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Live Game Thread - Alberta Golden Bears at Gonzaga Bulldogs

NCAA Exhibition

University of Alberta @ Gonzaga University

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Official Opponent Site : Alberta Golden Bears

Live Stats: GameTracker

November 2, 2009  6:00 PM PT
TV: KHQ-NBC  Radio: 1510 KGA
Probable starters:
Scott Leigh PG Demetri Goodson
Kenneth Otieno SG Steven Gray
Harvey Bradford SF Matt Bouldin
Jordan Baker PF Elias Harris
Jamaal Bucknor C Robert Sacre

 

Well here we go Zag fans!!! The 2009-10 season is upon us.  EDZ and I will be here for the duration of the game chatting so please feel free to join us in the comments.  The live thread on SB Nation is great as the comments auto-update without refresh so it'll be like a game chat.  We look forward to hearing your thoughts!

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lets get this game started!!!

by SC_Mafia on Nov 2, 2009 5:32 PM PST reply actions  

My guess at the starting 5

PG- Goodson
SG- Bouldin
SF- Gray
PF- Harris
C- Sacre

6th- Poling
7th- Gibbs
8th- GJ
9th- Arop

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 5:37 PM PST reply actions  

question

does alberta have 2 mascots…home of the golden bears and pandas

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 5:39 PM PST reply actions  

Thanks

Got the radio portion and heard your interview! Good job, Guys. Will be up all night reading and listening. Again thanks for helping me have the chance to listen.

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 5:43 PM PST reply actions  

No problem

Hope you liked the radio segment…..no hard feelings on my Bouldin comments? :)

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 5:43 PM PST reply actions  

Good news

I’m really hoping to hear some big things about how Poling plays….however, I just never can take too much from a game against this type of competition in an exhibition setting

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 5:46 PM PST reply actions  

ya at this point

Going to check Justin TV around 6 though

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 5:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Interesting

I usually get a feed…but they have been really cracking down on illegal feeds for like NFL and European soccer games

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 5:54 PM PST up reply actions  

No surprise

They have got really good at cutting down the live feeds….that is why I was unable to watch Spags get bathed in gatorade

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 5:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Andy

Watch him around the ball! One of the things that I loved about him in HS was his presence around the ball. He’s a smart player and just seems to get in the mix all the time. Let me know how he does, thanks.

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 5:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Does he use his height

to make up for his lack of athleticism? My biggest fear is a Sean Mallon clone

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 5:49 PM PST up reply actions  

No Sean

It’s hard to explain except to say he’s a smart player.

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 5:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Glad to hear

My understanding is that his game is much more geared towards the paint and playing with his back to the basket as well. I really think that he will be pushed hard for minutes next year by Dower

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 5:52 PM PST up reply actions  

awesome

Nice to hear about some competition inside!

by SoundPound on Nov 2, 2009 5:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Sam will be scary good

Once he puts on muscle and continues to refine his game. He is a natural scorer in the post and runs the court stunningly well for a big guy

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 5:55 PM PST up reply actions  

High Post

Something that hasn’t been mentioned is he’s really good around the high post. I don’t know how that fits into GU’s offense this year but he passes really well of of that position also.

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 5:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Could be a great weapon

especially with a guy like Bouldin who can be so effective posting up his defender. If Rob can get steady position and finish quickly as well, that could be a great weapon

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions  

lineup

LOVE. IT.

Besides Sacre, but we need some height in the paint.

by SoundPound on Nov 2, 2009 5:48 PM PST reply actions  

Sacre has to start

He has too much size not to be out there….but I agree that he really needs to prove something early in the season

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 5:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Love this quote from Gottleib today

“Good luck finding “home” teams for the West Region. Washington has great guards, but does not shoot it all that well and will miss Jon Brockman. Cal is solid, sound and has very good but not great wings, and is limited inside. Gonzaga is Gonzaga, but in truth, is rebuilding somewhat."

I just love the expectations this program has every year nationally

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 6:02 PM PST reply actions  

Gottleib

Save that one for later

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 6:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Not a great start for Elias

turnover on the opening possession

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 6:07 PM PST reply actions  

foster

his hands look to be the same

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 6:12 PM PST reply actions  

No surprise with that

Boy we need Sam to get strong and be able to contribute

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 6:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Jitters

This is normal. Surprised at Will’s quick entry into the game. Would’ve expected Andy or Sam, oh well!

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 6:15 PM PST reply actions  

Same here

I definitely thought we would see Andy

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Shots?

