SMU

[TXHuskyFan]

I live in Dallas and am going to the game. Any other Yarders attending?

I’ll be there.

 

[Watchdog]

cant wait until i care to name more than 1 player on a given conference opponent's roster

So true. Even when we were awful in the early Big East era I watched every other team's games to learn who the key players were and get a sense of where we stood when we played them, but the time in the AAC hasn't made me watch more than a few minutes and go on to trim shrubs or paint a room.

 

[imno1]

UConn +5.

 

[Marat]

UConn +5.

I see +3.5 now.

 

[Tex-Lager93]

We're 0-5 there all time, opponents are 1-12 there this season. So, you're saying there's a chance! I want to see this positive goodbye tour continue.

 

[awfuldan]

We're 0-5 there all time, opponents are 1-12 there this season. So, you're saying there's a chance! I want to see this positive goodbye tour continue.

The craziest part is the closest we've ever been to winning at Moody is a 9 point loss in 2014, when we had the best point guard in the country. Even though SMU is down since then, if we find a way to win this year, it will really mean something.

 

[UConn2SF]

UConn's "Exorcise the demons" tour continues...

 

[Ts5034]

Just looked at SMU’s resume...they really don’t have many quality wins. Outside of the cupcakes, their best non conference wins were at UNLV, and at Vanderbilt, and both are under .500 right now. Their best AAC win is at Memphis, and the other teams they beat were USF, UCF, Temple, ECU, and Tulane.

 

[mauconnfan]

Just looked at SMU’s resume...they really don’t have many quality wins. Outside of the cupcakes, their best non conference wins were at UNLV, and at Vanderbilt, and both are under .500 right now. Their best AAC win is at Memphis, and the other teams they beat were USF, UCF, Temple, ECU, and Tulane.

I've watched them a couple of times and they can go off on O occasionally it seems. But no doubt if the kids stay with the hard work, defense and make some shots they can be a problem for SMU at their place.

 

[uconn1999]

I live in Dallas and am going to the game. Any other Yarders attending?

See ya there

 

[businesslawyer]

This is a game where we need Alterique to come through big time. He's the only guy we have to contain their point guard, who is the key to the Mustangs office. Which means we need AG to play well enough offensively so that he can play most of the game defensively.

But, as we discussed yesterday, other than CV who knows whether anyone else will bring their A game or their D game on any particular night.

 

[Kenny11]

This is our biggest game of the season. If we win, we have real momentum for the rest of the season.

 

[BlueandOG]

It is great to have hope for UCONN's men's hoops again.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

This is not a trap game at all.

SMU has been a totally different team since Kendric Davis was award a waiver back in late November.

Going into the season, SMU didn't have a real point guard and Davis is now averaging 15.8 p, 4.8 r, 7.3 a in 33.8 mpg.

In December, they also got a waiver for Isiah Jasey, a 6'10 250 Texas A&M transfer. He's more of a depth center, but the additions of these two players have been huge.

SMU has an elite offense, but a bad defense. We win if we hit shots, exploit their defensive deficiencies and execute our usually excellent defense.

 

[ClifSpliffy]

This is our biggest game of the season. If we win, we have real momentum for the rest of the season.

hmmm, where have I heard that before? is this our motto this year?

 

[BlueDogs]

This team scares me. Athletic, well balanced and can score. Nothing great. Nothing terrible. We need to step on their throats early and keep the pressure on.

 

[nadav]

A trap game is when you are a 10 point favorite, NOT a 5 point dog!

 

[Shine33]

So true. Even when we were awful in the early Big East era I watched every other team's games to learn who the key players were and get a sense of where we stood when we played them, but the time in the AAC hasn't made me watch more than a few minutes and go on to trim shrubs or paint a room.

Facts. It's the energy of the league. Not as special as the Big East and bores you fast.

 

[ucawn]

No matter what the outcome tonight. The team has made it really fun to watch and follow over the last few games and thanks to them. 1 loss @ SMU will not affect our spirits and I hope they know that there is not a lot of pressure on them if we lose a tight one. Obviously we would be a little upset but close losses in a rebuild year are not a terrible thing. We need to keep with them and keep the energy EVEN IF THEY LOSE, because we need this team to keep the faith and energy and come out on Sunday and take it to Memphis and then close out the rest of the easier 6 games remaining

 

[coachn]

Make no mistake about it this is a must win game. Gut check time for everyone. Looks like the match up is one we can handle. No excuses for not getting a W. Let's keep the momentum one game at a time.

 

[XLCenterFan]

I also had SMU in that game. Thought of hedging 2nd half them said, no I’ll just take my win. Doh!!

could not believe they lost

I'm going back for more. I'm now fading Temple until I win, so I have Tulane +3 @ home tonight!

 

[XLCenterFan]

I like how Hurley has framed it as "turning it into a season that matters for CV." Would love to see Vital win as much as possible before he leaves.

 

[glastonbury50]

cant wait until i care to name more than 1 player on a given conference opponent's roster

This is what I miss most about the old Big East.

 

[seeya27]

I’ll be there.

I will be in section 200, row 15, seats 5-6 with my wife. Stop by if you have a moment. TX. --Michael

 

[seeya27]

See ya there

I am at section 200, row 15, seats 5-6. Stop by '99.

Tampa in '99 ranks as one of the three great moments in my life: my marriage, the birth of my 2 sons, and 77-74. All three give me chills just thinking about them. (-: