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Post by Den60 on Jan 22, 2020 22:02:27 GMT -8
We have a huge target on our chest and UNLV has some athletes on their team. I like what I see from Diong. We have the advantage in experience and we play better defense. They will be looking at a "nothing to lose everything to gain" game this weekend. If we stay out of foul trouble and we shoot near our average we should win. But, anything can happen - especially on the road.
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Post by aztecdan8 on Jan 22, 2020 22:08:36 GMT -8
We have a huge target on our chest and UNLV has some athletes on their team. I like what I see from Diong. We have the advantage in experience and we play better defense. They will be looking at a "nothing to lose everything to gain" game this weekend. If we stay out of foul trouble and we shoot near our average we should win. But, anything can happen - especially on the road. We are the best team in the MWC. By far. Anyone’s “A” game won’t beat our “B” game. We’d have to play a “C” game while an opponent played a near perfect A/A- game. I like our chances and LOVE this team. They’re very special. |
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Post by tonatiuh on Jan 22, 2020 22:24:35 GMT -8
That's great! Nevada handeling UNLV tonight, 86-72. So, you can bet the Rebels will have even more desire to hang a defeat on the Aztecs when they
visit Las Vegas on Sunday! Should be one of the best games in conference so far this season! Definitely worth watching!
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Post by richpjr on Jan 22, 2020 22:24:46 GMT -8
Ladies & gentlemen, now that the undefeated Aztec basketball team just got by Wyoming last night and is now 20-0 our next game is on the road in everyone's favorite town, Las Vegas! And, why did I put in the title as, "Toughest Game?" Easy. Because, UNLV is second only to us in the conference standings at 6-1, and the way they are playing right now is more like a badger protecting her babies! We already know what they did to Utah State last month, and the poor Aggies have still not recovered. Yes, we have been very fortunate playing in Las Vegas. We just won two games there over Thanksgiving, and we have won many games in the MW Tournament where it is like a second home to us. But, this is probably one of the best Rebel squads we have seen in about a decade or more. That is why I ask if this could be one of the toughest games for us so far? I know we had a last second, last shot victory over San Jose St. on Dec. 8th, but this team is considerably better than that Spartan team. And since they will be playing at home that makes our job even tougher. So, do we have enough firepower and determination to continue our win streak? We'll see on Sunday! Go Aztecs!!!    UNLV is the anti-Nevada... They can’t shoot the three and they don’t defend the three well. They are fabulous OR team and overall rebounding team. They turn it over a ton and don’t create a lot of turnovers. A lot of their offense, like USU, comes from the line. In general they are just average on defense and offense and must rebound and get to the line in order to compete, but are super athletic... I feel like an older, smart team that can play defense and make shots should handle UNLV. Your description of UNLV was spot on watching the game tonight. They didn't shoot the 3 well or defend it. They outrebounded Nevada by 11. They turned it over 12 times and only forced 6 They took 25 FTs. |
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Post by tonatiuh on Jan 22, 2020 22:43:08 GMT -8
True, UNLV didn't play too well tonight, but it was against their Rival (and at Reno), and you don't believe they will play like that against us on Sunday do you? They will probably have even more desire to disrupt our game, and play to win. The one thing I do not look forward to is that horrific crowd yell they do: "Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebels! Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebels! Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebels!" That is the worst and one of the most boring yells I've ever heard!  |
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Post by fisherville on Jan 22, 2020 23:01:11 GMT -8
UNLV doesn’t defend the three at all.
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Post by mySTRAS on Jan 22, 2020 23:04:41 GMT -8
UNLV doesn’t defend the three at all. Nor can they shoot it well. |
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Post by K2Aztec73 on Jan 23, 2020 1:47:54 GMT -8
True, UNLV didn't play too well tonight, but it was against their Rival (and at Reno), and you don't believe they will play like that against us on Sunday do you? They will probably have even more desire to disrupt our game, and play to win. The one thing I do not look forward to is that horrific crowd yell they do: "Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebels! Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebels! Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebels!" That is the worst and one of the most boring yells I've ever heard! Boy, do you have that right! To me, it always sounds like they're chanting "air ball...air ball... air ball...". Perhaps, that's what inspires their shooters! |
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Post by therealoracle on Jan 23, 2020 8:20:36 GMT -8
Vegas reporter on 1360 just said unlv is trash
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Post by azson on Jan 23, 2020 9:57:11 GMT -8
True, UNLV didn't play too well tonight, but it was against their Rival (and at Reno), and you don't believe they will play like that against us on Sunday do you? They will probably have even more desire to disrupt our game, and play to win. The one thing I do not look forward to is that horrific crowd yell they do: "Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebels! Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebels! Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebels!"
That is the worst and one of the most boring yells I've ever heard! And that they do the Tomahawk Chop along with it makes it even more asinine. The fact that Reb fans are only #3 on my most hated list tells you all you need to know about bySUCKS and TROLLobo fans. |
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Post by missiontrails on Jan 23, 2020 11:21:43 GMT -8
True, UNLV didn't play too well tonight, but it was against their Rival (and at Reno), and you don't believe they will play like that against us on Sunday do you? They will probably have even more desire to disrupt our game, and play to win. The one thing I do not look forward to is that horrific crowd yell they do: "Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebels! Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebels! Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebels!"
