Where is everyone getting that I wrote this? I wrote nothing about common opponents, they have none.
Red, you know I read your stuff. Wasn't trying to muddy the waters or anything like that. Just had to clarify a mistake. I wish you the best with this play, personally, not touching this game. GL my friend.
~T~
Not a problem man, and to clarify, you were wrong. Alabama played Xavier at Xavier....not a neutral site. They played at Cintas Center. Iowa State was a Neutral site.....the biggest thing that has kept Bama out of the tourney is not winning any games away from Home, neutral or away......they are clearly doing better this year with the non-conference schedule. That being said, here we go with Wichita St and then UCLA.
Where is everyone getting that I wrote this? I wrote nothing about common opponents, they have none.
LOLOLOLOL! Still considered a "neutral" site. OVER is the play in this one, you've already pointed it out without realizing it. GL
~T~
Hmmm...not according to Wikipedia....its where they play their Home Games....just trying to keep the info correct....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavier_Musketeers_men's_basketball
Do you have any idea how far it is for students to hit Cintas??? You are killing me, and I can't figure out why. We'll just let the game be played, just like I would have liked it. GL tonight my friend.
~T~
Uhm according to my calculations it is about 684.98 feet from Brockman Hall (a freshman dorm) to the front door of the Cintas Center...
Alabama +14, -120 for 4 units
Yes, this is a homer play. But beyond that, I think that Wichita St takes a hair step backwards in talent, while Alabama is a much improved team from last year with depth that makes them more competitive. Teams are familiar with one another, met 4 times in recent years. They should know how to play one another. One key stat I like is that Alabama leads the Nation in Free Throw Percentage, which is an indicator of how much better this team shoots the balls than in year's previous. Obviously State has a 22 game home streak on the line; I'm not asking Alabama to win, I just need them to cover. Utah and Seton Hall are the 2 best indicators on their schedule thus far, and both played the Shockers competitively. Alabama lost by 10 to Iowa State and 13 to Xavier thus far. Both teams are proving to be very good and should help Bama prepare for tonight. The Iowa State game was definitely within reach. Xavier was not, but by this time last year, Alabama had laid many eggs already....they never gave up against Xavier, shot 52% in a losing effort, and until they do, I just think you have to play them.
gl
Little bit further, but let me ask ya something....did you go to college??? And the reason I ask, is sometimes, walking two football fields to anywhere can be a challenge for most students who've had a few too many adult beverages. GL
~T~