The cougars are coming... Which Weber team will show up to compete against them?
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DEC 3: BYU @ Weber
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weberwildcat
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I hope the first half against USU shows up....not the second half
I just want to see the team play 40mins... That would be nice! The first half team the complete game.
purplefogdog
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Hopefully that Utah State game was enough of a "good experience......for......our.....bo...oys". :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
talhadfoursteals
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I have faith in our young team.. They have the potential to produce, but must play a full 40 to beat BYU. Its going to be a rough game if they come out flat. Someone needs to step it up... I think Daviin is starting to play more consistent, but somebody else needs to step it up. I know Lillard has it in him... This could be his break-out game. McCoy, needs to tough, aggressive, and virtual perfect at the point.
weberwildcat
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BYU won at ISU 85-65
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=283340304
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=283340304
weberwildcat
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byu's opponents are 7-25 thus far.
weber's opponents thus far ar 12-9.
weber's opponents thus far ar 12-9.
For Weber to be successful -not just tomorrow, but for the entire season- the two seniors need to lead. Also, the Cats need to get to the bucket and the line. The team can't let the shoots come to them, but need to go to the shoots. They have a tendancy to stand around... Weber needs to slash, penetrate, fight for second chance opportunities (they can't do that when four of the five players are behind the 3pt line) This team is a far better offensive team than they have played. Next... the 2-3 zone just isn't going to cut it. Its a good defensive scheme, but one that can be broken. How about mixing a couple of other zones along with man to man, like a 3-2 or a 2-1-2 (I really like the 1-3-1). With this being said, I think a breakout game is going to happen soon.
McCoy:
McCoy is one of the main keys to the Wildcats success. He is the floor general, he needs to be on the floor for at least 30min a game. He, right now, is the teams best penetrator. He knows how to go to the basket, and then the line. He is fearless and has a great ability to see the floor and make excellent passes. He is the best FT shooter on the team, and is money from the top of the key.
Davis:
Davis always starts the season off a bit slow, and this year has been no exception. However, the game against Montana Tech was just what he needed to regain his confidence. D-will is the best slasher on the team, and can't afford to be standing around looking for the pass. Movement is the key to D's game. He is one of the better defensive players on the team. However, he needs to be smart on defense. Best way to get D out of the game is to get him into foul trouble early. Limited mins hurts D's game. He needs time to get into a rhythm. As a senior and as one of the best players on the team D needs to be on the floor a lot! Also... Davis loves playing at home... We need to get butts in the seats, he feeds off of our energy.
Lillard:
Granted, Weber fans, I think, have been putting to much pressure on this kid to early in his career, and that might account for his nervousness and apprehension. However, I think he is starting to settle into the college game and gaining some confidence. He is a scorer! He needs to keep shooting. Thats the best way for him to gain confidence. Also, he needs to relax and go to the hoop, he's got the skills. His defense is getting a lot better, which is a sign that he is becoming comfortable and gaining confidence. All he needs is for a couple of his shots to fall... WHATCH OUT when they do.
Bullinger:
Legs fuel the beast. Keeping Bullinger relaxed and rested, in my opinion, is the key to his game. The team needs Bullinger's enthusiasm and passion. He is an instant spark. If he attacks the basket and hones his inside game this kid could be a huge lift offensively. Defensively...Well he has a tough assignment, he has to play inside on guys who are bigger and taller than him. The best solution to his problem is to do his best to keep the bigs as far away from the paint as possible. Make them take long jumpers. First, he has excellent position for the rebound, and second, the farther away a big is from the basket the lower his shooting percentage is.
Panos:
Up to this point he has looked great. Defense could be tighter, and he needs to keep the fouls down, but other than that Steve has started out great. He is a bit slow, but is a great deal quicker this season than last. Like Bull, he needs to keep the Bigs fromt he basket and not allow them to get inside position or easy shots. Aggression is his Key. Also, Panos can't afford to miss the close shots... The team greatly depends on him to put those shots away.
Morris:
After last season I though Morris would be an instant star, but so far he has played timid, anxious, and confused. He's got to get PISSED!! I know, he is a really good guy and is definitely classy, but on the court the opposing center isn't your friend... ITS WAR! When Morris is attacking... All I've got to say is WOW!!
Hansen:
Defense, Defense, Defense.... Run through some screens. Don't let the opposing team walk over you. I like his excitment and hussle, but that doesn't count much for missing a defensive assignment. Offensively... like D-will, Nick needs to be moving and getting himself the open shots.
Mahoney:
Like I've said before... He is playing pretty good, his only major problem is allowing the opposing teams bigs to push him toward the basket. He is a great shot blocker and has some ups... Use the Ups to put the ball away soundly on offense and to keep the ball away from the hoop on defense. Attack the basket... He has the potential to become one of Weber's most prolific shot blockers as well as one of the schools best rebounders.
Carson:
He needs to find a way to produce on the offensive side of the court. Defensively... he is perhaps Weber's best defender,
Ramos, Cottle, and Benson:
Always be ready to come in off the bench... Keep giving all that you have. Cottle needs to relax and get the boogyman off his back.
McCoy:
McCoy is one of the main keys to the Wildcats success. He is the floor general, he needs to be on the floor for at least 30min a game. He, right now, is the teams best penetrator. He knows how to go to the basket, and then the line. He is fearless and has a great ability to see the floor and make excellent passes. He is the best FT shooter on the team, and is money from the top of the key.
Davis:
Davis always starts the season off a bit slow, and this year has been no exception. However, the game against Montana Tech was just what he needed to regain his confidence. D-will is the best slasher on the team, and can't afford to be standing around looking for the pass. Movement is the key to D's game. He is one of the better defensive players on the team. However, he needs to be smart on defense. Best way to get D out of the game is to get him into foul trouble early. Limited mins hurts D's game. He needs time to get into a rhythm. As a senior and as one of the best players on the team D needs to be on the floor a lot! Also... Davis loves playing at home... We need to get butts in the seats, he feeds off of our energy.
