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SquidLegs · 11-23-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stophorseabuse

And just for the record, if X is a .500 team this season, Mack is a keeper.

Set that bar low and keep the chin high.

Flyer75 · 11-23-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MudFlap

The UD experts threw up another air ball when they predicted Semaj was a step slow and would be imtimidated by the college game. haha. 23/6 tonite and 18 last nite and played terrific defense.
Semaj does not like to lose.

Drexel.

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MudFlap · 11-23-2012, 06:00 PM

obvious you missed the games.

AdamtheFlyer · 11-23-2012, 07:44 PM

The key for Christon was hitting a couple of 17 footers, especially the one early in the second half. When he does that, defenders have to step out on him and he gets the leverage. They got virtually nothing from Taylor and Philmore. Robinson started in float around the 3 point line mode, but eventually sat inside and let Semaj find him for easy buckets.

No question, though. He put the team on his back today. Xavier probably loses by double figures if he has an average game.

I don't know that I would say he played great defense, though. Drexel shot over 50%, and both guards had good offense games. That's tough to do if ballhandlers aren't getting good shots and getting the ball exactly where they want it to go within the offense. Xavier went zone for much of the last 30 minutes or so because they couldn't disrupt Drexel's base offense.

I feel for Drexel. With a slow start and their best player out for the year, their record will not be indicative of the quality of team they really are. Pacific has had a nice couple of days, but they aren't a good team. Xavier bounced back well, Drexel is head and shoulders a better team than Pacific. They have 25 win talent and they will struggle to get to 20 wins now.

xavierhoops · 11-23-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamtheFlyer

They got virtually nothing from Taylor and Philmore.

Virtually nothing? We didn't get ANYTHING from Philmore. I know it's only his second game... but wow. Slow, unathletic, no rebounding, chucking up 3's?? I expected much, much more from him especially given he had a year to practice with the team and learn Xavier's system. Maybe he'll come around because it'd be nice to have a 3rd guy down low along with Robinson and Taylor.

Unbelievable performance by Semaj... 4th college game. He's going to be a beast for the next 2 (hopefully 3) years.

X Factor · 11-24-2012, 05:13 AM

Semaj is easily the most talented freshman I've seen at Xavier. He can finish in the lane with his size. He makes tough shots look easy. He understands the game and finds teammates in great positions to score.

SquidLegs · 11-24-2012, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by X Factor

Semaj is easily the most talented freshman I've seen at Xavier. He can finish in the lane with his size. He makes tough shots look easy. He understands the game and finds teammates in great positions to score.

I have not seen X play that much this year, but can Semaj hit 3 pointers? I see he has only attempted 4 this year, and not made any. I have no doubt the guy is a good player, but that is something that a guard needs to be able to do.

X Factor · 11-24-2012, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SquidLegs

I have not seen X play that much this year, but can Semaj hit 3 pointers? I see he has only attempted 4 this year, and not made any. I have no doubt the guy is a good player, but that is something that a guard needs to be able to do.

Yeah, Semaj isn't a pure shooter by any means. He missed the first game due to an elbow infection on his shooting arm, and I think that has affected his outside shot some. I think he will shoot 32-35% from three by year's end, which isn't great, but will still keep defenses honest.

WH · 11-24-2012, 07:37 AM

Criston was amazing. He really does have a great feel for the game and he attacks and finishes around the basket like he's an upperclassman. Some of his scores on penetration were difficult, but he made it look easy.

I have to see more, but he just might be the best guard to enter the league since Jameer Nelson. Be interesting to see what happens when teams start to back off him and dare him to shoot.

If Criston is really that good, then Xavier will be much better than I expected. A big concern of mine was the lack of a player to win games for the team in the closing minutes. Every good team needs one, and Criston might just be that player.

MudFlap · 11-24-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamtheFlyer

I don't know that I would say he played great defense....

You didn't have to, Mack did it for you.

