Gameday Pick ‘em #22: Indiana State (4-16; 2-7, t-9th in MVC)
The Pundits
“Jays must go back to basics to win, Altman says” (OWH)
"Jays need to make sacrifices" (OWH)
"ISU men head to Creighton looking for answers" (Terre Haute Star Tribune)
The Picks
The second half of the Missouri Valley Conference begins in earnest tonight, with CU and Dana Altman welcoming a familiar face to the Qwest Center. Head Tree Kevin McKenna brings the Sycs to The Phone Booth in an attempt to even up the season series between his new school and his first school.
Aside from splitting with Wichita State and having not yet faced Missouri State, this marks the first “second” game for the Jays against a Valley opponent. On New Year’s Eve, CU went to Terre Haute and shot the lights out where Larry Legend used to call home, posting a 79-61 win. This game marks the ringing in of a new type of year, the homestretch of MVC play.
In their last action, the Sycamores lost by 12 points on the road against Bradley. After upsetting Illinois State in the Hulman Center on January 10, the Sycs have lost four straight MVC games (two to Bradley, one at home versus Southern Illinois, and one at Evansville). After sitting out the first semester with academic issues, their best player Harry Marshall had his conference schedule interrupted by injury. He scored 12 points in the win against the Redbirds but hurt himself toward the end of the game. He returned to action after missing a few games with a subpar scoring night (9 points vs. SIU), but in his last game hit double figures from the field (11 points).
We all know what happened in Creighton’s last game. It wasn’t pretty, and it doesn’t need to be rehashed. In fact, only two things need to be said.
Rebound.
Play defense.
Oh, and guard Harry Marshall. Please.
If these words don't work, try this amalgamation of inspiration from our nation's cinematic leaders (Fonzie Bear included):
Leading Scorer
Creighton Otter: Justin Carter (14)
Dance Cam Guy: Booker Woodfox (23)
Panon: P'Allen Stinnett (19)
Mrs. Creighton Otter: Kenny Lawson (14)
Mrs. Dance Cam Guy: Stinnett (20)
Margin
Creighton Otter: Jays by 8
Dance Cam Guy: Jays by 19
Panon: Jays by 19
Mrs. Creighton Otter: Jays by 9
Mrs. Dance Cam Guy: Jays by 15
“Jays must go back to basics to win, Altman says” (OWH)
"Jays need to make sacrifices" (OWH)
"ISU men head to Creighton looking for answers" (Terre Haute Star Tribune)
The Picks
The second half of the Missouri Valley Conference begins in earnest tonight, with CU and Dana Altman welcoming a familiar face to the Qwest Center. Head Tree Kevin McKenna brings the Sycs to The Phone Booth in an attempt to even up the season series between his new school and his first school.
Aside from splitting with Wichita State and having not yet faced Missouri State, this marks the first “second” game for the Jays against a Valley opponent. On New Year’s Eve, CU went to Terre Haute and shot the lights out where Larry Legend used to call home, posting a 79-61 win. This game marks the ringing in of a new type of year, the homestretch of MVC play.
In their last action, the Sycamores lost by 12 points on the road against Bradley. After upsetting Illinois State in the Hulman Center on January 10, the Sycs have lost four straight MVC games (two to Bradley, one at home versus Southern Illinois, and one at Evansville). After sitting out the first semester with academic issues, their best player Harry Marshall had his conference schedule interrupted by injury. He scored 12 points in the win against the Redbirds but hurt himself toward the end of the game. He returned to action after missing a few games with a subpar scoring night (9 points vs. SIU), but in his last game hit double figures from the field (11 points).
We all know what happened in Creighton’s last game. It wasn’t pretty, and it doesn’t need to be rehashed. In fact, only two things need to be said.
Rebound.
Play defense.
Oh, and guard Harry Marshall. Please.
If these words don't work, try this amalgamation of inspiration from our nation's cinematic leaders (Fonzie Bear included):
Leading Scorer
Creighton Otter: Justin Carter (14)
Dance Cam Guy: Booker Woodfox (23)
Panon: P'Allen Stinnett (19)
Mrs. Creighton Otter: Kenny Lawson (14)
Mrs. Dance Cam Guy: Stinnett (20)
Margin
Creighton Otter: Jays by 8
Dance Cam Guy: Jays by 19
Panon: Jays by 19
Mrs. Creighton Otter: Jays by 9
Mrs. Dance Cam Guy: Jays by 15
posted by Creighton Otter at 6:32 AM
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