Game Thread: Temple @ Xavier (Thursday 1/10/13)

[owlfan2272]

Originally Posted by MudFlap

Guess we'll see Temple again when the C7+ plays the old/new Big East. So never. lol

I hope both programs sign at least a home and home. Both love tough non conference schedules so I am sure we will.

[xavierhoops]

Originally Posted by xu95

Xavier has a lot of offensive deficiencies this year but their superb defense will keep them in a lot of games.

Not sure if you were being sarcastic, but there isn't a thing about this Xavier team that should be called "superb."

Oh, and what about Jeff Robinson's 3 attempt when X was up 4 with about 1:30 left and 20ish secs on the shot clock??? He is in an alternate universe when he's on the floor.

[xu95]

Originally Posted by xavierhoops

Not sure if you were being sarcastic, but there isn't a thing about this Xavier team that should be called "superb."

Oh, and what about Jeff Robinson's 3 attempt when X was up 4 with about 1:30 left and 20ish secs on the shot clock??? He is in an alternate universe when he's on the floor.

So you really don't think that Xavier is playing good defense this year? Maybe superb was a little overboard, but Xavier is playing really good defense and that will keep them in almost every game they play this year.

[TUOwl06]

Xavier is a solid defensive team. You can clearly see that by looking at their opponent's ppg.

I just saw that Temple is now ranked 296th in FG %. That is simply unacceptable.

[Schickrateez]

I think what impressed me the most was Xavier circling the wagons when Dee Davis went down. They were playing significant stretches with Redford running the point, and Amos and Stenger (2 walk ons) in at the same time. Temple missed some easy looks for sure, and could have easily won this game. The one thing I noticed was how hurried Temple looked on offense. I haven't seen much of them this year, so i don't know if that was the result of pressure by Xavier, or if Temple just has no confidence on offense. Either way, Xavier can't look at this win as a "we are back" moment. They need to use this as a springboard and run off a good chunk of wins on the road.

[xudash]

Originally Posted by owlfan2272

I hope both programs sign at least a home and home. Both love tough non conference schedules so I am sure we will.

I couldn't agree with you more. If the A10 experience has taught us anything, it is that Temple and X should keep it going. I have a great deal of respect for Temple.

[JHG722]

I'm really glad I was traveling and missed this debacle. Thank god for Anthony Lee.

[xu95]

Originally Posted by JHG722

I'm really glad I was traveling and missed this debacle. Thank god for Anthony Lee.

When I first saw Lee out there wearing his headband, my first thought was "when did Lebron start playing for Temple". Luckily it was only Lee.

[REF]

Didn't see it. I am surprised X won - but it sounds like Temple didn't play too well. A season is a long time. Still don't have confidence that X can put a run together this year, but it would sure be nice!

[DistrictBaller]

Not sure where to put this, but I'm sure Temple fans won't be too thrilled to hear that Canisius lost to 2-13 Siena tonight.

That's not looking like a good loss right now.

[JHG722]

I dont care about losses, I care about wins.

[vaNtR]

I'll be in attendance this evening and hope that Scootie Randall and Pepper both see less minutes for a combination of DeCosey/Dingle.