(12-15-2013 10:12 PM)bubbapt Wrote:  If we've been practicing how to beat the 1-3-1 zone, we'll win. If not, we'll be down 20 at half time.

I pretty much agree.

(12-16-2013 08:20 AM)Stammers Wrote:  

(12-15-2013 11:16 PM)k2tigers Wrote:  

(12-15-2013 10:19 PM)TripleA Wrote:  I have no idea who wins. Seems like a good reason to watch.

we will be underdogs, but that's ok

can't wait

Why would we be underdogs?

They're ranked higher than us on KenPom, and lately it seems that the opening lines are pretty much in line with Pomeroy's numbers and predictions.

I bet we'll open as a 0.5 to 1.5 point underdog, but that's just a hunch.

(12-16-2013 09:50 AM)NJ1 Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 08:20 AM)Stammers Wrote:  

(12-15-2013 11:16 PM)k2tigers Wrote:  

(12-15-2013 10:19 PM)TripleA Wrote:  I have no idea who wins. Seems like a good reason to watch.

we will be underdogs, but that's ok

can't wait

Why would we be underdogs?

They're ranked higher than us on KenPom, and lately it seems that the opening lines are pretty much in line with Pomeroy's numbers and predictions.

I bet we'll open as a 0.5 to 1.5 point underdog, but that's just a hunch.

They will probably be ranked higher than us in the AP later today. I expect that the line will open a 1 and move up to 3 or so.

(12-16-2013 09:01 AM)tigergg Wrote:  To win we must play inside out..if our mindset is to try and feed the low post as our 1st priority then we will do well and probably win..but if we play the jack up 3's game we will struggle and lose..we do not have good enough outside shooters to win against quality teams by relying on the 3 ball..working the ball inside then out gets you much better looks from outside anyway..


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I agree. We showed in the Old Spice that we play better when we work inside out. It opens things up for the guards to drive and get things going.

P.S. Don't mind Stammers. Only thing bizarre is his haircut.

I feel that the first osu loss will pay dividends all season. We win by 8.

(12-16-2013 09:54 AM)TiminMem23 Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 09:01 AM)tigergg Wrote:  To win we must play inside out..if our mindset is to try and feed the low post as our 1st priority then we will do well and probably win..but if we play the jack up 3's game we will struggle and lose..we do not have good enough outside shooters to win against quality teams by relying on the 3 ball..working the ball inside then out gets you much better looks from outside anyway..


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I agree. We showed in the Old Spice that we play better when we work inside out. It opens things up for the guards to drive and get things going.

P.S. Don't mind Stammers. Only thing bizarre is his haircut.

I don't, he would argue with a fence post!!


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(12-16-2013 08:16 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  I am a fan. Of course I think we can win.

83 it isnt can we , it is will we . We could win lots of games , but do you think we will win Tuesday .

(12-16-2013 09:54 AM)TiminMem23 Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 09:01 AM)tigergg Wrote:  To win we must play inside out..if our mindset is to try and feed the low post as our 1st priority then we will do well and probably win..but if we play the jack up 3's game we will struggle and lose..we do not have good enough outside shooters to win against quality teams by relying on the 3 ball..working the ball inside then out gets you much better looks from outside anyway..


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I agree. We showed in the Old Spice that we play better when we work inside out. It opens things up for the guards to drive and get things going.

P.S. Don't mind Stammers. Only thing bizarre is his haircut.

TiminMem8 strikes again.

Free Throw Attempts Per Game (total of 345 teams)
304 Memphis

(12-16-2013 10:04 AM)tigergg Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 09:54 AM)TiminMem23 Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 09:01 AM)tigergg Wrote:  To win we must play inside out..if our mindset is to try and feed the low post as our 1st priority then we will do well and probably win..but if we play the jack up 3's game we will struggle and lose..we do not have good enough outside shooters to win against quality teams by relying on the 3 ball..working the ball inside then out gets you much better looks from outside anyway..


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I agree. We showed in the Old Spice that we play better when we work inside out. It opens things up for the guards to drive and get things going.

