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The Madness Has Begun

The upset bug could be spreading in Madison Square Garden today, as Syracuse has already been knocked off by Georgetown. I was not nervous before that game but I am starting to sweat and think a little bit about tonight's game.

Here are my keys to the game:

#1 Truck Bryant cannot go all "New York."

Any time Truck plays near New York or against other New York players, he tries to do too much with the ball. He over penetrates, makes risky and lazy passes and generally sucks. He needs to attempt to be poised and distribute the ball to our scorers.

More keys after the jump...

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#2 We must win the battle on the glass.

West Virginia's second-half run was spurned on by winning the battle on the glass. Ten of West Virginia's 26 boards were on the offensive glass and lead to 15 points. If WVU can control the boards, Cincy will not be able to shoot a high enough percentage from the field to win.

#3 Make Lance Stephenson play like a freshman.

While Cincy's size may prevent Truck and Joe from playing at the same time, Joe could really frustrate Stephenson with his defense. Stephenson is an emotional freshman that is easily forced into bad decisions. If we play good D, he will turn the ball over.

#4 Score more points than the Bearcats.

 

I hope we win tonight.

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The Upset Bug strikes again

“Nova just went down to Marquette. Now, if ND can take out Pitt, maybe the Upset Bug will be sated in time for us to curbstomp Cincy. That’s my position.

"I like the taste of danger most of all." - Jonatha Brooke

by MtnEer_in_SC on Mar 11, 2010 4:52 PM EST reply actions  

Agree with all these points, but you forgot #5: Make free throws down the stretch. We have shown we can get down early (although all of us wish otherwise) and still win if we hit the freebies. Let’s go….

We do not live to be able to eat and make money. We eat and make money to be able to enjoy life. That is what life means and that is what it is for.
--George Leigh Mallory

by WyoMountie on Mar 11, 2010 4:53 PM EST reply actions  

Mountaineers!!!

"I like the taste of danger most of all." - Jonatha Brooke

by MtnEer_in_SC on Mar 11, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Points #2 and #3

are probable. I agree w/ WyomingMountaineer…..the ability (or lack thereof) to hit free throws (especially late in games) will be critical in each game remaining on the schedule. Most likely, this facet will be the most critical factor.

by WVUColumbus on Mar 11, 2010 6:28 PM EST reply actions  

  1. and #3 failed…but #4 was accomplished. Truck….there are no words.

by The 25314 on Mar 12, 2010 9:37 AM EST reply actions  

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