The Official Tennessee vs. Wichita State Game Thread, 2:00pm ET, ESPN2

#26
#26
pvtlamb said:
Cuonzo provide just a bit more motivation for the Shocks, as quoted in this morning's Wichita Eagle:
The Shockers own an equally strong reputation for rebounding, as Martin knows from his three seasons in the Missouri Valley Conference at Missouri State.

“They rebound and they have a lot of size for that level,” Martin said. “That’s how they impose their will on teams at that level. You’ve got to be physical to compete against them. If you’re not physical, it’s going to be a long night.”

At that level?
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Have you missed his other quotes, someone pissed in his Cheerios cause he's been taking jabs the last 24 hours.
 
#31
#31
pvtlamb said:
I saw something he said like " . . . but they haven't played Tennessee"

What else has he said?
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That was the one I was thinking of. I feel like there was something else too, but I can't remember.

For some reason CCM decided to get a little feisty this week. Not sure why, but it's a nice change.
 
#32
#32
I think Barton and Maymon go off today. I think Barton catches fire from 3pt land and Maymon goes beast mode inside. Jordy Mac will have his solid stat line as well. Just my feeling.
 
#33
#33
pvtlamb said:
I saw something he said like " . . . but they haven't played Tennessee"

What else has he said?
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Something about if they wanna play 12 guys they can, we will leave in our guys and go on a run.

As someone else already said, that may seem like nothing, but coming from Martin that's some serious trash talk lol.
 
#37
#37
pvtlamb said:
Cuonzo provide just a bit more motivation for the Shocks, as quoted in this morning's Wichita Eagle:
The Shockers own an equally strong reputation for rebounding, as Martin knows from his three seasons in the Missouri Valley Conference at Missouri State.

“They rebound and they have a lot of size for that level,” Martin said. “That’s how they impose their will on teams at that level. You’ve got to be physical to compete against them. If you’re not physical, it’s going to be a long night.”

At that level?[/QUOTE]

Is that the same as saying "Those people"?
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#38
#38
For several reasons, that exact phrase "at that level" tends to fire up Shocker players and fans. There is some history to those words that I am sure Martin was unaware of.
 
#39
#39
Not to be a "jimmy" but with Ron Baker questionable, I wonder who will pick up the scoring for WSU? Also I think some on their board think that Baker is better than McRae lol smh.
 
#40
#40
bleedingTNorange said:
Something about if they wanna play 12 guys they can, we will leave in our guys and go on a run.

As someone else already said, that may seem like nothing, but coming from Martin that's some serious trash talk lol.
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Where the heck is this bode of confidence coming from? He's never been that way. Hopefully it doesn't back fire.
 
#41
#41
pvtlamb said:
For several reasons, that exact phrase "at that level" tends to fire up Shocker players and fans. There is some history to those words that I am sure Martin was unaware of.
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Judging from his other comments I have a feeling it was intentional.
 
#42
#42
From ESPN: This matchup, however, will take place in Wichita's INTRUST Bank Arena, a downtown venue that seats nearly 5,000 more than the Shockers' usual home court. Martin has taken steps to make sure his team is prepared for the boisterous crowd by blaring Wichita State's fight song at full volume at practice this week.


Think any advantage could be gained by not playing on their usual home court?
 
#43
#43
Hopefully its a good game. My city just got shut down cos of this bloody storm. 5 o'clock started eaaaarly for me.
 
#44
#44
nunshalpass said:
From ESPN: This matchup, however, will take place in Wichita's INTRUST Bank Arena, a downtown venue that seats nearly 5,000 more than the Shockers' usual home court. Martin has taken steps to make sure his team is prepared for the boisterous crowd by blaring Wichita State's fight song at full volume at practice this week.


Think any advantage could be gained by not playing on their usual home court?
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It likely won't be as loud as their campus court, but will still be a good atmosphere.
 
#45
#45
“@JimmyDykesLive: Ron Baker on floor for warm ups. No official word, still game time decision. My gut says he will play”
 
#47
#47
Well lets see if "Mr. Excitement" CCM can get this team motivated for a big win today.
 
#48
#48
pvtlamb said:
It was described in another thread, but yes the WuShock is a shock of wheat. The first students of Fairmount College (predecessor of WSU) worked the wheat fields of Kansas "shocking" the wheat, thus "Shockers." It has nothing to do with electricity.

BTW, there is a good chance that Ron Baker doesn't play today b/c of an ankle sprain.
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That sucks.....I hope he plays
 
#49
#49
Will this game tell us where we are as a program or due to it being on the road the staff/players get a bye?
 
#50
#50
Manvol said:
Will this game tell us where we are as a program or due to it being on the road the staff/players get a bye?
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This game will tell us a lot about ourselves, it might not make or break our season but we will learn a lot from this game. A win would look really good come tourny time as well.
 
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