Gameday Pick ‘em #2: Arkansas-Pine Bluff (0-2)
The Pundits
"Inside Creighton Hoops" preview
"Concussion fogs status of Millard" (OWH)
"Trio of Jays in question for next test"(OWH)
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The Picks
Creighton fans continually complain about the Jays’ non-conference schedule each and every year. Folks want to see Dana Altman’s teams take on the who’s who of college basketball. If only it were as simple as that. This is another discussion for a much different time.
But imagine if we could snag a couple of the non-con names that the Golden Lions schedule for our own purposes. UAPB started the year with two losses to Big 12 teams (Colorado, Texas A&M), play two more Big 12 teams (Nebraska, Missouri), and sprinkle the rest of the school’s schedule with opponents like Georgia Tech, Purdue, Nevada, San Diego State, and Creighton.
Did I mention all of those games are on the road? I probably didn’t have to. From November 14 to the end of the year, the Golden Lions will have played 11 straight road games. And while I applaud the efforts to bankroll the school’s other sports, you have to wonder what this does to the student-athlete’s other responsibilities.
Actually, I’m not really wondering about anything other than 1) how many ferocious dunks P’Allen can throw down tonight, 2) how many head-dizzying lineup changes Altman will sub in, and 3) whether or not Omaha freshman Josh Jones will see time on the court against UAPB.
(EDIT: Upon reading Piv's article in this morning's World-Herald, I can add two things to my "wonder" list: How effective with Josh Dotzler be after missing practice Wednesday, and will either Chad Millard or Casey Harriman play while they recover from a concussion and strep throat, respectively.)
Enough of this nonsense. To the picks!
(Dance Cam Guy, Panon, and I will pick ‘em each and every game on this site. We’ll keep track of the winner each game, and at the end of the year you’ll be able to find one of us three buying a round or two of expensive Scottrade Center brews at Arch Madness.)
Leading Scorer
Creighton Otter: Booker Woodfox (17)
Dance Cam Guy: Justin Carter (15)
Panon: Kenny Lawson (15)
Mrs. Creighton Otter: Kenton Walker (15)
Margin
Creighton Otter: Jays win by 30
Dance Cam Guy: Jays win by 44
Panon: Jays win by 26
Mrs. Creighton Otter: Jays win by 17
Note: Dance Cam Baby held up 3 fingers at the last game, obviously signaling her prediction that Cavel Witter would lead the Jays in scoring against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
"Inside Creighton Hoops" preview
"Concussion fogs status of Millard" (OWH)
"Trio of Jays in question for next test"(OWH)
---
The Picks
Creighton fans continually complain about the Jays’ non-conference schedule each and every year. Folks want to see Dana Altman’s teams take on the who’s who of college basketball. If only it were as simple as that. This is another discussion for a much different time.
But imagine if we could snag a couple of the non-con names that the Golden Lions schedule for our own purposes. UAPB started the year with two losses to Big 12 teams (Colorado, Texas A&M), play two more Big 12 teams (Nebraska, Missouri), and sprinkle the rest of the school’s schedule with opponents like Georgia Tech, Purdue, Nevada, San Diego State, and Creighton.
Did I mention all of those games are on the road? I probably didn’t have to. From November 14 to the end of the year, the Golden Lions will have played 11 straight road games. And while I applaud the efforts to bankroll the school’s other sports, you have to wonder what this does to the student-athlete’s other responsibilities.
Actually, I’m not really wondering about anything other than 1) how many ferocious dunks P’Allen can throw down tonight, 2) how many head-dizzying lineup changes Altman will sub in, and 3) whether or not Omaha freshman Josh Jones will see time on the court against UAPB.
(EDIT: Upon reading Piv's article in this morning's World-Herald, I can add two things to my "wonder" list: How effective with Josh Dotzler be after missing practice Wednesday, and will either Chad Millard or Casey Harriman play while they recover from a concussion and strep throat, respectively.)
Enough of this nonsense. To the picks!
(Dance Cam Guy, Panon, and I will pick ‘em each and every game on this site. We’ll keep track of the winner each game, and at the end of the year you’ll be able to find one of us three buying a round or two of expensive Scottrade Center brews at Arch Madness.)
Leading Scorer
Creighton Otter: Booker Woodfox (17)
Dance Cam Guy: Justin Carter (15)
Panon: Kenny Lawson (15)
Mrs. Creighton Otter: Kenton Walker (15)
Margin
Creighton Otter: Jays win by 30
Dance Cam Guy: Jays win by 44
Panon: Jays win by 26
Mrs. Creighton Otter: Jays win by 17
Note: Dance Cam Baby held up 3 fingers at the last game, obviously signaling her prediction that Cavel Witter would lead the Jays in scoring against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
posted by Creighton Otter at 7:39 AM
1 Comments:
Dance cam baby is wise. Witter drops 22.
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