Week 9 preview (Jan. 3-9)

[Ciscokid]

Stanford wins the assists battle, 17-4.

Could a little coaching improve Sabally's passing?

 

[LoTrader]

While Stanford looked every bit a Championship level team, I was also impressed by Oregon. Given PaoPao and Rodgers have played so few minutes this season, they were impressive. And other Oregon players looked pretty good to me. I see Oregon ending up the #2 team in PAC-12 this year assuming no more injuries. Watching the Arizona game, they are a solid defensive team, but their offense is not championship level. Looking forward to the Arizona weekend in the state of Oregon next week.

 

[Plebe]

ND and Louisville are both in the protocols... so a bit of a schedule change.

And poof like smoke, there goes the lone ranked-vs.-ranked matchup that was left on the schedule for the weekend.

I really appreciate everyone posting about these changes. I am not able to keep up with them.

 

[Lorcan]

Stanford is playing Gonzaga Sunday as a fill in game. Second time playing each other this season.

I’m giving a shout out here to Long Beach State for also volunteering to step in.

I found it really interesting Tara’s remark that it’s been hard to get PAC 12 teams to reschedule against Stanford so they can open up more dates later.

 

[Lorcan]

And poof like smoke, there goes the lone ranked-vs.-ranked matchup that was left on the schedule for the weekend.

I really appreciate everyone posting about these changes. I am not able to keep up with them.

Kentucky v. South Carolina say hello. Or were you talking about ranked ACC teams?

 

[Centerstream]

@Plebe you still have the Louisville Miami game scheduled for Sunday. It threw me until I saw the post that the Cardinals are in protocols.

 

[cancontent]

Stanford is playing Gonzaga Sunday as a fill in game. Second time playing each other this season.

We're getting a chance to see a rematch that typically wouldn't happen. The last game was close. Could be another interesting game.

 

[Plebe]

Kentucky v. South Carolina say hello. Or were you talking about ranked ACC teams?

This thread subscribes to the Boneyard rankings , in which KY missed the latest cut.

But fair enough; Kentucky did just beat Georgia, gaining a measure of empirical credibility previously lacking.

 

[triaddukefan]

This thread subscribes to the Boneyard rankings , in which KY missed the latest cut.

But fair enough; Kentucky did just beat Georgia, gaining a measure of empirical credibility previously lacking.

One thing about Kentucky over the past several seasons... whenever I want to write them off as being overhyped and overranked... they manage to get a surprising victory over a ranked foe.

 

[Plebe]

One thing about Kentucky over the past several seasons... whenever I want to write them off as being overhyped and overranked... they manage to get a surprising victory over a ranked foe.

They're good for about one or two of those per season. Which to me attests to the chronically soft upper-middle of conferences like the SEC, whereby overrated teams hand out overrated victories to some opponents.

Georgia lost at home to both Georgia Tech and LSU, teams they were expected to beat. But yet pulled off what I consider the second-biggest upset of the season at NC State. Teams are just all over the place.

 

[SECbbfan24]

One thing about Kentucky over the past several seasons... whenever I want to write them off as being overhyped and overranked... they manage to get a surprising victory over a ranked foe.

Then turn around and lose a head scratcher after that. Rinse and repeat. They are talented enough to knock off some very good teams, but they seem prone to some serious head scratching losses at time. They just arent a consistent team in general.

 

[nwhoopfan]

We're getting a chance to see a rematch that typically wouldn't happen. The last game was close. Could be another interesting game.

Worth noting Haley Jones missed the first game.

 

[donalddoowop]

Pacific at BYU today on the BYU Network. BYU is blowing them out.

 

[LETTERL]

NC State plays at Miami today at 2 pm.

 

[HuskyNan]

I’m watching the Michigan-Rutgers game right now. It’s the same ‘ol Rutgers - tough defense but the offense is a disorganized mess. Will CViv ever put in a good offense? Honestly, Rutger’s style of play hasn’t changed in 25 years.

 

[Centerstream]

I’m watching the Michigan-Rutgers game right now. It’s the same ‘ol Rutgers - tough defense but the offense is a disorganized mess. Will CViv ever put in a good offense? Honestly, Rutger’s style of play hasn’t changed in 25 years.

I guess that the Acting HC doesn't have the authority to change the style of play. Hmm.

 

[Coler]

I’m watching the Michigan-Rutgers game right now. It’s the same ‘ol Rutgers - tough defense but the offense is a disorganized mess. Will CViv ever put in a good offense? Honestly, Rutger’s style of play hasn’t changed in 25 years.

Hopefully CViv will retire at the end of the year, so we can hopefully get a good up and coming coach in there.

I'm over this team this year. I've moved all my focus on LSU for this year at least.

 

[HuskyNan]

Hopefully CViv will retire at the end of the year, so we can hopefully get a good up and coming coach in there.

I'm over this team this year. I've moved all my focus on LSU for this year at least.

You loyal Knight fans have the patience of Job. You, @Coler , have been a fan forever, I know

 

[Coler]

You loyal Knight fans have the patience of Job. You, @Coler , have been a fan forever, I know

I have. Since I believe 2004, I believe. Can't believe how we went from that level to present day.

The time has come for CViv to retire and we have a fresh start.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Are Miami's shorts white or green? That's...a choice for uni style. Can't say I like it.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Iowa gets what could be a good road win @ Nebraska. Clark had 31 and just missed a triple double. Also really good games for Warnock and Czinano.

 

[TerpWomenFan]

Iowa gets what could be a good road win @ Nebraska. Clark had 31 and just missed a triple double. Also really good games for Warnock and Czinano.

Huge win for Iowa.

 

[LoTrader]

Iowa gets what could be a good road win @ Nebraska. Clark had 31 and just missed a triple double. Also really good games for Warnock and Czinano.

Nebraska vs Iowa game was very fun to watch, unlike the UCLA vs Colorado game. Clark is going to be one heckuva WNBA Pro. Also happy for Jaz Shelly. She is getting minutes and playing well

 

[nwhoopfan]

Nebraska vs Iowa game was very fun to watch, unlike the UCLA vs Colorado game. Clark is going to be one heckuva WNBA Pro. Also happy for Jaz Shelly. She is getting minutes and playing well

I can't believe it was on and I missed it. Hulu's menu is weird. I scrolled thru all the sporting events they claimed were live, and this game was not listed. I finally figured it out w/ about 30 seconds left on the clock.