IUFLA Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) When: Wednesday, December 29th 7 PM EST Where: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Indiana TV: BTN The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are 8-5 this year...Here are there results so far... Head Coach Mike Morell (4th season at UNCA 37-58 0verall) is coming of a 10-10 (9-5, 4th in Big South) campaign last year. The Bulldogs are picked 3rd in the Big South Conference this year... Better size than Northern Kentucky, but we should still rule on the inside. No real standout scorer. Very balanced, and so far 32nd in the country in offensive rating (albeit against questionable competition) Highlights of their game with North Carolina... Another one where we shouldn't be seriously challenged... I don't know about y'all, but I'm ready for Big 10 Conference play Edited December 23, 2021 by IUFLA 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 It would do my heart good if we could put 40 good minutes together right before heading into full time B1G play. However, I’m expecting a sluggish start after Christmas break and that we pull away as the game goes on. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said: It would do my heart good if we could put 40 good minutes together right before heading into full time B1G play. However, I’m expecting a sluggish start after Christmas break and that we pull away as the game goes on. Same here...I'd like to see a stong 40 minute effort with only a small let down from the bench... Seems every player except Race and Trayce we see the potential in glimpses... I've kinda come to the conclusion though, that most of our wins in the Big 10 are going to have to be slug it out, defensive games... Can't wait to visit Happy Valley on 1/2/22 to see... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 They averaged over 100 points against the trio of Brevard, St. Andrews, and Milligan. What does that mean? I'm assuming it means that their Athletic Director's rolodex does not have a full compliment of other potential D1 opponents. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 39 minutes ago, 5fouls said: They averaged over 100 points against the trio of Brevard, St. Andrews, and Milligan. What does that mean? I'm assuming it means that their Athletic Director's rolodex does not have a full compliment of other potential D1 opponents. Couple games against middling OVC teams that they split...not too impressive so far. North Carolina has a ton of size and athleticism...so I can see why that wasn't a good matchup. We don't have nearly that much....but well more then anyone else on their schedule. Should be another 20pt win...just a matter of how we come out. If we get off to a good start then I don't see much issue. If we come out sluggish and let them stay in it...well we may have to work in the second half to ice it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Sadly my biggest concern right now is just making sure the whole crew got back to Bloomington virus free. Once that happens...all I want is keep stacking positive reps/possessions on offense so it becomes natural. Build up that muscle memory. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatShot Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 I hate that we have to hope the game will even be played, and that the state of our program has us in a spot where making the tournament gets harder if the game isn't played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, TheWatShot said: I hate that we have to hope the game will even be played, and that the state of our program has us in a spot where making the tournament gets harder if the game isn't played. Heck....state of the world has me wondering if there will even be a tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Game has been officially canceled, UNC Asheville is having an Covid Outbreak 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadToZion Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 What a joke. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted December 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Game has been officially canceled, UNC Asheville is having an Covid Outbreak Too bad...I was listening to Coyle interviewing Don Fischer, and Fisch thought UNC Ashville would be a good tune-up for the Big 10 season...Said they were experienced and would have given us a fairly good game...Ah well, hopefully on to Penn State... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUCrazy2 Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 22 hours ago, dgambill said: Heck....state of the world has me wondering if there will even be a tournament. We'll see here. If my local area is any indication, Omicron might be burning fast and furious through the country right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 I wonder if they will even consider trying to find a replacement team. UK was able to line up WKU last week after UL cancelled. No reason why we can't find a team from Indiana or one of the bordering states to come in as a replacement. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUskim Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, 5fouls said: I wonder if they will even consider trying to find a replacement team. UK was able to line up WKU last week after UL cancelled. No reason why we can't find a team from Indiana or one of the bordering states to come in as a replacement. I was wondering the same thing, but the way the official release read it seems like they have already moved on to Penn State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 So is this now the post game thread? Very disappointing. I echo the sentiment that it would be nice to find a replacement. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euroclydon Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 If they are willing to throw money at another cupcake i'm sure it could happen but not sure why they would want another cupcake. It would only make sense if they could line up a decent team. Otherwise, move on. This season may come down to how many programs can end with a set number of games played to determine a tournament field. But I wouldn't count on the B1G or NCAA to see the season through. They likely bow to the politics in spite of vaccines, endless boosters, and whatever hoops the "science" can come up with to jump through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Maybe BTN will put on an old 1980 Woody classic.....if no one tells @IU Scott he may think the good ol days have finally returned lol!! 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Bawls Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Is this the team that always looks like the cast of the Princess Bride?...giants and what not...? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 56 minutes ago, 5fouls said: I wonder if they will even consider trying to find a replacement team. UK was able to line up WKU last week after UL cancelled. No reason why we can't find a team from Indiana or one of the bordering states to come in as a replacement. That had more than just a replacement game going on for it.....with all the storm relief etc...it was as much humanitarian as just getting another win for UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dawg Bawls said: Is this the team that always looks like the cast of the Princess Bride?...giants and what not...? Not sure the team does....but from my experiences the people that live there sure did lol. I swear it felt like everyone either made hemp products or home made soaps lol! The place where unemployed artistic type go to survive lol. 😝 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychobat Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 1 hour ago, 5fouls said: I wonder if they will even consider trying to find a replacement team. UK was able to line up WKU last week after UL cancelled. No reason why we can't find a team from Indiana or one of the bordering states to come in as a replacement. Bellarmine had their game for this week cancelled and is supposedly willing to host or travel for a game. That would be better than nothing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, psychobat said: Bellarmine had their game for this week cancelled and is supposedly willing to host or travel for a game. That would be better than nothing. Just came here to post that the Bellarmine va Bradley game was axed and either would be a good replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, psychobat said: Bellarmine had their game for this week cancelled and is supposedly willing to host or travel for a game. That would be better than nothing. Would be a perfect replacement opponent. The Bellarmine AD should be on the phone now, if not already. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted December 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) If I was Dolson, I'd give Calipari a call just to screw with him... "We'll even have a clumsy stripper section roped off." Edited December 28, 2021 by IUFLA 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmhoosier Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, IUFLA said: If I was Dolson, I'd give Calipari a call just to screw with him... "We'll even have a clumsy stripper section roped off." Call his bluff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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