(PRE-GAME) Xavier (MSG), Mon. Feb. 17, 6:30pm, FS-1 / 970AM

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Haven't seen much ticket exchange this year- but plan on going to the game with my brother- will get them off stubhub this weekend- but if anyone here cant make it, rather give one you the $. PM me you are unable to use your tickets and we can coordinate offline. Thanks.
 
Looking forward to seeing some old friends at the Xavier game on Monday.
 
We will win on Monday! Have to stop Marshall along with Scruggs and Goodin Will have to cut down on fouls as evidenced by our allowing 34 fouls shots last time we faced Xavier.Jones has been hot with consecutive double doubles, resulting more from offensive rebounds, especially since he is not a shooter. Box out gang, no easy put backs please.
 
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[quote="JackofVirginia" post=377140]We will win on Monday! Have to stop Marshall along with Scruggs and Goodin Will have to cut down on fouls as evidenced by our allowing 34 fouls shots last time we faced Xavier.Jones has been hot with consecutive double doubles, resulting more from offensive rebounds, especially since he is not a shooter. Box out gang, no easy put backs please.[/quote]
Unless Roberts puts on 40 pounds of muscle in the next 3 days gonna be tough to box out Jones. Obviously easier said than done. Just hope we don't get a plethora of hook and hold calls against us.
 
This will be a tough game for us. Xavier is a godd basketball team.

I do not see us winning this game but if we did, it would be the start of a winning streak. We havent won back to back games in awhile.
 
I don't think we will win, but if we do then I think we should be a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament and Marcellus Earlington should be elected to the college basketball hall of fame.
 
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I'm watching the remaining games with no expectations. I'd like to see the Johnnies win. I understand they're the underdogs in these games.

A win at Xavier will be a very pleasant surprise and leaves the door open for a possible NIT bid.

I'm not getting too invested in that happening. Otherwise I'll focus on individual players and how much they are contributing. Which players want it the most? This is a home game and school pride means a lot. Anderson can learn a lot about the character of his players in these final games.
 
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[quote="bamafan" post=377151][quote="JackofVirginia" post=377140]We will win on Monday! Have to stop Marshall along with Scruggs and Goodin Will have to cut down on fouls as evidenced by our allowing 34 fouls shots last time we faced Xavier.Jones has been hot with consecutive double doubles, resulting more from offensive rebounds, especially since he is not a shooter. Box out gang, no easy put backs please.[/quote]
Unless Roberts puts on 40 pounds of muscle in the next 3 days gonna be tough to box out Jones. Obviously easier said than done. Just hope we don't get a plethora of hook and hold calls against us.[/quote]



Sure it 's great to have the weight and muscle but as long as Roberts boxes out Jones is going to have to go over his back.
 
X is a good...not great team...game is definitely winnable. Johnnies should pressure Marshall every time he handles ball. He has no handle and can be turned over. As for Jones, body up and let him take turn-around jumpers all day
 
[quote="JackofVirginia" post=377233][quote="bamafan" post=377151][quote="JackofVirginia" post=377140]We will win on Monday! Have to stop Marshall along with Scruggs and Goodin Will have to cut down on fouls as evidenced by our allowing 34 fouls shots last time we faced Xavier.Jones has been hot with consecutive double doubles, resulting more from offensive rebounds, especially since he is not a shooter. Box out gang, no easy put backs please.[/quote]
Unless Roberts puts on 40 pounds of muscle in the next 3 days gonna be tough to box out Jones. Obviously easier said than done. Just hope we don't get a plethora of hook and hold calls against us.[/quote]



Sure it 's great to have the weight and muscle but as long as Roberts boxes out Jones is going to have to go over his back.[/quote]

Jones is 33lbs heavier than Roberts, it's going to be hard to box.box out Jones.
 
I like our chances in this game. We are at MSG against a team that won’t have a ton of fans. It’s a huge game for Xavier and there NCAA tournament chances so we can take advantage of that. If CMA gets this one then the team only needs to steal one of the last 5.
 
It's as a winnable a game as we have left. Get this one and I like our chances of going 16-15.
 
[quote="NCJohnnie" post=377246]It's as a winnable a game as we have left. Get this one and I like our chances of going 16-15.[/quote]

If we finish with an overall record of 16-16, are we NIT eligible/
 
[quote="Las Vegan" post=377286][quote="NCJohnnie" post=377246]It's as a winnable a game as we have left. Get this one and I like our chances of going 16-15.[/quote]

If we finish with an overall record of 16-16, are we NIT eligible/[/quote]

I think the strength of the BE schedule would earn the Johnnies a spot in the NIT. They've played top ranked teams and usually in it until the end. Losing by only a few points. There's the W Virginia and Arizona wins too.

What would be interesting is Arkansas vs St John's in the NIT. Arkansas(16-9, 4-8 SEC) is struggling and currently has a 4 game losing streak. They'll probably get a NIT invitation.

I'm sure this game would draw heavy ratings. A SEC vs BE matchup and it's Anderson's old team. Arkansas has a lot of new players that Anderson isn't familiar with.

But, St John's needs a couple more wins to earn that NIT bid. Xavier is an important win for the Johnnies. It's the best chance the Johnnies have for another win.
 
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Just going to the game for some beer and hot dogs. The dance team is good too. As for the basketball team? They will be putting the balls away soon
 
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