UK vs Nicholls game thread

Kingslayer07

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It's UGLY. I'm trying to find a silver lining. The defense has been decent, but I can't tell if it's that the defense is good or Nicholls just can't make shots. We look terrible. No shooters. Can't make a free throw. Not sure where the scoring will come from against a good team. I'm just hoping this was a case of nerves?? Unforced turnovers. No offense running. This is why I never post mid-game.
They just cant make shots. They are horrible lol.
 

CatinIL

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The CATS need to get busy in the 2nd half if I’m going to be anywhere close to my scoring prediction in the @OldRed prediction game.
 
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And what does that 225th mean? According to that site, we win this game by 29 (92-63).

It's very possible that while we aren't getting anywhere near 92, we aren't giving up anywhere near 63 either. And could still win by about that same 29 that's predicted.
Ok. Point taken. I’m still not happy at all by what I watched. It was ugly *** basketball.
 
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I mean, it doesn't seem subjective when guys are laughing after turnovers, getting blown by or scored on. But, I guess, maybe it's hard for some to decipher?

I would expect most would be pumped for the first game of the season, regardless of opponent. Not to mention, we looked similar against Gtown. If not corrected, how would it not have bearing on the UL game?
I could imagine with the number of big games this team is scheduled to play, Nichols really doesn't excite anyone.

As far as laughing after turnovers, some people just react differently than others.

I have a hard time believe guys don't care. Not when I have heard all freaking off season long about how competitive these guys are with one another.
 

CrossPlainsCat

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This is the same team that wrecked Purdue? What's changed? Same players. If you are saying they are trash were you saying that during the Purdue game? If not, then you analysis is just based on one game performance. Calm down and let the adults talk.
 
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Bottom line when shots don't fall, it looks ugly.

Just look at Cal's early teams even. Even the ones that had success people criticized because a lot of our offense was a missed shot, an offense board and a put back.

Missing shots look bad.

We'll shoot better tho.
 

Ky_Bred_Cat

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JL is a difference maker. He is the drink stirrer. He needs to come back when he's 100%. He also needs to stay healthy after he comes back. Jasper is looking like a potential future replacement but that won't happen this year.
 
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I could imagine with the number of big games this team is scheduled to play, Nichols really doesn't excite anyone.

As far as laughing after turnovers, some people just react differently than others.

I have a hard time believe guys don't care. Not when I have heard all freaking off season long about how competitive these guys are with one another.
Well, if you like living life with your head in the sand...more power to you.
 

LineSkiCat14

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I know I'll get flamed for this..

But Nicolls was kenpom 167th last year. Middle of the road. A lot of the same roster returns, a lot of seniors. They beat LSU last year, lost to Maryland by like 7. Hung with MissSt.

I think were doing about what we should be doing to a team like this. Were doubling them up right now. Probably shouldnt expect a 40pt win, unless we are looking at the bottom 25% of the league, especially with some injuries, and its game 1.