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PSU at Montana

VikThunder1

VikThunder1

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PSU at Montana
Thursday, January 29th
6:05 pm

http://www.goviks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=19300&ATCLID=3654903
 
UM has improved lately and got one of there star players back on the roster as of their last game or 2 - CET.

UM supposedly had some sick players when they played at PSU.

Does anyone think UM has a chance this time? The game at PSU made UM look like a high school team.
 
wsuwildcat said:
UM has improved lately and got one of there star players back on the roster as of their last game or 2 - CET.

UM supposedly had some sick players when they played at PSU.

Does anyone think UM has a chance this time? The game at PSU made UM look like a high school team.
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Johnson isn't as good at Taylor at running the point, that's for sure. Johnson can put up numbers, but for UM to look better as a team, Taylor is their best guy.

If PSU can keep up the defense intensity that we've shown over the past few weeks, we should get a win.
 
Vikings gameday: Portland State at Montana

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/01/vikings_gameday_portland_state.html

Portland State at Montana

When: 6 p.m. Thursday

Where: Dahlberg Arena (7,500), Missoula, Mont.

Records: Portland State (15-5, 6-1 Big Sky); Montana (11-9, 5-3)

On the air: Radio on KPDQ (800)

The lowdown: The Vikings have won their past three games by an average margin of 21.0 points, but PSU coach Ken Bone pressed his players during practice this week to play harder. "I think we're playing OK, but it would be nice to take it another step, because we can get better," Bone said. "The way I look at the game, it just so habitual and you're always trying to develop good, positive habits. It's like you focus on a few things for a few weeks and you get better at those, and then all of a sudden it like, 'Oh, these other areas are starting to slip.' It's that time of year where I think we really need to tighten some things down." ...

Sophomore forward Phil Nelson had 22 points in Saturday's 83-61 victory over visiting Eastern Washington and took over the team lead in scoring, averaging 12.5 points. Junior guard Dominic Waters (12.3 ppg), and senior guards Jeremiah Dominguez (12.0 ppg) and Andre Murray (10.9 ppg) also average double figures for the Vikings. ... At 15-5, the Vikings are three games ahead of the pace they set through 20 games last season when they finished with a school-record 23 victories. ...

PSU climbed four spots to No. 7 in this week's Collegeinsider.com Mid-major Top 25 -- the highest ranking for a Big Sky team since Weber State spent most of the 2002-03 season ranked in the top 10, peaking at No. 2. ...

Montana junior guard Anthony Johnson (16.2 ppg, 2.7 apg) had 19 points in Sunday's 68-59 victory at Northern Colorado, marking his ninth consecutive game scoring in double figures. Senior forward Jordan Hasquet (10.9 ppg) is second in scoring for the Grizzlies, who rank sixth in the conference in offense (65.7 ppg). ... Last season, the Vikings defeated the Grizzlies 108-56 in Missoula, setting school records for points in a Big Sky Conference game and margin of victory over a Division I opponent.
 
http://www.bigskyfans.com/2009/01/28/psu-um

I love that 52 point spread, especially given that it was a road game.
 
WiViking said:
http://www.bigskyfans.com/2009/01/28/psu-um

I love that 52 point spread, especially given that it was a road game.
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There's been a change since the first meeting (aside from CET's return). Kyle Sharp is now starting at center while Qvale is replacing him off the bench. Qvale has played better since being benched, though.

Derek Selvig doesn't back up Qvale. Despite his 7'0" frame, Selvig plays forward, not center. From what I've seen, he's similar stylistically to Hasquet, just taller and skinnier.

If PSU doesn't go nuts from the arc, I think the Griz will win. They could go nuts, though, since Montana hasn't defended the three-ball well until recently.
 
No offense and nothing against Portland State, but I want Montana to win just so Weber would have a better shot at hosting the tournament.
 
