i like this team too. i watched them a few times and was impressed with what they can do. their style of play doesn't require elite talent so they can get by if they continue to bring in quality players like shurna. they don't look like world beaters, but if they can execute their offense they are very dangerous. they are long on defense that can create turnovers, like they are doing tonight. coble is a solid player, and so is Thompson. i like shurna. he can put on some more size, but being a freshman he will have time to do so. they really can spread you out, and when their shots are falling like they are tonight they can be a tough out, especially at home.
I love reading shit in here people saying its over...NW played a brilliant first half and hit some big shots....Purdue doesnt have 11 turnovers-they would be winning this game. Ive watched NW enough this year to know that this game can be tied by the 15 minute mark. I have seem them come up anemic many on many occasions. I wouldn't be hitting the panic button yet
Yeah, I agree with you HD. They are never going to wow anyone with their athleticism, but with the Princeton offense they have a much better chance of getting by with inferior athleticism. Assistant Coach Tavarias Hardy has done wonders for their recruting, especially in the Chicagoland area. They brought in Thompson and Capocci last year, Shurna Fruendt Rowley Mirkovic and Curletti this year, and have Crawford and Marcotulio coming in next year. Of those players Thompson, Capocci, Shurna, Fruendt, Rowley, and Crawford are all local players. They have never recruited that well in-state that I can remember.
made a situational play in this one under different circumstances maybe Purdue needing a win and N'western coming off a big win. Purdue would have the edge mentally. Purdue played nearly flawless against Wisconsin while N'western got pummeled by the same team in their previous game. Mental edge to the wildcats.
