Karl Hobbs, sorry, not your team, but the President. My favorite of the two Presidents recognized this month, his birthday is today, so lets give a big birthday shout out to the man who stood up in a boat when you're not supposed to and owned the British. While on this revolutionary kick, I was up in Boston this past weekend with the family to watch my brother and his teammates dominate on Salve Regina in their "final" home game of my brother and the four other seniors on the Gordon College men's basketball team. They dropped a 30-point beat down on S. Regina (Providence, RI). They already wrapped up the regular season TCCC title but it gave those seniors one more chance to go out and do what they came to Gordon to do and that's make the NCAA DIII tournament. Gordon will have home-court advantage throughout the conference tournament, a court they only lost once on this year, so hopefully they win tomorrow, Thursday, and Saturday and go dancing. (The DIII championship is in Salem, VA so I want to have a good excuse to go up there, that being my brother and the Fighting Scots are laying it on the line to raise the hardware) So I took in a little DIII action while I was up in Boston but I also did some things I've been meaning to do for a long time. I went to Glouscester, MA (home of The Perfect Storm, both book and film). I not only wanted to see the memorial for all the men lost at sea from the oldest fishing town in the United States, but I wanted to go to The Crow's Nest. I scored a shirt from the watering hole and just because and in a little tribute to the fishermen who went down I ripped straight Jaeger at 11:45am on Saturday. The lady either A. did not know how to make a so-co lime or B. just didn't have the ingredients. I'm guessing A&B. When I asked for a Jaeger Bomb she said, "We don't do bombs here honey." So I went with straight Jaeger, which she and I both agreed I couldn't go wrong with. It wasn't just a rinky dink shot either. She meant business when she gave me a full glass of Jaeger. I downed it and scoped the pictures just in time for my welcome to wear out. I could literally feel the locals eyes burning a hole through my back as I took in the scenery, it's ok, I'm sure they get a lot of "me's" in there so I'm cool with it. I also discovered a new favorite beer that unfortunately I'll never be able to get again until I return to Massachusetts. Mayflower Porter by Mayflower Brewing Company out of Plymouth, MA. Unreal. I highly recommend it if you're in the Boston area. Overall a very successful trip to Boston. Oh and by the way, Essex County where Gordon College is, most expensive cost of living county in America. According to my brother, there is no house less than $2 million in the county and believe me when I say that would be a correct statement.
Meanwhile down in Charlotte, NC, Xavier grabbed another big time road win, this time in conference. Xavier pulled away from the surprisingly strong 49ers late in the first and kept them at bay in the second half. Once again Jordan Crawford did what he does and that's ball out. Jamel McClean continues to impress each and every outing. I pose this question to you, imagine how good Jamel could be if he had the range of Derrick Brown? If he had any sort of outside game, even if it was 15 ft. and in, he really could cause a lot of problems. The guy in my mind is more athletic than Derrick, he cares more than Derrick (rebound effort shows this), his energy is higher than Derrick's. Just imagine with any sort of mid-range let alone outside game the guy could be a big time hoss in the A-10 and college basketball. I love his effort this year and he certainly has got to be in the argument for most improved player next to Tutu. Let me reiterate the greatness of Xavier basketball, especially in February and March, the most crucial moments of college basketball season. Currently we have won 3 of 4 road games so far this month and we are playing like we always do when it comes to this time. That just goes to say what a strong SOS can do for teams when it matters. (Dayton, maybe you should take notes, or maybe you'll just continue to suck) Dayton lost at Duquesne yesterday. What a bunch of chumps. They got all the pre-season accolades and look where they are. Middle of the pack, crying because the truth hurts, they just aren't very good and are overrated. Listen here Dayton, and this is in no way shape or form in disrespect to Richmond or Temple, but we all know the A-10 runs through Cincinnati. The Tradition of Excellence lies right off of exit 5 on 71. I hope Dayton enjoys the NIT with Cincinnati, I'm sure it will be a great field of teams that you guys are used to playing since your RPI and SOS are garbage. I'll continue to advise you to stay in the shallow end Dayton until you can learn to swim with the sharks. Sorry, I lost my train of thought, Xavier, yeah, we're setting ourselves up for a strong stretch run into March and hopefully late into March.
