Alabama Birmingham (1/23/14)

I want to say we win this because it is at home but we tend to play better on the road. We need all the fans out. Even the sore losers who disrespect the team and coaches by refusing to show up. Support this team and park it in a seat! 12 more conference games left and we need this one to stay in the hunt.

Team that should finish in the upper half of CUSA. They had a solid nonconference run including wins against Nebraska and a very down North Carolina this year. They're 1-2 in conference so they aren't particularly standing out, but the two losses were to two of the top 5 teams in CUSA IMO (MTSU and UTEP).

They have one of the best guards in the conference in combo guard Corey Frazier. 5th in CUSA in both scoring and assists. Very dangerous player. Other stud is CJ Washington; a 6'8" combo forward who can score inside and out.

Should also be a good challenge on the boards. They have some very good rebounders including guards and good height. Good team but winnable game, especially at home.

Team that should finish in the upper half of CUSA. They had a solid nonconference run including wins against Nebraska and a very down North Carolina this year. They're 1-2 in conference so they aren't particularly standing out, but the two losses were to two of the top 5 teams in CUSA IMO (MTSU and UTEP).

They have one of the best guards in the conference in combo guard Corey Frazier. 5th in CUSA in both scoring and assists. Very dangerous player. Other stud is CJ Washington; a 6'8" combo forward who can score inside and out.

Should also be a good challenge on the boards. They have some very good rebounders including guards and good height. Good team but winnable game, especially at home.

So you were there for Benfords scouting report

I'd give them the slight edge over us.

1. We dont play well at home

2. They are going to win on the offensive glass and get easy put backs

3. Their defense is slightly better than our offense

We can win if:

1. We take care of the ball. UAB is not great at turning people over

2. We win the REB battle

3. Get to the foul line. UAB is one of the best in the country at not putting people on the line. UNT needs to attack and quit with the passive stuff.

I'd give them the slight edge over us.

1. We dont play well at home

2. They are going to win on the offensive glass and get easy put backs

3. Their defense is slightly better than our offense

We can win if:

1. We take care of the ball. UAB is not great at turning people over

2. We win the REB battle

3. Get to the foul line. UAB is one of the best in the country at not putting people on the line. UNT needs to attack and quit with the passive stuff.

The battle on the boards is going to be huge! We need Gaines and Colman to step up big. Just like we needed them against Tulane. Voss will show up. I just hope another big post player does. That will give is a chance for sure.

The battle on the boards is going to be huge! We need Gaines and Colman to step up big. Just like we needed them against Tulane. Voss will show up. I just hope another big post player does. That will give is a chance for sure.

It have to correct this because it irks me to no end.

It's Coleman. He as an 'E' in his last name.

It have to correct this because it irks me to no end.

It's Coleman. He as an 'E' in his last name.

#irony

#irony

#Meh. I type way too fast and sometimes it catches up to me.

hey, guys...

i'm feeling good about this one...

it's Alabama-Birmingham... not the REAL powerhouse of the state... Alabama-HUNTSVILLE

I think we only lose this one by 3... moral victories for everyone!

hey, guys...

i'm feeling good about this one...

it's Alabama-Birmingham... not the REAL powerhouse of the state... Alabama-HUNTSVILLE

I think we only lose this one by 3... moral victories for everyone!

You going to be in attendance?

My Blazers just haven't looked as good in the last 5 or 6 games. If UAB comes out flat your guys will give them all they can handle and more. I'm looking forward to the game!

My Blazers just haven't looked as good in the last 5 or 6 games. If UAB comes out flat your guys will give them all they can handle and more. I'm looking forward to the game!

Will you be in attendance?

How do see react the crushing, last second, defeat in Charlotte?

Mass substitutions and apologies?

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— CUSAbbs (@CUSAbbs)

January 22, 2014

I really want to see us start CJ, TJ, Jordan, Voss, and Armani (only for the tip and then pull him in a minute or two). Alzee is the 6th man. Coleman and Gaines in and out of the post when needed. Same goes for Walton and Vaughn's. When needed. Mo can come in at the 3 or 4 if needed. I want to see a heavy does of the starters, Alzee and Gaines. Every starter (minus Armani) should get 35 minutes a night!

You going to be in attendance?

nope

I hope no one is expecting any miracles. If we win that's great but I feel UAB's conference record is deceiving thus we shouldn't be penciling this in as a win.

I hope no one is expecting any miracles. If we win that's great but I feel UAB's conference record is deceiving thus we shouldn't be penciling this in as a win.

I haven't been penciling in any of the games as wins before they are played. And, neither have I for several AFTER they were played! :-)

Semi-Milestone watch: Jordan Williams needs 27 points to get to 900 on his career. Reasonable to think he'll get it sometime in the next two games.

https://twitter.com/BeGreat8/status/426352820803993601

I seem to remember that when purchasing tickets at the door, they're slightly cheaper if you use cash instead of debit. Is that the case?

I seem to remember that when purchasing tickets at the door, they're slightly cheaper if you use cash instead of debit. Is that the case?

Yes. There is a surchage for debit/credit cards.

Game is close and I am pumped if we can win these two at home we still have a chance in confrence and anything can happen in the tournament. I love this team!

https://twitter.com/BeGreat8/status/426352820803993601

Everyone loves this team! People at work were talking about the team in a positive manner today at work. I think they must have read the CJ article in the newspaper.

Edited January 23, 2014 by Andrew

Pretty good student crowd...surprisingly. Let's send them home happy.