MBB Game 23 Preview: Oregon Ducks @ Arizona Wildcats
Tipoff: 7:30pm, TV (FSN), Radio, Satellite, Internet (Live Audio/Video & Stats)
So what do we even begin to expect from the Ducks this weekend against the Arizona schools? A sweep? Getting swept? A split? Close games? Blow outs? I am beyond lost in trying to figure out this team.
So instead let's take a look at the first opponent - Arizona. After rattling off 4 straight conference wins, starting with the butt kicking of Oregon in Eugene, Arizona fell back to earth with a rather pedestrian performance in "Oregon's Hat" last week culminating in an eighteen point shellacking at the hands of the cow-town Cougars.
So at the very least we should expect a Wildcats (I think Wildcats is the most overused mascot between colleges even though it's actually Eagles) team that is ready to get back to their winning ways at home and compete for the conference crown.
Freshman forward Derrick Williams is Arizona's leading scorer and the last time he played Oregon he went for 20. The obvious leader of team has to be Senior PG Nic Wise. Oregon's back court is going to have their hands full trying to contain this daunting duo. Arizona is not a very deep team but when 13 of your 15 players are underclassmen you aren't going to be expecting too much from the bench. While they may be tied for second in the Pac (and really who isn't?) they rank near the bottom in scoring defense, FG percentage, and rebound defense. Oregon will have to be concerned with their zone defense and will need to pay attention to their spacing because Arizona is one of the best in the Pac at 3-point shooting percentage.
So how does Oregon start the weekend off with a win? I think Oregon's size will be a problem for Arizona. Oregon will have the ability to crash the boards and get some rebounds and put backs. Communication and awareness on defense will be paramount as Arizona will do a good job moving the ball and looking for the open man. Arizona's defense is not as stingy or as disciplined as OSU was last week, so Oregon should be able to get into their offense and get the ball down low if they stay focused.
Keys to the Game - The Three H's:
Head - Oregon needs to use their heads in this game. They need to be smart with the ball and make good decisions on offense. Keep the focus on getting the ball down low and making Arizona go to their bench because of foul trouble, and that will start to open up lanes for the guards and wings to score in the paint. Oregon also needs to use their head when it comes to defense. As mentioned above, communication and concentration on where the shooters are when Oregon is in their zone is important or Arizona will find the open shooters (Williams and Wise) and make them pay.
Hustle - I want to see some hustle from these guys. That's what really won the games against So Cal schools, and it's also just more fun to watch. If I see a rebound hit the ground, or a loose ball that doesn't have an Oregon player diving after, then I'm going to seriously reconsider whether or not Ernie has lost this team. As ridiculous as it sounds, there is not a team Oregon will play the rest of the year that they are not capable of beating, if they hustle. If they stand around, play lethargic, or expect to just show up and win, they won't win a single game down the stretch.
Heart - Let's see some heart guys. I want to see guys scrap and claw for every inch in this game. I want guys flying around like they give a damn about showing up and representing the University of Oregon. If that means Armstead needs to get in Porter's face when he jacks up an ill-advised three, so be it. If Dunigan or Jacob need to give an earful to their teammates because they just stared at them with the ball once they've worked their ass off to establish position on the block, fine. Guys coming in off the bench need to be ready to go, give it their all for a few minutes, grab a rebound, set a screen, move without the ball and take a charge then go back to the bench where they can wave and cheer and root their teammates on to victory. I don't want the loudest thing on the team to be the head coach yelling at the players. I want the loudest thing from the team to be the attitude and heart that Oregon puts forth in the game. I want to hear screams on dunks. I want to hear whooping and hollering from the players from excitement about what they are doing. I want to see HEART!
That's what I expect from this team. Head, Hustle and Heart. Play smart, fly around and give your all for the Mighty Oregon. Do that and I could care less if Arizona wins the game. Do that and I guarantee that Oregon will have a chance in the end.
Head, Hustle and Heart. GO DUCKS!
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It’s interesting that Wildcat is such a widely-used mascot when actual wildcats are a step up from domestic cats, and just barely.
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Essentially. Wikipedia here. I just don’t care enough to find an actual source.
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Information about the Cougar is here, in case you’d like to know.
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I go with this for better information on a cougar
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My goal for this game
Don’t roll over and lay another egg, please. At least try hard.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
just landed in poenix.
Not here to see the games but I’m trying to bring good omens anyways! Let’s go ducks.
I Don't Yell O I SCREAM!
Be careful this weekend. I don’t have the time to fly to Vegas for an impromptu bachelor party.
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Is it 7:30 yet? I’m bored.
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Is it football season yet? I'm bored.
Well…not really. More like baseball season…and the word to describe this team is definitely not boring.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 4:21 PM PST up reply actions
And it's also 8 till 7:30.
Suck it, Pacific Time Zoners.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 4:22 PM PST up reply actions
No. As a matter of fact I will not.
The Eastern time zone sucks.
Oh, I’m sorry, I get to watch Monday Night Football end at about 9 and not 12. What now!!??
Is it football season yet? Recruiting is over, and its a ways away until any activity on the football front. Damn.
LaMichael James + Kenjon Barner + Lache Seastrunk + Dontae Williams + Josh Huff + Keanon Lowe + Remene Alston +...
Early NFL Games start at 10 for you hahaha.
But um…Trust me, I’d much rather not be in this time zone. For reasons other than TV stuff lol.
And yes…spring practice starts March 30th…
204 days till New Mexico.
