03-23-2012, 09:01 PM | #1 |
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The evil empire has been vanished
Baylor wins 75-70. Baylor zipped up the locker room full of gangstas.
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03-24-2012, 07:32 AM | #2 |
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Good. I didnt watch the game but I heard Acy put on a dunk show.
Im sure xavier took double the free throw attempts as them, as well.
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03-24-2012, 08:32 AM | #3 |
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I am still unsure about Mack. I know this is setting it up on a tee for Ralph.
I think his easy way into the sweet 16 might cover up how poorly this talented team played post brawl. There were a .500 type of team. He really lost control at points with Lyons and Holloway. If Lyons returns (I think they need him with current returning players) it will be difficult to handle his antics. I think the biggest challenge for XU is to replace Kenny. When they played well, Kenny played well. They will always have pretty good gaurds but getting big guys is a challenge. They have always needed to develop them and I am not sure I see any current bigs ready to step in next year. KCourt, Dontmisshim your thoughts? |
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I didn't expect to beat Baylor. Walker and Dez were obviously in serious pain, not saying thats why X lost but it didn't help. But, Mack showed some coaching near the end of the season. His adjustments against ND (down 10 with about 8 left) really won X the game. Down 22-4 against Baylor Mack got the team to relax and keep playing and X had multiple chances to tie the game in the second. He has taken Xavier to two sweet 16's in three years. I can live with that.
Everyone knew next year would be a little bit of a rebuilding year, but- with Lyons saying he will be back (in post game interview) and some good signs from the freshman late in the season I would be shocked at anything less then making the tournament. Dez and Mark will be a solid back court, and it never hurts returning two of the teams top 3 players. Also some rumors on the A-10 board that Uconn center is visiting Xavier next week- that is the glaring weakness for X. He would be a good fit. If he came expectations would obviously be higher. Also- another note on Lyons- everyone said he took the leadership role late in the year, I am sure that will translate to next season as well.
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I would fully assume Lyons is coming back because he has no where else to go except over seas. I think Lyons is a straight punk as$ would probably got picked on as a kid BC he acts like a little bitch. The kid never shuts his mouth and act like he is vice lord. I hope he stays so we can spank his baby as$ next year.
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How about them Bears!!!
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