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Post by austinace on Jan 20, 2024 18:02:39 GMT -6
Did Ben reinjure his ankle against Valpo or was he rushed back too soon just to play a home game against a weak Beacons team? If he was rushed back and retweaked the injury, then the coaches will need to answer the question “why?” That 12 mins has turned into him missing this game plus most likely the UNI game. I think Rags said he had some achiness in it after last game. I don't think they are overly concerned about it. But they do plan on sitting him out for this game and the next one at Northern Iowa.
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Post by austinace on Jan 20, 2024 18:03:58 GMT -6
Unfortunately, Chuck picked up his second foul and they sat him down after that in the first half. He was the one player with decent moments in the first half.
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Post by aceshigh on Jan 20, 2024 18:04:35 GMT -6
I think he has been shooting his FT that way since the shoulder injury. However he does use both hands during the game.
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Post by austinace on Jan 20, 2024 18:05:15 GMT -6
We won the first minute of the second half 2-0. That is a start.
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Post by 65pointgame on Jan 20, 2024 18:15:59 GMT -6
Early in the 2nd DeVries has 7pts on 2-8 shooting, you'd think it was a semi-close game looking at that stat.
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Post by austinace on Jan 20, 2024 18:16:00 GMT -6
I have run the exact numbers. But with Ben we probably lose by 20 to Drake. Without him we are likely to lose by 40+. So, he definitely makes a huge difference. It shows that we need to get some more players for depth.
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Post by 83Ace on Jan 20, 2024 18:26:32 GMT -6
Have to agree that Gage is overmatched at this level of D1 ball. I like the kid and his work ethic and loyalty to the program, but he does not give us the best chance to win IMO. Chuck, Cam, Tanner and Kenny should all be playing shooting guard before Gage as that is the only position that he can play as he is just a shooter shooting 28 % from 3. Cam is as well but his ceiling his higher IMO. Getting killed 23-8 heading into the 11:19 timeout. Kenny and Gage have both played all nine minutes and have a +/- of -15. No reason not to try someone else at this point.
At this point Bailey needs to get the minutes and allowed to get into the flow of games without being taken out every 5 minutes. His upside is big and he is not going to learn by sitting on the bench.
FREE CHUCK!
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Post by daddysboy on Jan 20, 2024 18:30:02 GMT -6
Chuck got the start, got four quick points then got two fouls. Then got two more quick ones. Not sure this was the game to Free Chuck
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Post by aceshigh on Jan 20, 2024 18:32:14 GMT -6
You will not see Chuck the rest of the game. He was about to throw punches after getting in the face of a Drake player. Coach got in Chuck’s face and he’s been sitting ever since.
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Post by austinace on Jan 20, 2024 18:32:20 GMT -6
I would like to see us win (the second half). Down 40 now, 80-40 with 6:27 to do.
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Post by austinace on Jan 20, 2024 18:33:23 GMT -6
You will not see Chuck the rest of the game. He was about to throw punches after getting in the face of a Drake player. Coach got in Chuck’s face and he’s been sitting ever since. They evidently called a double technical on that play as well.
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Post by 83Ace on Jan 20, 2024 18:35:35 GMT -6
Chuck got the start, got four quick points then got two fouls. Then got two more quick ones. Not sure this was the game to Free Chuck ok I am making a pizza while watching on the iPad. Didn’t realize he picked up his 4th. But then again are we saving him for the crucial final 3 minutes? EDIT: I did not see the near altercation or the post about it.
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Post by austinace on Jan 20, 2024 18:37:37 GMT -6
Braylon in now with 4 minutes to go.
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Post by austinace on Jan 20, 2024 18:41:21 GMT -6
Walk-ons and Michael Day are now in with under 3 minutes to go.
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Post by austinace on Jan 20, 2024 18:44:52 GMT -6
I had to take Valpo and the points again, they covered against UE and are underdogs at home to UIC. Go Crusader Beacons I would like to think UE can cover 18 pts, but not putting my money on it. Go Aces Good choice. I doubt that we have covered the spread (or even come close) when Ben has not played.
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