Date: February 10th, 2018

Time: 1:00 PM

Opponent: VMI (7-15, 2-9 SoCon)

Place: Cameron Hall

Television: none

Webcast: ESPN 3

Radio online: 640WXSM.com

VMI 2017-2018 Schedule

VMI 2017-2018 Roster

This is a game that should easily be a solid win, but being a road game, ETSU must be careful to avoid another scenario like The Citadel. The Buccaneers really control their own destiny right now, and taking care of business in a game like this is essential.

Vmi is terrible. Easy win.

(02-08-2018 09:26 PM)BucFan1244 Wrote:  Vmi is terrible. Easy win.

Someone didn’t learn their lesson.

(02-08-2018 09:26 PM)BucFan1244 Wrote:  Vmi is terrible. Easy win.

I like your moxie

(02-08-2018 09:30 PM)Bucs06 Wrote:  

(02-08-2018 09:26 PM)BucFan1244 Wrote:  Vmi is terrible. Easy win.

Someone didn’t learn their lesson.

Consistency is key.

Will we go two for twenty-something from 3 in another empty gym? Let's hope not. It will be interesting to see how we come out after this week off.

Coach Forbes on the radio this morning :

-Speaking about VMI he reiterated the need to play good defense against them and to penetrate to the basket in order to open up the outside shot.

-As mentioned earlier Coach was in Florida recruiting this week. He mentioned that he was in the Panama City airport.

-When asked if the week off had been beneficial to the team, he said that it had been a good thing. The team appears to be locked in and practicing with great energy. He called from Florida Tuesday to see how practice had gone and the staff told him that they could have left and practice would have gone on fine without them, an indication of how focused the teams seems to be.

-When asked yet again about the winning streak, Coach Forbes said that he still hadn't mentioned it to the team particularly, but if it continued it might be something he points out to them nearer the end of the season. As he pointed out, ETSU at this point only has a 2 point lead in the conference. The streak doesn't mean as much as maintaining that lead.

-When asked if he had heard from other teams about coaching offers, he basically told them that he wouldn't say it in public if he had. He admitted that if someone were to offer him a "life changing" opportunity, he would have to listen. He also said that at his age it makes a difference that he feels at home here. If he were younger it might change his perspective about another job.

-When asked he said he would rather not meet UTK in the tournament as they matched up similarly to ETSU. He would hope for a mismatch in style and personnel with any tournament opponent. Also, said again that we are not in the tournament and shouldn't lose sight of that fact.

-When asked about the voter from Iowa that gave us a vote in the AP poll, he said that he knew the voter and that he was from Burlington, IA which is near Lone Tree.

-In speaking of the RPI, he mentioned that a week or so ago that at least
a couple of teams ahead of ETSU in the RPI ratings had 1 away victory each while ETSU had 9. He mentioned that VCU paid $500,000 last year for teams to come play at VCU. Not a big fan of RPI.

-When asked which SOCON venue was the toughest to play in, he expressed the opinion that the "young men" at Furman's home games were "interesting" and apparently "think they are funnier than they really are." Also, said that Wofford fans are really into games, but aren't as abusive.

I kept wondering what the deal with the 1 PM game time was. I think it has something to do with this.

http://www.vmi.edu/admissions-and-aid/vi...istration/

(02-09-2018 10:17 AM)BigIslandBuc Wrote:  Coach Forbes on the radio this morning :

-Speaking about VMI he reiterated the need to play good defense against them and to penetrate to the basket in order to open up the outside shot.

-As mentioned earlier Coach was in Florida recruiting this week. He mentioned that he was in the Panama City airport.

-When asked if the week off had been beneficial to the team, he said that it had been a good thing. The team appears to be locked in and practicing with great energy. He called from Florida Tuesday to see how practice had gone and the staff told him that they could have left and practice would have gone on fine without them, an indication of how focused the teams seems to be.

-When asked yet again about the winning streak, Coach Forbes said that he still hadn't mentioned it to the team particularly, but if it continued it might be something he points out to them nearer the end of the season. As he pointed out, ETSU at this point only has a 2 point lead in the conference. The streak doesn't mean as much as maintaining that lead.

-When asked if he had heard from other teams about coaching offers, he basically told them that he wouldn't say it in public if he had. He admitted that if someone were to offer him a "life changing" opportunity, he would have to listen. He also said that at his age it makes a difference that he feels at home here. If he were younger it might change his perspective about another job.

-When asked he said he would rather not meet UTK in the tournament as they matched up similarly to ETSU. He would hope for a mismatch in style and personnel with any tournament opponent. Also, said again that we are not in the tournament and shouldn't lose sight of that fact.

-When asked about the voter from Iowa that gave us a vote in the AP poll, he said that he knew the voter and that he was from Burlington, IA which is near Lone Tree.

-In speaking of the RPI, he mentioned that a week or so ago that at least
a couple of teams ahead of ETSU in the RPI ratings had 1 away victory each while ETSU had 9. He mentioned that VCU paid $500,000 last year for teams to come play at VCU. Not a big fan of RPI.

-When asked which SOCON venue was the toughest to play in, he expressed the opinion that the "young men" at Furman's home games were "interesting" and apparently "think they are funnier than they really are." Also, said that Wofford fans are really into games, but aren't as abusive.

Thanks for the recap.

Anyone else heading up tomorrow?

(02-09-2018 10:41 AM)BigIslandBuc Wrote:  I kept wondering what the deal with the 1 PM game time was. I think it has something to do with this.

http://www.vmi.edu/admissions-and-aid/vi...istration/

Looks like they tip all of their Saturday games at 1.

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This game is rough and sloppy.

VMI starts the game with more energy than us. Too many lazy passes.

Out of control. Everyone is.

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Gross


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Bring on Gate City!

Leading at the half but close. I don't know if it's a case of getting lax over the extended break or what. They need to shift gears in the 2nd half and get things going.

Here come the fouls. 4 already

VMI playing much better right now.