Are we playing “D”? Doesn’t sound like we’re in their face yet?

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 6:17 PM PST reply actions  

yeah

It’s been sloppy on D with a lot of open looks. Transitioning poorly from the press

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 6:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Interesting to see Olynyk and Arop

Looks like they may be ahead of Gibbs and Poling in the rotation

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 6:20 PM PST reply actions  

Kelly

had a solid looking pump fake then drive for a one handed dunk…fun to see from him

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Manny

Things are already changing on the radio with Manny.

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions  

Wouldn't surprise me

if he was the 6th man by the end of the season

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 6:22 PM PST up reply actions  

I thought we would see an improvement in defense

But we are allowing this team to shoot the ball without doing a great job of contesting the jumpers

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 6:28 PM PST reply actions  

Manny

Manny is everywhere! I love it.

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Would prefer to see Steven attack

instead of settling for 3’s

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 6:30 PM PST reply actions  

Sorry I'm late

I was putting together a 6th grade team of domination at the old St. Anne’s

Sounds like bad things are happening

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 6:33 PM PST reply actions  

harris

was all over the place on D…took a charge didnt get called, got right back up and stole the ball, dower followed nicely to put it back in with two hands

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 6:33 PM PST reply actions  

The young guys just provided a great spark

Love seeing Dower, Harris, and Arop put together this type of spark

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 6:35 PM PST reply actions  

Steven gray's really 2-8?

ugh

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 6:41 PM PST reply actions  

Not many assists so far

I’m I missing something on the radio? What it sounds like is a lot of individuals to the hoop,not finishing and no second pass.

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 6:42 PM PST reply actions  

couldn't have been better timing

kelly just had an extremely nice bounce pass to bouldin on the baseline

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions  

cool to see kelly is 2-2!

I’d love to see him contribute

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 6:42 PM PST reply actions  

olynyk seems active

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 6:44 PM PST reply actions  

so far

he has been playing great. some solid pump fakes and drives

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions  

so far

he has looked really good

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions  

i'd be happy if matt never shot three's

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 6:45 PM PST reply actions  

ZB

C’mon, gimme a break, lol!

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 6:46 PM PST reply actions  

to the hoop

that’s where he excels

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions  

poling in?

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 6:48 PM PST reply actions  

andy

not bad i kept an eye on him he looks fine.

by SoundPound on Nov 2, 2009 6:54 PM PST up reply actions  

i feel like i'm so behind

all zag games should be national TV!!!!

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 6:49 PM PST reply actions  

good 1st half

for the first game of the season with as many new players as we have

by James Buchanan on Nov 2, 2009 6:50 PM PST reply actions  

are you watching?

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions  

reading some play by play in a chat room

second 10 min sound like they went a lot better than the 1st ten minutes

by James Buchanan on Nov 2, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions  

wish I could listen to the game instead of just watching game tracker blah

by SC_Mafia on Nov 2, 2009 6:51 PM PST reply actions  

no doubt

oh well. i guess we’ll pray for miss. valley state and definitely michigan state!

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions  

so true

Im really hoping this will be the only one that is televised only in Spokane

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions  

wow i just noticed sam dower's line

looks impressive

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 6:53 PM PST reply actions  

half

lookin good guys! Gray is lookin good for how bad his shooting line is!

by SoundPound on Nov 2, 2009 6:53 PM PST reply actions  

good to hear he's been active

all in all a decent lookin half.

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 6:55 PM PST up reply actions  

The Story

of the first half is rebounding. Zags have over TWICE as many as the Pandas.

Tom117

by Tom117 on Nov 2, 2009 6:55 PM PST reply actions  

that's huge.

especially since that was a big question mark last year. love that we’re hitting the boards.

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions  

In regards to Andy

he had a really strong looking board and put back

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Sacre

has been pretty impressive too

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Well...

rebounds and Matt Bouldin. (15 pts, 4 Reb, 2 Ast)

Tom117

by Tom117 on Nov 2, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions  

your favorite!

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions  

I think he is

must be the non-signed picture

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions  

Get used to it

I’ll bash Few a ton it’s pretty rough…

He was just workin on the press tonight though.

by SoundPound on Nov 2, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Freshman play

has been surprisingly good. There were some clutch shots mad by Olynyk(?).

Tom117

by Tom117 on Nov 2, 2009 7:05 PM PST reply actions  

The freshman will see a lot of action this year

Definitely thought that Manny and Elias would see action, but it looks like Sam and Kelly are pushing for time as well

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions  

That is awesome to hear

We all had kind of written Olynyk off as a redshirt but it’s nice to see his ability to contribute right now, even if it is just alberta

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Going into the game

what were you expecting from meech?

