matt,
I am a Mizzou fan as they are my team. I can personally tell you that a no play is the call on this one. I agree with everything you are saying but Missouri under Quin doesn't win in these type of venues. Final 8 team with these same players plus Rush and Gilbert lost to this team by about 25 there 2 years ago. This is no gimme either way. The best play is a no play and watch this one. Missouri playing well but TT is different team at home. I would suggest laying off and saving up to play Missouri over the weekend vs Kansas as this will be my 2 GOY in two weeks as Missouri will have senior day, closing Hearnes Center, and at large berth to play for and will blow them out of the building. That is something worth betting. GL>
I am a Mizzou fan as they are my team. I can personally tell you that a no play is the call on this one. I agree with everything you are saying but Missouri under Quin doesn't win in these type of venues. Final 8 team with these same players plus Rush and Gilbert lost to this team by about 25 there 2 years ago. This is no gimme either way. The best play is a no play and watch this one. Missouri playing well but TT is different team at home. I would suggest laying off and saving up to play Missouri over the weekend vs Kansas as this will be my 2 GOY in two weeks as Missouri will have senior day, closing Hearnes Center, and at large berth to play for and will blow them out of the building. That is something worth betting. GL>
I am not much with totas, but I watched TT/Tex the other day and TT played relatively slow that game. My play on Missouri is just as much as a play against Texas Tech, Knight's teams have faded over the last 7 or so seasons. I definately respect your opinion since you are close to Missouri, but am not going to back off of it now. I just think Texas Tech is not really as good as advertisded.
Kiefer is out, at least according to Keady, this was yesterday though
March 2, 2004
Carroll or Nwankwo Will Start Against Illinois
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Brian Neubert
Purdue will start an entirely new frontcourt Wednesday night against Illinois than the one it started at Wisconsin Sunday.
On Sunday, senior Brett Buscher started alongside backup center Kevin Garrity, who was replacing the disciplined Ivan Kartelo in the opening five.
Against the Fighting Illini, Kartelo will return to the starting five and Buscher will return to the bench, which seems to be the ideal situation for the 6-foot-8 Buscher, who’s always fared better as a reserve.
So, that leaves an open starting position, being that sophomore Matt Kiefer is still out with a broken bone in his foot. In his absence, someone will be making their first start of the season.
It’ll either be sophomore Matt Carroll or freshman Ije Nwankwo, Coach Gene Keady said before Tuesday’s practice.
“It’ll be Ije or Matt Carroll, depending on how Matt’s shoulder is, because Buscher doesn’t like to start,” Keady said. “And of course, Ivan (will start).
“We might have Carroll. It depends on how practice goes today.”
For Carroll - who's been sidelined by a separated shoulder - that’s great news. It’s been a long season for the sophomore, who redshirted last season with hopes of being a significant factor this season. It never came to be, and just as Kiefer’s injury and Kartelo’s situation arose, Carroll was injured himself.
“Let pain be my guide, they said, and I really have to strengthen my shoulders,” Carroll said, wearing a brace covering his right shoulder and the top portion of his arm. “But it was good news, that my shoulder's improved.”
Now, Carroll might get the opportunity he was denied when he got hurt at Minnesota.
“It was tough,” he said. “It was a rough time. I just tried to stay positive. Basically, I told myself everything happens for a reason and tried to remain positive.”
Keady suggested Monday that Carroll would be out for the Illinois game, but that’s changed. The coach said, however, there’s no change in Kiefer’s status; he’ll sit Wednesday night.
For his part, Nwankwo is hoping to get his first start.
“It would be pretty exciting to get my first career start,” Nwankwo said. “Whatever Coach decides to do, whatever’s in the best interests of the team, that’s what I’ll do.”
The burly freshman has seen extended minutes of late, with the lack of options in the front court, and following his breakout 17-point showing against Indiana a few weeks ago.
Since that IU game, Nwankwo has been well-scouted, while officials have treated him like a freshman. His physical post game has produced more offensive fouls and turnovers than anything else.
“Sometimes, teams try to have another man sitting in the lane, so I can’t get to the basket as easily,” Nwankwo said. “The refs have called some questionable offensive fouls. … It gets frustrating sometimes, but you just have to play through it.”
March 2, 2004
Carroll or Nwankwo Will Start Against Illinois
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Brian Neubert
Purdue will start an entirely new frontcourt Wednesday night against Illinois than the one it started at Wisconsin Sunday.
On Sunday, senior Brett Buscher started alongside backup center Kevin Garrity, who was replacing the disciplined Ivan Kartelo in the opening five.
Against the Fighting Illini, Kartelo will return to the starting five and Buscher will return to the bench, which seems to be the ideal situation for the 6-foot-8 Buscher, who’s always fared better as a reserve.
So, that leaves an open starting position, being that sophomore Matt Kiefer is still out with a broken bone in his foot. In his absence, someone will be making their first start of the season.
