Louisiana Tech
UAB
Day: Friday
Date: Mar. 13, 2015
Location: Birmingham, Ala.
Time: 5:30 p.m. CT
TV: CBS Sports Network
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Louisiana Tech
UAB
Day: Friday
Date: Mar. 13, 2015
Location: Birmingham, Ala.
Time: 5:30 p.m. CT
TV: CBS Sports Network
I assume it won't be on ASN Online?
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Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
Have to be on the glass all night to have a shot. Have to avoid the big run that lets their hometown crowd get into the game. I believe we do these two things, and Heem gets hot and Dawgs cruise. Maddawg, whatcha got for me?
I'd like to see a sense of urgency and "step on the neck" mentality.Quote:
Originally Posted by TrueBulldog1962
Speedy took the blame, but lack of effort around the glass is what killed us last night. We should have won by 20.
I like it. We also have to have a big come off the bench and give us something.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Having a day of competition under our belt, I think we will respond better today.
UAB is just a bad matchup for us. They shoot three very well and they make their present inside.
If They break our press then it will be easy layup/dunk for them.
Kyser needs to play aggressive to save McCree from foul trouble to give us a chance.
I expect us to back off the press some if it doesnt work early. When Stapleton comes in for McCree or Appleby he has to get in a defensive stance like he did last night. That kid is an absolute freak. If he ever puts it all together, his ceiling is higher than anyone in college basketball in my opinion. Not a kid in America matches up with him athletically.Quote:
Originally Posted by latech
Talk about a bold statement....Quote:
Originally Posted by TrueBulldog1962
Kyser needs to play a lot better than he did last night. Rice was beating us up on the boards down low at certain points. Going to be a tough game
Very bold. I watch a ton of college basketball and havent seen anyone that matches him athletically. Stanley Johnson from Arizona compares, but he doesnt have the explosive hops that Stapleton has been blessed with. Outside of Stanley, I havent seen anyone who compares.Quote:
Originally Posted by rmc020
McClelland tweets at 10:10 AM that our students get in free for a game that starts 7 hours and 20 minutes later and is a 6-hour drive away.
This is great. I saw the same tweet and was filled with laughter. I still cant seem to figure out if we have a quality AD or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg06
Me and HD have it figured out.Quote:
Originally Posted by TrueBulldog1962
@ElAyeTechSports tweets at 11:04 AM that our students get in free for a game that starts 6 hours 26 minutes later and is a 6-hour drive away.
6 hour drive? Let grandma drive!
What is the verdict?Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
You haven't been reading if you can't figure that one out.Quote:
Originally Posted by TrueBulldog1962
Is TB1962 the new DS65 :) ?
TB1962, is one of great knowledge, who doesnt mind being a smart *** at times.
haha - love it!Quote:
Originally Posted by TrueBulldog1962
CUSA decided this this morning. TM tweeted it pretty much right away. Still too late, but not his fault.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg06
No, he didn't. MTSU's AD tweeted "Received word from UAB that all students get in free for semis and finals. Great way for MT students to end spring break!" at 8:26 AM, almost 2 hours before McClelland. T-Mac probably just slept in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
Regardless, it's ridiculous and unfair to change a policy mid-tournament for the sole purpose of getting more UAB students at the UAB-Tech semifinal game.
I stand corrected.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg06
We've been shafted again and again during the CUSA tourneys, it's ridiculous and unfair from start to finish.
That's exactly what it seems like to me--basically giving UAB a rowdy student section for today's game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg06
In terms of the game itself, we need Alex to play with an edge today. He doesn't need to force things, but he has to be aggressive and efficient.
Yep. That's really the only explanation for this, especially since MTSU's AD said the word came from UAB. Having a donor buy tickets for students is one thing, but changing a policy mid-tournament to let students in for free should not have been allowed.Quote:
Originally Posted by boxerdog
Giving the tourney to a team who wont be in the conference next year should not have been allowed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg06
And the best I can tell from twitter, it looks like the free student tickets announcement was first made to UAB students at 9:56 PM last night.
Which is worse? The fact that C-USA allowed it or that our AD will say he didn't know about it until late this morning?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg06
I expect a full investigation from our team in B'Ham. Birthday boy DFM can lead the investigaiton.
Those young folks like he and Coach Summit need their rest.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Completely bogus, little do they know how hungry Speedy Smith is. Dude loves to dance and he will be dancing late Saturday afternoon! Against all odds, the Dawgs will rise up. Just my opinion.
So is there ANY PLACE to watch the semi-finals on-line?
How well do we match up against UAB?
No, at least not legally.Quote:
Originally Posted by GODAWGSGO
That was a done deal before UAB's football program was dissolved.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
That sounds like a cracker jack team you have there.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Maybe our boots on the ground should have hit the mean streets of Birmingham to recruit "students." How hard can it be to fake a Tech ID and offer a $10 handshake? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Dawg06
Rebound!
