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Posted: 12/18/2016 10:35 PM
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Use this thread to talk about anything game-related. For away games, we'll have a separate travel thread.

Date: December 21st, 2016 9:00 PM

Opponent: Western Kentucky  (4-7)

Site: E.A. Diddle Arena

TV: Fox College Sports

Radio: Ohio Radio or on TuneIn Radio

Webcast: None

Western Kentucky media guide, statistics and roster

Fan sites:  WKU Insider  (Scout)    Hilltopper Haven      

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Posted: 12/19/2016 8:17 AM
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WKU hasn't played at home since November 22. That's just brutal. This feels to me like like one of those mid-major games where the home underdog steals one.
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Posted: 12/19/2016 9:15 AM
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It truly is a travesty that this kid won't get to play in Athens in front of the O Zone.

http://www.wkusports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/pancake_thom...
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Posted: 12/19/2016 9:20 AM
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Ohio69 wrote:expand_more
WKU hasn't played at home since November 22. That's just brutal. This feels to me like like one of those mid-major games where the home underdog steals one.
In reading their message board it sounds like they are about in the same place we were in Saul's first year. Their defensive metrics are pretty bad and they are inconsistent on offense. That Indiana State game is a head-scratcher though.
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Posted: 12/19/2016 9:20 AM
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Yes, they would have a blast intimidating him with their silent indifference.
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Posted: 12/19/2016 2:58 PM
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Are Bobcat fans planning to meet up any place pregame?
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Posted: 12/20/2016 11:08 AM
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I saw on trip advisor there is a BBQ place rated almost 5stars that is a ten minute drive to the arena. Smokey something or other was the name. Anybody up for BBQ?
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Posted: 12/20/2016 3:44 PM
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Anyone know if this game is available via a streaming app such as Fox Sports Go?
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Posted: 12/20/2016 5:19 PM
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OU_Country wrote:expand_more
Anyone know if this game is available via a streaming app such as Fox Sports Go?
I think basically all Fox sports broadcasts are, but you only have access to the ones on channels to which you subscribe.
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Posted: 12/20/2016 10:20 PM
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Thanks for the heads up Upsan , I guess I'll be doing it the old fashioned way tomorrow night: Radio.

It happens to work out well. Listen to Ohio, watch the Braggin' Rights
Game among others.
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Posted: 12/20/2016 11:54 PM
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Just did a scan and I see it is on Direct TV channel #608. I guess I'll find out tomorrow night if I have access to that channel, but it's listed.
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Posted: 12/21/2016 11:18 AM
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Chicken George wrote:expand_more
Just did a scan and I see it is on Direct TV channel #608. I guess I'll find out tomorrow night if I have access to that channel, but it's listed.
I've tried to find out more about FCS but haven't been able to. It seems to be a PPV channel but DTV doesn't show info on how to order it. It may be part of my sports pack but I haven't checked. Tonight's men's game and the WKU women vs BSU game before it are the only two programs listed for the past three days.
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Posted: 12/21/2016 12:18 PM
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Attendance could be lowered tonight due to WKU playing in the Boca Raton Bowl vs Memphis Tuesday and fans being out of town.
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Posted: 12/21/2016 12:33 PM
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Stats show WKU gets to line a lot more than opponents. They slash a lot. They are over 72% from line. So hopefully we can limit that tonight.

The Johnsons are their most impressive players on paper. Que is a wing player transfer who was very good at Wash St. The other kid is a post player who is versatile with good strength.

Overall, their FG % is only fair. So keeping them from driving and hoping they don't go off from three might be a good strategy. We will see what our coaches have ready.
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Posted: 12/21/2016 1:25 PM
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Ohio is a +6.5 favorite.....strange line if you ask me.
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Posted: 12/21/2016 1:32 PM
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FearLeon wrote:expand_more
Ohio is a +6.5 favorite.....strange line if you ask me.
WKU is way down this year, this is not the same type of team/program that you've seen in recent years from them.
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Posted: 12/21/2016 2:33 PM
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Ohio is a +6.5 favorite.....strange line if you ask me.
Saw it as low as Ohio -4' last night.....all the way up to -7 today.

Seems smelly.

Ohio at Marshall and at Iona were far from impressive. Ga Tech was ACC opponent, so easy to get up for.

Three days before Xmas....vs a team that I'm guessing 50%+ of the players on Ohio roster haven't even heard of......not sure if they're 7 points better tonight.

Not to mention the whole "WKU hasn't had a home game since before Thanksgiving" angle....I'm sure they'll be happy to be home
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Posted: 12/21/2016 2:40 PM
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100%Cat wrote:expand_more
It truly is a travesty that this kid won't get to play in Athens in front of the O Zone.

http://www.wkusports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/pancake_thom...
Funny to me that a kid has that nickname and he's one of their smaller players. I'd envision a guy built like Mr. Johnson in Akron just based on the nickname, a guy that might have an offensive lineman's build.
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Posted: 12/21/2016 2:44 PM
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bshot44 wrote:expand_more
Three days before Xmas....vs a team that I'm guessing 50%+ of the players on Ohio roster haven't even heard of......not sure if they're 7 points better tonight.
I'd be interested to test that theory (though I don't know how). I would guess that more than 50% of the players have heard of WKU.
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Posted: 12/21/2016 3:27 PM
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I think most of their die-hard fans are in Florida and went to the Boca Raton Bowl last night. As a matter of fact, I heard something about "Toys for Tots" - i.e. - bring a new unwrapped toy for the underprivileged tonight and get in free. (that was second hand news so I an not 100% on it but sure enough that I will be stopping at a Dollar General on the way up and picking up a "compare favorably to Barbie" to donate just in case.)
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Posted: 12/21/2016 5:39 PM
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Hope to see a few of you Bobcat fans at Diddle. I'm planning to get there when the gates open at 700.

Bshot, I think you underestimate our players. The staff has been educating them abt WKU recently.

Line I saw was Ohio by 5. I was expecting 3.5 or 4. I know WKU is somewhat down, but they have talent. They just haven't gelled yet.

If we bring our B game or better, it won't matter how much WKU is glad to be home, I think we will win. If we play badly and/or WKU shoots a lot better from three than normal, it could be a tough night. Hope the guys can bring home a victory.
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Posted: 12/21/2016 6:56 PM
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Pataskala wrote:expand_more
Just did a scan and I see it is on Direct TV channel #608. I guess I'll find out tomorrow night if I have access to that channel, but it's listed.
I've tried to find out more about FCS but haven't been able to. It seems to be a PPV channel but DTV doesn't show info on how to order it. It may be part of my sports pack but I haven't checked. Tonight's men's game and the WKU women vs BSU game before it are the only two programs listed for the past three days.
I logged into my DirecTV account and it says FCS 608 is free/in my package. It says under watch on computer (Sorry this program is not available to stream on your computer). Under record to TV it says (we're sorry, we had some trouble processing your record request. Please try again). On my tv itself, it says the channel is unavailable and I need to text, click or call to add. So confusing.
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Posted: 12/21/2016 6:58 PM
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9:00 PM start - ???

Guess I can do something productive until then...well, maybe not....
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Posted: 12/21/2016 7:25 PM
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Possible stream for tonights game. http://sportbroadcast.ga/HL0
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Posted: 12/21/2016 7:29 PM
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Dish network is ch. 448.
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