It’ll either be sophomore Matt Carroll or freshman Ije Nwankwo, Coach Gene Keady said before Tuesday’s practice.
“It’ll be Ije or Matt Carroll, depending on how Matt’s shoulder is, because Buscher doesn’t like to start,” Keady said. “And of course, Ivan (will start).
“We might have Carroll. It depends on how practice goes today.”
For Carroll - who's been sidelined by a separated shoulder - that’s great news. It’s been a long season for the sophomore, who redshirted last season with hopes of being a significant factor this season. It never came to be, and just as Kiefer’s injury and Kartelo’s situation arose, Carroll was injured himself.
“Let pain be my guide, they said, and I really have to strengthen my shoulders,” Carroll said, wearing a brace covering his right shoulder and the top portion of his arm. “But it was good news, that my shoulder's improved.”
Now, Carroll might get the opportunity he was denied when he got hurt at Minnesota.
“It was tough,” he said. “It was a rough time. I just tried to stay positive. Basically, I told myself everything happens for a reason and tried to remain positive.”
Keady suggested Monday that Carroll would be out for the Illinois game, but that’s changed. The coach said, however, there’s no change in Kiefer’s status; he’ll sit Wednesday night.
For his part, Nwankwo is hoping to get his first start.
“It would be pretty exciting to get my first career start,” Nwankwo said. “Whatever Coach decides to do, whatever’s in the best interests of the team, that’s what I’ll do.”
The burly freshman has seen extended minutes of late, with the lack of options in the front court, and following his breakout 17-point showing against Indiana a few weeks ago.
Since that IU game, Nwankwo has been well-scouted, while officials have treated him like a freshman. His physical post game has produced more offensive fouls and turnovers than anything else.
“Sometimes, teams try to have another man sitting in the lane, so I can’t get to the basket as easily,” Nwankwo said. “The refs have called some questionable offensive fouls. … It gets frustrating sometimes, but you just have to play through it.”
The Boilers suffered an 82-46 loss at Wisconsin on Sunday, the program's worst loss in 12 years. Keady indicated Monday that key reserves Matt Kiefer (stress fracture) and Matt Carroll (shoulder injury) were out for today's game, but Carroll's status improved and will likely play. Kiefer remained doubtful Tuesday.
jaypaw,
I wouldn't say they will blow them out as Purdue has owned this series for the most part and coming off of that loss, Keady will have his limited team ready. I just feel Illinois better team who is looking for payback vs banged up Purdue team. In a low scoring game, Illini will win by about 6-8 imo. GL>
I wouldn't say they will blow them out as Purdue has owned this series for the most part and coming off of that loss, Keady will have his limited team ready. I just feel Illinois better team who is looking for payback vs banged up Purdue team. In a low scoring game, Illini will win by about 6-8 imo. GL>
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jaypaw:
matt
I'm on kentucky at pk
and I'm looking for a 4th team in a 4 team10pter to take along with these teams
KY -9
Kansas pk
St Johns +30
and...
if you had to give a team 10 pts tonight who would it be?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Very Easy - Kent St pk at home coming off 2 road losses vs Miami, who is fading.
matt
I'm on kentucky at pk
and I'm looking for a 4th team in a 4 team10pter to take along with these teams
KY -9
Kansas pk
St Johns +30
and...
if you had to give a team 10 pts tonight who would it be?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Very Easy - Kent St pk at home coming off 2 road losses vs Miami, who is fading.
I'm not a parlay player, though when I feel I have great cards, I like to throw one in sometimes, I considered fading my plays in a parlay in case I went 0-5, but that aint happening. So I came up with this.
Wager Type: Parlay
1
NCAA Basketball Missouri 3-March-2004 4:30 PM PST Money Line for Game +165
2
NCAA Basketball Northwestern 3-March-2004 5:00 PM PST Spread -1 for Game -110
3
NCAA Basketball
NC State 3-March-2004 6:00 PM PST Spread -6.5 for Game -110
4
NCAA Basketball Indiana U 3-March-2004 3:00 PM PST Spread -1 for Game -110
5
NCAA Basketball Illinois 3-March-2004 5:00 PM PST Spread -2 for Game -115 Risking 20.00 to Win 673.61 USD
Wager Type: Parlay
1
NCAA Basketball Missouri 3-March-2004 4:30 PM PST Money Line for Game +165
2
NCAA Basketball Northwestern 3-March-2004 5:00 PM PST Spread -1 for Game -110
3
NCAA Basketball
NC State 3-March-2004 6:00 PM PST Spread -6.5 for Game -110
4
NCAA Basketball Indiana U 3-March-2004 3:00 PM PST Spread -1 for Game -110
5
NCAA Basketball Illinois 3-March-2004 5:00 PM PST Spread -2 for Game -115 Risking 20.00 to Win 673.61 USD
