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Post by 6thman on Nov 18, 2023 17:55:01 GMT -6
Great game by the whole team Haven't been more excited since Jim Crews was Coach. Great job Aces
Foreign player may not receive NIL gratuities. Something about their Visa or some governmental issues
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Post by kyace1 on Nov 18, 2023 17:58:41 GMT -6
My take after this game-- DEFENSE travels! We have a real chance to tie/surpass last seasons win total in November! Go Aces!
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Post by municup14 on Nov 18, 2023 18:02:54 GMT -6
The kids really picked up the defense tenacity. They were real hungry to win this game and it showed today.
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Post by stlscooter on Nov 18, 2023 18:45:26 GMT -6
Great game by the whole team Haven't been more excited since Jim Crews was Coach. Great job Aces Foreign player may not receive NIL gratuities. Something about their Visa or some governmental issues I did read that somewhere.
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Post by 83Ace on Nov 18, 2023 19:34:39 GMT -6
My 88 year old mom called this afternoon. She and my dad gave up their season tickets 4 years ago because of my dad’s health, and he passed 2 years ago. I live in Iowa and have not been able to attend a game in Evansville in several years. My mom went to the game today, the first game she has been to since they gave up their season tickets. And she was PUMPED. She said it was the most exciting game she had been to in a long time and the Aces looked great. It was great to hear. I’m going to find a way to get to a game at the Ford Center this year.
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Post by austinace on Nov 18, 2023 19:59:37 GMT -6
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Post by austinace on Nov 18, 2023 20:14:58 GMT -6
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Post by austinace on Nov 18, 2023 20:19:01 GMT -6
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Post by wildbill on Nov 18, 2023 21:05:08 GMT -6
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Post by ibleedpurple on Nov 18, 2023 21:47:42 GMT -6
I have nothing but positives from my standpoint after seeing today's game in person. All of us die hard Aces fans have had nothing but a lot of "pain and suffering" for the last 20+ years and my gut tells we for those who have stayed the course or for those new fans, we are all in for more and more good times ahead by what is being set up by this AD, coaching staff and players.
I figured like most we would be "some better" this year over last but after four games and especially the last two wins I can say we are "much better" and if we can stay the course, stay healthy and connected/playing team basketball this team is going to surpass all pre-season expectations.
WE ARE: Bigger Much Longer Much Deeper Better Passers Have More Team Leaders Better Rebounders Quicker Hands Smarter Better Shooters Player Less One On One Basketball (although I still see a bit more of this than I like at times) Happy in other team member's success
Because of this, we are able to do things we have not been able to do for years and today was a perfect example. When the game was close early in the second half and we set up a trapping/press we stole the ball twice for two quick baskets and almost a few more times during that stretch. This change in defense and pressure really put them on their heels, increased the lead quickly and took them completely out of their game. Whatever belief they had of winning the game ended at that stage. Our confidence grew and their confidence was gone.
I heard there were around 5,000 fans today. We keep playing "this brand" of basketball and it will not be long before this number becomes an average or even low number of fans.
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Post by ATP on Nov 18, 2023 22:14:37 GMT -6
So ................ last year at this time.............
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Post by austinace on Nov 18, 2023 22:57:57 GMT -6
The 2017-2018 season we started 5-0. That is possibly the correct answer but it is possible that other MVC schools started their non-conference season 5-0 as well. Either way it has been a long time since we have started the season this good. A win over Chattanooga next Friday continues our best start in a long time.
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Post by 65pointgame on Nov 19, 2023 0:51:58 GMT -6
Great game by the whole team Haven't been more excited since Jim Crews was Coach. Great job Aces Foreign player may not receive NIL gratuities. Something about their Visa or some governmental issues I did read that somewhere.
I researched it a bit after speaking with Craig Snow and he mentioned this as an advantage when recruiting players like Josh Hughes.
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Post by acescott on Nov 19, 2023 7:33:43 GMT -6
My 88 year old mom called this afternoon. She and my dad gave up their season tickets 4 years ago because of my dad’s health, and he passed 2 years ago. I live in Iowa and have not been able to attend a game in Evansville in several years. My mom went to the game today, the first game she has been to since they gave up their season tickets. And she was PUMPED. She said it was the most exciting game she had been to in a long time and the Aces looked great. It was great to hear. I’m going to find a way to get to a game at the Ford Center this year. Great post! Hope you can make a game too!
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Post by ad1770 on Nov 19, 2023 10:08:28 GMT -6
wildbill. You should have been there. It was a great game to watch.
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