"We have to do better, and we will."
Ye olde Northwestern State Game thread.
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Last: 6 days ago by barsad
Now thatsa early posted game thread
Go Bears!!!
Go Bears!!!
GO BEARS!!!
If you believe in forever
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
Cal's defense not shining
Usual slow start. Gave up two wide open threes. Got our first lead at 12:30 of the half. 14-13. But now the Demons will be shooting free throws.
Let's send the Demons back to Natchitoches with a dominant performance. So far not feeling so dominant, but there's time.
Just saw that these guys are No. 259 on KenPom, compared to us at No. 127, so here's what I'm going to say:
1. We rally, win with some dominant offense = We have hope for a turnaround in 2025 and a fulfillment of NIT bid dreams.
2. We fight and barely win = Bring your dice for the next three games, but they showed heart.
3. We lose in any fashion to a team who should be a lock for a W = Abandon all hope ye fans who enter here.
1. We rally, win with some dominant offense = We have hope for a turnaround in 2025 and a fulfillment of NIT bid dreams.
2. We fight and barely win = Bring your dice for the next three games, but they showed heart.
3. We lose in any fashion to a team who should be a lock for a W = Abandon all hope ye fans who enter here.
Which circle of Hell are we currently in?barsad said:
Just saw that these guys are No. 259 on KenPom, compared to us at No. 127, so here's what I'm going to say:
1. We rally, win with some dominant offense = We have hope for a turnaround in 2025 and a fulfillment of NIT bid dreams.
2. We fight and barely win = Bring your dice for the next three games, but they showed heart.
3. We lose in any fashion to a team who should be a lock for a W = Abandon all hope ye fans who enter here.
If you believe in forever
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
We are 15pt favorites and playing like crap. I have to say, one big problem is our bigs. First of all, they're not very tall. They also don't have any discipline, and are pretty lacking in talent. We have to stop trying to get better by taking players from top teams who never play. There's a reason for that.
Unlike last year we don't get ball to our centers much
A lot of that is probably because they aren't nearly as good offensive players
A lot of that is probably because they aren't nearly as good offensive players
Dort shows flashes of big man dominance but can't score unless it's a dunk. Sissoko has been a disappointment. I agree that spinning the big wheel in the game of Pick-a-Portal is no way to build a team, but what choice to teams have given the unwillingness of anyone to grow a spine and regulate NIL?
Daws caught some criticism here, but he sure was consistent.HoopDreams said:
Unlike last year we don't get ball to our centers much
A lot of that is probably because they aren't nearly as good offensive players
If you believe in forever
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
Is it wrong that the Harry Potter Look-a-like contest during the time outs is more entertaining than the game?
Rytis is so scrappy but surprised he's not better shooter
Rytis makes so many hustle plays
They haven't given up and really started to play better once down 5. Even Dort and Sissoko stepped up their games, but they're not boxing out properly. Jumping on defense. And really bring very little to the offensive game. Maybe next year will be better. Even these guys from the middle of nowhere Louisiana look bigger than us. Frustrating. We should win this, though.
Giving up too many offensive rebounds => frustrating for sure.bearsandgiants said:
They haven't given up and really started to play better once down 5. Even Dort and Sissoko stepped up their games, but they're not boxing out properly. Jumping on defense. And really bring very little to the offensive game. Maybe next year will be better. Even these guys from the middle of nowhere Louisiana look bigger than us. Frustrating. We should win this, though.
If you believe in forever
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
Well Andrei brought some life back into the offense. Up three at the half. Should be a lot more.
Good to see Rytis hit a three.
If you believe in forever
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
I like the talent on this team but hoping the Bears can gel together as a cohesive team
KJ Roberts in the Haas!
Flashes of brilliance from Andrej and Wilkinson, why can't Andrej take over like this every game?
Shooting 30% 3s and 42% from the field, that ain't going to cut it against the ACC.
Shooting 30% 3s and 42% from the field, that ain't going to cut it against the ACC.
Let's not pull a Mizzou on this one, HOLD that lead Bears!
Hate to say it but I hope some of these NIL transfers aren't here for just one year
*Sissoko, Blacksher and Tucker => will be out of eligibility.kc1121 said:
Hate to say it but I hope some of these NIL transfers aren't here for just one year
If you believe in forever
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
I was tthinking more Stojakovic, Ola Joseph and Petraitis 
Ummm. What happened to the big lead???
We got this. Here's the positive point of the day.
After 11 games last year we were 4-7. After 11 games this year we will be 7-4. No way to put a bad filter on that, it's an improvement by any measure.
After 11 games last year we were 4-7. After 11 games this year we will be 7-4. No way to put a bad filter on that, it's an improvement by any measure.
Omot and Campbell have been out. I think DJ is day-to-day.
If you believe in forever
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
Covered the spread with that final triple. That's how it's done! Go Bears! Much, much better game and half.
CAL favored by 16.5, won by 18.
GO BEARS!!!
GO BEARS!!!
If you believe in forever
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
Seriously, did anyone lay the 16.5 points on Cal for this game?? No way I would have thought the Bears would cover that many (glad they did though)
I took the over (first half and game… both winners)
I took the over (first half and game… both winners)
Good for you.calgldnbear said:
I took the over (first half and game… both winners)
My gambling days are long gone, but no friggin' way would I have taken CAL to cover.
I continue to be amazed at how good the "odds makers" are.
We won! => YAY!!!
GO BEARS!!!
If you believe in forever
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band
aand courtside on the other side of the announcer table from more than a decade ago was Cal's Thurmanator, accompanied by his wife and child..HoopDreams said:
KJ Roberts in the Haas!
https://calbears.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/robert-thurman/7372
muting more than 300 handles, turnaround is fair play
smh said:aand courtside on the other side of the announcer table from more than a decade ago was Cal's Thurmanator, accompanied by his wife and their child..HoopDreams said:
KJ Roberts in the Haas!
https://calbears.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/robert-thurman/7372
He was great in the Ncaa game against Las Vegas in the San Jose Center.
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