P.S. Don't mind Stammers. Only thing bizarre is his haircut.

I don't, he would argue with a fence post!!


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Yes, because your post made perfect sense.

Quote:if we play the jack up 3's game we will struggle and lose

3 Point Attempts Per Game (out of 345 teams)

304 Memphis

(12-16-2013 10:20 AM)Stammers Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 10:04 AM)tigergg Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 09:54 AM)TiminMem23 Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 09:01 AM)tigergg Wrote:  To win we must play inside out..if our mindset is to try and feed the low post as our 1st priority then we will do well and probably win..but if we play the jack up 3's game we will struggle and lose..we do not have good enough outside shooters to win against quality teams by relying on the 3 ball..working the ball inside then out gets you much better looks from outside anyway..


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I agree. We showed in the Old Spice that we play better when we work inside out. It opens things up for the guards to drive and get things going.

P.S. Don't mind Stammers. Only thing bizarre is his haircut.

I don't, he would argue with a fence post!!


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Yes, because your post made perfect sense.

Quote:if we play the jack up 3's game we will struggle and lose

3 Point Attempts Per Game (out of 345 teams)

304 Memphis

Thanks Stammers I knew it made sense and I'm not comparing the Tigers to other teams on 3's per game..I'm talking running it thru the post before we do anything else which was proven to be effective against OSU..you want to get technical how about long 2 pointers then with toe on the line..


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(12-16-2013 11:00 AM)tigergg Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 10:20 AM)Stammers Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 10:04 AM)tigergg Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 09:54 AM)TiminMem23 Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 09:01 AM)tigergg Wrote:  To win we must play inside out..if our mindset is to try and feed the low post as our 1st priority then we will do well and probably win..but if we play the jack up 3's game we will struggle and lose..we do not have good enough outside shooters to win against quality teams by relying on the 3 ball..working the ball inside then out gets you much better looks from outside anyway..


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I agree. We showed in the Old Spice that we play better when we work inside out. It opens things up for the guards to drive and get things going.

P.S. Don't mind Stammers. Only thing bizarre is his haircut.

I don't, he would argue with a fence post!!


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Yes, because your post made perfect sense.

Quote:if we play the jack up 3's game we will struggle and lose

3 Point Attempts Per Game (out of 345 teams)

304 Memphis

Thanks Stammers I knew it made sense and I'm not comparing the Tigers to other teams on 3's per game..I'm talking running it thru the post before we do anything else which was proven to be effective against OSU..you want to get technical how about long 2 pointers then with toe on the line..


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The guards tried to do too much in Oklahoma State I; no question, but that game was an aberration. Other than that, the decision making has been very good. Being balanced and throwing the ball inside makes a lot of sense. Ideally, we should be shooting (and making) more 3's.

We haven't repeated the bad behaviour from that game, and our guards haven't repeated their 23.5% shooting percentage either. Like I said, it was an aberration.

I would expect that if the same tendencies occur; that the coaching staff will be able to recognize it quickly; will know what to tell the players, and will be able to make adjustments.

Marcus Smart does not play for Florida; and Florida doesn't have anyone that will go crazy on us.

I expect us to play well and win a tough game. GTG!

(12-16-2013 11:09 AM)Stammers Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 11:00 AM)tigergg Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 10:20 AM)Stammers Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 10:04 AM)tigergg Wrote:  

(12-16-2013 09:54 AM)TiminMem23 Wrote:  I agree. We showed in the Old Spice that we play better when we work inside out. It opens things up for the guards to drive and get things going.

P.S. Don't mind Stammers. Only thing bizarre is his haircut.

I don't, he would argue with a fence post!!


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Yes, because your post made perfect sense.

Quote:if we play the jack up 3's game we will struggle and lose

3 Point Attempts Per Game (out of 345 teams)

304 Memphis

Thanks Stammers I knew it made sense and I'm not comparing the Tigers to other teams on 3's per game..I'm talking running it thru the post before we do anything else which was proven to be effective against OSU..you want to get technical how about long 2 pointers then with toe on the line..