211 till the Duck Invasion in Knoxville.
Gonna be the longest 211 days ever for Knoxville’s biggest Duck fan
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 4:32 PM PST up reply actions
I actually really enjoy 10 AM football. Bacon, eggs, and the NFL on a Sunday morning. Mmmmm…
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I'm in high school and waking up that early on a weekend is just...wrong
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 4:37 PM PST up reply actions
That early.
You young whippersnappers!
I can’t sleep in past 8:00 on the weekends.
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Yeah. Well its usually between 10:30-11:30
But sometimes…later. I’ve slept till 3 before haha.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 4:48 PM PST up reply actions
You don’t have to be coherent to watch football and eat breakfast. Just conscious. Vodka-Red Bulls help though, so you’re at a disadvantage.
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You college drunk.
POS.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 4:57 PM PST up reply actions
Four and a half years of school? I’ve earned it. You’ll get there, someday.
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didn't take sarcasm 101 did you?
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 4:59 PM PST up reply actions
nah, i took AP Shut the Hell Up in high school.
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Easy there cowboy.
The educational standards in TN are too low to offer that class
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 5:02 PM PST up reply actions
Lol, no but seriously
I’m really looking at going to the U of O. As in…REALLY.
I’m assuming its great? What are you majoring in?
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 5:10 PM PST up reply actions
Music. Great music school, if that’s your deal.
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Negatory
Business or journalism. Journalism is what I love doing but the job market is so awful that I don’t know if pursuing a career in that is smart.
I like business too, and eventually my goal would be to get into the Warsaw Center for sports business.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 5:16 PM PST up reply actions
Very nice.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 5:57 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Business.
Me three!
LaMichael James + Kenjon Barner + Lache Seastrunk + Dontae Williams + Josh Huff + Keanon Lowe + Remene Alston +...
How old are you all?
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 6:12 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
17
I’m a senior.
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Lucky.
2.5 more years of hell…err…high school left.
at least baseball’s coming up here soon
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
Yup.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
Awesome. I'm gonna chill in your doom room with your everyday freshman year.
That sounded more stalkerish than I intended..
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
You* not Your
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 11, 2010 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
That indeed sounds very stalker-ish.
By the way, what the hell is a “doom room”? Is that like an S&M dungeon?
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Woo
Class of ’12 taking over ATQ
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 12, 2010 8:06 AM PST up reply actions
My high school is pretty relaxed and chill,
Off campus lunch, surf team (Nat’l champs biatch!), etc…
I have a whackjob of an AP English 12 teacher, but other than that it’s all good :)
LaMichael James + Kenjon Barner + Lache Seastrunk + Dontae Williams + Josh Huff + Keanon Lowe + Remene Alston +...
BTW, that was intended as a reply for a TNQA comment a little ways up.
LaMichael James + Kenjon Barner + Lache Seastrunk + Dontae Williams + Josh Huff + Keanon Lowe + Remene Alston +...
Dude
Not cool. I wanna move to your school. My school is just…horrible. Other than the fact that Terence Scott and Todd Helton are alums.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 12, 2010 5:04 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
My school's alums...
Lets see, Eddie Vedder, Rob Machado, Brad Gerlach, Tod Dempsey, and Tony Hawk went to my school for two years.
LaMichael James + Kenjon Barner + Lache Seastrunk + Dontae Williams + Josh Huff + Keanon Lowe + Remene Alston +...
So you're from Encinitas?
Been there on vacation. Stayed on Neptune Avenue on the beach…epic
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 12, 2010 11:18 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Spot on.
Neptune! Hell yeah! I surf right down the street from there all of the time.
LaMichael James + Kenjon Barner + Lache Seastrunk + Dontae Williams + Josh Huff + Keanon Lowe + Remene Alston +...
FU
Think your parents would let me occupy your room after you graduate? Hahaha
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 12, 2010 11:23 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
How did you guys even find out about Encinitas?to vacation?
Most vacationers tend to end up in either Coronado, LaJolla, or PB.
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Well we visited Coronado and La Jolla
But we found a huge vacation house in Encinitas that could accomodate us.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 12, 2010 11:30 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Oh Yeah
My school has also got Reggie Cobb (former NFL RB), Brad Renfro (actor), and the guy who started Bonnaroo.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Feb 12, 2010 11:22 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
I forgot to mention the most random alumni of my school,
Ravi Shankar’s daughter went to my school. My history teacher told us about how she would come to him for make up work, because she missed school due to playing in Carnegie Hall.
LaMichael James + Kenjon Barner + Lache Seastrunk + Dontae Williams + Josh Huff + Keanon Lowe + Remene Alston +...
I went to high school with John Heder. That’s right, Napolean Dynamite. Gosh!
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Tracy Porter's gonna score! TRACY PORTER'S GONNA SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (HT Takimoto)
by AllSaintsDay on Feb 13, 2010 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
WE DEFEATED YOUR BELOVED WASHINGTON HUSKIES TONIGHT!
I AM YOUR GOD NOW!
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42-3.
LaMichael James + Kenjon Barner + Lache Seastrunk + Dontae Williams + Josh Huff + Keanon Lowe + Remene Alston +...
I’m not impressed, we did that. Plus, we beat them in football too. You?
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heres a word problem
two football teams play. the total scored is 45 points. one team scores 3. How many did the other team score?
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um, i see no reason for any of us to bash Twist for this (minus the god comment). They defeated Washington. The enemy of my enemy is my friend?
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