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M: @ Utah

SDHornet

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M: @ Utah

The Hornets (2-0) head to SLC to face off against Pac-12 Utah (1-0) tomorrow night. Game will be on the Pac-12 Network. Utah’s only game has been against a D-2 opponent so there is no telling how they will play in this one, and no point in looking at their stats as they are all meaningless as well. It looks like they don’t return much from last season so a win here is possible.

Hornetsports Preview: http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/mbball/release.asp?release_id=10801
 
I have the chance to wager some moolah on the Hornets tomorrow. Utah is 10pt. Favorites, would've liked to see a 14pt. Spread...

Thoughts?
 
If we win this one, do we rebrand the program from Hornets to Pac 12 killers?

Repeating Wildcat's statement, GO HORNETS!
 
Last year Utah went 6-25 and was one of the worst teams in college basketball not just amongst the BCS power conference, but all 345 D1 college basketball teams. They were the worst team of the power conferences and things can only get better right? Well they have 8 newcomers this year so who knows. This is all part of a coaching change and the process of rebuilding a program. 15 players have left since Krystowiak took over and last year their best player, who was a senior, was kicked off the team in January. This was Krystowiak’s first real full recruiting class and he managed to bring in some talent as he landed the #1 player in the state of Utah and so far their leading scorer in the first game of the season.


There are a few familiar faces is this game as Glen Dean is the former starting point guard of Eastern Washington who decided to transfer when Jim Hayford was hired as the new coach. Dean was out last season as he ruptured a blood vessel while lifting weights, but has made a full recovery. Also Krystowiak is the former coach of the Montana Grizzlies. Last seen in 2006 when he guided Montana to a win the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Utah plays by far the easiest non conference schedule in the Pac 12 this season and Krystkowiak has basically admitted that the reason he has done this is because his players were mentally broken after enduring a tougher non-conference schedule. He also has refused to play in state rivals as is customary between all of the other Utah schools. “When you do a home and home with somebody you’d want to have a better chance to win on the road than going to Logan.” This year Utah has the easiest non conference schedule out of the Pac 12. It just goes to show you the state of a Pac 12 program is they are scared to play Utah St. and Weber St. who are very good teams true but if you are scared to play them that tells me how much you really believe in your players/program.

One interesting thing to watch will be whether or not Utah turns the ball over a lot they turned the ball over 39 times combined in their exhibition and first game of the season against extremely inferior competition, even though they only averaged 14 a game last year. Sac St. did a good job of forcing turnovers against Bakersfield especially in the second half when they played zone.

They get an impact transfer in point guard Jarred DuBois who is a Senior that transferred from LMU who has played in 96 games in the WCC and averaged 10.1 points last year and 13.5 as a freshmen. Dubois has an injured hip and did not play in the first game, but he is probable to go tomorrow as he has practiced all week, not sure if he is going to start or how many minutes he will play though.

Not sure how good of 3 pt shooting team Utah is this year but last year they were bad so if this trend is the same Hornets should play a fair amount of zone.

Areas of Concern: 1)Rebounding: Utah has a lot of tall bigs and has dominated the boards so far this year they had 55 rebounds in their first game I don’t care who you are playing that is a ton, 2)Altitude: Hornets like to play up tempo and are on a quick turn around after Wednesday, 3)Jordan Loveridge although just a freshmen he has played well so far and could be a tough matchup for the hornets at 6-6

Where to Watch: This game will be shown on the P12 network, however if you have Direct TV you will not be able to get this game

Prediction I expect the Hornets to take this one 72-67, this could be a lower scoring game as last year Utah was very deliberate and slow on offense. Utah is more talented this year, but they have so many new pieces and turnover it is tough to seem them playing that well this early in the season.
 
Wow, Utah is only a 5 point favorite now. Would it be terrible to bet against the Hornets? That way, if they lose, I win (probably). AND, if they WIN, I'm happy!

What to do.... :?
 
Kadeezy said:
Wow, Utah is only a 5 point favorite now. Would it be terrible to bet against the Hornets? That way, if they lose, I win (probably). AND, if they WIN, I'm happy!

What to do.... :?
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Put the money on Utah. You'll be a little poorer but we will lose if you don't do it.
 
HORNETS WIN!!!!! HORNETS WIN!!!!! 74-71 FINAL!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! :shock: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
 
We trailed by as much as 13 in the second half. Wow.

Oh and a big "FUCK YOU" to the Pac-12 Network. None, absolutely NONE of the bars in my area had this game. I wandered around form bar to bar looking for someone who had the P12 Network and since everyone has DirecTV, no one had this game. I had to listen to the 2nd half at home. So once again, fuck you Pac 12 Network for not getting your product on one of the largest satellite providers in the nation.
 
SDHornet said:
Kadeezy said:
Wow, Utah is only a 5 point favorite now. Would it be terrible to bet against the Hornets? That way, if they lose, I win (probably). AND, if they WIN, I'm happy!

What to do.... :?
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Put the money on Utah. You'll be a little poorer but we will lose if you don't do it.
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*Cough Cough* :coffee: :lol:
 
Great win Hornets. Watched quite a bit of the game on the TV. Garrity and McKinney are studs. Well done. Now I don't feel so bad about the pasting you gave the Runners.

Sidebar: You guys have the ugliest basketball uniforms I have ever seen. U G L Y. I kind of like them.
 
CPslograd said:
Great win Hornets. Watched quite a bit of the game on the TV. Garrity and McKinney are studs. Well done. Now I don't feel so bad about the pasting you gave the Runners.

Sidebar: You guys have the ugliest basketball uniforms I have ever seen. U G L Y. I kind of like them.
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Thanks...and like I would know what our road unis look like. :thumbdown: :ohno:
 
Goin through my head: CE-LE-BRATE GOOD TIMES, C'MON!

Wow! Great start to what I hope will continue to be a magical weekend. Puts a little hop in the step heading into Davis tommorow, huh? Great job guys! Looking forward to a great season! I think the bar has been officially set high.

GO HORNETS!!!
 
SJHornet said:
Goin through my head: CE-LE-BRATE GOOD TIMES, C'MON!

Wow! Great start to what I hope will continue to be a magical weekend. Puts a little hop in the step heading into Davis tommorow, huh? Great job guys! Looking forward to a great season! I think the bar has been officially set high.

GO HORNETS!!!
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Guess what happened on the grid-iron after the last time Hornet hoops knocked off a Pac-12 opponent?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8v7QLPdK88[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ7TOjrX-4M&feature=related[/youtube]
:nod:
 
FABULOUS WIN !!!!!! The Hornets shot the ball just effective enough to win. 42%overall but 43%from beyond the arc. They actually won this game on the boards and at the line. I never thought they would out rebound this team. Sounds like your gettin on board SD. The train hasnt left the depot yet. This could be the ride of your life.
 
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