St. Louis basketball thread

[msstate7]

Any chance sword plays?

[JayDawg]

He is cleared to play.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24846886/mississippi-states-sword-cleared-to-play-vs-saint-louis

[msstate7]

He is cleared to play.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24846886/mississippi-states-sword-cleared-to-play-vs-saint-louis

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[Coach34]

I heard he was going to warm up and see how he feels. Hell,if he can give us 10 minutes tonight I'll take it

[msstate7]

I heard he was going to warm up and see how he feels. Hell,if he can give us 10 minutes tonight I'll take it

I'll take anything at this point. I was worried we wouldn't have him at all this year

[DudyDawg]

Anyone know the channel number for Comcast?

[Coach34]

11-something per Dawg61

[Quaoarsking]

1643 on Uverse

[Harrydawg]

Comcast 393 at 8:30

[DudyDawg]

Comcast 393 at 8:30

Got it thanks

[Mutt the Hoople]

Starkville now up 13-0

[msstate7]

Starkville now up 13-0

Wrong thread but awesome

[CrookedLetta]

DirecTV channel?

[thf24]

DirecTV channel?

I've got it on 221.

[BulldogDX55]

Anyone have an internet stream? I have espn3, but neither it nor cbssports.com seem to be carrying it.

[cheewgumm]

Is it on DISH?

[msstate7]

Is it on DISH?

158

[MetEdDawg]

Very interested to see how this team comes out any plays tonight. This win would go a long way in helping us get to a postseason tournament. Really want to see if there is some fire after a boring performance the other night and with Sword back seeing how long he can play and what impact he can have.

[Intramural All-American]

Who the heck were the two people that they had pictures for Fred and Gavin? That definitely wasn't Fred or Gavin.

[msstate7]

Big crowd

[BulldogDX55]

Welp, CBS makes a similar mistake to what ESPN usually does:

23m
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We're Montana State now.

[Political Hack]

Big crowd

slammed. folks coming to watch the fightin' Ricky Rays.

[msstate7]

Looking good

[Intramural All-American]

Guys, Fred just can't shoot. Why haven't we cut him yet?

[msstate7]

Defense is suffocating

[IMissJack]

Dogs playing good D early.

[MetEdDawg]

This is as good a start to a game as I've seen us have under Ray. Offense is moving, defense is fast and all over the place, guys are taking confident shots. Really like what I've seen so far.

[msstate7]

If we can get malik to go with our core (ware, Fred, and sword) as seniors, watch out

[Brad Stevens]

If we can get malik to go with our core (ware, Fred, and sword) as seniors, watch out

Don't forget Daniels. That would be a formidable starting 5.

[Quaoarsking]

St. Louis was a 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament this past year.

[Brad Stevens]

St. Louis was a 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament this past year.

Granted, they lost pretty much all their main players. However, we are playing really well regardless.

[msstate7]

Ware has really improved outside, but damn... Go inside big guy

[cheewgumm]

thanks mssstate 7!

[msstate7]

Nevermind ware. Stay out there

[msstate7]

thanks mssstate 7!

Yeah man

[Political Hack]

Ware is killing it.

[Political Hack]

I think we should expect to shoot 90+% for the rest of the season now.

1 miss. that's amazing.

[mstatefan91]

Team looks much better tonight. We looked like crap against Clayton state.

[Political Hack]

St. Louis was a 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament this past year.

they've got 6 freshman leading them this year. Not the same team.

[Coach34]

But we are also doing what we are supposed to doto an inexperienced team. We are defending and playing good basketball

[msstate7]

Really hope as sword gets healthy he'll help with our scoring droughts we always seem to get into

[Brad Stevens]

Having subs with size and an athletic 3-man that is 6'8" totally changes the dynamic of this team this year. If we stay healthy, we could have an exciting season.

[DudyDawg]

Our offense goes through too many dry spells. We need more four out motion and screening with curls fades and back cuts. We end up bouncing the ball five times between passes hoping someone just gets open by themselves.


Our defense is very impressive tho. Long, athletic, play hard, Creating turnovers

[Saltydog]

I know we're prolly playing a little above our heads right now but there's no doubt this team is better. They're bigger, longer and more athletic. Our shooting has definitely improved and we still hustle and play solid D. Too bad we don't have all the pieces of the puzzle (Zuppardo). Rick Ray is doing a heck'uva job and he's doing something Stans never could, DEVELOP players.

