UAB (2/18/24)

[Big Z]

2pm CST

ESPN +

[BleedingGreen]

Kennedy running down the bench doing the possession motion should be played for the team over and over again . 

[golfingomez]

The remaining schedule is below, there are two big games, including this one and then four games that we have to win (East Carolina will most likely be the most pissed off to play us).

 

If we win on Sunday, we can really have a good chance to finish the season strong, I would even consider bringing back Rubin for FAU. If we lose to UAB, my vote is to rest him until the conference tourney.

 

@UAB2/18 2:00 PM

vsUTSA2/24 3:00 PM 

@Tulane2/28 6:00 PM

vsEast Carolina3/3 2:00 PM

vs24FAU3/6 7:00 PM

@Rice3/9 7:00 PM

 

Just a quick look at the schedule of those ahead of us.

South Florida has to play FAU, SMU, @Charlotte

Charlotte has to play @Memphis, South Florida

FAU has to play @South Florida, SMU, @Memphis, @North Texas, Memphis (ROUGH)

SMU has to play Memphis, @FAU, @South Florida, @UAB

 

We're obviously not going to win the regular season, but we should at least move up to 3-4 with above average play

 

Edited February 16 by golfingomez

[HoosMeanGreen]

Not sure how much stock should be put into this, but listening to the post game show the announcer stated that CJ will be back for UAB, and Rubin will be back for UTSA.  This was said when the announcer was speaking to CRH, but this was NOT stated by CRH. 
 

[Andrew]

I want to at least split with the good teams and beat all the bad ones…. We really need to go 6-0 here heading into the tournament and hope that gets us the first round by. All out. We need Rubin and Noland for this run and the tournament. 

Edited February 16 by Andrew

[greenminer]

I don't think we see Rubin before March.  I like the idea of getting him a couple games prior to the tournament, but wouldn't be upset if Hodge held him out until R1.

FAU's final stretch is murderer's row., with SMU's schedule a close second  Wow.

[Andrew]

9 minutes ago, greenminer said:

I don't think we see Rubin before March.  I like the idea of getting him a couple games prior to the tournament, but wouldn't be upset if Hodge held him out until R1.

FAU's final stretch is murderer's row., with SMU's schedule a close second  Wow.

Though he can get reps and warm up in practice it shouldn’t hurt to get him 5-6 minutes in a couple games before the tournament. Run with the starters as they mask/shield and let him go 50-60 percent even. Just getting in game minutes. Don’t want him cold and then suddenly starting and getting 30 plus minutes come tournament time. 

[HoosMeanGreen]

10 minutes ago, greenminer said:

I don't think we see Rubin before March.  I like the idea of getting him a couple games prior to the tournament, but wouldn't be upset if Hodge held him out until R1.

FAU's final stretch is murderer's row., with SMU's schedule a close second  Wow.

Totally respect your opinion. My opinion is that the longer he is out, the harder it will be to integrate him into the current flow. The team looked good last night. Like tournament ready good. 

[Dannymacfan]

9 minutes ago, Andrew said:

Though he can get reps and warm up in practice it shouldn’t hurt to get him 5-6 minutes in a couple games before the tournament. Run with the starters as they mask/shield and let him go 50-60 percent even. Just getting in game minutes. Don’t want him cold and then suddenly starting and getting 30 plus minutes come tournament time. 

He still looked stiff on the bench.  I worry that this could go beyond the post season.  I hope I am wrong. 

On a positive note it seems like Buggs is stepping up his game as is Robert.

[Shark84]

Realistically, we have to beat UAB Sunday to have any chance at one of the top four spots. Even then, we would need help from others. Let's just make sure we are healthy for the conference tournament in Ft. Worth. 

[UNTLifer]

[NT93]

Stating the obvious here, but 6-0 is the ceiling and 4-2 is the floor.  Not much room for error.

[greenminer]

@HoosMeanGreen all good!  I am curious now what the general feel of the board is.

POLL TIME:

 

[HoosMeanGreen]

Play him!

[Hunter Green]

Is Rubin eligible for a medical red shirt, or am I guilty of wishful thinking?

[TheColonyEagle]

20 hours ago, NT93 said:

Stating the obvious here, but 6-0 is the ceiling and 4-2 is the floor.  Not much room for error.

Agree with this….

also that a few of the teams ahead of us have tough schedules down the stretch. Feels like we just went through it….at near half strength. 
 

Last few weeks in this conference are going to be fun. A lot of movement could take place. Take care of business against these last few opponents, Get our guys back healthy and we could make a run. Top 4 seed for the tourney is not out of the question. 
 

Put your seat belts on! 

[BigWillie]

10 hours ago, TheColonyEagle said:

Agree with this….

also that a few of the teams ahead of us have tough schedules down the stretch. Feels like we just went through it….at near half strength. 
 

Last few weeks in this conference are going to be fun. A lot of movement could take place. Take care of business against these last few opponents, Get our guys back healthy and we could make a run. Top 4 seed for the tourney is not out of the question. 
 

Put your seat belts on! 

Sooooo much this. Exactly what I think too. This league has too many good teams to predict who will be in the top 5 at the end.

And to emphasize it even more... we went through the "gauntlet" with injuries. 

[Jason Howeth]

I can't wait to stomp on these fools

[Matt from A700]

Just a reminder of what happened this weekend two years ago.

"And North Texas... has run the streak to a DOZEN!"

[Tom McKrackin]

I am sorry but I just don’t see us winning today without Rubin or CJ.

[NT93]

41 minutes ago, Tom McKrackin said:

I am sorry but I just don’t see us winning today without Rubin or CJ.

Edited February 18 by NT93

[CMJ]

UAB 6 ---------- NT 4

 

15:48 to go

 

Blazers with a good start.  

[Travis]

That looked like an entire team that didn’t want the rock

[Travis]

I swear… did they miss an early MS bucket?!

[CMJ]

NT 12 ---------- UAB 9

 

10:58 to go

 

Allen is playing really well (other than a turnover a minute or so ago).   We have them in a drought of around four minutes.