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did anyone think as a whole (esp CR) we were taking the ball to the basket. CR was doing damage because he was hitting he FT's or finishing. He can get a look at a high percentage shot under the basket when ever he wants nearly.
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TB didn't have a huge night offensively compared to his standards, but he did a great job on koch. That guy is a match up nightmare, I was expecting him to drop 20-25 on us today. The help side D on Eglseder in the second half was great too. We really won this game on defense hands down."How do you go from where you are to where you want to be? I think you have to have an enthusiasm for life. You have to have a dream, a goal, and you have to be willing to work for it." - Jim ValvanoComment
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Great Call T!
T---You were 100% correct in your prediction prior to the game. Congratulations. Maybe I should take you with me on my next trip to Vegas!Comment
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I don't have a big problem with storming the court in general. However, I'll give you one big reason why we shouldn't have done it today: 13-12!Originally posted by DUBrave5 View Post
If we are 3-22 and have no hope of going anywhere, fine. If we are 20-5 and this clinches us an at-large spot, fine. And if this was Duke or Michigan St., two teams that are much more likely to win a national championship than (with no disrespect intended) Northern Iowa, also fine. But not after embarrassing home loses to SIU, CU and ISU red, not to mention Loyola and W. Carolina!
This was a great win for the program and historic only in the sense that it has never happened at Carver Arena which is admittedly shocking. But this is still only one game and we have yet to show we can put together a big run. In my opinion, ISU blue, Drexel and WSU are all equally if not more important to win now that we took care of UNI. Let's see where this team is at before our final game at Omaha, and by then we should have a good idea if we can make a big run in St. Louis.
I hope Bradley and their fans enjoy this win, as they should. But now let's get prepared for our trip to Terre Haute on Tuesday.
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I was chanting "underrated" and was referring to our team...Originally posted by bugregshu View PostComment
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Very well said!Originally posted by Bravesfan View PostI don't have a big problem with storming the court in general. However, I'll give you one big reason why we shouldn't have done it today: 13-12!
If we are a 3-22 and have no hope of going anywhere, fine. If we are 20-5 and this clinches us an at-large spot, fine. And if this was Duke or Michigan St., two teams that are much more likely to win a national championship than (with no disrespect intended) Northern Iowa, also fine. But not after embarrassing home loses to SIU, CU and ISU red, not to mention Loyola and W. Carolina!
This was a great win for the program and historic only in the sense that it has never happened at Carver Arena which is admittedly shocking. But this is still only one game and we yet to show we can put together a big run. In my opinion, ISU blue, Drexel and WSU are all equally if not more important to win now that we took care of UNI. Let's see where this team is at before our final game at Omaha, and by then we should have a good idea if we can make a big run in St. Louis.
I hope Bradley and their fans enjoy this win, as they should. But now let's get prepared for our trip to Terre Haute on Tuesday.Comment
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Thank you.Originally posted by thefish7 View Post I'm very proud of this team that they beat such a high quality team as Northern Iowa today. But we are still the textbook average, mediocre team until proven otherwise. Most .500 teams win games that maybe they aren't expected too from time to time, and lose more games that they should win. Average that out and you get a .500 record.
If we win the Valley tournament in St. Louis, I say storm the court all you want! But not until then.Comment
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A win is a win is a win.
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Maybe we should only play ranked teams this season....we are 2-0 (20 Illinois and 18 Uni) ?
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Game story from BradleyBraves.com-
Note that the link above has links to post-game press conference and archived video streaming of the game.
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I take credit for naming him baywatch. I coined that MANY years ago at the Valley tourney and it stuck.Originally posted by BuB View PostThat name sure fits this guy. Not sure I have ever seen a referee groupie but I suppose they are out there. Maybe thats why he likes Peoria
It seems like we have had him alot at home recently.
I will say he used to be a bad ref but really have to give him his due. He's come along way and is pretty good know...save for the DSE charge. But I blame THAT more on the NCAA for the no half circle under the hoop.Comment
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Thanks DC!Originally posted by Da Coach View PostGame story from BradleyBraves.com-
Note that the link above has links to post-game press conference and archived video streaming of the game.
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http://www.bradleybraves.com/ViewArt...CLID=204886876 This game was not streamed live so I'm watching it now. Appreciate the link!
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Did any of you consider, ... ... ...
Maybe each and all of these home losses as well as the ones on the road {but because of the fact they were in our own back yard} games represented in some way, be it big or small, some sort of a stepping stone on the learning curve leading us to our game and home win today?
Another thought I have I would enjoy seeing realized in this afternoon's victory: All of those fouls in the second half [no matter who they were called on] did one very important and helpful cause for our not so deep team. It gave them several chances of catching their breath and getting extra and obviously more than enough rest to get the job done. Remember, there is a limit to how many time outs can or may be called. These added instances of rest surely only aided us where needed in accomplishing the set out goal of winning the game. I had a ball!!!Comment
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