Any thoughts on who we will start? Smith, Sneed, Pigram, and Thomas I feel should definately get the start. I would also start Nuckles just on size and what he has proven in the past to do. I would have Rhoda as that tough kind of player (sixth man) that comes off the bench. I guess it will be a decision of having a 3 guard offense vs a traditional offense.

UT will have everyone available including Andre Patterson who is an excellent athlete. Although our guards vs their guards should be interesting, I am wondering how Sneed, Thomas and Nuckles will handle things down low.

The ETSU/UT game will be at least a 2 game series with us going back down there next year.

Also, does ETSU have team captains, and if so who are they and were the picked by the players or the coaches?

I go with

Smith
Rhoda
Pigram
Sneed
Thomas

After Mars Hill, I think Brad needs to earn the starting spot back.

I agree with BigBlue's starting 5. I think we match up well down low, and at all positions for that matter. Watson obviously has the heigth advantage over Timmy, but I'm very interested to see how those guys matchup.
I also think this will be a very high scoring game, probably in the upper 80's or 90's.

I agree with the starting 5 posted here. I hope can can beat TN. It would be a great way to start our season. Plus it will let UT know that we are the basketball kings in East Tennessee!

I almost agree with that starting 5. I believe Brad will be given a couple of more starts, but if he does not play well, then I give the start to Thomas.

Does anybody know if Swader will be ready to go? He is going to add another dimenstion to our squad.

From what I hear he is day to day. He just now started practicing with the team. I dont think he will be back for a few weeks.