Bison89
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03-13-17 10:21 AM - Post#226716
I figured that a new thread is probably needed.
Here is a preview with lots of stats and videos.
"Press Virginia" is not going to be easy, but they are beatable. I think that it will come down to handling the ball and three point shots. If the Bison can take care of these two items, it will be an exciting game. If not . . .
https://campusinsiders.com/news/west-virginia-vs -b...
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pjm_hoops
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03-13-17 10:42 AM - Post#226725
In response to Bison89
The author of the article isn't too impressed with the Bison.
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BUFan
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03-13-17 10:55 AM - Post#226731
In response to pjm_hoops
Looking at WVU's OOC box scores, the press appeared to wreak havoc. 30 turnovers was a common theme for their mid-major opponents. Fortunately we are better than the teams they have destroyed, but we will still have our hands full.
I'm sure they will get their share of turnovers, but if we keep it to 15-20, do not get frustrated when they get a steal, and hit threes, I think we can hang with them and pull the upset.
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crd012
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03-13-17 11:13 AM - Post#226735
In response to BUFan
Just reading West Virginia's blog the press is extremely important to their success. They have the best turnover differential in the nation. I think they force about 9 more turnovers than they turn the ball over. From those turnovers they generate a lot of points.
By the West Virignia's board's own admission their half court offense is stagnant. Additionally they are not a very good free throw shooter.
Having said that the WVU board is already looking past us. They don't seem to be too intimidated, even though they lost in the first round last year. We will need to handle their press which is obviously an issue. But if we do we can definitely make this a game.
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Bison89
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03-13-17 11:40 AM - Post#226739
In response to crd012
Last year, WVU was 26-8 and KemPom ranked #8 going into the Dance as a #3 seed. Stephen F Austin, who was a very good #14 seed, beat them 70-56.
Here is video and post-game notes on the loss to SFA:
http://www.wvusports.com/page.cfm?story=29895&...
Here is something of interest about the game:
"The Mountaineers shot just 30.8 percent from the floor, were unable to convert the numerous transition basket chances they had, turned the basketball over 22 times and were whistled for 27 fouls, including two technicals."
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BreakinBison
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West Virginia Game
03-13-17 02:36 PM - Post#226771
In response to Bison89
Open Practice Times on Wednesday:
Noon - 12:40 p.m.: No. 12 seed Princeton
12:45 - 1:25 p.m.: No. 13 seed Bucknell
1:30 - 2:10 p.m.: No. 5 seed Notre Dame
2:15 - 2:55 p.m.: No. 4 seed West Virginia
4:25 - 5:05 p.m.: No. 1 seed Villanova
5:10 - 5:50 p.m.: No. 8 seed Wisconsin
5:55 - 6:35 p.m.: No. 16 seed New Orleans/Mount St. Mary’s
6:40 - 7:20 p.m.: No. 9 seed Virginia Tech
http://buffalonews.com/2017/03/13/heres-can- watch-...
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BuffaloBison
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03-13-17 02:52 PM - Post#226777
In response to BreakinBison
Article about traveling to Buffalo by teams and fans for the next few days: http://buffalonews.com/2017/03/13/major-wint er-sto...
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BUFan
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03-13-17 02:56 PM - Post#226780
In response to BuffaloBison
Surprised the article suggests we will wait to travel until Wednesday. I thought we would leave today like Nova.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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03-13-17 03:18 PM - Post#226793
In response to BUFan
Surprised the article suggests we will wait to travel until Wednesday. I thought we would leave today like Nova.
If I'm looking at the same paragraph you are, they were referring to fans traveling. Last I heard, the team was going to be leaving around 3 PM today.
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MrPhillie
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03-13-17 03:27 PM - Post#226795
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Man, I'm bummed. As we were going to drive up ourselves but now my wife is nervous and doesn't want to risk bad roads/weather/getting stuck. Now I'm going to still take an afternoon off workcto make sure I can watch the game.
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Bison89
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03-13-17 03:40 PM - Post#226799
In response to MrPhillie
Mr. Phillie, I don't know if you can do this, but I scheduled a "Buffalo Meeting" at that time. I am cutting out of work to a local sports bar where I will YELL a lot!
GO BISON!!!
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raybucknell12
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03-13-17 04:48 PM - Post#226810
In response to Bison89
I was lucky enough to see WVU in person this year (vs. Texas A&M in Morgantown).
Their press is quite impressive (the best I've ever seen), but really, outside of that, there's not a whole lot they do that is outstanding. It is definitely a one-dimensional team.
As BUFan mentions, if we limit our turnovers to the 15-20 range, I think that we have a shot...a good one, in fact. We are not actually outmatched in size, like we would be against most other major conference schools. We've won games, and more importantly, we know how to win games in spite of turning the ball over a lot (our win vs. Navy in the PL semis, e.g.). Maybe that will help us.
Looking forward to seeing/cheering on with whomever will be in Buffalo on Thursday!
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Paulie777
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03-13-17 05:30 PM - Post#226826
In response to raybucknell12
Here's a great article that has Bucknell upsetting West Virginia. Mentions Zach Thomas.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/20 17/03...
I think they can do it. you have to think conceptually like Huggins then take them off their game. Limit rebounds by making baskets. Adjust the pace of play, etc. Once they are off their game, they won't have a clue to get back in it.
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HuskyColonial
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03-13-17 05:45 PM - Post#226830
In response to Paulie777
I'm drivIng to Bradenton on Thursday afternoon to catch some Pirates spring training ball this weekend. There will be a 2 hour pit stop.
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BUFan
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03-13-17 07:27 PM - Post#226848
In response to HuskyColonial
Will we have a pep band? Bus Selinsgrove HS up or have Princeton pull a UNI? They have the right color...
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HuskyColonial
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03-13-17 09:47 PM - Post#226871
In response to BUFan
Sad. True but sad.
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BUFan
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03-13-17 10:35 PM - Post#226878
In response to HuskyColonial
http://wvmetronews.com/video/?vid=031317791- 201703...
Doug Birdsong have a WVU radio station a preview of the Bison...
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HuskyColonial
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03-13-17 11:17 PM - Post#226882
In response to BUFan
Is it ironic to anyone else that we play the team that is best at what we are worst? Meaning, we've struggled with sloppy passing all season and now we play a first round opponent who's game play is predicated on disruption.
Brown, Toomer and Mackenzie have an enormous responsibility in this game.
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bison63
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03-14-17 09:27 AM - Post#226902
In response to HuskyColonial
Zach has to watch the careless pass too.
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Bison89
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03-14-17 10:17 AM - Post#226912
In response to bison63
Zach has to watch the careless pass too.
63, I imagine that we were all thinking about Zack when the topic of sloppy passing was mentioned.
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