Re: Everyone cross your fingers!!

[michael.b.hensley]

I concur, Jihad has the same fire Bobbit had last year with more ball control and leadership ability.  He is just a little out of control at times, but with Moore to spell him it should be a great combo.  Cant wait to see the cats play Wake and Illi.  Should be an interesting year.

I agree that the Illini our tough, maybe the best in the nation right now, but I think the team that people our sleeping on is the Cuse.  With Edelin back and the play they have recieved from Hakim, Mcnamara and Pace, you might see a battle for who gets to where there orange uniforms in the finals.  

Did anyone see the stats that Downey is putting up!!! Wow.

Has Keenan Ellis committed anywhere yet, or could we sneak over to NCH and steal a big man?


----- Original Message -----
From: Lou D <address@hidden>
Date: Thursday, December 2, 2004 1:33 pm
Subject: Re: [UC Basketball] Everyone cross your fingers!!

> 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
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > From: <address@hidden>
> > Reply-To: address@hidden
> > To: address@hidden
> > Subject: Re: [UC Basketball] Everyone cross your fingers!!
> > Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2004 12:37:10 -0700
> >
> >  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.