Well, Ohio State is continuing to do the things. Evan Turner, you are the man, there is nothing more I can say. The Buckeyes are a half game back of Purdue in the Big 10 after a big time win at the always hostile Izzone in East Lansing. I didn't get to see the game but it sounds like the Buckeyes had an all around good game and held off a run by Michigan State to get the big W.
The Cavs have yet to win a game with the new line-up but I'm not worried. This is definitely the team they need to do big things. The next step is to play like a team and win the title. After that, roll out the red carpet, open up the check book, and do everything it takes to keep LeBron. Finally, win the title and keep LeBron. Simple.
Rumor on the street is that the Browns are close to finalizing the deal up with Joshua Cribbs. Great news! Soon I can go back to being a happy Brown fan. That's exactly what they need to do in order to prevent mass rioting in the streets. Mock drafts have the Browns taking Joe Haden. I like it. Not as much as I like them taking Eric Berry, but that's just too much to ask for. I like Haden and him and Eric Wright should be two solid corners.
I can't leave out the spectacular effort the USA showed last night in beating Canada. I can only imagine what it must have felt like back in 1980 during the Miracle on Ice, but last night was pretty awesome. USA is so young but so talented, not nearly as talented as Canada though so the win is big time. Plus we hadn't beat Canada...ever. So that's pretty fresh.
My tour of everything east of the Mississippi continues this weekend when I head to the windy city for a wedding. I'm pretty jacked. Is there anything than weddings? No. Dressing up, feeling the flow, and cutting a rug...you can't beat that. It should be a great time and I'm looking forward to this weekend.
--'Killa
Two Step
Big big big time week for Xavier basketball. Xavier completed it's big three game road trip with a HUGE win down in Gainesville on Saturday night. They catered pure excellence to a national audience. Xavier wasn't scared of the Gator chomp. A full week of practice showed they were truly prepared for a big time non-conference road game late in the season. Just when things looked bad after getting smoked last Saturday up at Dayton, Xavier bounced back with a big time resume win. The NCAA is going to see this game, late in the season, road win, and be like, "yup, Xavier, we're going to invite you back to the tournament. You once again prove to us with a lethal schedule and tough conference play that you deserve to be playing with the big dogs." Not to say Xavier isn't a big dog, but year after year, Xavier proves they deserve national recognition for scheduling ambitiously and doing what they do, compete and win. A stellar effort by Jason Love lead the way for Xavier. Jamel McClean was a maestro on the glass and a destructor of iron as he rocked the rim a few times. Jordan Crawford took over when he had to and proved why he is an elite player. His growth throughout the season is phenomenal. You have to hand it to the Muskies for scheduling this game in the thick of conference play and getting the job done. That marks two wins against SEC foe this year. Their RPI and SOS are again tops in the country. Do I need to say anymore about how strong this basketball program is? I think they are starting to speak for themselves. They set the standard when it comes to drawing up blueprints for making the NCAA tournament and making deep runs into March. They prepare themselves during the season so that they are playing at their best when it counts! That being said, Xavier needs to take care of business in conference this week. Tomorrow they play St. Joe's at home, obviously Xavier needs to win that game to keep the A-10 Title hopes alive. An even bigger match up this week down in Charlotte will really set the table for the A-10 crown. If Xavier wins both these games this week they should be sitting in the driver's seat controlling their own destiny. We need big time efforts this week from the team, staff, and us fans. Let's go X!
I would like to compliment Brad Nessler and Jimmy Dykes of ESPN for calling a great game. Xavier seems to have drawn the lower tier commentators this year on the ESPN family of networks. Finally, they got a big time duo and they did not disappoint. Nessler and Dykes both had high praise for the University, program, and staff! Dykes is such a wizard when it comes to basketball knowledge and Nessler is a prime time MC on the mic. He is great in college football and basketball alike. Good job fellas.
I have to give a shout out to Kevin McGuff and the Xavier women's basketball team. McGuff has the ladies playing at a very high level. How high level you ask? How about #6 in the country high level. After last year's crushing loss in the NCAA tournament it looks like McGuff has been on a mission this year establishing the women as not only tops in the A-10 but a force to be reckoned with nationally. Are they UCONN, I can't say they are, but shoot, #6 in the country is pretty impressive. I'm looking forward to seeing the women do damage come March!