Lillard:
Granted, Weber fans, I think, have been putting to much pressure on this kid to early in his career, and that might account for his nervousness and apprehension. However, I think he is starting to settle into the college game and gaining some confidence. He is a scorer! He needs to keep shooting. Thats the best way for him to gain confidence. Also, he needs to relax and go to the hoop, he's got the skills. His defense is getting a lot better, which is a sign that he is becoming comfortable and gaining confidence. All he needs is for a couple of his shots to fall... WHATCH OUT when they do.
Bullinger:
Legs fuel the beast. Keeping Bullinger relaxed and rested, in my opinion, is the key to his game. The team needs Bullinger's enthusiasm and passion. He is an instant spark. If he attacks the basket and hones his inside game this kid could be a huge lift offensively. Defensively...Well he has a tough assignment, he has to play inside on guys who are bigger and taller than him. The best solution to his problem is to do his best to keep the bigs as far away from the paint as possible. Make them take long jumpers. First, he has excellent position for the rebound, and second, the farther away a big is from the basket the lower his shooting percentage is.
Panos:
Up to this point he has looked great. Defense could be tighter, and he needs to keep the fouls down, but other than that Steve has started out great. He is a bit slow, but is a great deal quicker this season than last. Like Bull, he needs to keep the Bigs fromt he basket and not allow them to get inside position or easy shots. Aggression is his Key. Also, Panos can't afford to miss the close shots... The team greatly depends on him to put those shots away.
Morris:
After last season I though Morris would be an instant star, but so far he has played timid, anxious, and confused. He's got to get PISSED!! I know, he is a really good guy and is definitely classy, but on the court the opposing center isn't your friend... ITS WAR! When Morris is attacking... All I've got to say is WOW!!
Hansen:
Defense, Defense, Defense.... Run through some screens. Don't let the opposing team walk over you. I like his excitment and hussle, but that doesn't count much for missing a defensive assignment. Offensively... like D-will, Nick needs to be moving and getting himself the open shots.
Mahoney:
Like I've said before... He is playing pretty good, his only major problem is allowing the opposing teams bigs to push him toward the basket. He is a great shot blocker and has some ups... Use the Ups to put the ball away soundly on offense and to keep the ball away from the hoop on defense. Attack the basket... He has the potential to become one of Weber's most prolific shot blockers as well as one of the schools best rebounders.
Carson:
He needs to find a way to produce on the offensive side of the court. Defensively... he is perhaps Weber's best defender,
Ramos, Cottle, and Benson:
Always be ready to come in off the bench... Keep giving all that you have. Cottle needs to relax and get the boogyman off his back.
weberwildcat
Active member
Nothing was done on campus to promote the BYU game.
I say 6-8,000.
If Purplefogdog would have done the signs, we'd see a lot more students.
If we'd have beat USU I'd say 10,000.
I say 6-8,000.
If Purplefogdog would have done the signs, we'd see a lot more students.
If we'd have beat USU I'd say 10,000.
tyirstrait
Member
Well, BYU doesn't have a whole lot going for them down low. So personally I think we need to prevent their good players like Tavernari and Cummard from getting inside, and watch the perimeter. No one else should hurt Weber inside besides maybe those 2. The rest just line up for 3, half their other guys shots are 3 pointers. It's probably easier said than done stopping Tavernari and Cummard, but the 3 point line is my big concern when Montana Tech was even keeping it reasonably close with their 3's. If we lose by a lot, i'm thinking it's because we didn't defend the perimeter.
tyirstrait
Member
One more thing, BYU gets a lot of 3's, and teams that rely on that can be taken down pretty easily if you defend the 3. Look at Drake last year, they were totally a 3 point team and were taken down in the 1st(or 2nd?) round. And as for attendance, I think it will be pretty sizeable, mostly full is my prediction. The Dee holds..12,000? So maybe say...8,000+.
tyirstrait said:
I definitely agree... Perimeter shooting has been a curse for this team so far this season. USU was tough because they have a excellent inside game, and if the Ag's are hitting from outside their offense becomes two-dimensional and is extremely difficult to contain or limit. USU got hot from the outside in the second half as the Cats attempted to double team the Aggie big men, which opened up the outside. Once the shots started falling the Cats panicked, and lost their focus. The key for tonight is to keep the middle closed. The Big Men need to take care of business so that the guards can focus on the perimeter. I see D-will having a big game tonight... Once Weber figures out how to get all their players scoring, this team will be very hard to stop. Weber has an inside and outside presence, shockingly similar to the the Ag's, they just need confidence, and consisten defense.
weberwildcat
Active member
Just make shots every few minutes and we will be in any game.
JimmyDfor31
Active member
So isn't there some special giveaway tonight, like hat night or something? Can anyone confirm or deny this? I want to plan my arrival accordingly so I can possibly get some free Weber State gear.
talhadfoursteals said:
Rahe sounded pretty pissed off on the post game show, I will say it's pretty safe to assume the next 3 days of practice are not going to be fun for the players. What a disappointing second half, other than D-will's dunk there was not a bright spot in the last 20 min of play.
weberwildcat
Active member
Looking to be a long season. I think they can work the bugs out though by conference...
Attendance: 5,672
That is really weak for hosting BYU. It was odd though that not even any BYU fans were there. They normally have a good crowd at the Dee even though they never brings students. I heard its the curfew is why.
Attendance: 5,672
That is really weak for hosting BYU. It was odd though that not even any BYU fans were there. They normally have a good crowd at the Dee even though they never brings students. I heard its the curfew is why.