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 7:05 PM PST reply actions  

I really need to see him play

I dont know stats I expected, but I just want to see how he runs the offense

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions  

10-10, 36 points and 15 assists...

too much?

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions  

elias on the board

that is very neat

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:10 PM PST reply actions  

seems like matt's D has been stelllar

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:10 PM PST reply actions  

that's how it looks

love that he’s continuing to be solid on defense

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Let me see him do that against

teams like Memphis, Cincinnati, Maryland, and Michigan St this season

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions  

He needs to bring it

against the top teams for this group to have success

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions  

i'm willing to admit that he'll never do it against memphis

it’s obviously mental

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions  

time to start pouring it on

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:11 PM PST reply actions  

BTW

i would have sworn alberta was the golden bears and not the pandas.

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:13 PM PST reply actions  

very true

but i thought the pandas may have been the women and men were golden bears. obviously i assume to muchh

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions  

i just texted kgb if there were pandas in canada.

thoughts?

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions  

i would say yes

its the national animal. with canadas abundance of bamboo and warm weather, its an ideal place for pandas to live.

by James Buchanan on Nov 2, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions  

thanks for clearing it up

i hear it’s fun to hunt them as well

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions  

yep

slow animals. its like hunting buffalo on oregon trail

by James Buchanan on Nov 2, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions  

how has Sacre looked?

confidence good and such? he’s the big question mark

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:18 PM PST reply actions  

I've been impressed

some nice looking post moves and he’s been playing aggressively

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions  

the box score

indicates that Sam Dower is playing very well, especially on the boards.

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:19 PM PST reply actions  

Sam has been our best big

from everything the stats show, he has been the most productive big….and appears to have great chemistry with Manny

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions  

That's huge

with Sam and Kelly playing so well…maybe we don’t redshirt anyone and just keep Will last on the bench. I’d still like one to redshirt

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions  

Point guards

I’m not liking what I’m hearing. Is it different live? Looks like the ball will still have to go through Matt.

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 7:21 PM PST reply actions  

I've got full confidence in Meech

But yes, the offense will go through Matt and/or Steven. It has to. It’s hard for point guards to find a groove in these kind of games.

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions  

just an update on Meech

he has been bringing the ball up a lot more in the second half…as opposed to doing pretty much nothing on the court

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions  

You have foster

down low right now, so that’s always frustrating offensively.

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Grant appears to be struggling

if he is turnover prone then GJ has to be part of the rotation

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:22 PM PST reply actions  

just gonna say the same thing

i was hoping for more. andy as well. kind of been absent

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Will Foster

congrats on the free education

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:24 PM PST reply actions  

I was about to say the same thing

He is so smart with the ball and appears to have the basketball IQ to know when to attack and when to work the offense

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm just so mad i can't watch it's crazy

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions  

maybe i will

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions  

that'd be lovely

burn down 304, rebuild it and paint it all purple

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:31 PM PST up reply actions  

don't you dare

The tile job in the kitchen is too fantastic

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions  

I feel like you have forgotten

the hatred you have for the city and the months you spent complaining about how miserable it was

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Manny

His name is being called on the radio in everything that is happening. Steals, rebounds screens, scoring assists……..wow!

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have you found a new favorite, mike?

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Manny is a much better passer

then I had anticipated. I knew he could score and rebound, but it appears he is doing a good job of finding the open man

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:31 PM PST up reply actions  

his pass to andy

was a great animation on gametracker. i hope it’s true

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Manny

They just said 9 boards!

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions  

yep!

rebounding has been huge tonight!

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Incredible

but somehow I am not surprised because he has done this against every level of competition he has faced

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Definitely seems like manny and sam have a knack for rebounding

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:27 PM PST reply actions  

lots and lots of missed shots

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:29 PM PST reply actions  

hopefully next week we just work on all free throws and no 3's

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:30 PM PST reply actions  

it's going to be hard

naming a ‘freshman’ of the game. everyone has impressed.

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:34 PM PST reply actions  

Right now I'd say Dower

If he can contribute it would be so huge for this team

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:35 PM PST up reply actions  

I think i'd probably say kelly

i just had no idea what to expect but Sam is close. I expected big things from Elias and Manny. They are must haves.