Ohio State got a real solid W at Illinois on Sunday. They are tied for first in the Big Ten with some big time games coming up against Purdue and Michigan State. These two games will certainly set the field apart. You have to think the way the Bucks are playing they could make a push at least into the second weekend of the NCAA tournament. Evan Turner, in my mind, is without a doubt the most rounded and arguably the best player in all of college basketball this year. At 6'6", he's running the show for Ohio State. He leads in all the key categories: scoring, rebounding, and assists. His game is just so silky smooth. It's "nasty" to quote my friend Jay (although he has never said that about Evan, it's just his phrase).
How can this time of year not be everyone's favorite time of year? It's unreal. You have college basketball revving the engines for the home stretch, NBA basketball heating up, NBA trade deadline, and right now the Olympics are alive and kicking. The Cavs have won 13 in a row and are looking to make BIG TIME plays when it comes to the trade deadline. Multiple sources are trying to gather information on the rumors swirling about regarding a possible deal to lande my main man Amare Stoudemire in Cleveland to help LeBron really do the baddest things in the playoffs. Amare may be that missing link the Cavs need to raise the trophy in Cleveland. Not only that, but landing Amare would all but guarantee LeBron stays in Cleveland and continues to give us chills everytime he steps on the court. I've really been pumping the USA this year in the Olympics. Of course Shaun White is going to own on the slopes and you know I'm pulling for USA hockey even though they are up against nearly impossible odds but so was the USA team in 1980. If Canada doesn't win the gold this year that entire country may just implode. They have Sid the Kid and are playing on home ice. Let me remind you though that Team USA beat Canada to win the World Juniors. Perhaps another sign is that this year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Miracle on Ice! Maybe with a little karma on their side a young USA team can make plays. Let's not forget Alex Ovechkin isn't going to let this happen if he has anything to say about it. All eyes will be on the pond as hockey brews up.
I'm headed up to Boston this weekend to watch my brother play one last time at Gordon College. It's senior night this Saturday and the team is really balling. They are currently 19-4 and 10-1 in conference. This weekend should seal the deal on a conference championship and hopefully they have enough fuel to win the conference tournament in order to make the D3 NCAA Tournament. If you're feeling it, tune in at 3pm to see if they lay the wood Saturday. I know X plays at Charlotte at 2pm but maybe at half you supporters can check out Big Ben and the Fighting Scots.
A little intramural basketball update for Smokin' Trees and Strokin' Threes. We are 3-0 and prior to last night's 27 point smashing we were ranked 10th out of 54 teams. I'm pretty sure that beat down we served moved us up in the rankings. Stay tuned as tournament play approaches!
-'Killa
I would like to compliment Brad Nessler and Jimmy Dykes of ESPN for calling a great game. Xavier seems to have drawn the lower tier commentators this year on the ESPN family of networks. Finally, they got a big time duo and they did not disappoint. Nessler and Dykes both had high praise for the University, program, and staff! Dykes is such a wizard when it comes to basketball knowledge and Nessler is a prime time MC on the mic. He is great in college football and basketball alike. Good job fellas.
I have to give a shout out to Kevin McGuff and the Xavier women's basketball team. McGuff has the ladies playing at a very high level. How high level you ask? How about #6 in the country high level. After last year's crushing loss in the NCAA tournament it looks like McGuff has been on a mission this year establishing the women as not only tops in the A-10 but a force to be reckoned with nationally. Are they UCONN, I can't say they are, but shoot, #6 in the country is pretty impressive. I'm looking forward to seeing the women do damage come March!
Ohio State got a real solid W at Illinois on Sunday. They are tied for first in the Big Ten with some big time games coming up against Purdue and Michigan State. These two games will certainly set the field apart. You have to think the way the Bucks are playing they could make a push at least into the second weekend of the NCAA tournament. Evan Turner, in my mind, is without a doubt the most rounded and arguably the best player in all of college basketball this year. At 6'6", he's running the show for Ohio State. He leads in all the key categories: scoring, rebounding, and assists. His game is just so silky smooth. It's "nasty" to quote my friend Jay (although he has never said that about Evan, it's just his phrase).
