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Ugh, this game. I imagine the line will be, VT -12 to -14
We have to basically be perfect here.
We can neutralize 18th year senior Leday I think. But they have a TON of guys who can shoot the ball. If at any point you recognize a bunch of names it because we may as well be playing the All BG Swing and Miss Team. Khadim Sy, Ahmed Hill and Ty Outlaw were all potential GT player. Bibbs, Allen, Robinson and Hill can all shoot it. Chris Clarke is their sixth man and probably one of the top 5 athletes in the conference and has game.
Not sure we can run with these guys but we should push on the missed shots like we like to do. We are going to have to get great efforts from probably all four of our scoring options (JO Ben Jax and Q)to beat this team.
Then again......they lost by 26 at NCST recently.
We have to basically be perfect here.
We can neutralize 18th year senior Leday I think. But they have a TON of guys who can shoot the ball. If at any point you recognize a bunch of names it because we may as well be playing the All BG Swing and Miss Team. Khadim Sy, Ahmed Hill and Ty Outlaw were all potential GT player. Bibbs, Allen, Robinson and Hill can all shoot it. Chris Clarke is their sixth man and probably one of the top 5 athletes in the conference and has game.
Not sure we can run with these guys but we should push on the missed shots like we like to do. We are going to have to get great efforts from probably all four of our scoring options (JO Ben Jax and Q)to beat this team.
Then again......they lost by 26 at NCST recently.
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You guys that follow the sport closely can have all the fun predicting game results. I look at the ACC standings and results and just get confused. The most I will say is we either beat the spread by 22 and win or lose by 30 or more.
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If Q plays like he did against NC State we have a shot. I agree with Buzz, we'll gamble and hope we can catch VT on a night of bad shooting from deep.
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After starting 12-1 and beating Duke, they've lost 3 out of their last 4. That only win coming against a very blah Cuse team.
This game should go down as an L for us, but it's starting to get difficult to keep the expectations in check...
This game should go down as an L for us, but it's starting to get difficult to keep the expectations in check...
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The VT defense is surrendering an average of 84 points per game to ACC opponents. I think they are a lot like NCSU on both ends of the floor. One advantage for VT on the offensive end is the absence of a guy who wants to polish his NBA QV every night.
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I think GT beats the Jokies by 7
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I just noticed the line is VT -10.
I think this reflects the fact that most gamblers still have not bought in to our improvement. I have to admit, I doubt I would take those points for more than an inconsequential sum. Saying on this forum that I think we can beat VT is different than laying down hard cash.
I think this reflects the fact that most gamblers still have not bought in to our improvement. I have to admit, I doubt I would take those points for more than an inconsequential sum. Saying on this forum that I think we can beat VT is different than laying down hard cash.
If we were at home I'd put some $ down to cover. On the road I think VT covers 10.
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However, at VCU, at NC State, even at home but with a UNC crowd are indicators that this team can perform well on the road.
At this point I expect to be shocked by the Jacket's performance each game as they keep defying my expectations.
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Wasn't NC State favored by 10?
It was about 8.5 a gametime
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I prefer to call them VPISU. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
We need to respect the polytechnic nature of their institute.
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We need to respect the polytechnic nature of their institute.
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I am as enthusiastic about our ACC start as anyone. As has been said, we've won more games than I think anyone imagined at 5 games in.
With that said, recent success makes it easy to forget what we looked like during this 3 game stretch right before UNC:
We may not be as bad as this anymore. We also may not win, let alone win convincingly, as much as we already have in the ACC going forward. There's a lot of space between both ends of the spectrum and a lot of games remaining for us to see where we stack up.
We are still an offensively challenged team. I imagine there will be some clunkers still to come. Hopefully we can minimize the number of occurrences and continue to bring energy on D to offset the times when those games come.
I have no clue what to expect tomorrow, but I'm excited to find out.
With that said, recent success makes it easy to forget what we looked like during this 3 game stretch right before UNC:
We may not be as bad as this anymore. We also may not win, let alone win convincingly, as much as we already have in the ACC going forward. There's a lot of space between both ends of the spectrum and a lot of games remaining for us to see where we stack up.
We are still an offensively challenged team. I imagine there will be some clunkers still to come. Hopefully we can minimize the number of occurrences and continue to bring energy on D to offset the times when those games come.
I have no clue what to expect tomorrow, but I'm excited to find out.
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You gotta read this:
http://www.gobblercountry.com/2017/...ech-vs-georgia-tech-hokies-basketball-preview
http://www.gobblercountry.com/2017/...ech-vs-georgia-tech-hokies-basketball-preview
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Had to stop reading when he said "Coach Brian Gregory's team"
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That's a good reminder Cuse.
Just 3 weeks ago this team looked as weak as any. Last few weeks, it has looked very solid.
Basketball is a long season and it tends to ebb and flow. We are likely to have another stretch where this team looks just bad.
This team could lose 13 straight ACC games, I don't think they will but they could.
My belief is that the confidence has risen enough that if it isn't destroyed in the next 4 game stretch, then this team really should win another 2-4 ACC games.
Tonight is going to be tough, just like any road ACC Game will be.
Just 3 weeks ago this team looked as weak as any. Last few weeks, it has looked very solid.
Basketball is a long season and it tends to ebb and flow. We are likely to have another stretch where this team looks just bad.
This team could lose 13 straight ACC games, I don't think they will but they could.
My belief is that the confidence has risen enough that if it isn't destroyed in the next 4 game stretch, then this team really should win another 2-4 ACC games.
Tonight is going to be tough, just like any road ACC Game will be.
Am I crazy or do you think we can play with ND at home as well?