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:36 PM PST up reply actions  

Not going to say 'freshman' of the game

but very surprised and impressed by kelly’s performance

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 7:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Manny

Manny for sure. But the biggest surprise for me without seeing him would be KO.

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 7:39 PM PST up reply actions  

GJ shooting 3's

why, why, why.

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:35 PM PST reply actions  

GJ should shoot less then Meech did last season

He has one of the uglier looking shots I’ve seen in awhile, and if he wants to play regular minutes, he needs to focus on attacking and kicking out to open shooters

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:38 PM PST up reply actions  

he's shooting alot right now

had a really nice lob from just inside halfcourt to harris though. Harris didn’t slam it in, but a nice little touch off the glass. Fun to see that play from two fresh

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 7:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Love the passing

don’t get the need to shoot

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:43 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm also very happy

there has only been nine turnovers. with all these new guys, i expected much more

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:38 PM PST reply actions  

Where the heck is BullDad?

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:39 PM PST reply actions  

In regards to Sam and Kelly

we need to remember how well Andy played in the exhibition game last year. I’m not ready to assume these two can produce this well against upper-tier competition

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:41 PM PST reply actions  

That would be best for the future

If we could somehow redshirt both, it would setup for some of the most talented teams in Gonzaga history in the coming years

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Can Will eat up minutes?

and is Andy good enough? that’s what worries me.

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Will and Andy are the key to this team

If they can eat minutes and just provide depth it would be such a luxury

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Foster's offense

hasn’t looked of improved other than one nice up and under reverse….I think he blacked out shortly after that

by superZAGnics on Nov 2, 2009 7:48 PM PST up reply actions  

lol

probably. he’s always good for one. i’ve tried to enjoy will. i really have.

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Good point

I just like big lefties

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions  

You may be right

But there are some guys just just plain got it……………..and they might!

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 7:44 PM PST reply actions  

I certainly agree

But I think that the coaches need to consider the long term gain in redshirting both Sam and Kelly

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions  

who knows really

common sense would say no on GJ but I just don’t know.

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Depends on Grant

if Grant can be a steady back up point guard option, then it could maybe happen. However, I would assume that GJ will play his way into the rotation

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:47 PM PST up reply actions  

That's a million dollar question

Couple things working against him…first, his ankle is obviously hurting and second he hasn’t played organized basketball in a long time. He will need time to learn the offense and adjust to american basketball. we have to be patient though.

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions  

8th or 9th in the rotation

He is talented, but he has never played with a group where he wasn’t the best player. It will take time for him to adjust and remember what it’s like to play in a system

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions  

In order

my guess for the redshirt situation….and I think at least one guy will for sure, and possibly two

1- Olynyk

2- Dower

3- Vilarino

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Sam in double digits on 5-8

WAY above expectations.

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:44 PM PST reply actions  

Would like to see Manny sit the rest of the night

This team can’t afford any of his tendinitis acting up

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:46 PM PST reply actions  

well it is bed time here on the east coast. Go zags will look at stats in the morning. Laterz

by SC_Mafia on Nov 2, 2009 7:47 PM PST reply actions  

thanks for stopping by

appreciate it.

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:48 PM PST up reply actions  

our offensive rebounding is blowing my mind

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:48 PM PST reply actions  

i know they are small but it's still awesome

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Love how active this group is

This will piss you off….but it reminds me of the Trail Blazers. Few can bring in an entire second unit and not have much of a fall off….such a great luxury

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:49 PM PST up reply actions  

good point

hopefully Poling can be birdman-esque

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:52 PM PST up reply actions  

basically another coach

GREAT in the locker room

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Sadly

it appears that baseball might not end tonight

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:51 PM PST reply actions  

can't think of anyone...not ever in a zag uniform at least

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:54 PM PST up reply actions  

pietrus?

love that man so much

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:56 PM PST up reply actions  

apparently hart and stockton will both provide quality minutes at some point

hart is a big boy

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:55 PM PST reply actions  

No chance

either ever plays significant minutes

Final 4 or bust

by Max Mandel on Nov 2, 2009 7:56 PM PST up reply actions  

:(

that’s mean

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 7:57 PM PST up reply actions  

i might

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 8:00 PM PST up reply actions  

welp, we're still 0-0 but got a game under our belt

thanks to everyone for stopping by!

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by Zach Bell on Nov 2, 2009 8:02 PM PST reply actions  

Stay safe all!

Good night Mrs. McGillicutty wherever you are!

by mikesequim on Nov 2, 2009 8:10 PM PST reply actions  

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