 GMT -5
So how do we defend Holloway? Just let him do his thing (shut down the others) and hope he burns himself out? Geez, MF, CN, JG and even JF are going to look like pinstripes on his uniform, he's so huge. Holloway 10 pts, 8 rebounds in 22 minutes last year. Jehyve 0 pts in 9 minutes, different year, we'll be fine
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 5, 2017 8:19:47 GMT -5
Foul trouble could decide this game - either way. It is a new year, a new JF and a bigger supporting cast!
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UMass
Dec 5, 2017 13:38:50 GMT -5
Post by DiMarz on Dec 5, 2017 13:38:50 GMT -5
So how do we defend Holloway? Just let him do his thing (shut down the others) and hope he burns himself out? Geez, MF, CN, JG and even JF are going to look like pinstripes on his uniform, he's so huge. some possible ways to defend a BIG.. Front him and get help from a weak side defender...this makes rebounding tough... Double down on him every time the ball goes to him, either from the top or baseline...If he is a good passer, he will search out the open man... Pressure, pressure, pressure! On the ball all the time, don't let the ball handler get comfortable passing the ball inside! My UMass friend says Holloway is a teddybear, he doesn't like physical play...so we keep a body on him all the time, use our fouls!
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Dec 5, 2017 19:15:39 GMT -5
Post by HCFC45 on Dec 5, 2017 19:15:39 GMT -5
Any Crossporters making the trip to Amherst?
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Dec 5, 2017 19:29:15 GMT -5
Post by lou on Dec 5, 2017 19:29:15 GMT -5
Any Crossporters making the trip to Amherst? yup
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UMass
Dec 5, 2017 19:33:39 GMT -5
Post by HCFC45 on Dec 5, 2017 19:33:39 GMT -5
Any Crossporters making the trip to Amherst? yup See you there!
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Dec 5, 2017 19:36:52 GMT -5
I envy your proximity to our game venues but, more importantly, admire your support of the team
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UMass
Dec 5, 2017 20:10:25 GMT -5
Post by Tom on Dec 5, 2017 20:10:25 GMT -5
Any Crossporters making the trip to Amherst? Absolutely. Heading out early for dinner with a couple of minute(wo)men at the Hanger then over to the game
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UMass
Dec 6, 2017 0:06:50 GMT -5
Post by steve81 on Dec 6, 2017 0:06:50 GMT -5
Get there a bit early. Not anticipating a large crowd, but you think you are at the airport. You will have to take out your phones and metal and be waned.
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UMass
Dec 6, 2017 7:33:49 GMT -5
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Dec 6, 2017 7:33:49 GMT -5
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Post by HCFC45 on Dec 6, 2017 14:40:48 GMT -5
We are off to the game! Go CRUSADERS!
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