Last night, Montana State visited Boise State.
First four minutes: Boise State is tentative and "planted", Montana State looks like a fine cross between a 3-point contest and WWE, score somewhat even.
First sign of a full-court press by Boise, MSU folds.
Halftime: Boise State 54, Montana State 28.
From there, Boise coasted to a 94-69 win.
"Positives"
Starting five has three kids who can hit from outside.
6'10" post actually has a quick move or two.
"Scrappy" on those nights where the refs let them scrap.
"Negatives"
A little motion leaves them dazed and confused.
Bench? They could use a stinkin' bench, especially if the starters are going to engage in as much clutch-n-grab as they did.
Athleticism: none. Big guy goes up for a dunk and gets stuffed by a lad 5 inches shorter. Well, give them credit for use of forearms and fingers; the Bobcats have the makings of a decent wrestling squad.
Several Bobcat fans in front of me- one approaches friends at halftime and says "worst 1-A team ever." Never mind the label error, the lad obviously missed the fact that the Cats beat Idaho. Idaho State beat Idaho by 21 last night. Idaho is in a world of ****. Montana State is just barely better.
The warning: the right refs + lack of motivated opposition + shooter's chance = disaster for the wrong team at the wrong time. It's not wise to lose to this bunch.
First four minutes: Boise State is tentative and "planted", Montana State looks like a fine cross between a 3-point contest and WWE, score somewhat even.
First sign of a full-court press by Boise, MSU folds.
Halftime: Boise State 54, Montana State 28.
From there, Boise coasted to a 94-69 win.
"Positives"
Starting five has three kids who can hit from outside.
6'10" post actually has a quick move or two.
"Scrappy" on those nights where the refs let them scrap.
"Negatives"
A little motion leaves them dazed and confused.
Bench? They could use a stinkin' bench, especially if the starters are going to engage in as much clutch-n-grab as they did.
Athleticism: none. Big guy goes up for a dunk and gets stuffed by a lad 5 inches shorter. Well, give them credit for use of forearms and fingers; the Bobcats have the makings of a decent wrestling squad.
Several Bobcat fans in front of me- one approaches friends at halftime and says "worst 1-A team ever." Never mind the label error, the lad obviously missed the fact that the Cats beat Idaho. Idaho State beat Idaho by 21 last night. Idaho is in a world of ****. Montana State is just barely better.
The warning: the right refs + lack of motivated opposition + shooter's chance = disaster for the wrong team at the wrong time. It's not wise to lose to this bunch.
