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Post by rgs318 on Feb 22, 2020 8:54:30 GMT -5
Colgate is a 24 point favorite by Massey (86-62) in Sunday's game and the Raiders have a 97% chance for the win. Ouch.  |
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Post by CHC8485 on Feb 22, 2020 8:56:55 GMT -5
Not that it matters that much with respect to the thread, but you do know that game day isn't until Sunday, correct?  |
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Post by rgs318 on Feb 22, 2020 9:01:16 GMT -5
Not that it matters that much with respect to the thread, but you do know that game day isn't until Sunday, correct? My bad. It will be correct tomorrow. |
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Post by CHC8485 on Feb 22, 2020 9:14:35 GMT -5
Yup. No harm. Just didn't want you or others to misappropriate time on a beautiful late winter Saturday in the northeast.  |
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Post by HC92 on Feb 22, 2020 11:24:32 GMT -5
Would have been better if it was today. 40 years from tomorrow, people will still be talking about the “Miracle on Wood” when HC played only 4 players and still beat first place Colgate on the road.
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Post by rgs318 on Feb 23, 2020 8:31:21 GMT -5
I was honestly startled to see HC stay so close with Colgate in the first meeting. When I watch the team now, I focus on the play of individuals as I look for their improvement. It is still hard to watch at times. I hope today we see some solid defense and continued improvement in rebounding. I have little doubt that HC can beat the spread,..but one never knows. As an optimist, I wish I could say (and mean it when I do) that better days are ahead. With the talented recruits coming in next year, that could be the case and give us a chance to see what the coaching staff can do, but in reality, who knows that for sure? In time, we will see.
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Post by hcpride on Feb 23, 2020 8:46:40 GMT -5
Last game was no blowout although I have my doubts about this one. (Edit: I just checked the box score and Matt had a rough time from deep last game v Colgate, going 1-8 and JP may have had foul trouble thus limiting points [10] and minutes [23] )
At this point I have no idea if our incoming recruits will be especially talented relative to our opposition (or even if they will be especially talented relative to our opposition's incoming recruits) but I am assuming at least one of them can crack our starting lineup.
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Post by possum on Feb 23, 2020 10:35:19 GMT -5
Not expecting a competitive game today but as the old saying goes you never know that's why they play the games.
By default we will have a freshman at point guard next year, but after watching him yesterday RJ will not have to be gifted playing time because there is no alternative. I also think Martindale will start and I haven't seen enough of Humphrey to give an opinion but the reports seem positive.
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Post by longsuffering on Feb 23, 2020 10:49:13 GMT -5
Our recruits have a clearer path to playing time than at many schools. I hope they were still sold on a four year career and a BA from a good school. I don't see how HC can succeed with the one or two and done model.
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Post by WorcesterGray on Feb 23, 2020 11:54:14 GMT -5
At this point I have no idea if our incoming recruits will be especially talented relative to our opposition (or even if they will be especially talented relative to our opposition's incoming recruits) but I am assuming at least one of them can crack our starting lineup. A really good point and something most of us don't think enough about when framing our expectations. That said, this group of four looks stronger, quicker, and more athletic relative to most of our own recruits of the past four years - and includes the first legitimate big since Floyd, who may not start but should see significant playing time in his first year. |
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Post by hchoops on Feb 23, 2020 11:58:28 GMT -5
Not expecting a competitive game today but as the old saying goes you never know that's why they play the games. By default we will have a freshman at point guard next year, but after watching him yesterday RJ will not have to be gifted playing time because there is no alternative. I also think Martindale will start and I haven't seen enough of Humphrey to give an opinion but the reports seem positive. Because of position need, Mike R may get more time than Judson or Bubba, who will both play imo. |
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Post by WorcesterGray on Feb 23, 2020 13:48:05 GMT -5
Colgate Four Factors - Rank Offense EFG% - 57th, Excellent TO% - 29th, Excellent OR% - 188th, Average FTR - 336th, Poor Defense EFG% - 223rd, Fair TO% - 253rd, Fair DR% - 118th, Good FTR - 19th, Excellent
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Post by WorcesterGray on Feb 23, 2020 13:51:00 GMT -5
Holy Cross Four Factors - Rank
Offense
EFG% - 143rd, Good
TO% - 252nd, Fair
OR% - 252nd, Fair
FTR - 338th, Poor
Defense
EFG% - 348th, Poor
TO% - 339th, Poor
DR% - 267th, Fair
FTR - 182nd, Average
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Feb 23, 2020 14:03:35 GMT -5
Looks like AB is giving it a go.....
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Post by WorcesterGray on Feb 23, 2020 14:08:15 GMT -5
Wade passes up a wide open shot from 12'. Can't play scared - shoot it.
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Feb 23, 2020 14:14:56 GMT -5
God that play by play guy is talkative...
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Post by lou on Feb 23, 2020 14:15:04 GMT -5
2 on Faw or 1? Why is he sitting?
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Post by purplehaze on Feb 23, 2020 14:18:03 GMT -5
colgate's announcers also do the radio so he has to talk a lot of talking to describe the action
(not much 'action' by HC - it's already very ugly)
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Feb 23, 2020 14:18:37 GMT -5
Two points in seven minutes.
This season can’t end soon enough.
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Post by WorcesterGray on Feb 23, 2020 14:25:33 GMT -5
Wade doing a nice job in the defensive mismatch with Rayman that possession. He's also penetrated (and kicked out) a couple times at the other end.
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Post by purplehaze on Feb 23, 2020 14:38:07 GMT -5
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Post by WorcesterGray on Feb 23, 2020 14:38:19 GMT -5
Pridgen trying to bring us back - that quick lefty spin in the lane has become a signature move
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Feb 23, 2020 14:39:16 GMT -5
Don't care if the guy is doing radio.....still an irritant. Can't wait till Langel leaves and they slink back into the abyss. Yes, I'm frustrated.
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Post by purplehaze on Feb 23, 2020 14:39:25 GMT -5
Butler and Pridgen are the only ones who seem interested in competing - Niego has just been terrible on offense - Colgate will have total control of the final margin
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Post by cfrivals on Feb 23, 2020 14:39:33 GMT -5
Verbeek's first start in 20-21 should be in a D3 uniform, he is not a D1 player
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