10Q
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03-14-19 12:17 PM - Post#281281
In response to Streamers
And once again we find ourselves in the position of rooting for Princeton.
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palestra38
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03-14-19 12:24 PM - Post#281284
In response to 10Q
Let's not get ahead of ourselves here. We'll be happy to play either Yale or Princeton on Sunday.
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Streamers
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03-14-19 12:27 PM - Post#281286
In response to palestra38
Q is right though. I'd want them even if they were better.
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Streamers
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03-14-19 12:28 PM - Post#281287
In response to Penndemonium
Got it. I didn't realize that KenPom also favored us. It is true that the odds reflects betting, but these days there seems to be a fair amount of statistical betters that should close the gap in betting house odds vs. consensus probabilities of winning.
It is safe to assume the line will move a bit after it is posted.
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Mike Porter
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03-14-19 01:47 PM - Post#281297
In response to Streamers
Line or not, I see us as the underdog. We lost to them 2X, they were co-champions. I prefer the underdog role for this team anyway, and feel we play that role best.
Of course if we play at peak capability, we can absolutely beat them, but to have a chance we will need to hit a reasonable % of 3's.
We shot 27% and 25% in our two losses. If we shoot less than 30% again, I don't see us winning.
Let's Go Quakers!
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TheLine
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03-14-19 03:22 PM - Post#281309
In response to Mike Porter
How can we not be the underdog? The team is banged up. It isn't the same team that took down Nova earlier.
That said, it's still a winnable game.
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10Q
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03-14-19 03:26 PM - Post#281311
In response to TheLine
Is anyone other than Wang banged up? We've found some answers with the older players. That's all I can figure.
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Quakers03
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03-14-19 03:34 PM - Post#281316
In response to 10Q
Bryce hasn't been the same since he was wrestled to the ground at Harvard.
It really is remarkable to look at from where we got the scoring early in the year vs now. It's all in the seniors hands at this point...I'd love to see a Bryce resurgence and think we could use it, but I'm not getting my hopes up.
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03-14-19 03:48 PM - Post#281321
In response to Quakers03
I like having seniors at the fore in the post-season.
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palestra38
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03-14-19 03:51 PM - Post#281322
In response to Quakers03
There is something to be said for playing guys who are in their last game if they lose. There is a level of desperation in it which I like, especially given the experience factor. These guys have not been making many mistakes since Steve went All-Dunphy in the last 3 games, winning the turnover battle each time. That was something that had been killing us previously. These guys know how to play D also.
The 3 point shooting may be spotty, but with low turnovers and good D, we have a puncher's chance even if we don't shoot well.
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TheLine
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03-14-19 05:11 PM - Post#281338
In response to palestra38
Seniors are wonderful and all, but would love to have a healthy Mike and Bryce.
I'd assume Max is in his usual banged up state but will leave nothing in the tank.
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palestra38
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03-14-19 05:41 PM - Post#281356
In response to TheLine
Had they continued the out of conference performance in the Ivy season, of course. But they did not and are banged up.
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13otto
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03-14-19 06:14 PM - Post#281362
In response to palestra38
There is something to be said for playing guys who are in their last game if they lose. There is a level of desperation in it which I like, especially given the experience factor.
Do you really think this would be the last game for the seniors if they lose? I realize they wouldn't get an NIT bid, but there are a couple other tournaments.
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13otto
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03-14-19 06:19 PM - Post#281363
In response to palestra38
Let's not get ahead of ourselves here. We'll be happy to play either Yale or Princeton on Sunday.
Agreed. I'll be happy to play either on Sunday. However, a win over Harvard and I'm rooting for Princeton over Yale in game two.
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Quakers03
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03-16-19 11:11 AM - Post#281610
In response to Streamers
Lots of rowdy Harvard fans at my breakfast spot. Would love to see one penn fan. No board activity st all? Let’s go!
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Streamers
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03-16-19 11:46 AM - Post#281615
In response to Quakers03
No worries - there will be a game thread with lots of play by play chatter and the occasional insight ;-)
I won't watch with a device in my hand because I'm sure there will be at least one moment where I jump out of my chair which would send the device flying.
Keep up the reports from the pre-game scene though. Want to see those.
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Quakers03
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03-16-19 12:24 PM - Post#281618
In response to Streamers
It’s the bad ref again. I can’t believe it....
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Quakers03
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03-16-19 12:38 PM - Post#281620
In response to Quakers03
Between Max and our favorite ref we should be up ten. Killer.
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