X represents @ College Gameday

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Muddy Waters · 11-25-2012, 06:54 AM

Checking Up On Predictions:

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Originally Posted by Muddy Waters on September4 17, 2012

Xavier Musketeers 2012-13 Non-Conference Schedule (Xavier University)

Code:

                                                      Final 2012    Predicted              
Date       Opponent              Location             RPI Ranking     Result
 
11/09/12   Fairleigh Dickinson   Cincinnati, Ohio       # 330          WIN 
11/13/12   Butler                Cincinnati, Ohio       # 106          LOSS          
11/17/12   Robert Morris         Cincinnati, Ohio       #  97          LOSS 

Anaheim Classic                  Anaheim, Calif. 
     
11/22/12  Pacific                Anaheim, Calif.        # 289          WIN   
11/23/12  Drexel or St. Mary's   Anaheim, Calif.     # 66 or # 30      LOSS  
11/25/12  Rice or Drake*         Anaheim, Calif.                       WIN                    

* Possible Round 3 Opponents:    Rice                   # 164 
                                 Georgia Tech           # 196
                                 Drake                  # 142
                                 California             #  45

12/01/12   @ Purdue              West Lafayette, Ind.   #  43          LOSS
12/06/12   Vanderbilt            Cincinnati, Ohio       #  17          LOSS 
12/09/12   Kent State            Cincinnati, Ohio       # 114          LOSS  
12/19/12   Cincinnati            Cincinnati, Ohio       #  35          LOSS 
12/22/12   Wofford               Cincinnati, Ohio       # 178          WIN  
12/29/12   @ Tennessee           Knoxville, Tenn        #  90          LOSS

01/02/13   @ Wake Forest         Winston Salem, NC      # 182          LOSS  

02/26/13   Memphis               Cincinnati, Ohio       #  20          LOSS

After 5 games, I have 4 incorrect predictions. Not very good at all.

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Originally Posted by WH on October 12, 2012

XAVIER - NONCON FORECAST - Post # 1

W - NOV. 9 FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON
L - NOV. 13 BUTLER
L - NOV. 17 ROBERT MORRIS

L - Nov. 22 vs. Pacific (Anaheim Classic)
L - Nov. 23 vs. Drexel/Saint Mary’s (Anaheim Classic)
W - Nov. 25 at Anaheim Classic

L - Dec. 1 at Purdue
W - DEC. 6 VANDERBILT
W - DEC. 9 KENT STATE
L - Dec. 19 at Cincinnati (at US Bank Arena)
W - DEC. 22 WOFFORD
L - Dec. 29 at Tennessee
L - Jan. 2 at Wake Forest
L - FEB. 26 MEMPHIS

NONCON FORECAST: 5-9

After 5 games, WH has 3 incorrect predictions. A bit better.

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Kent State looks pretty good this year:

Kent State Tops Nebraska 74-60 (AP/Yahoo! - November 25, 2012)

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Chris Evans scored 19 points and Kent State used a 20-6 second-half run to put away Nebraska 74-60 on Saturday night.

Kent State (4-2) trailed by one at the half, but came out firing, going up 37-35 on Randal Holt's layup two minutes into the second period and never trailed again.

Nebraska (4-1) cut the Golden Flashes lead to 50-49 on Dylan Talley's basket with 10:42 left.

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Originally Posted by Muddy Waters on November 23, 2012

Xavier gets a lucky break:

Drexel's Chris Fouch Out for Season with Broken Ankle (Philly.com - November 19, 2012)

Drexel guard Chris Fouch will miss the rest of the season with a broken right ankle, an athletic department spokesman said Monday night.

A fifth-year senior, Fouch was hurt in the second half of Saturday's 61-59 victory over Penn at the Palestra. He is expected to undergo surgery this week. The loss is a costly one for the Dragons (1-2).

Fouch was Drexel's leading scorer at 16.7 points per game. He averaged 14.9 points as a sophomore and 10.8 as a junior.

Xavier 69, Drexel 65 (ESPN Box Score)

Xavier is very fortunate that Chris Fouch didn't play against them on Friday.

MudFlap · 11-25-2012, 08:21 AM

[QUOTE=Muddy Waters;6990127After 5 games, I have 4 incorrect predictions. Not very good at all.
[/QUOTE]

A broke clock is right twice a day, or about the same as Muddy's predictions.