WiViking said:
http://www.bigskyfans.com/2009/01/28/psu-um

I love that 52 point spread, especially given that it was a road game.
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Heh, it does seem like Hasquet has been playing for like eight years now. Hasquet isn't really too effective unless he lets his inside game open up the Griz outside game. I think some keys to the game are Kyle's defense, Phil's offense, and Jones staying out of foul trouble to keep Thomas fresh and ready for big play in some smaller minutes.
 
WILDCAT said:
No offense and nothing against Portland State, but I want Montana to win just so Weber would have a better shot at hosting the tournament.
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No offense taken. Around here, our favorite teams are PSU, and whoever's playing WSU.
 
dystopiamembrane said:
martymoose said:
...it does seem like Hasquet has been playing for like eight years now.
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I agree. I was surprised to see him at the Stott. He's a senior now, right?
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Jordan's got to be at least 30 by now...

I took this pic of him and a weber fan like 6 or 7 years ago i swear! LOOOOOOL!!


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ManOfVision said:
WILDCAT said:
No offense and nothing against Portland State, but I want Montana to win just so Weber would have a better shot at hosting the tournament.
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No offense taken. Around here, our favorite teams are PSU, and whoever's playing WSU.
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;)
 
PSU wonders how long road success can last

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/01/psu_wonders_how_long_road_succ.html
 
Don't you just hate those GRIZ! See you at memorial....NO! see u at Weber..NO ..everyone will be in Missoula in MArch!,,,Don't you just hate those GRIZ..."we will not lose another conference game".."ranked in Mid-Major poll" ..."Best team in Oregon".."record road wins"...yadda yadda yadda...try first winning the conference...keep the bulletin board material coming PSU,,it is going to BITE you...go GRIZ! Sort of like the fall huh? :o
 
Vikings See Road Winning Streak End In Missoula

http://www.goviks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=19300&ATCLID=3657516


Montana stops Viking men

http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=123329047606494000



Montana defeats Portland State in rematch

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/01/montana_defeats_portland_state.html
 
rainbear14 said:
Don't you just hate those GRIZ! See you at memorial....NO! see u at Weber..NO ..everyone will be in Missoula in MArch!,,,Don't you just hate those GRIZ..."we will not lose another conference game".."ranked in Mid-Major poll" ..."Best team in Oregon".."record road wins"...yadda yadda yadda...try first winning the conference...keep the bulletin board material coming PSU,,it is going to BITE you...go GRIZ! Sort of like the fall huh? :o
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Good one, :roll:

Weber State beat Idaho State at ISU, better plan that trip to the DEE in March 8-)
 
rainbear14 said:
Don't you just hate those GRIZ! See you at memorial....NO! see u at Weber..NO ..everyone will be in Missoula in MArch!,,,Don't you just hate those GRIZ..."we will not lose another conference game".."ranked in Mid-Major poll" ..."Best team in Oregon".."record road wins"...yadda yadda yadda...try first winning the conference...keep the bulletin board material coming PSU,,it is going to BITE you...go GRIZ! Sort of like the fall huh? :o
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Wow, he registered just to post this. Why is it that whenever I hear a Montana fan talk, I want to thank God on my knees for letting me live hundreds of miles away from those hillbillies? :mrgreen:

Well, I think it has become more than obvious that this year's Vikings are just too inconsistent to be a tournament contender. I'm sure it will be enough for a decent first or second regular season place, though; Weber State seems equally good or better, Montana has had a couple good games but is still not really a good team.
 
rainbear14 said:
Don't you just hate those GRIZ! See you at memorial....NO! see u at Weber..NO ..everyone will be in Missoula in MArch!,,,Don't you just hate those GRIZ..."we will not lose another conference game".."ranked in Mid-Major poll" ..."Best team in Oregon".."record road wins"...yadda yadda yadda...try first winning the conference...keep the bulletin board material coming PSU,,it is going to BITE you...go GRIZ! Sort of like the fall huh? :o
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I think you guys should maybe just concentrate on not having anyone else picked up for duii this season and you can call it a success. Geezus, you act like you swept us this year or something. Lot of conference to go buddy.
 
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