SMU

Bearcat_NTS · 01-08-2017, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jacobkdoyle

Seems our guys have cleared that hurdle of knowing they're good, but not being above playing hard. Coach Cronin has talked about the chemistry and maturity of the group. As fans we've talked about the frustration of getting into the Top 25 and changing who we were in order to get there. Cronin has also talked about making sure we aren't "too cool" to do the little things like in the Marshall game. It just feels like it's all sinking in. The team wants to play hard, takes pride in playing hard, and has confidence and a team first attitude in the process. They no longer get get much out of reading their own press clippings. It's all about the work. Here's to hoping we continue to see the swagger we so often see against the lesser teams. We were picked to win the league for a reason. Time to show SMU who's going to be running things in this conference from here on out.

Cincinnati is 4-2 vs SMU and really should be 5-1 if it weren't for an epic collapse last season. It will be very disappointing if they lose this game.

Madman81 · 01-08-2017, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 2bearcatdad

We had >10k for the last two home games against Marshall & Tulane. No reason not to sell this one out (although I get the 9 on a Thursday start time isn't ideal - except for you Jacob).

Win this one on Thursday and we'll have a stranglehold on the conference.

Go Cats!

there is always a reason not to sell out - we have probably 1000+ seats that offer a worse experience than watching the game on tv from your couch.

Emperor Snapper · 01-09-2017, 12:21 AM

Semi is for real - an NBA-level talent. Clark has a big task ahead of him. I think this is a game where they really need to focus on attacking the basket. SMU has a very solid lineup, but the bench is thin. A tightly called game probably works to Cincinnati's advantage.

UCalum08 · 01-09-2017, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jacobkdoyle

I love me some central time. 8 pm is perfect!

LOL! I am glad it works out well for one of us. I'm still going but it will make for getting up at 3:30 am on Friday a little more rough. As long as we win, I'll be riding high!

UCalum08 · 01-09-2017, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by #BearcatNation

It directly effects me. I was considering getting tickets, but I get up at 6am for work, and really don't feel like sitting in a parking garage until midnight. Then driving back to Blue Ash.

Apparently the high is 60 on Thursday, though. Maybe that'll help.

Come on man! I work at 430 am on Friday and I am biting the bullet. Life is too short. 😁

2bearcatdad · 01-09-2017, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Madman81

there is always a reason not to sell out - we have probably 1000+ seats that offer a worse experience than watching the game on tv from your couch.

That is true, but if everyone thought that way no one would ever attend an NFL game. You gotta go for the experience!

I do think the quality of the television coverage is one of the biggest problems the NFL has. I'm not tempted to go to Bengals games in the slightest. Of course, I get my football fix on Saturdays in Nippert, so I may be a little jaded.

Queens_NYC · 01-09-2017, 05:37 AM

I saw SMU get blown out at the Garden against Michigan earlier in the season. Ojeleye was the only one that showed up that night- he truly is a man amongst boys. If we set the tone early defensively, I like our chances of being able to grind out a win.

juckerrules · 01-09-2017, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Queens_NYC

I saw SMU get blown out at the Garden against Michigan earlier in the season. Ojeleye was the only one that showed up that night- he truly is a man amongst boys. If we set the tone early defensively, I like our chances of being able to grind out a win.

286 = how many free throws we have taken so far
362 = how many free throws they have taken so far

control their perimeter shots like we did vs. Houston
don't allow them to get us in foul trouble
hit our own free throws

GarradJ21 · 01-09-2017, 07:28 AM

9 PM is great.. Its a Thursday night..not a Monday or Tuesday. At least the next day is Friday. College kids have to love this being later. Thirsty Thursday. Place will be a great atmosphere, especially what the last 2 home games had.

justinhub2003 · 01-09-2017, 07:36 AM

Smu could be a top 20 team if they had a PG. shake Milton is having to the run the point but he isn't a true point guard.

This will be a battle. But if we win big it's because of our pg play and their lack of any

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UC wins by 9-12	10	27.03%
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SMU wins	1	2.70%
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01-09-2017, 07:28 AM	#29
GarradJ21 Epic Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1,725	9 PM is great.. Its a Thursday night..not a Monday or Tuesday. At least the next day is Friday. College kids have to love this being later. Thirsty Thursday. Place will be a great atmosphere, especially what the last 2 home games had. Last edited by GarradJ21; 01-09-2017 at 07:52 AM.

01-09-2017, 12:21 AM	#23
Emperor Snapper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 255	Semi is for real - an NBA-level talent. Clark has a big task ahead of him. I think this is a game where they really need to focus on attacking the basket. SMU has a very solid lineup, but the bench is thin. A tightly called game probably works to Cincinnati's advantage.

01-09-2017, 05:37 AM	#27
Queens_NYC Epic Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 1,655	I saw SMU get blown out at the Garden against Michigan earlier in the season. Ojeleye was the only one that showed up that night- he truly is a man amongst boys. If we set the tone early defensively, I like our chances of being able to grind out a win.

01-09-2017, 07:36 AM	#30
justinhub2003 Epic Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 5,583	Smu could be a top 20 team if they had a PG. shake Milton is having to the run the point but he isn't a true point guard. This will be a battle. But if we win big it's because of our pg play and their lack of any