How can this time of year not be everyone's favorite time of year? It's unreal. You have college basketball revving the engines for the home stretch, NBA basketball heating up, NBA trade deadline, and right now the Olympics are alive and kicking. The Cavs have won 13 in a row and are looking to make BIG TIME plays when it comes to the trade deadline. Multiple sources are trying to gather information on the rumors swirling about regarding a possible deal to lande my main man Amare Stoudemire in Cleveland to help LeBron really do the baddest things in the playoffs. Amare may be that missing link the Cavs need to raise the trophy in Cleveland. Not only that, but landing Amare would all but guarantee LeBron stays in Cleveland and continues to give us chills everytime he steps on the court. I've really been pumping the USA this year in the Olympics. Of course Shaun White is going to own on the slopes and you know I'm pulling for USA hockey even though they are up against nearly impossible odds but so was the USA team in 1980. If Canada doesn't win the gold this year that entire country may just implode. They have Sid the Kid and are playing on home ice. Let me remind you though that Team USA beat Canada to win the World Juniors. Perhaps another sign is that this year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Miracle on Ice! Maybe with a little karma on their side a young USA team can make plays. Let's not forget Alex Ovechkin isn't going to let this happen if he has anything to say about it. All eyes will be on the pond as hockey brews up.
I'm headed up to Boston this weekend to watch my brother play one last time at Gordon College. It's senior night this Saturday and the team is really balling. They are currently 19-4 and 10-1 in conference. This weekend should seal the deal on a conference championship and hopefully they have enough fuel to win the conference tournament in order to make the D3 NCAA Tournament. If you're feeling it, tune in at 3pm to see if they lay the wood Saturday. I know X plays at Charlotte at 2pm but maybe at half you supporters can check out Big Ben and the Fighting Scots.
A little intramural basketball update for Smokin' Trees and Strokin' Threes. We are 3-0 and prior to last night's 27 point smashing we were ranked 10th out of 54 teams. I'm pretty sure that beat down we served moved us up in the rankings. Stay tuned as tournament play approaches!
-'Killa
Rhythm of Your Shoes
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Ok, sorry for the delay, but like my man Randal Hill from The U said, it's not my fault, "I told Craig Erickson, I said listen, 'I don't care what route you just gave me' I said, 'I'm runnin a go route. And you will throw me the ball because I haven't caught a ball all day.' As I ran through the tunnel, I turned around and with my imaginary 6-shooters uh, I shot him down...in cold blood. It wasn't my fault that they built that stadium where there was a tunnel in the endzone that I scored in. It wasn't my fault that the doors were open in that tunnel. It wasn't my fault that it was not illegal for me to run through that tunnel. Don't blame me. You can blame the architecture of that stadium. You can blame the University of Texas for taunting us. You can blame Robert Bailey for setting up the whole thing by knocking the first person out. You can blame Craig Erickson for throwing me the ball. You can blame the defensive back for not being good enough to cover me. It's just not my fault I ran through that tunnel." I blame the Jefferson Ridge Apartment Complex because the internet has been down since Saturday. So now that you get the point, let me get to the point...
Congratulations Dayton on your one and only signature win of the season. You beat Xavier soundly, on national TV, in front of a hyped up crowd. Good work. Jordan Crawford still owns you and Xavier still owns you because if you look up to the ceiling of our respective arenas and look at the banners you will see A-10 Championship Banners and NCAA Tournament Banners in Cintas Center and correct me if I'm wrong you'll see Maui Invitational Banner and that's about it hanging up in that dump of a half-pipe looking arena. I will also say that Xavier fully intends on hoisting another banner this year. Thanks for beating Charlotte last night. That helps Xavier out. Time to get serious, Xavier plays at Florida on Saturday on ESPN at 6pm. The last of a 3-game road stretch. This is a must win in my opinion in order to give Xavier that signature road victory they are missing from their resume at the moment. It won't affect conference standings but it will be huge as far as confidence goes. After having a week off Xavier should be fully prepared to hoop on the national stage and prove once again what we do.