Can't pick up game on tv. Is it being streamed on any internet sites?
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Originally Posted by dawg80
We can't!!
+1 typical stuff isn't working out... anyone have advice, please drop a PMQuote:
Originally Posted by dawg88
My constitution is not strong enough to be a Tech fan.
I'm at 30,000 feet en route from Houston to Denver in all out panic mode listening to Dave.
Already getting in trouble with fouls
How are you listening to Dave?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dubya261
Way to give free tickets to your students at the last minute. Clowns.
Cant rebound cant shoot 3
http://streamdb3.securenetsystems.net/v5/KXKZQuote:
Originally Posted by Festus
I'm going crazy also. Not cool.
Why do we crack at the slightest sign of pressure?
Audio stream is on Tune-in if anyone is still looking for audioQuote:
Originally Posted by Festus
This game really gives me a very bitter taste. Our chances of winning dwindled significantly with them getting a big student crowd. The conference has really screwed us.
Tickets were cheap before that dagger in the back, for students anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJDAWG
The students aren't making us suck.
Thank youQuote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
Home cooking
I can already tell this is a hometown hose job
We will dominate the second half. This is our year.
Hope you're right.Quote:
Originally Posted by hambone29
be interesting how we can do this without scoring, rebounding, or paint defense.Quote:
Originally Posted by hambone29
I'm glad UAB is about to get kicked out of CUSA
No foul? This is garbage.
Blood pressure is already through the roof.
Seems that the officials and CUSA may have this one decided.
All teams play worse on the road than at home. This is what this is. #1 seed on the road in front of a full house. Don't under estimate that having an effort on us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
7 fouls on us and only one on them. In a straight fairly called game, that is almost impossible. Crowd affects refs.
And one punk!
Timeout #1 UAB...UAB 29-26 at 3:23
2:53 media timeout...still UAB 29-26 Tech ball
Nice Tech crowd
Alex and Speedy forcing it big-time...not good
Kyser picks up two quick fouls.
MUST make free throws.
This is ridiculous. Already getting out of hand.
We really have very little chance in this game.
Finally get the bonus at 1:37 left in the half.
Free throws 14 for UAB, 3 for Tech. For the best team in conference, this can only happen with home cooking setting.
Half...uab 36-26
fun season guys.
Home cooking or not, we are stinking up the joint on offense.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJDAWG
I disagree. UaB knows how to beat the press. We're nothing special without itQuote:
Originally Posted by DJDAWG
This is why I wanted no part of UAB.
Now we'll see what White and the Dawgs have deep inside. Champions rise to the occasion. Well....
Home court, home crowd and influenced refs play a huge part in that.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealityCheck
Mike White has a chance to prove himself today. Can he bring a team out of the locker room that can rebound, PASS, and make shots. Haven't been that all year, but that's what it takes to win games that matter.
20 minutes to see if these seniors are as special as I hope they are.
This is bullshit 8 on 5. Tech can't touch them without a foul. coach white needs to adapt his d when they beat the press. Only good thing was our chant "we have football".
White is getting out coached again.
I think it's ridiculous that you guys as the #1 seed have to play basically a road game. The bracket has opened up big time with #2 and #3 seeds gone you just need to win this one.
I thought coming into this tournament if you guys, ODU or UTEP got the bid that would be good for your league but UAB or MT getting it yikes.
I even thought if you guys beat ODU in the finals you both would get in.
3 point game with the ball...and finished the half with a series of off-balance driving misses and wild 3-point misses.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJDAWG
Tech cannot win without points off of turnovers. Good teams don't give up cheap points, but Tech allows plenty.
I hat the refs. Yes we are cold but this is pitiful. They are calling bs fouls just to make it close in the foul count instead of calling fouls that actually effected the shots. Beyond pissed right now.
What's the point of even winning the regular season if this is how we are rewarded
Maybe just maybe he held them back to keep from running out of gas
exactly my thoughts. It's BS that you win a few games in a row and can go to the dance and discredit an entire conference season. And to make matters worse as I am typing I see THE TECH commercial.Quote:
Originally Posted by LeggoDawgs
inconsistent offense at times all year. UAB Conferences losses not more than 4 points all year. Also, considered a very young team. It is scary.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealityCheck
Agreed. Why not just play a massive tourney instead?
Aaaaaaaaagggggggghhhhhhhhhh
The Tech
There is always next year!
At least we have football.
Maybe we should put in a guy who has been riding the bench all year. He won't turn the ball over.
ha ha...Maybe the refs won't recognize him.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
No, I couldn't give a rats butt about football right now. This sucks. Screw next year.
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Originally Posted by LeggoDawgs
Exactly! This blows!
Told you.
Maybe we'll have another home game after all.
Speedy has been a disappointment so far in the last 2 halves.