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Post by theneumann64 on Feb 16, 2013 7:43:44 GMT -5
Leaving New York right now, heading down. Assuming 90% of this message board is going to the game today, but throwing this up for the few who aren't, and for afterwards. There's only one piece of analysis that matters today:
THE HAWK IS DEAD!!!!!!!!!
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Post by vasalos on Feb 16, 2013 7:58:54 GMT -5
Can't wait. Will be leaving from up north in two hours as well. Go Explorers!
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Post by nepaexplorer on Feb 16, 2013 8:07:21 GMT -5
Really wish I could be there. Had front row seats last year for that heartbreaker @ the Palestra, but this year my 4-year-old has other plans for me. Will be watching, and keeping track on this board, I'm not an Oakland Raiders fan, but "Just Win Baby."
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Post by luhoopsfan on Feb 16, 2013 8:13:17 GMT -5
My attendance is still TBD- if I don't make it I will be shushing my kids and watching
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Post by stlexplorer on Feb 16, 2013 8:30:07 GMT -5
Ill be cheering from the Midwest, go Explorers! These are the games that I really miss, big 5 games at the Palestra, nothing better
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Post by jellybean on Feb 16, 2013 8:33:30 GMT -5
Four things that happened last year we can't repeat this year.
1. Check the emotions if that is possible. Last year Ramon and Earl tried to win the game in the first four minutes of the game. They put us in a hole.
2. Can't allow HK to repeat that performance. Too many times Sam Mills was caught in switches and forced to guard him in the lane. Also we can't allow RR and CJA alley oops.
3. Can't have Aiken's shot blocking ability to get into their heads. He only had two blocks last year but he was in our collective head.
4. Fouls last year were: La Salle 21 and SJU 15. La Salle was 11-14 and SJU was 21-29 from the line. SJU makes more FTs than their opponents attempt for the season (right from the Duke playbook). We can't give them free throws. Last year, our interior trio of Wright, White and Zack had 12 PF's in 40 minutes.
La Salle did an outstanding job last year making and defending 3's. We were 11-25 (44%) and they were 1-10 (10%) and we still LOST.
I don't buy this theory that since SJU only plays 6 that they will tire. Last year they played mainly with 7 and could so today.
This game is a handicapping nightmare. I see game in high 60's for both. Might come down to last possession. My hope is we come away with a W. Should be a classic game and circus atmosphere. Let the game begin.
Adding final though before leaving. G needs to protect Wright and Zack. I expect Rohan Brown to get some quality minutes. Maybe 8 today. If he can body their bigs, give us some good defense and maybe throw in a couple of points and rebounds, I would be happy.......if it helps us win.
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Post by lasalle89 on Feb 16, 2013 9:27:38 GMT -5
SOS. Can't make the game and can't find it to DVD it. Is it televised? Please say yes. Thanks
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Post by coqui900 on Feb 16, 2013 9:32:34 GMT -5
NBC Sports Network has it.
Leaving on SEPTA in just about an hour. Meeting a huge group of people at the pre-game thing. This is going to be awesome.
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Post by mikesmd77 on Feb 16, 2013 9:33:26 GMT -5
NBC Sports Network is airing the game on TV... I'll be there... Can't wait! Go La Salle!
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Post by lasalle89 on Feb 16, 2013 9:41:52 GMT -5
Thanks I will search. Lets go LaSalle fans. Be loud Get Crazy. This is the year we have been waiting for. This is our year! This is our time! Seize the moment! The Hawk is Dead!
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Post by coqui900 on Feb 16, 2013 10:32:56 GMT -5
We can also do some scoreboard watching today. It's a bit of a stretch but a La Salle win and losses from Xavier, St. Louis and VCU makes us first place in the conference. And Xavier might not even have to lose since this conference is so crazy.
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Post by scarletexplorer on Feb 16, 2013 11:33:51 GMT -5
Heading over now. Hoping for a real thrashing.
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Post by coachd on Feb 16, 2013 12:34:47 GMT -5
I have heard that Jerrell had a great practice last couple of games and he and Tyrone will be heavily featured as the Hawks won't be expecting it.
Mills also needs to hit the open shots. I like the good guys in this one 78-65. Coach G may even pick up a technical in this one!
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Post by luhoopsfan on Feb 16, 2013 12:40:47 GMT -5
Would love to get a couple updates on the atmosphere from those that are there
I will take the responsibility of updating time and score since I sadly will be watching from home
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Post by coachd on Feb 16, 2013 12:54:30 GMT -5
Pre game show over the net still hasn't started.
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Post by luhoopsfan on Feb 16, 2013 13:02:43 GMT -5
Frigging CURLING on NBC right now- are you kidding me?!?!
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Post by nepaexplorer on Feb 16, 2013 13:03:41 GMT -5
Curling on NBC Sports right now. Curling???
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Post by cpico on Feb 16, 2013 13:06:40 GMT -5
Curling on NBC Sports right now. Curling??? Unbelievable. Absolutely unbelievable.
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Post by player71 on Feb 16, 2013 13:06:58 GMT -5
Just throw the stone down the damn ice... Who cares!!!
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Post by luhoopsfan on Feb 16, 2013 13:07:20 GMT -5
What a stupid sport WOMEN'S CURLING!!!
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Post by explorerman on Feb 16, 2013 13:07:43 GMT -5
When watching today on national TV, remember this game will provide the university about $500,000 in value. This is totaled between the commercial time and actual air time on TV.
But the university's BOT decided to invest their funds in something that doesn't really provide a return.. It gets sadder the more I think about it
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Post by explorerman on Feb 16, 2013 13:09:01 GMT -5
Curling on NBC Sports right now. Curling??? Unbelievable. Absolutely unbelievable. NBC will be hearing something from A-10 about this... No doubt
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Post by luhoopsfan on Feb 16, 2013 13:09:34 GMT -5
6-4 after Zack to
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Post by luhoopsfan on Feb 16, 2013 13:10:54 GMT -5
Go to a split screen for crying out loud!!!
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Post by luhoopsfan on Feb 16, 2013 13:11:31 GMT -5
Even my wife is pissrd
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Post by coachd on Feb 16, 2013 13:12:37 GMT -5
Dang it, we need at least split screen
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Post by luhoopsfan on Feb 16, 2013 13:12:54 GMT -5
And now OVERTIME IN CURLING
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Post by coachd on Feb 16, 2013 13:13:13 GMT -5
Finally
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Post by explorerman on Feb 16, 2013 13:15:05 GMT -5
Why is Brown on the court this soon?
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Post by explorerman on Feb 16, 2013 13:15:50 GMT -5
Place looks amazing
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