clarkwgriswold

Will we see Connor Groce in his first college game?

I also think it's pretty easy for a team to let up when they are up 38-7 in the 4th quarter. I like the 23 points from the Zips in the quarter but I don't think it's truly representative of anything.

I'd stick with the current rotation rather than risk damaging Tavari's ego this early in the season. Dustin Ford may have to dust off his old LCJ defensive notes to help him figure out how to minimize Sharron getting taken advantage of when he's on defense. He was getting pushed around quite a bit last night. Don't get me wrong, I think he's a great talent. I just hope we can tie him down for 4 years.

That game was a good experience for a gelling team and will help them down the line. Arkansas State is going to win a lot of games. That coach really has the program going in the right direction.

The Battling Bishops (yes, the Battling Bishops) come to the JAR Friday to face the 0-1 Zips. It is the Bishops' first game of the season and listed as an exhibition on their schedule. Ohio Wesleyan is in Delaware, Ohio, the home of the Little Brown Jug harness race. The Bishops were 11-15 last season and 8-8 in the NCAC.

Zips showed some heart. I knew they were in trouble as it was a game of runs and the Zips had their run to finish the game. Ohio Wesleyan has to be worried.

I think maybe it was.

Damn, need to finish at the rim.

Well, my over bet just hit.

That's not a goal tend.

Given how Shammah had actually performed at the hoop tonight, unlike last season, I have no problem with the play.

Sharron's minutes coming at the cost of Tavari.

Momentum lost. Need another run, and fast.

Not impacting the game as they are bad both ways. They've called 11 fouls in 29 minutes.

Please Amani, no more 3s. Nate with a rough stretch there. Two blown block outs and a turnover.

He's bigger through the chest and shoulders. He obviously hit the weights in the offseason.

These refs are awful, though they're bad for both teams.

6 fouls called so far.

I think we're going to like this Gray kid.

Some defensive lapses by the Zips. They're going to need some serious minutes out of Lyles this year.

There's no risk of the refs wearing out their whistles tonight.

Have to love the early ten man rotation. This new fast pace is going to take a little getting used to.

Zips need to pick up the rebounding.

Looks like he's grown mentally and physically. I'm ready to see Hardman.

Sloppy, but it is game 1. I guess we've learned to answer to the question of whether Sharron Young would see much time as a freshman. 9 guys with with time in the first 5 minutes.