FIU (12/31/22)

[CMJ]

Last game of 2022.  Need a win to get back on track.

[UNTLifer]

I wish I would still be in town for this one. Why people don’t have season tickets is beyond me. I predict we take out tonight’s frustrations  and hammer FIU. 

[CMJ]

I'd be concerned for attendance going opposite the Fiesta Bowl regardless, but after blowing the game last night I am extremely dubious fans show up in large numbers.  Our fanbase is pretty fickle.

[Matt from A700]

1 hour ago, CMJ said:

Our fanbase is pretty fickle.

This will be our promotion tomorrow night! Buy one ticket, get four fickle pickles at the concession stand!!

[meangreenfaninno]

 

[CMJ]

Here we go!  Need a W.

[CMJ]

NT 8 -------- FIU 5

 

15:54 to go

 

Starting out with some nice offense after Thursday.

 

[CMJ]

NT 18 -------- FIU 7

 

11:06 to go

 

Shooting way better today than vs FAU.  Nice to see.

[GMG_Dallas]

I usually defend Stone but he's been horrendous today.

[outoftown]

right now everybody is hot. Could have used some of that two days ago

[CMJ]

NT 24 -------- FIU 9

 

7:09 to go

 

Ousmane with three fouls already.  Really tough game for him so far.  Nice that we're getting production from a lot of sources.

Edited December 31, 2022 by CMJ

[Green Lantern]

3 minutes ago, GMG_Dallas said:

I usually defend Stone but he's been horrendous today.

That bottom of the net 3 was nice.

[GMG_Dallas]

Alright good job on that last series, Stone. Redeemed yourself a bit for the open air ball.

[Andrew]

Mac is going to have to learn to play without Abou (and Perry to an extent). There was no reason to have him come back in and now tacked with 3 fouls just over half way through the first half. We have to have other bigs who can go. Where is Morgan?

Edited December 31, 2022 by Andrew

[meanrob]

Getting the bad taste out of our mouth. Now keep the foot on them 

[CMJ]

NT 28 -------- FIU 15

 

3:57 to go

 

Defense is shutting the Panthers down and we're shooting around 50%.  Hard to beat us when we do both.

[CMJ]

NT 35 -------- FIU 20

 

Halftime

 

Perry leading us with eleven.  The difference is so far is points off turnovers....we lead that stat 17-5.

Edited December 31, 2022 by CMJ

[MrAlien]

UNT is playing good defense, but they are still hot/cold on the offensive side of the ball.  Abou needs to learn to stay out of foul trouble, thats going to be the difference maker against the top schools in our conference. 

[CMJ]

I think if we get a hot start in the 2nd, the Panthers will fold.  Would be nice to put this one away early.  Next week is a tough road swing.

[meangreenfaninno]

We're 8th in the conference in FG percentage.  That stinks.  Hopefully we can heat up.

[Andrew]

5 minutes ago, meangreenfaninno said:

We're 8th in the conference in FG percentage.  That stinks.  Hopefully we can heat up.

Everybody needs to work on some form of offensive move and I don’t care what analytics say. If it’s getting a mid range jumper then take it. We aren’t shooting well regarded and lately don’t finish at the rim or get an offensive foul called on us. Mac doesn’t like contested shots unless it’s Perry but somebody has to work on it. 

[CMJ]

NT 41 -------- FIU 30

 

15:29 to go

 

Nice to see Huntsberry get out of his slump.

[Pavlovs Eagle]

On 12/30/2022 at 6:47 AM, CMJ said:

I'd be concerned for attendance going opposite the Fiesta Bowl regardless, but after blowing the game last night I am extremely dubious fans show up in large numbers. 

It's not empty in here but the energy is snooze fest level.

[CMJ]

NT 41 -------- FIU 30

 

14:54 to go

 

I wish we could really put this one to bed, but up double digits still feels relatively safe.

[CMJ]

6 minutes ago, Pavlovs Eagle said:

It's not empty in here but the energy is snooze fest level.

So is this thread!  The FAU game had more posts in it before the game even started than this one does 60% of the way through the game.