It snowed again this weekend and it was another monster. I am so sick and tired of this crap it's not even funny. I'm definitely kicking myself now for wishing for snow back in December and I'm paying the price dearly. This stuff sucks. However, it was an excuse to get loaded and feel it.
I bought the LeBron documentary, More Than a Game. Like the book it gave me the chills. So unreal. It uses raw footage and great interviews to show how LeBron, Dru Joyce, Sian Cotton, Willie McGee, and Romeo Travis put Akron on the map. Absolutely fantastic and I highly recommend the DVD and book.
My tour of America begins next weekend. I'm headed up to Boston next weekend to get up with the family and watch my brother ball on his senior night and more than likely clinch The Commonwealth Coast Conference title. So if any readers are in the Boston area let me know as I'll be there Friday-Sunday. The following weekend I'm going to the midwest and hitting up the Windy City for a little wedding action. My boy Pete is getting married. So if you're in Chicago I'll be available Friday and Sunday as my flight doesn't leave until like 9pm Sunday night.
Terrelle Pryor had surgery yesterday, he'll be 100% and ready to slap people around by April 1st.
Evan Turner is the best player in college basketball period.
The Cavs are really feeling it going into All-Star break I'm looking forward to seeing what moves they make at the trade deadline. Rumors are swirling that one of the following could be in Cleveland to help LeBron bring a title to C-Town: David West (yes please), Antawn Jamison, or Amare Stoudamire (baddest man).
The NBA All-Star weekend is obviously the best All-Star experience. It kicks off with the celebrity game and Rookie Sophomore Challenge tomorrow night. Then Saturday is the skills competitions including the 3pt contest, ball handling, and the ever popular dunk contest (I got money on Nate Robinson). The game is always a treat.
The Winter Olympics start this weekend with the opening ceremony tomorrow night. I'll be tuning in as it's always a joy to watch America flex its muscles on the world. Lindsey Vonn is an absolute babe.
--'Killa
Ok, sorry for the delay, but like my man Randal Hill from The U said, it's not my fault, "I told Craig Erickson, I said listen, 'I don't care what route you just gave me' I said, 'I'm runnin a go route. And you will throw me the ball because I haven't caught a ball all day.' As I ran through the tunnel, I turned around and with my imaginary 6-shooters uh, I shot him down...in cold blood. It wasn't my fault that they built that stadium where there was a tunnel in the endzone that I scored in. It wasn't my fault that the doors were open in that tunnel. It wasn't my fault that it was not illegal for me to run through that tunnel. Don't blame me. You can blame the architecture of that stadium. You can blame the University of Texas for taunting us. You can blame Robert Bailey for setting up the whole thing by knocking the first person out. You can blame Craig Erickson for throwing me the ball. You can blame the defensive back for not being good enough to cover me. It's just not my fault I ran through that tunnel." I blame the Jefferson Ridge Apartment Complex because the internet has been down since Saturday. So now that you get the point, let me get to the point...
Congratulations Dayton on your one and only signature win of the season. You beat Xavier soundly, on national TV, in front of a hyped up crowd. Good work. Jordan Crawford still owns you and Xavier still owns you because if you look up to the ceiling of our respective arenas and look at the banners you will see A-10 Championship Banners and NCAA Tournament Banners in Cintas Center and correct me if I'm wrong you'll see Maui Invitational Banner and that's about it hanging up in that dump of a half-pipe looking arena. I will also say that Xavier fully intends on hoisting another banner this year. Thanks for beating Charlotte last night. That helps Xavier out. Time to get serious, Xavier plays at Florida on Saturday on ESPN at 6pm. The last of a 3-game road stretch. This is a must win in my opinion in order to give Xavier that signature road victory they are missing from their resume at the moment. It won't affect conference standings but it will be huge as far as confidence goes. After having a week off Xavier should be fully prepared to hoop on the national stage and prove once again what we do.
It snowed again this weekend and it was another monster. I am so sick and tired of this crap it's not even funny. I'm definitely kicking myself now for wishing for snow back in December and I'm paying the price dearly. This stuff sucks. However, it was an excuse to get loaded and feel it.
