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Title: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ValleyTalk on November 07, 2013, 09:49:38 PM
YSU MBB opens up with Kennesaw State, Florida International, and Eastern Kentucky in the Kennesaw State tourney beginning tomorrow night. I don't know too much about KSU, but the computers seem to like our chances against them and against FIU. EKU is going to be a tougher opponent, but the key this weekend is to go 3-0 or 2-1. Games against this competition, MidMajors, should allow some younger players have a chance to make a statement early. Recall Hain had 20+ against G. Washingtom last year.

Eager to see what the four freshmen will do.

Prediction for the year... 21 wins.
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ysufan0505 on November 07, 2013, 09:58:41 PM
Hopefully Slocum doesn't screw it up
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: Spiderlegs on November 07, 2013, 10:35:30 PM
I agree with Valley Talk on this weekend, but I am far less sure about the prediction of 21 wins. The lack of movement off the ball in the second half of last year's Canisus game still stings and is indicative of the sloppy bball and I believe poor coaching that is indicative of this team. I guess this is a rather convoluted way to say that I'll believe it when I see it. Hoping my skepticism is proven wrong.
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ysuguins4 on November 08, 2013, 01:00:49 PM
Last season was Slocum's best team and the weakest the Horizon has been since YSU joined, yet the Guins were 7-9 in conference and didn't even advance to the semi-finals of the conference tournament.  21 wins would be great, but I'm thinking more like 17-14.
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ysufan0505 on November 08, 2013, 02:33:06 PM
Kennesaw State I just saw brought in 2 D1 transfers. One is 6-11 from Auburn, the other 6-10 from Miami (OH). Ouch. Bobby and Kam better get ready.
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: OleYSUfan on November 08, 2013, 02:42:15 PM
I agree, it will be a stretch for YSU to win 21 games. Losing Ergle will be significant, he was a defensive force inside and we have no big men to fill those shoes. Perry needs a lot of help, and I'm sure someone will step up, but I still doubt we get 21 wins.

We will probably be about a .500 team and finish in the middle of the conference. Sure I would like a 21+ win season and national attention winning @ UMass, St. Johns and Pitt. In fact winning one game from any of those three would be great. 

Good luck Penguins!!
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ysuindy on November 08, 2013, 08:22:53 PM
YSU up 34-21 at halftime.  Weber with 11 and Perry with 10 points and 6 boards.  Strong half. Need another to close this out easily.
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ysuindy on November 08, 2013, 09:24:45 PM
Guins win 73-57.  KP with 20, Weber 18, Belin and Keene with 10 each.

Comfortable margin throughout the second half but could not completely blow it out.

FIU tomorrow at 3:00. 
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ValleyTalk on November 08, 2013, 10:09:28 PM
Guins win 73-57.  KP with 20, Weber 18, Belin and Keene with 10 each.

Comfortable margin throughout the second half but could not completely blow it out.

FIU tomorrow at 3:00.
Solid start, but still eager to see some of the freshmen get more playing time. I anticipate that happening in the weeks ahead, but the key is to get our starting lineup set early and get your first 3 off the bench set.
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ysufan0505 on November 08, 2013, 10:19:06 PM
Weber played pretty well. Has a nice 3 point stroke. KP is just KP. Everywhere. Good win
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ysuindy on November 08, 2013, 10:46:02 PM
Guins win 73-57.  KP with 20, Weber 18, Belin and Keene with 10 each.

Comfortable margin throughout the second half but could not completely blow it out.

FIU tomorrow at 3:00.
Solid start, but still eager to see some of the freshmen get more playing time. I anticipate that happening in the weeks ahead, but the key is to get our starting lineup set early and get your first 3 off the bench set.

Keene was the first guy off the bench and played 20 minutes.  He clearly looks like a rotation player.  Steward had two minutes in the first half.  Plummer did not play.  Wonder if Plummer is going to be redshirted? 
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ysufan0505 on November 08, 2013, 11:08:58 PM
Anybody know if Amiker or Larry Johnson Jr played??
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ysuindy on November 08, 2013, 11:34:56 PM
Amiker played 12 minutes. Had 4 points. Johnson did not play
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ItalianPenguin on November 08, 2013, 11:56:15 PM
Indy--don't believe the plan is to redshirt Plummer--don't know why he didn't play. People are going to like Keene. He's a waterbug, has a great deal of confidence and can play. Plummer can also play. He may have some sort of injury. Don't look for Johnson with exception of blowouts. He's the only non-scholly player.
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ysufan0505 on November 09, 2013, 10:16:32 AM
From what I heard, Plummer is a very good shooter. Could be a weapon off the bench
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ysuindy on November 09, 2013, 10:23:33 AM
My morning paper has YSU a one point favorite over FIU today
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: sandman on November 09, 2013, 11:55:31 AM
Went to YSU game last night...      penguins looked pretty good overall. It was my first time watching them in person,thought Perry and Webber were best two players and very impressed with Webbers' shot.  Hain has nice stroke from foul line but had trouble finishing around hoop.
As for KSU  they have alot of D1 players coming into the program after winning only 5 games the previous two years,they are still a work in progress. EKU will be tough game for YSU  this tournament.   It was good to see alot YSU fans at the game as a YSU alum and father of two KSU students.
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ItalianPenguin on November 10, 2013, 09:19:57 PM
Hopefully Slocum doesn't screw it up
Looks like you're worried about the wrong coach dude.
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ysufan0505 on November 10, 2013, 10:12:04 PM
Hopefully Slocum doesn't screw it up
Looks like you're worried about the wrong coach dude.

Oh just wait.... It's coming lol
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ItalianPenguin on November 10, 2013, 10:14:13 PM
It's great to have loyal fans like you
Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ValleyTalk on November 10, 2013, 10:19:24 PM
It's great to have loyal fans like you
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Title: Re: YSU MBB --- Opening Weekend
Post by: ysufan0505 on November 10, 2013, 11:19:16 PM
I have all the faith in the world in this team.... Just not the head coach.