UConn (-14) v. ECU

[Storrs South]

ECU -- one of the worst offensive teams in college basketball at #275 in points per game (#304 Adj O on KenPom)

Also very bad with retaining possessions at 14.9 turnovers a game or #293 in college basketball; this should play nicely into UConn's pressure defense for easy fastbreak points.

As we all know, UConn has an issue fouling too much. Guess who is not too far behind in that department? ECU ranked #317 in fouls/game.

ECU's semi-redeeming qualities are defense (#155 in points allowed a game or #157 Adj D on KenPom).

It sounds like Alterique will not be available tomorrow but hopefully Jalen, CV, and Tarin with a hint of Polley can carry the team and cover.

 

[Slasher]

Somehow they're the only team to beat Cincy. Makes no sense.

 

[Rocktheworld]

2p.m. start time

Jalen will struggle

Doomed

 

[storrsroars]

Somehow they're the only team to beat Cincy. Makes no sense.

Cronin: "They (his team) were arrogant. They didn't follow the scouting reports. This was the worst defense we've had since I can't remember."

Also contributing: 3-19 from three, 8-18 on FTs.

Just a real bad night for them.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Gives me something to do as I wait for the Super Bowl. But what idiot allowed a game to be scheduled on Super Bowl Sunday? I think Hurley will make some changes in our schedule next year.

 

[ucawn]

Win this and move into 7th place in the conference

 

[whaler11]

Gives me something to do as I wait for the Super Bowl. But what idiot allowed a game to be scheduled on Super Bowl Sunday? I think Hurley will make some changes in our schedule next year.

will be impressed if he can impact the conference schedule...

 

[Slasher]

Gives me something to do as I wait for the Super Bowl. But what idiot allowed a game to be scheduled on Super Bowl Sunday? I think Hurley will make some changes in our schedule next year.

Only 13 total games today, with eight starting at 1:00 or earlier. Very odd to have a 2pm game on Superbowl Sunday.

 

[August_West]

Gives me something to do as I wait for the Super Bowl. But what idiot allowed a game to be scheduled on Super Bowl Sunday? I think Hurley will make some changes in our schedule next year.

Love that there is a hoops game today.
Only reason I’m getting out of bed.

 

[whaler11]

Didn’t UConn play St John’s at noon in the mid 90s on Super Bowl Sunday - but it was the lead in to the pre game show?

 

[mauconnfan]

Gardner scares me, who can control this kid? If he was on our side we'd be going into this game at 15-6, 16-5.


What is going on with Alterique while I liked hearing no structural I don't like not hearing much at all since.

 

[whaler11]

Didn’t UConn play St John’s at noon in the mid 90s on Super Bowl Sunday - but it was the lead in to the pre game show?

I can find a St John’s CBS game the day before Denver/Atlanta. Could have sworn there was a SBS game back in the dat.

 

[Storrs South]

Gives me something to do as I wait for the Super Bowl. But what idiot allowed a game to be scheduled on Super Bowl Sunday? I think Hurley will make some changes in our schedule next year.

I don't mind Super Bowl Sunday as much as 2:00 is kind of late. Wake/Clemson, Purdue Minnesota, Georgetown/Nova, Xavier/Creighton are all at 12:00. Could be worse though...Stanford/Cal at 4:00 (Yikes!). And none of these games are on ESPN/ESPN2/CBS/FOX/NBC (you get the idea).

 

[whaler11]

I don't mind Super Bowl Sunday as much as 2:00 is kind of late. Wake/Clemson, Purdue Minnesota, Georgetown/Nova, Xavier/Creighton are all at 12:00. Could be worse though...Stanford/Cal at 4:00 (Yikes!). And none of these games are on ESPN/ESPN2/CBS/FOX/NBC (you get the idea).

unless you are coming from far away it’s not bad. brunch res at 12:45 - game at 2:00 - out of there about 4:00 - grab some pizzas on way home - back in the garage by 4:45 or so. still three more features on how belechik uses special scissors to cut off his sleeves

 

[GHSWolverines]

Gardner scares me, who can control this kid? If he was on our side we'd be going into this game at 15-6, 16-5.


What is going on with Alterique while I liked hearing no structural I don't like not hearing much at all since.

look at the ecu interview thread. al is seen in the background with polley shooting while Hurley is being interviewed. His form looked good. I still think he will still sit out this game and be ready for temple

 

[Storrs South]

unless you are coming from far away it’s not bad. brunch res at 12:45 - game at 2:00 - out of there about 4:00 - grab some pizzas on way home - back in the garage by 4:45 or so. still three more features on how belechik uses special scissors to cut off his sleeves

Yea if you're not hosting people for the Super Bowl it's a non-issue. It's ideal if you're going to someone else's place. Game from 2-4, then party from 4-10 for Super Bowl.

 

[Storrs South]

look at the ecu interview thread. al is seen in the background with polley shooting while Hurley is being interviewed. His form looked good. I still think he will still sit out this game and be ready for temple

That was Tarin, unless you're referring to CV who was in the way back. Al was not in that video. Yakwe was though, and he looked okay. Could see KY make a return.

 

[UCONNRPh]

Get this......My daughter goes to ECU and wears UCONN HUSKY clothes and cheers for Mom and Dads college...

I LOVE IT !!!!

 

[UConn Dan]

2p.m. start time

Jalen will struggle

Doomed

But will his shirt be tucked in ?

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Get this.My daughter goes to ECU and wears UCONN HUSKY clothes and cheers for Mom and Dads college...

I LOVE IT !!!!

I remember when we played there in Rodney’s first season here he got a ton of crap from their students...who were all actually NC St fans. If you grew up rooting for UConn but went to CCSU would want CCSU to beat UConn?

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

2p.m. start time

Jalen will struggle

Doomed

The 9pm start wasn’t even late enough the other night.

 

[GHSWolverines]

That was Tarin, unless you're referring to CV who was in the way back. Al was not in that video. Yakwe was though, and he looked okay. Could see KY make a return.

sorry. did not look close enough

 

[Sky ball]

I remember when we played there in Rodney’s first season here he got a ton of crap from their students...who were all actually NC St fans. If you grew up rooting for UConn but went to CCSU would want CCSU to beat UConn?

YES...not a question. Fantasy scenario: UConn goes 34-2 and CCSU goes 36-0. CCSU beats UConn in Reg season and in the finals of the NCAA Championship.

 

[Ts5034]

Didn’t UConn play St John’s at noon in the mid 90s on Super Bowl Sunday - but it was the lead in to the pre game show?

Im pretty sure we played Virginia at the Civic Center on Super Bowl Sunday in 1995 or 96. I was at the game and remember a lot of people leaving early.

 

[Sky ball]

Get this.My daughter goes to ECU and wears UCONN HUSKY clothes and cheers for Mom and Dads college...

I LOVE IT !!!!

Blasphemy...from an ECU standpoint.