I bought the LeBron documentary, More Than a Game. Like the book it gave me the chills. So unreal. It uses raw footage and great interviews to show how LeBron, Dru Joyce, Sian Cotton, Willie McGee, and Romeo Travis put Akron on the map. Absolutely fantastic and I highly recommend the DVD and book.
My tour of America begins next weekend. I'm headed up to Boston next weekend to get up with the family and watch my brother ball on his senior night and more than likely clinch The Commonwealth Coast Conference title. So if any readers are in the Boston area let me know as I'll be there Friday-Sunday. The following weekend I'm going to the midwest and hitting up the Windy City for a little wedding action. My boy Pete is getting married. So if you're in Chicago I'll be available Friday and Sunday as my flight doesn't leave until like 9pm Sunday night.
Terrelle Pryor had surgery yesterday, he'll be 100% and ready to slap people around by April 1st.
Evan Turner is the best player in college basketball period.
The Cavs are really feeling it going into All-Star break I'm looking forward to seeing what moves they make at the trade deadline. Rumors are swirling that one of the following could be in Cleveland to help LeBron bring a title to C-Town: David West (yes please), Antawn Jamison, or Amare Stoudamire (baddest man).
The NBA All-Star weekend is obviously the best All-Star experience. It kicks off with the celebrity game and Rookie Sophomore Challenge tomorrow night. Then Saturday is the skills competitions including the 3pt contest, ball handling, and the ever popular dunk contest (I got money on Nate Robinson). The game is always a treat.
The Winter Olympics start this weekend with the opening ceremony tomorrow night. I'll be tuning in as it's always a joy to watch America flex its muscles on the world. Lindsey Vonn is an absolute babe.
--'Killa
The Facts...
Just living in the present, for any Dayton fan who wants to open their mouth and make ill-advised comments. Face the facts. Enter reality.
A-10 Overall Statistics
Scoring Offense
Xavier - 1 (79.8)
Dayton - 9 (69.5)
Scoring Defense
Dayton - 4 (62.0)
Xavier - 6 (67.7)
Scoring Margin
Xavier - 1 (+12.1)
Dayton - 3 (+7.5)
Free Throw Percentage
Xavier - 4 (70.7%)
Dayton - 8 (67.2%)
Field Goal Percentage
Xavier - 2 (46.5%)
Dayton - 6 (43.8%)
Field Goal Percentage Defense
Xavier - 5 (40.3%)
Dayton - 8 (40.4%)
Three Point Percentage
Xavier - 1 (39.6%)
Dayton - 7 (32.6%)
Three Point Field Goal Percentage Defense
Xavier - 3 (28.3%)
Dayton - 9 (33.2%)
Rebounding Margin
Dayton - 1 (+5.8)
Xavier - 5 (+3.7)
Blocked Shots
Xavier - 6 (4.3)
Dayton - 13 (3.4)
Assists
Dayton - 4 (14.8)
Xavier - 5 (14.3)
Steals
Xavier - 6 (6.8)
Dayton - 10 (6.1)
Assist/Turnover
Xavier - 3 (1.1)
Dayton - 6 (1.0)
Offensive Rebounds
Dayton - 8 (12.5)
Xavier - 9 (11.8)
Defensive Rebounds
Xavier - 1 (27.5)
Dayton - 5 (25.6)
Three Point Field Goals Made
Xavier - 1 (7.3)
Dayton - 6 (6.5)
Your honor, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I present to you the facts.
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First of all we already beat you guys once this year in a game we didn't even play well at all. Now, a time in which we're peaking like we always do the fluidness of Xavier basketball right now is like Drano going down a drain. Just look at the last four games. Outside of the first half against Rhode Island and about 10 minutes against UMASS, Xavier is playing it's best basketball and continues to get better. Just a few simple statistics for your reading pleasure.
