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Post by theneumann64 on Nov 5, 2018 10:49:07 GMT -5
OK, here we are. Season begins tomorrow. I've been following this program since my Freshman Year of college. I'm 32 now. Tomorrow marks the first time I'll ever a La Salle game with anyone other than John Giannini coaching. A little surreal, but I'm super excited about the Ashley Howard era and think we made a perfect hire.
That said, this is a team coming off several losing years in a row that lost their best player (BJ). At the end of last season I was looking at this year's team as an 8 or 9 win team. I'll allow myself to be a bit more optimistic given the coaching change, but I do think some of you are in outer space with some of these 20+ win goals.
Overall Record: 12-18
A-10 Record: 7-11 (tied for 9th)
Still excited for the start of a new year, and I don't think the story of this year is necessarily about wins and losses. FIGHT ON EXPLORERS!
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Post by MisterD on Nov 5, 2018 11:05:06 GMT -5
... I'm super excited about the Ashley Howard era and think we made a perfect hire ... Overall Record: 12-19 A-10 Record: 7-11 (tied for 9th) I might take an in-conference win off, but that looks about right to me. And I don't care, as long as it looks like we're building something for next season, which I expect we will. This will be a free-ing season, in a way. Every year I can remember its either been expectations (where we have to be basically perfect all year) or its pessimism; this year its just the start of something and should be fun to watch. Only real downer is I wish the key seniors weren't seniors so this year's build could all carry over. |
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Post by giveansk1 on Nov 5, 2018 11:08:30 GMT -5
16-15 Overall
10-8 A-10
This feels a little optimistic but I think the conference is weaker this year. Won't be surprised to see the transition be difficult in year 1, but really looking forward to watching something new. How great would it be to actually make the semis of the A-10 tournament and be a team that is peaking at the end of the season?
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Nov 5, 2018 11:20:52 GMT -5
17-14. Semifinals of the A10 Tourney.
.500 in the A10.
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Post by MisterD on Nov 5, 2018 11:46:01 GMT -5
OoC: 5-7
A-10: 6-12
Tourney: 1-1
Overall: 12-20
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Post by blueandgold on Nov 5, 2018 12:30:58 GMT -5
OoC: 5-7
A10: 5-13
Tourney: 1-1
Overall: 11-21
(Pennsylvania: 4-5.. at least better than the 1-8 CBS predicted)
Game by game, I couldn't help but assume our normal traps (i.e. losing at Fordham) are still there and likely. Also don't know what to make of the net impact of multiple transfers and senior graduations - without seeing some game action of the current mix, I am inclined to expect no better than a wash.
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Post by lasalle69bestever on Nov 5, 2018 12:33:58 GMT -5
I DEMAND a winning record. Therefore 16-15. A-10 = 9-9
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Post by 23won on Nov 5, 2018 12:38:17 GMT -5
OOC: No expectations other than Ash working with player combinations to promote chemistry and getting a handle on how to optimize player minutes and performance.
A10: 11-7 for the reasons stated in the A-10 record thread
Post-Season : I will give an opinion in early March. It’ll be a whole new season at that point
Go Ash! Lead us onward Pookie, Traci and David!!
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Nov 5, 2018 12:38:36 GMT -5
OUCH!!!! I have to think we will be better than that in the A10 if Ash gets these players working together. In years' past, I thought G lost the locker room and then the season went downhill. Based on Ash having been around a winning program the past few years where the grind of the conference schedule can wear on a team, I think he reverses that trend and the team gels in conference play. |
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Post by blueandgold on Nov 5, 2018 12:44:56 GMT -5
OUCH!!!! I have to think we will be better than that in the A10 if Ash gets these players working together. In years' past, I thought G lost the locker room and then the season went downhill. Based on Ash having been around a winning program the past few years where the grind of the conference schedule can wear on a team, I think he reverses that trend and the team gels in conference play. It hurt to type! Without the transfers, the floor could have easily been 5 or 6 wins overall. I think the floor is 10 with this roster, the ceiling maybe 20, likelihood low teens. A .500 season would be great for 2018-2019, more than that fantastic. |
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Post by durenduren on Nov 5, 2018 12:51:02 GMT -5
Where's my boy Dolphins at for some crazy, outlandish prediction?
