Re: Everyone cross your fingers!!

[Lou D]

Hello again, Bearcatnews forum...after a move from Chicago due south to 
Indianapolis, I've finally have set up my email service to get back in touch 
with UC hoops.

A few thoughts so far:

I was at Conseco Fieldhouse last saturday for both Wooden Classic games.  As 
much as I hate to say it, because I BOLDLY, went on record last season and 
predicted that UC would soundly beat Illinois in the tourney, this years 
Illini squad will be a final four contender.

Watching them in person dismantle a taller Gonzaga team gave me deja vu to 
our spanking by them last year.  Trust me, they were very impressive and 
watching them take apart a veteran Wake squad last night further solidifies 
my claim.

With that said, DEC 31, 2004 will be the biggest test of what this years UC 
squad is made of.  The rematch on a neutral floor with Illinois will give us 
a glimpse of what to expect come tourney time.  Another embarrassing blow 
out will certainly kill our confidence, however if we can hang with them  
attack thier weaknesses (if they have any) and hope that they don't shoot it 
62% this could give us just the confidence we need to make a nice run.

Kirkland is definitely one of the keys to the season, but it all hinges back 
to Jihad.  Watching him go in person was more impressive than I ever 
expected.  The kid has unwavering confidence, especially being just the 
first year in Hugg's system.  If he can spread some of his confidence to 
Kirk and James, I think we will be just fine.

Good to be back and Good Luck to the 'Cats

~Lou






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> Subject: Re: [UC Basketball] Everyone cross your fingers!!
> Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2004 12:37:10 -0700
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>  Hopefully the Kirk that showed up Saturday is here for good. If not it 
> might be a long season.  Glad were not in the Big East yet, or it could be 
> a NIT first for the bearcats.