[msstate7]

If we can get our assist to turnover ratio turned, I really think we could have a nice year

[MetEdDawg]

I'm stunned Roq Johnson is able to contribute like he has. A few years ago I was hoping he would free up a scholarship and transfer. Now he's our leading scorer averaging 16 points a night. Amazed at that because he has become a solid starter and contributor for this team. Props to Ray for his development.

[mstatefan91]

There's the offensive drought

[msstate7]

Oliver black has had 2 impressive passes.

[maroonmania]

Hard to feel real good about a 10 point halftime lead when we only scored about 3 points the last 10 minutes of the half. This should easily be a 20 point lead.

[Coach34]

Hard to feel real good about a 10 point halftime lead.

No its not

[msstate7]

Not pleased with last offensive possession. We should've had last shot

[maroonmania]

No its not

Yes it is.

[Coach34]

St Louis is 3-1 and very well-coached. They werent just going to lay down

[maroonmania]

St Louis is 3-1 and very well-coached. They werent just going to lay down

We just got very careless with the ball after building up the 18 point lead and also took some really bad shots. Hope we can get it back going because St. Louis ended the first half with all the momentum.

[DudyDawg]

Daniels jump shot been very impressive

[CadaverDawg]

Can somebody give a score update?

[Political Hack]

Fred is playing lights out. best game I've ever seen him play.

[Political Hack]

48-35 with about 15 left.

[thf24]

Commentators are gushing over Fred, and rightfully so. 14 points on 100% shooting, including 3/3 from 3, and making things happen on the defensive end. Yeah, the same guy someone among us has been screaming we should cut the last two years. Daniels is looking good too, I think he's going to really pour it on as he builds some confidence over these early games.

[DudyDawg]

Can't say we don't play hard. I like us pressing off and on. Good athletes to do it

[msstate7]

Daniels may be becoming a player

[tcdog70]

Ok, Daniels is impressive tonight . Glad to see it. Fred and Ware are playing lights out.

[DudyDawg]

Ray being very conservative with ready and chicken and we are still up 17 on a team who went to the tourney last year. Granted, they lost some guys, but we look WAYYY improved 5 games in

[MetEdDawg]

I thought he could be a serious impact player this year because of his skill set. He can get to the basket and can shoot it from anywhere on the floor.

[Coach34]

Ok, Daniels is impressive tonight . Glad to see it. Fred and Ware are playing lights out.

there's my boy

[thf24]

6'11" Ndoye just put the ball on the floor and drove from the perimeter for a score. This team still has some rough spots and is still going to struggle at times this year, but we've got a lot more talent than a lot have been giving us credit for.

[msstate7]

For all the crap ray has taken as are recruiter, I like black, Daniels, and ndoye. Ndoye and black obviously aren't ready, but they could be nice players in the future

[MetEdDawg]

6'11" Ndoye just put the ball on the floor and drove from the perimeter for a score. This team still has some rough spots and is still going to struggle at times this year, but we've got a lot more talent than a lot have been giving us credit for.

But it was awkward according to the announcer. I thought he looked pretty good. Long stride and kept the ball in the correct hand away from the defender. Went strong and got up to get the bucket. He's definitely got a lot to work on but he's got some raw basketball talent no question.

[Coach34]

Black is going to be a solid basketball player. Endo will be solid. I agree with Hack- we need a 6'4 2 guard that can score. We get that player and we will be a good basketball team

We get Newman and we are NCAA-bound next year fo sho

[msstate7]

Ready starting to look healthy

[maroonmania]

Great job by the Dogs taking full control of this one.

[Intramural All-American]

Has Dunlap played tonight? Did I just miss it?

[msstate7]

Has Dunlap played tonight? Did I just miss it?

No

[drunkernhelldawg]

They're learning how to win. They've got a tough road ahead. It's time to get back to caring about MSU basketball. Maroon blood gotta maroon.

[Coach34]

Whatthe hell Fred???

[msstate7]

They're learning how to win. They've got a tough road ahead. It's time to get back to caring about MSU basketball. Maroon blood gotta maroon.

They have certainly earned the right to have a home crowd. OUR efforts as fans has sucked. We need to pack the hump and help these guys

[Coach34]

Yes- it's time to get asses back in the seats

[Coach34]

Dunlap is in finally

[Brad Stevens]

To think Sword has barely played and we are up 25... This is a good feeling.

