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Game Thread for Rutgers vs. NU

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lou v

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Well, for the third time this season, this game is a must-win for the Cats. They lost the first two -- at home, vs. Maryland and Penn State -- so if they lose tonight, you can blame it on me.

We know how this game is going to go. NU will play hard, take a lead, go through an extended scoring drought, and the game will be very tight with a few minutes to play. If they can finally finish a game, they'll probably win. But that's a big if.

Mike Fitz is going to be courtside tonight at Welsh-Ryan.
 
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Jonny2TheP

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Dec 11, 2007
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Finished work early to make dinner early for the family. Kitchen is cleaned up. Beer is poured. All just to watch this one. Something is probably wrong with me to make that much effort for this team, but I can live with that. Let’s go boys!
 
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EagerFan

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Dec 24, 2010
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I've decided to skip this game because of weather concerns after the game. I'll head home shortly to watch it on "tv" instead. So tonight I can be part of the empty arena problem.
 
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PURPLECAT88

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Feb 4, 2003
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Good start for the boys. Crowd is small enough for adequate social distancing. Only one concession stand with the much-ballyhooed $3 tacos. Long line for such a small crowd.
 
TheC

TheC

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May 29, 2001
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It has to be demoralizing for our guys to play in front of these pitiful crowds.
 
DaCat

DaCat

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May 29, 2001
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Nance having an off night shooting but just made a nice pass to Beran and playing tough D.
 
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mekCat

Redshirt
Dec 31, 2005
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That's about as good as we can play. Shooting, offensive rebounds, no silly fouls.
 
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Jonny2TheP

Senior
Dec 11, 2007
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Well, that was fun! Got to keep the intensity up. Build on the lead. Don’t let them back into it.
 
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freewillie07

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18-point lead heading into halftime.

If the Cats can keep focused and extend this lead and win by 20+, I’m going to be quite bullish on the back half of the conference slate.

I want to see the killer instinct. Step on their throats. W.I.N.
 
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Arlcatsfan

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Jun 2, 2021
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The more I see Julian Roper the more I like him.Team playing well.Lets keep it up and not let Rutgers back in the game.
 
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Hungry Jack

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freewillie07 said:
18-point lead heading into halftime.

If the Cats can keep focused and extend this lead and win by 20+, I’m going to be quite bullish on the back half of the conference slate.

I want to see the killer instinct. Step on their throats. W.I.N.
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WINT

Whatever is necessary tonight!

lasagna!
 
lunker35

lunker35

Junior
Jan 1, 2010
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This is fun. Would be even better with students here. I guess they got locked out again?
 
TheC

TheC

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That familiar sight of a lead slowly dwindling.
 
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catfans5

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Jan 15, 2011
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Stagnant offense. Rutgers is playing really hard. I can’t believe this press is giving us problems. None of our play is directed toward penetration or goin to the basket until Beran just drove to the basket.
 
GatoLouco

GatoLouco

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Nov 13, 2019
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1/2 our problems against the zone would be solved if someone decided to dribble into the middle of two defenders. Instead we just pass the ball around. Easy to guard
 
TheC

TheC

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May 29, 2001
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God are we awful. The slightest hint of adversity and we fold up. It’s in our DNA.
 
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catfans5

Sophomore
Jan 15, 2011
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The high post offense is the problem. Rutgers had slowed the game down. Collins, at this point, 7 mins left has no answer, alternative or fire.
 
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catfans5

Sophomore
Jan 15, 2011
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All these players played against zones and press in AAU and high school. They should know how to do it, but it requires a plan.
 
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jensberg

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Jul 28, 2006
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Would this be the biggest blown lead at home ever? We were up like 24 points. We are definitely playing scared now.
 
bringbacktherantboard

bringbacktherantboard

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Aug 31, 2003
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Buie tries an NBA-three early in the shot clock. Luckily, we grabbed the offensive board and Young made a layup. Last 6 points scored by Young, thank the heavens.
 
GatoLouco

GatoLouco

Sophomore
Nov 13, 2019
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Setting a screen for Buie to start attacking the zone has been very good for us.
 
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Hungry Jack

All-Conference
Nov 17, 2008
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Mulcahy keeps driving on his left hand. One would think we would pick up on the tendency and learn to stop it.
 
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