Bradley vs. Kansas- Friday, 8:30 pm

[Grassman]

Bill Selfish, Bail Self ... You'd think the Illini would be over it by now!

After all they think their coach is the next coming of Wooden!

I guess a coach that takes a team with NO Juniors, Three Seniors ( two of whom are walk-on's ) a hand-full of sophomores and freshman "AA" (who thought more of themselves than they should have at the beginning of the year) and turned them into a complete team that plays dominant defense, learns from every loss and has played their best ball before the tourney begins is selfish, so be it!

Here's to a quick Illini exit...and Bradly giving up a 20 point defeat to the Jayhawks!

Hey! You guys are McDonald All Americans, while our guys eat at Mcdonalds.
But, don't worry, we will put down our 1/4 pounders and show up!

[user1]

...and Bradly giving up a 20 point defeat to the Jayhawks!

Hey--most of what you're referring to is NOT coming from Bradley fans, and I'll take that bet on a 20 pt. blowout, as Bradley has not been blown out by 20 this year, nor last year.

Kansas meanwhile, has a 25 point blowout loss as recently as ......2 weeks ago...hmmmm.

[BUBraves2006]

Don't want to be picky, but isn't the game at 9:40, not 8:40? I just say this so the board doesn't mislead people.

[Grassman]

Don't want to be picky, but isn't the game at 9:40, not 8:40? I just say this so the board doesn't mislead people.

9:40 est. 8:40 cst.

[Chalmersfan]

Kansas fan here...

And I don't think this is a good matchup at all for your team because of the tempo they play. KU lost to Bucknell and struggled in 2003 with Utah State and in 2002 with Holy Cross because they play incredibly slow. Bradley doesn't do that. Also from looking at the stats Bradley doesn't rely on the 3 pointer... that makes it more likely that they will struggle against KU's defense.

Can someone prove me wrong, or are the stats indicative of the style Bradley plays.

[Chalmersfan]

Kansas fan here...

And I don't think this is a good matchup at all for your team because of the tempo they play. KU lost to Bucknell and struggled in 2003 with Utah State and in 2002 with Holy Cross because they play incredibly slow. Bradley doesn't do that. Also from looking at the stats Bradley doesn't rely on the 3 pointer... that makes it more likely that they will struggle against KU's defense.

Can someone prove me wrong, or are the stats indicative of the style Bradley plays.

[Biff]

No, you are pretty much on the money. Bradley simply doesn't stand a chance. Kansas looks unbeatable to me.

[SFP]

Re: Kansas fan here...

And I don't think this is a good matchup at all for your team because of the tempo they play. KU lost to Bucknell and struggled in 2003 with Utah State and in 2002 with Holy Cross because they play incredibly slow. Bradley doesn't do that. Also from looking at the stats Bradley doesn't rely on the 3 pointer... that makes it more likely that they will struggle against KU's defense.

Can someone prove me wrong, or are the stats indicative of the style Bradley plays.

KU has been able to score in bunches with their D, converting turnovers into points. When they can't they struggle to score in the 1/2 court. BU has some really good ballhandlers and are use to teams that press on D. I believe SIU will be the best defensive team BU will play this year. On the other hand we can shoot the three when we have to as long as it is not forced. KU will have to shut down POB and then worry about our 3pt shooting!

[threeeleven]

does anybody else miss gilbert? that was the last time a bradley player would shoot threes that i didnt cringe.

[collegehoopjunkie]

Re: Kansas fan here...

And I don't think this is a good matchup at all for your team because of the tempo they play. KU lost to Bucknell and struggled in 2003 with Utah State and in 2002 with Holy Cross because they play incredibly slow. Bradley doesn't do that. Also from looking at the stats Bradley doesn't rely on the 3 pointer... that makes it more likely that they will struggle against KU's defense.

Can someone prove me wrong, or are the stats indicative of the style Bradley plays.

The game is played on the floor, not on the stat sheet.
But I like the cocky attitude that so many KU fans have, thinking they are impossible to beat.
31 different teams have been to the Final Four since the last time Kansas won it all.

Here is an interesting stat:

Teams from the Missouri Valley Conference who have played in the Championship Game of the NCAA Tourney:
----NINE (Oklahoma State when they were in the Valley three times, Bradley twice, Cincinnati 3 times, Memphis State once)


Teams from the entire state of Kansas who have played in the Championship Game of the NCAA Tourney:
----EIGHT (Kansas 7 times, K-State once)

[Chalmersfan]

Re: Kansas fan here...

The game is played on the floor, not on the stat sheet.
But I like the cocky attitude that so many KU fans have, thinking they are impossible to beat.
31 different teams have been to the Final Four since the last time Kansas won it all.

And the stat sheet determines certain aspects of how the game will be played, and the stats say that Bradley may play at too fast of a pace for their own good. The stats say Bradley isn't a prolific shooting team, and I think threeeleven echos that.

[SFP]

I think the team that takes care of the ball the best and does not give up easy baskets will win. What both teams have in common is the ability to put up 10 quick points off of turnovers. This time of the year it is about what you do with the ball every possession because baskets are much harder to get.

[Grassman]

Re: Kansas fan here...

The game is played on the floor, not on the stat sheet.
But I like the cocky attitude that so many KU fans have, thinking they are impossible to beat.
31 different teams have been to the Final Four since the last time Kansas won it all.

And the stat sheet determines certain aspects of how the game will be played, and the stats say that Bradley may play at too fast of a pace for their own good. The stats say Bradley isn't a prolific shooting team, and I think threeeleven echos that.

Gees, why are we even going to show up? Lets just give KU the "W' an save on travel expenses.

[tornado]

Re: Kansas fan here...

Gees, why are we even going to show up? Lets just give KU the "W' an save on travel expenses.

No way!!
Detroit is such a great place to drive 8 hours to get a great vacation,
I'm gonna go anyway!

[WileyKUFan]

Here is an interesting stat:

Teams from the Missouri Valley Conference who have played in the Championship Game of the NCAA Tourney:
----NINE (Oklahoma State when they were in the Valley three times, Bradley twice, Cincinnati 3 times, Memphis State once)


Teams from the entire state of Kansas who have played in the Championship Game of the NCAA Tourney:
----EIGHT (Kansas 7 times, K-State once)

I don't know if this was supposed to bolster the MVC or Kansas...

Kansas ALONE has more Championship games than then ENTIRE current MVC confrence.

I'm not a boastful KU fan. I am confident our team will win, but I also know we are VERY young and anything can happen. Last years team is GONE and this teams shows NO resemblence of them. There is only ONE player who played significant minutes in that game still on this team -- Moody -- and he sits at the end of the bench now. Hawkins barely played last year.

I DO find it interesting that your local papers disrespect KU, their fans and their mascot and that posters on this board honestly feel that KU is a GOOD matchup for them. Outside of Peoria that is simply not the case.

Don't take what I am saying the wrong way. I have alot of respect for your team, but I do not believe your conference plays as "tough" as the BigXII does night in and night out. Nor have you have to face teams like OU or UT during the year.

It will be settled on Friday...and should you win, I'll be back here to eat crow.

Visit Phog.net to see what other fans are saying, you'll be surprised to see how much fear and respect we have for you.