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The guards tried to do too much in Oklahoma State I; no question, but that game was an aberration. Other than that, the decision making has been very good. Being balanced and throwing the ball inside makes a lot of sense. Ideally, we should be shooting (and making) more 3's.

We haven't repeated the bad behaviour from that game, and our guards haven't repeated their 23.5% shooting percentage either. Like I said, it was an aberration.

I would expect that if the same tendencies occur; that the coaching staff will be able to recognize it quickly; will know what to tell the players, and will be able to make adjustments.

Marcus Smart does not play for Florida; and Florida doesn't have anyone that will go crazy on us.

I didn't get to watch the UALR game but I did hear that we played that way in the 1st half. We will have to guard Florida on the perimeter, they have some pretty good shooters..


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(12-15-2013 11:25 PM)mairving Wrote:  Betting doesn't always consider the rankings of teams. Florida lost some games with players out and that will be considered. Florida will probably open about a 1 point favorite. I would expect that they will probably move to a 3 or 4 point favorite by game time.

I think FLA -3 or 4 will be the opening line and it will go higher before tip. The perception across the county is still that Memphis bombs when we play a ranked team and 1 win over OK St wont change that.

Fla's bigs are more physical and probably more talented than ours. The guards are probably a wash and depending on which team's guards play better, that's where the game will be decided. I don't know if we are a consistent enough 3 pt shooting team to win. Just hope a couple of the guards (looking at you Clutch) gets hot from 3.

I can see us winning an extremely tight game and I can also see us losing by 15+

(12-16-2013 11:24 AM)MemphisTiger15 Wrote:  I can see us winning an extremely tight game and I can also see us losing by 15+

We've seen both this year so it's possible.

I do, I do, me, me, me! I still don't see Florida as doing much, sure they beat KU, but at this point who hasn't besides Duke. As others have suggested on this board, I'm of the opinion that the team and Pastner have been expending most of their energies preparing for this game over the last week - 10 days. I'mma homer & I just can't hep myself!

I think the big spotlight of the Jimmy V, MSG, etc., will rattle everyone a little at first. If they can get past that, and we calm down & move the ball, I think we can win.

If we get flustered if they go on an early run, and we start jacking up shots as soon as we get down the court, it will be a long night.

I'm a little nervous, but not like I was with OK State. Florida is beatable, as long as we don't beat ourselves.

If Shaq comes out and has 2 quick scores with a beaming smile on his face, we win. That's my prediction.

(12-16-2013 12:04 PM)NJ1 Wrote:  If Shaq comes out and has 2 quick scores with a beaming smile on his face, we win. That's my prediction.

What if he comes out with 2 quick fouls and has a frowny face? Keeping Shaq out of foul trouble will be key.

(12-16-2013 11:24 AM)MemphisTiger15 Wrote:  

(12-15-2013 11:25 PM)mairving Wrote:  Betting doesn't always consider the rankings of teams. Florida lost some games with players out and that will be considered. Florida will probably open about a 1 point favorite. I would expect that they will probably move to a 3 or 4 point favorite by game time.

I think FLA -3 or 4 will be the opening line and it will go higher before tip. The perception across the county is still that Memphis bombs when we play a ranked team and 1 win over OK St wont change that.

Fla's bigs are more physical and probably more talented than ours. The guards are probably a wash and depending on which team's guards play better, that's where the game will be decided. I don't know if we are a consistent enough 3 pt shooting team to win. Just hope a couple of the guards (looking at you Clutch) gets hot from 3.

I can see us winning an extremely tight game and I can also see us losing by 15+

Quote:Fla's bigs are more physical and probably more talented than ours

Who; the guy from France? Patric Young is built like Tarik Black, and doesn't rebound as well as Tarik did last year. Finney Smith weighs 212 pounds. We average 6 rebounds per game more than Florida does.

Quote:The guards are probably a wash

Maybe so; but I'll take our 4 against their 4. Wilbekin has only played 4 games and Hill has only played 1 game in the last month; and was a non factor against Kansas. Florida is a great matchup for us.

Florida has a nice win against Kansas; but we are catching them at the right time. They are going to be great by the end of the year.