MudFlap · 11-25-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamtheFlyer

Christon will have to show an ability to shoot from 15 feet and out, which is something he really hasn't shown at any level he's played. It doesn't matter how quick he is, if he can't force opponents out to guard him, he's not going to a weapon on the dribble drive against D1 college defenses.

Hilarious. 18.5 ppg in this tournament and X's assist leader with a bum arm. Hope he learns to play in college soon.

X Factor · 11-25-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MudFlap

Hilarious. 18.5 ppg in this tournament and X's assist leader with a bum arm. Hope he learns to play in college soon.

Me too.

16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists

stevex · 11-25-2012, 02:01 PM

Just love seeing Adam, Muddy and Squid squirm. Talk about clueless.

11-23-2012, 06:00 PM	#573 (permalink)
MudFlap Star Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victory Parkway Xavier University Posts: 3,607 Rep Power: 150436	Re: 2012-2013 Xavier Musketeers obvious you missed the games.

11-23-2012, 07:44 PM	#574 (permalink)
AdamtheFlyer Star Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,819 Rep Power: 157851	Re: 2012-2013 Xavier Musketeers The key for Christon was hitting a couple of 17 footers, especially the one early in the second half. When he does that, defenders have to step out on him and he gets the leverage. They got virtually nothing from Taylor and Philmore. Robinson started in float around the 3 point line mode, but eventually sat inside and let Semaj find him for easy buckets. No question, though. He put the team on his back today. Xavier probably loses by double figures if he has an average game. I don't know that I would say he played great defense, though. Drexel shot over 50%, and both guards had good offense games. That's tough to do if ballhandlers aren't getting good shots and getting the ball exactly where they want it to go within the offense. Xavier went zone for much of the last 30 minutes or so because they couldn't disrupt Drexel's base offense. I feel for Drexel. With a slow start and their best player out for the year, their record will not be indicative of the quality of team they really are. Pacific has had a nice couple of days, but they aren't a good team. Xavier bounced back well, Drexel is head and shoulders a better team than Pacific. They have 25 win talent and they will struggle to get to 20 wins now. __________________ Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism. Last edited by AdamtheFlyer; 11-23-2012 at 08:03 PM.

11-24-2012, 05:13 AM	#576 (permalink)
X Factor Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 927 Rep Power: 5128	Re: 2012-2013 Xavier Musketeers Semaj is easily the most talented freshman I've seen at Xavier. He can finish in the lane with his size. He makes tough shots look easy. He understands the game and finds teammates in great positions to score. __________________ When you live in Tool City, you care what the mayor thinks. - Blue Dog (September 9, 2009)

11-24-2012, 07:37 AM	#579 (permalink)
WH Star Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,496 Rep Power: 319215	Re: 2012-2013 Xavier Musketeers Criston was amazing. He really does have a great feel for the game and he attacks and finishes around the basket like he's an upperclassman. Some of his scores on penetration were difficult, but he made it look easy. I have to see more, but he just might be the best guard to enter the league since Jameer Nelson. Be interesting to see what happens when teams start to back off him and dare him to shoot. If Criston is really that good, then Xavier will be much better than I expected. A big concern of mine was the lack of a player to win games for the team in the closing minutes. Every good team needs one, and Criston might just be that player.

11-25-2012, 08:21 AM	#582 (permalink)
MudFlap Star Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victory Parkway Xavier University Posts: 3,607 Rep Power: 150436	Re: 2012-2013 Xavier Musketeers [QUOTE=Muddy Waters;6990127After 5 games, I have 4 incorrect predictions. Not very good at all. [/QUOTE] A broke clock is right twice a day, or about the same as Muddy's predictions.

11-25-2012, 02:01 PM	#585 (permalink)
stevex Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fort Thomas, KY. Posts: 719 Rep Power: 6643	Re: 2012-2013 Xavier Musketeers Just love seeing Adam, Muddy and Squid squirm. Talk about clueless. __________________ Zip Em Up!!!!

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