I know there are enough of us to participate in this thread, even when our seasons inevitably go to shit.
KSU vs Western Illinois today, tip-off at 3:00 pm.
One thing I noticed near the end of the game on Friday night - we had 5 true freshman on the court, and still played sound basketball. None of them were scrub walk-ons either. While I don't think we will make a serious run at anything this year, the foundation is being laid for a solid program in the future. [Reply]
K - just woke up, leaving for the Chiefs game here in a few minutes, but I got home too late last night to post anything.
Observations from last nights game:
1. Curtis Kelley "fist bumped" the entire scorers table moments before tip-off. Still hasn't "bought in" yet though, he played like shit. He's got all the physical tools to be a great player but lord he looked bad out there.
2. Wally Judge is progressing quickly - he had a solid start for a freshman regardless of the stat line he put up. He just needs to be in the right place at the right time and he will dominate.
3. Clemente was on fire in the 2nd half. Pullen had a steady game. 'Nique had a monster game, he shut down Klay Thompson for basically the entire game - most of Klays points came off FT's, which were not off 'Niques fouls. Forced him to travel a few times, and had a couple steals. This is the player he needs to be for us to win. Without him, we lose this game...
4. Frank had to be physically restrained by Brad Underwood after his first technical foul. Never seen him that angry before.
5. Hope the same crowd for this game comes back on Tuesday night. We owe Xavier one, big time. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Saulbadguy:
K - just woke up, leaving for the Chiefs game here in a few minutes, but I got home too late last night to post anything.
Observations from last nights game:
1. Curtis Kelley "fist bumped" the entire scorers table moments before tip-off. Still hasn't "bought in" yet though, he played like shit. He's got all the physical tools to be a great player but lord he looked bad out there.
2. Wally Judge is progressing quickly - he had a solid start for a freshman regardless of the stat line he put up. He just needs to be in the right place at the right time and he will dominate.
3. Clemente was on fire in the 2nd half. Pullen had a steady game. 'Nique had a monster game, he shut down Klay Thompson for basically the entire game - most of Klays points came off FT's, which were not off 'Niques fouls. Forced him to travel a few times, and had a couple steals. This is the player he needs to be for us to win. Without him, we lose this game...
4. Frank had to be physically restrained by Brad Underwood after his first technical foul. Never seen him that angry before.
5. Hope the same crowd for this game comes back on Tuesday night. We owe Xavier one, big time.
was a great game, aside from it being 110 degrees in there.
just a clarification for non-watchers, Frank only got one technical though it was his first as a college coach... [Reply]
Anyone braving the snow tonight to go to the game? I'm going to wait and see how bad it is around 5. They are talking 5 to 6 inches here in Topeka over the day. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Saulbadguy:
Anyone braving the snow tonight to go to the game? I'm going to wait and see how bad it is around 5. They are talking 5 to 6 inches here in Topeka over the day.
Big games the next couple weeks. All those that can should try to make it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Saulbadguy:
Anyone braving the snow tonight to go to the game? I'm going to wait and see how bad it is around 5. They are talking 5 to 6 inches here in Topeka over the day.
I'd like to, but have worked overtime yesterday and went in early today to get some things done so I'm beat. And with the baby on the way, I better start saving some cash.