That is the worst and one of the most boring yells I've ever heard! And that they do the Tomahawk Chop along with it makes it even more asinine. The fact that Reb fans are only #3 on my most hated list tells you all you need to know about bySUCKS and TROLLobo fans. There is NOTHING more annoying to me than the chant that goes with the tomahawk chop that the Atlanta Braves, KC Chiefs, and Florida state fans do. Comes across TV and radio in the most annoying way. It would be even worse, I'm sure, if I was Native American. |
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Post by azson on Jan 23, 2020 11:33:17 GMT -8
And that they do the Tomahawk Chop along with it makes it even more asinine. The fact that Reb fans are only #3 on my most hated list tells you all you need to know about bySUCKS and TROLLobo fans. There is NOTHING more annoying to me than the chant that goes with the tomahawk chop that the Atlanta Braves, KC Chiefs, and Florida state fans do. Comes across TV and radio in the most annoying way. It would be even worse, I'm sure, if I was Native American. I am 1/16 Cherokee and other than He Who Must Not Be Named there are few things that make me more embarrassed to be a U.S. citizen than when hearing/seeing that chop by those fans. |
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Post by azdick on Jan 23, 2020 16:49:01 GMT -8
There is NOTHING more annoying to me than the chant that goes with the tomahawk chop that the Atlanta Braves, KC Chiefs, and Florida state fans do. Comes across TV and radio in the most annoying way. It would be even worse, I'm sure, if I was Native American. I am 1/16 Cherokee and other than He Who Must Not Be Named there are few things that make me more embarrassed to be a U.S. citizen than when hearing/seeing that chop by those fans. I'd like to see some Junk Yawd Dawgs take cho(m)ps out of Rebal fan on Sunday. |
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Post by standiego on Jan 23, 2020 17:17:34 GMT -8
heard from Coach D - he had the same thoughts on UNLV 's strong rebounding - they are very good - even on the offensive end - they average 40 rebounds a game think we are at about 35 but have been slipping with out Nathan . Coaches would like to see all our 5 positions hitting the boards . Get second hand points on offense instead of UNLV getting transition points with fast break chances .
Yes they also get a lot of FT's . They take the ball to the basket and draw fouls . per Dutcher we need to adjust part of our offense to get more FT's . We have 4 starters that have over 80% FT and think Jordan is up to 90% FT . Only Yanni is below 65% . .
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Post by waxxon on Jan 23, 2020 17:38:42 GMT -8
Have watched them and UNLV is tough on the boards. We were an average rebounding team with N Mensah, now we are mediocre at best. This will hurt us in the Tournament against the top teams. Hopefully Mensah will return to shore up the front line, otherwise, Narain and J Mensah need to play more and get up to speed. On a positive note, this year it is wide open as to who will make the Final Four, imo.
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Post by fisherville on Jan 23, 2020 17:48:34 GMT -8
Have watched them and UNLV is tough on the boards. We were an average rebounding team with N Mensah, now we are mediocre at best. This will hurt us in the Tournament against the top teams. Hopefully Mensah will return to shore up the front line, otherwise, Narain and J Mensah need to play more and get up to speed. On a positive note, this year it is wide open as to who will make the Final Four, imo. We were actually a very good rebounding team with Nate, not close to average. |
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Post by tonatiuh on Jan 23, 2020 17:55:48 GMT -8
Have watched them and UNLV is tough on the boards. We were an average rebounding team with N Mensah, now we are mediocre at best. This will hurt us in the Tournament against the top teams. Hopefully Mensah will return to shore up the front line, otherwise, Narain and J Mensah need to play more and get up to speed. On a positive note, this year it is wide open as to who will make the Final Four, imo. We'll see how well we do on the boards in Las Vegas. Sometimes you never know and a player can come out of nowhere to help us on the boards in a game. You are right about this being a wide open opportunity for any team that plays well to make the Final Four this season. And, the way we have been playing we are just as good as anyone to be able to make it! First, let's get by the Rebels! Go Aztecs!!! |
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Post by fatfreddy on Jan 24, 2020 6:40:14 GMT -8
And that they do the Tomahawk Chop along with it makes it even more asinine. The fact that Reb fans are only #3 on my most hated list tells you all you need to know about bySUCKS and TROLLobo fans. There is NOTHING more annoying to me than the chant that goes with the tomahawk chop that the Atlanta Braves, KC Chiefs, and Florida state fans do. Comes across TV and radio in the most annoying way. It would be even worse, I'm sure, if I was Native American. I remember us Aztec fans doing that chop for a couple years or so during some football games in the early 90’s |
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Post by missiontrails on Jan 24, 2020 9:52:35 GMT -8
There is NOTHING more annoying to me than the chant that goes with the tomahawk chop that the Atlanta Braves, KC Chiefs, and Florida state fans do. Comes across TV and radio in the most annoying way. It would be even worse, I'm sure, if I was Native American. I remember us Aztec fans doing that chop for a couple years or so during some football games in the early 90’s I don't recall that, but I'm glad it stopped. |
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Post by azdick on Jan 24, 2020 9:58:30 GMT -8
I remember us Aztec fans doing that chop for a couple years or so during some football games in the early 90’s I don't recall that, but I'm glad it stopped. Stop The Chop. |
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