Collegerpi.com
Xavier - 22
Dayton - 40
Jeff Sagarin's College Basketball Strength of Schedule Rankings
Xavier - 14
Dayton - 72
Atlantic-10 Predicted Standings
Dayton - 1
Xavier - 2
Atlantic-10 Current Standings
Xavier - 1
Dayton - 6
Scoring Offense
Xavier - 1 (79.8)
Dayton - 9 (69.5)
Scoring Defense
Dayton - 4 (62.0)
Xavier - 6 (67.7)
Scoring Margin
Xavier - 1 (+12.1)
Dayton - 3 (+7.5)
Free Throw Percentage
Xavier - 4 (70.7%)
Dayton - 8 (67.2%)
Field Goal Percentage
Xavier - 2 (46.5%)
Dayton - 6 (43.8%)
Field Goal Percentage Defense
Xavier - 5 (40.3%)
Dayton - 8 (40.4%)
Three Point Percentage
Xavier - 1 (39.6%)
Dayton - 7 (32.6%)
Three Point Field Goal Percentage Defense
Xavier - 3 (28.3%)
Dayton - 9 (33.2%)
Rebounding Margin
Dayton - 1 (+5.8)
Xavier - 5 (+3.7)
Blocked Shots
Xavier - 6 (4.3)
Dayton - 13 (3.4)
Assists
Dayton - 4 (14.8)
Xavier - 5 (14.3)
Steals
Xavier - 6 (6.8)
Dayton - 10 (6.1)
Assist/Turnover
Xavier - 3 (1.1)
Dayton - 6 (1.0)
Offensive Rebounds
Dayton - 8 (12.5)
Xavier - 9 (11.8)
Defensive Rebounds
Xavier - 1 (27.5)
Dayton - 5 (25.6)
Three Point Field Goals Made
Xavier - 1 (7.3)
Dayton - 6 (6.5)
Your honor, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I present to you the facts.
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Child Please
I'm going to try and be a little more thorough with this post as I just hit on a few brief thoughts last week. First, I gotta hit on the weather situation. So a month and a half ago Charlottesville got dumped on with about 30 inches of snow. This past weekend we got hit with about 6 inches. It just started snowing again this afternoon with an anticipated of 4-6 over night. Even more is expected this weekend. The local weatherman is claiming a, "significant amount" of snow is expected. As my co-workers and I researched this the weather map shows 24-30 inches expected this weekend. So in a matter of less than two months Charlottesville has the potential to see 72 inches. If my math is correct that's about 6 feet of snow. Are you freaking kidding me?! What is this? Alaska? Buffalo? Jiminey Christmas. Either way, I still own the snow. I'm basically balling like Jordan Crawford on the snow out here whether it's in my whip or via foot. The snow can't stop me and my agenda I like to keep. Nope. No thanks.
Speaking of Jordan Crawford, Xavier is just laying the wood of late. They took care of the three game homestand by knocking off Rhode Island in a come from behind fashion when Jordan Crawford took over. They then made quick work of Duquesne. Finally, they slapped Fordham around winning 108-60 on Sunday afternoon. Jordan Crawford has been nothing less of spectacular in these three games. He took over and willed the Muskies to victory over Rhode Island. He did what he does against Duquesne. However, it was Kenny Frease who finally played like a guy of his size should play in the A-10. Straight dominance. He recorded his first career double-double after Coach Mack let him know that Xavier is not a place for soft and weak players, not that Kenny is, but with a guy of his size he can easily dominate the competition down low. Jordan Crawford made it look like child's play on Sunday as he dropped 17 in the first half against Fordham and finished with 23. He got to the bucket with ease and recorded a number of "old-fashioned" three point plays. Xavier now enters an extremely brutal stretch at a crucial point in the season. They go to Amherst on Wednesday to play UMASS. Then on Saturday it's up to Dayton to try and ruin that team's season again. They cap it off by going down to Gainesville on the 13th in a nationally televised bout against the Gators. I would love to see X take all three but I'll settle for two. It's such a tough stretch. All away from Cintas and all against formidable foes. It's going to take clamp down defense, super rebounding dominance, and an all out attack on offense. If Xavier even begins to smell blood then they need to go for the kill. One thing we do know about Xavier is that this is their favorite time of year to play. They historically dominate February which in turn leads them to be the great team they always are in March. As long as Xavier continues to play the way they are and continue to get better then everything should be ok as they go into the final stretch of the season and into post season play. Let's take care of business tomorrow night and propel ourselves into a big time matchup on Saturday!
