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This team has already exceeded my expectations although I will admit my expectations were pretty low. So far better ball movement and shooting than last years team. I am surprised at how well they play together as a team this early in the season. Conference schedule will be tough because of lack of size inside but if they really focus on defense and continue to have good shooting nights they will surprise some teams IMO.
 

jblass said:
Conference schedule will be tough because of lack of size inside but if they really focus on defense and continue to have good shooting nights they will surprise some teams IMO.
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We will have a size deficit in most games but the team had a size deficit against both teams they played in Asheville and still pulled them out.

Maryland was able to finish with a 9-11 conference record last season with a four guard lineup featuring only one starter over 6'6" (6'7" Donta Scott). Now, they were all tall and athletic guards.
 




jblass said:
I’m impressed with how many guys on this team can take it to the rim. Last year we basically had one guy that could beat you off the dribble and score.
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For me, this is because Ben's team (so far) has a much better understanding of spacing than Pitino's teams.

When you have proper spacing and ball movement, you can do things like get to the rim and shoot in rhythm. The amount of dribbling done in Pitino's system was so problematic. The only time someone could penetrate is if they were good enough to take someone one-on-one (see Marcus Carr/Amir), but the defenses were always settled. We are making defenses defend movement and spacing it opens things up.
 






Gopher_In_NYC said:
Impressive choice and quite possibly the most underrated TV show theme song if all time; what a glorious time that was when all shoes had them/spent mine on them😊
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Thought it fit a bit better than "5-0 Ways to Leave Your Lover"...

... let the party roll one game at a time. Who's next to go down? Well, on Nov 30th it's gonna be "The Pitts"

 

Full Speed Ahead said:
Thought it fit a bit better than "5-0 Ways to Leave Your Lover"...

... let the party roll one game at a time. Who's next to go down? Well, on Nov 30th it's gonna be "The Pitts"

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Keep up the elite work! My brother - we’re on the ground floor of the next era of great 🏀!!!
 

Well....Pittsburgh looks like a very winnable game. Probably will even be favored. Mississippi State....who knows. Then things start getting tough.
 





Gopher_In_NYC said:
Impressive choice and quite possibly the most underrated TV show theme song if all time; what a glorious time that was when all shows had them/spent mine on them😊
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Preach! Lots of gems from back then. Mannix was pretty good, Rockford Files theme song was great. Mod Squad is still my favorite theme song.
 


Tougher games starting with at Miss State 5-1 loss to Louisville (-14), MSU and at Mich followed by TexA&M-CC 5-1 loss to TeXA&M (-21), GB 1-5 loss to Wisc (-28), and Alcorn St 1-5 loss to Zags (-21) and WSU (-18)

Hope we can go 3-3 and be competitive against MS, MSU and Mich.
 

Bayfieldgopher said:
Tougher games starting with at Miss State 5-1 loss to Louisville (-14), MSU and at Mich followed by TexA&M-CC 5-1 loss to TeXA&M (-21), GB 1-5 loss to Wisc (-28), and Alcorn St 1-5 loss to Zags (-21) and WSU (-18)

Hope we can go 3-3 and be competitive against MS, MSU and Mich.
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All that counts is that we're undefeated today, enjoy the roll while you can !!!

🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀 and ⭕ on the season.

“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself"
Jesus Christ - The Book of Matt - Chap 6, verse 34.
 
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There was a count in one of the threads of the nation's undefeated. How many undefeated left in the country?
 

18 as of right now, but Florida is on the ropes against Oklahoma. Rankings are from Ken Pom.

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BTChamp said:
There was a count in one of the threads of the nation's undefeated. How many undefeated left in the country?
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Down to 15 14. Wagner, Texas Tech, Oklahoma took an L tonight. BYU is in overtime as well. And so did BYU.
 
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I'm absolutely thrilled with the 6-0 start. That's about 6 more wins than I had expected. regardless of what happens going forward, and it could get pretty ugly, I think Ben Johnson has proven that he can coach and pick talent. That should help in recruiting.
 

vagopher said:
I'm absolutely thrilled with the 6-0 start. That's about 6 more wins than I had expected. regardless of what happens going forward, and it could get pretty ugly, I think Ben Johnson has proven that he can coach and pick talent. That should help in recruiting.
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Solid experienced staff as well.
 

Gopher_In_NYC said:
Impressive choice and quite possibly the most underrated TV show theme song if all time; what a glorious time that was when all shows had them/spent mine on them😊
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Aaaaah! The Ventures! Thanks for making me feel old and crusty.
 




And then there were two -- just the Gophs and the Boilers left undefeated in the B1G. Break out some smooth rhythms, we're still on top, still undefeated, and still on the roll.

 

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