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Post by behoops on Nov 5, 2018 13:32:16 GMT -5
17-14. 9-9 a-10
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2018 14:57:57 GMT -5
The problem is, I think a lot of A-10 teams willl be late bloomers This year, which is what I'd expect from us. There's a lot of youth/newness in the league, or just teams that haven't been terribly successful but have a little more experience and could come.together by Feb. I think we just eek out a record over .500. No clue what to expect in the A10 tourney, but I'm optimistic.
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Post by SICguy84 on Nov 5, 2018 15:05:51 GMT -5
17-13
10-8 in A10
First time since 2013 that I actually feel positive about the season opening. Look forward to the return of Homecoming and festivities.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2018 16:31:48 GMT -5
I just looked at the schedule again... Our OOC schedule is BRUTAL. 2 games that should be easy should be the two AC ones. Lafayette should be as well, but never know with Patriot schools. Outside of that... This schedule is NOT easy. If we go .500 OOC, we will be in a great place. Tomorrow sets the tone.
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Post by calsufan on Nov 5, 2018 17:45:24 GMT -5
For the regular season I have us at 12-18
OOC at 6-6
A10 at 6-12
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Post by jellybean on Nov 5, 2018 19:10:49 GMT -5
16-14
10-8
Playing better each month as the players gel together and get used to Ash.
Expect to make noise in A10's.
Home upset of Davidson.
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Post by armyjoe on Nov 5, 2018 20:12:52 GMT -5
Give up 66 or less a game, 19 wins. Give up 74 or more a game, 13 wins.
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Post by luhoopsfan on Nov 5, 2018 22:35:24 GMT -5
6-6
10-8
2-1
Biggest frustration will be looking back at November and thinking what could have been if the team that’s playing in March could have been playing in November. I expect the team to get better every month and make us excited with a little noise in the A10 tourney.
If they pull out a win tomorrow the buzz at Homecoming will be palpable.
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Post by diehardexplorer on Nov 6, 2018 7:22:43 GMT -5
ooc 6-6
a10 9-9
a10 tourney 1-1
overall 16-16 with a shot at a cbi invite which would be money well spent for momentum going into 2019-20
defense is the key.
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Post by explorerman on Nov 6, 2018 7:43:11 GMT -5
ooc 6-6 a10 9-9 a10 tourney 1-1 overall 16-16 with a shot at a cbi invite which would be money well spent for momentum going into 2019-20 defense is the key. I think making open shots... Ashley is going to have a team based offense.. Make the extra pass no questions asked.. it will produce clean looks , the question is will be they convert.. A few players in program have shown elite athleticism but struggle with consistent perimeter shooting.. No Nova team under Wright allowed extensive playing for players who can’t make a shot, it kills spacing.. |
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Nov 6, 2018 9:03:38 GMT -5
cbi invite which would be money well spent nahh |
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Post by durenduren on Nov 6, 2018 9:07:01 GMT -5
cbi invite which would be money well spent nahh Better spent at Wister Beer. |
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Post by explorerman on Nov 6, 2018 10:11:55 GMT -5
Now with that being said, Ashley has been very public everyone is playing defense or you are sitting..
Defensive success is certainly based off of athleticism but I also believe disciple is paramount.. I do look for a more discipled team.. It will be demanded if you want playing time..
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Post by explorerman on Nov 6, 2018 10:16:19 GMT -5
18-15 team coming on late.. Postseason depending if some of those 18 wins come in OOC..
I do believe guard play is going to come out strong...
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Post by calsufan on Nov 6, 2018 12:37:10 GMT -5
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Post by blueandgold on Nov 6, 2018 12:54:35 GMT -5
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Post by coachd on Nov 6, 2018 12:56:39 GMT -5
1. Which disciple is missing? 2. I'm going to predict that our team is more disciplined at both ends of the floor than last year's squad. I am going to predict we finish the season much stronger than we start the season. Ash will play the guys who earn court time. And my last prediction is: there will be peace and harmony in Explorer Town as we enter the Christmas season on a very good note. 3. Hopefully more A10 road games get picked up by one of the networks... CBS SportsNet seems a bit low this year... goexplorers.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball |
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Post by MisterD on Nov 6, 2018 16:37:00 GMT -5
James the Lesser was famously "in the shitter" when that group shot was posed for.
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Post by a10champion15 on Nov 6, 2018 17:06:34 GMT -5
Overall 30-0
OOC 12-0
Conf. 18-0
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