[Mutt the Hoople]

Now 68-43 State. State's gonna be a tough out this year.

[Political Hack]

I've been impressed with our depth tonight. first time I've been able to say that about a Rick Ray team. We played 10
early and beat them in every facet of the game. Shooting lights out helps a lot, but our defense has been impressive on the perimeter and for whatever reason they never challenged us down low.

[DudyDawg]

Agreed. I will be in the hump for quite some time after this effort

[msstate7]

We have a realistic shot at 13-00/12-1 start in OOC

[Political Hack]

Black and Dunlap are very impressive to me.

[TheRef]

I was telling y'all before the season that we would be good...I have proof.

[drunkernhelldawg]

I was telling y'all before the season that we would be good...I have proof.

I like it.

[Dawg61]

Wow what a nice surprise to come home and see this score! I'm a dumbass and thought I'd be able to watch this game online. Anyone know if there's a replay scheduled? 75-50!!!! We beat the shit out of what was a very good St. Louis team I thought.

[thf24]

For my token criticism tonight, I was a little unhappy about how unwilling we were to throw it down low from the perimeter. Many times we had Ware in good position down on the block, but for whatever reason, we chose to either pass it back to the top or even skip pass to the opposite corner, which seemed like a much more dangerous option. Didn't hurt us too bad though, so no real harm there.

Great performance tonight. We're still a little rough around the edges, but we showed a ton of talent and athleticism tonight that many were either not giving us credit for or just unaware of. Pretty sure I remember one of you calling Daniels nothing more than an undersized garbage man about a month ago.

[TheRef]

We are 5-0 for the first time since 2008....

[Bucky Dog]

Dear Malik Newman: Please come to State! With you next year this team has a very good chance to get back to the Final Four.

[Dawg61]

We are 5-0 for the first time since 2008....

I'm shocked. Seriously. Tomorrow is football day but I've already got hoops on record. I won't miss this one. Tonight was the first game I missed all year. I'm pissed! Happy we killed St. Louis though. Sounds like Daniels finally woke up and Ware and Thomas played well. Love to watch a replay if possible.

[drunkernhelldawg]

Can somebody give the time and tv infor?

[msstate7]

Can somebody give the time and tv infor?

6 central same channel

[Dawgface]

Wow. A very nice win.

[Dawg61]

Can somebody give the time and tv infor?

6pm CT on 1721 CBSS. Btw St. Louis also lost to Texas A&M Corpus Christi so unfortunately this won't end up being a resume building win.

[TheRef]

6pm CT on 1721 CBSS. Btw St. Louis also lost to Texas A&M Corpus Christi so unfortunately this won't end up being a resume building win.

Well TCU certainly will be. They're 6-0 with a 81-54 win over Washington State University.

[DudyDawg]

6pm CT on 1721 CBSS. Btw St. Louis also lost to Texas A&M Corpus Christi so unfortunately this won't end up being a resume building win.

Channel 393 on xfinity

[Dawg61]

Well TCU certainly will be. They're 6-0 with a 81-54 win over Washington State University.

This the same TCU that went winless in the Big 12 last year? Guess it's not. We owe them payback.

[TheRef]

This the same TCU that went winless in the Big 12 last year? Guess it's not. We owe them payback.

They also play TSUN after they play us....at the Sad Pad

[Dawg61]

Channel 393 on xfinity

Buy an HD tv already**

[Dawg61]

They also play TSUN after they play us....at the Sad Pad

Cab Drivers got themselves a top 25 win over Creighton last night.

[TheRef]

Cab Drivers got themselves a top 25 win over Creighton last night.

Too bad they already have a REALLY bad loss on their resume...that Charleston Southern loss is gonna kill them.

[msstate7]

Too bad they already have a REALLY bad loss on their resume...that Charleston Southern loss is gonna kill them.

Doesn't hurt Ohio state*

[Intramural All-American]

Cab Drivers got themselves a top 25 win over Creighton last night.

Quality win for sure, but I doubt they will be the team that they have been the past few years with Dougie McBuckets gone.

[DudyDawg]

Buy an HD tv already**

What the hell does HD mean?????

[TheRef]

What the hell does HD mean?????

Implied sarcastricks not needed..........I hope