I returned to intramural basketball last night. In a prime-time, west coast, 10:30pm tip "Smokin Trees and Strokin Threes" got a big season opening W. We played against a scrappy squad that went about 15 deep to our 7 deep. In fact we were down by 8 with about 2 minutes to go. We installed a 1-2-1-1 press and scored off turnovers to grab a 52-49 victory. In true Xavier fashion I took a charge with about 15 seconds to go to seal the deal. I was really feeling my return to intramurals. I brought my lunchpail to the AFC and did work on the low block and high post. Look for this team to make plays all season and into the tourney.
Evan Turner is arguably the best college basketball player, if not, he possesses the smoothes game I have ever seen. He just does it all.
The Pro Bowl is bad and I didn't even watch it.
I highly recommend everyone read LeBron's autobiography written with Buzz Bissinger (Friday Night Lights). I also recommend scooping up the documentary as I will do over the next week.
The Grammy's were OK. Dave Matthews Band got robbed in Rock Album of the Year and Album of the Year, but it is what it is. P!nk is the most awful and worst musical artist I have ever seen and heard of. She is garbage. Lady GaGa is really weird.
Do what we do.
Current book: The Blind Side - Michael Lewis
-'Killa
Speaking of Jordan Crawford, Xavier is just laying the wood of late. They took care of the three game homestand by knocking off Rhode Island in a come from behind fashion when Jordan Crawford took over. They then made quick work of Duquesne. Finally, they slapped Fordham around winning 108-60 on Sunday afternoon. Jordan Crawford has been nothing less of spectacular in these three games. He took over and willed the Muskies to victory over Rhode Island. He did what he does against Duquesne. However, it was Kenny Frease who finally played like a guy of his size should play in the A-10. Straight dominance. He recorded his first career double-double after Coach Mack let him know that Xavier is not a place for soft and weak players, not that Kenny is, but with a guy of his size he can easily dominate the competition down low. Jordan Crawford made it look like child's play on Sunday as he dropped 17 in the first half against Fordham and finished with 23. He got to the bucket with ease and recorded a number of "old-fashioned" three point plays. Xavier now enters an extremely brutal stretch at a crucial point in the season. They go to Amherst on Wednesday to play UMASS. Then on Saturday it's up to Dayton to try and ruin that team's season again. They cap it off by going down to Gainesville on the 13th in a nationally televised bout against the Gators. I would love to see X take all three but I'll settle for two. It's such a tough stretch. All away from Cintas and all against formidable foes. It's going to take clamp down defense, super rebounding dominance, and an all out attack on offense. If Xavier even begins to smell blood then they need to go for the kill. One thing we do know about Xavier is that this is their favorite time of year to play. They historically dominate February which in turn leads them to be the great team they always are in March. As long as Xavier continues to play the way they are and continue to get better then everything should be ok as they go into the final stretch of the season and into post season play. Let's take care of business tomorrow night and propel ourselves into a big time matchup on Saturday!
I returned to intramural basketball last night. In a prime-time, west coast, 10:30pm tip "Smokin Trees and Strokin Threes" got a big season opening W. We played against a scrappy squad that went about 15 deep to our 7 deep. In fact we were down by 8 with about 2 minutes to go. We installed a 1-2-1-1 press and scored off turnovers to grab a 52-49 victory. In true Xavier fashion I took a charge with about 15 seconds to go to seal the deal. I was really feeling my return to intramurals. I brought my lunchpail to the AFC and did work on the low block and high post. Look for this team to make plays all season and into the tourney.
Evan Turner is arguably the best college basketball player, if not, he possesses the smoothes game I have ever seen. He just does it all.
The Pro Bowl is bad and I didn't even watch it.
I highly recommend everyone read LeBron's autobiography written with Buzz Bissinger (Friday Night Lights). I also recommend scooping up the documentary as I will do over the next week.
The Grammy's were OK. Dave Matthews Band got robbed in Rock Album of the Year and Album of the Year, but it is what it is. P!nk is the most awful and worst musical artist I have ever seen and heard of. She is garbage. Lady GaGa is really weird.
Do what we do.
Current book: The Blind Side - Michael Lewis
-'Killa
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