zen Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 (actually, it was tough to find any dirt)http://nevada.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=1...8977119&style=1The MAC conference is usually a tough motherAlso, they aren't used to playing in front of big crowds. Their average attendance is less than 4000http://www.ncaabbs.com/forums/wac/phpbb/vi...highlight=akron3. Akron Zips (66) @ Nevada Wolf Pack (37): A game that started out on the bubble, but now looks close to a lock. Akron split two key games (W over Buffalo, and L @ Can't St), and now sits a game behind KS. Nevada won a pair of key road games (La Tech and New Mexico St) to pull into a 3-way tie for the WAC lead. Game is looking solid for the ESPN2 lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 They aren't used to playing in front of crowds? Well, Joyce, Travis, and Dials certainly are. Am I missing anybody else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msopher Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 They aren't used to playing in front of crowds? Well, Joyce, Travis, and Dials certainly are. Am I missing anybody else? But in general MAC teams don't play consistently in front of big crowds. By "big crowds," I mean around the 8-10,000 mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips88 Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Looks like Nevada is averaging 8100 fans a game at home. Their place holds a little over 11000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziptrumpet87 Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 from the Idaho Statesman . comWAC men's basketball teams will have nine chances this weekend to make a statement to the NCAA Tournament committee that the conference deserves multiple bids to March Madness.The teams take a break from conference play to participate in the Bracket Buster event put on by ESPN, and a strong showing by the conference could be the argument the WAC needs to justify multiple selections.Here is a look at the nine games involving WAC teams, with each game's importance given a rating.Akron at Nevada, 7 p.m. MST Friday (ESPNU): Importance rating: Off the charts. This is the most important game for the WAC. A win against the Mid-American Conference's best team could be the difference-maker when the tournament committee is deciding which of those traditionally underappreciated leagues gets a second team in. Prediction: Wolf Pack win at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo Zip Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 from the Idaho Statesman . comA win against the Mid-American Conference's best team I love this sentence ! :macc: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 Pack Fan Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Hey Gents,Thought I would say hello and welcome you all to Reno for the game on Friday. Also please come over to wolfpackchat.com and let's get some interaction going!!We've had 2 or 3 sellouts this year (11,000+) and we expect another one Friday Night. Watch out for the elevation, your boys will be sucking wind late in the 2nd half. Hope your deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfin1 Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Altitude is not that big of a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipboy Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Team flew out today to I assume get acclimated. Good luck to the Wolfpack. Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips88 Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 We can go 9-10 deep and not lose too much depending on the rotation. Looks like that's a bit deeper than Nevada @ 7 deep? My son and I are flying out from Akron tomorrow afternoon and are looking forward to Friday night. I work for an airline and it looks good for stand-by availability out and back. Really looking forward to the game - sure hope Akron shows up with their 'A' game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLPack Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Nevada has been playing an 8-man rotation lately, although Bell sometimes doesn't play as much against smaller lineups.A few things that may not be obvious from stats: *6-9 JC-transfer Demarshay Johnson is just starting to get comfortable and play a bigger role; he's been contributing a lot of inside offense lately.*PG Ramon (pronounced Ruh mawn) Sessions was bothered by a hip injury earlier in the year; he's now healthy and back to last year's form as a true FR, although his shooting touch still hasn't returned.*FR G Lyndale Burleson turned in his best game to date in Monday's game against LaTech; he may get more PT than normal.*The Wolf Pack plays very good perimeter defense, and G Kyle Shiloh is generally regarded as the team's best defender; and went from last year's least consistent shooter, to this year's most consistent 3-pt threat.*SG/SF Marcellus Kemp is the team's best shooter, but is streaky (not unusual, I know); he has the ability to take over a game, but also has a knack for forcing shots.*SF Mo Charlo is the team's best slasher, and the most likely to make the highlight reel; he slumped mid-season, but appears to be coming around.*PF Nick Fazekas is deceiving; you'll think, "he can't run...he can't jump...he's slow...what's all the hype about?".....and then he'll procede to hang up 20+ pts and ~10 boards.*7-0 C Chad Bell is a monster; officials typically don't know how to call him, and he commonly gets in foul trouble on mysterious calls; doesn't contribute much offense, but will occasionally come up with a jaw-dropping offensive move.Weather watch: Today's weather is sunny and brisk (forecast high of 38 deg). Winter storm watch in effect for tomorrow afternoon...stormy weather sometimes keeps a lot of Nevada fans at home, so stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 Pack Fan Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Hey Gozips88, if you make it and end up behind the Akron bench I sit right there as well, in section 26 row 8 which is 2 rows up from the floor seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 *7-0 C Chad Bell is a monster; officials typically don't know how to call him, and he commonly gets in foul trouble on mysterious calls; doesn't contribute much offense, but will occasionally come up with a jaw-dropping offensive move. Hey, Matt Futch has a long-lost twin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLPack Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Hey, Matt Futch has a long-lost twin!! Hmmm...could it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 in looking up the spread for this game (Nevada -6) I found an interesting stat.Akron is number 4 in the nation against the spread.For those of you that may be in the car out of state or country tonight, the game is on Sirius 126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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