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spongeBOB CATpants
11/3/2023 9:40 AM
I don't know anything about Otterbein but only putting up 67 points is concerning. A good D1 offense should certainly score 80+ against a D3 opponent. Their roster is almost entirely made up of Ohio kids.
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bobcatsquared
11/3/2023 9:48 AM
100%Cat wrote:expand_more
Also, a friend of mine pointed something out that now my eyes cannot unsee. G-Wiz is a 6'11 version of Cousin Mose Schrute from The Office.
Thanks 100%Cat. This apt comparison will now be something that I won't be able to get out of my mind when watching Bobcat basketball this winter.
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100%Cat
11/3/2023 10:43 AM
bobcatsquared wrote:expand_more
Also, a friend of mine pointed something out that now my eyes cannot unsee. G-Wiz is a 6'11 version of Cousin Mose Schrute from The Office.
Thanks 100%Cat. This apt comparison will now be something that I won't be able to get out of my mind when watching Bobcat basketball this winter.
You're welcome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHgfyGPB5iM
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FearLeon
11/3/2023 11:47 AM
greencat wrote:expand_more
G Wiz getting his shot blocked by Otterbein's 6-7 backup center
then a 3-on-1 fast break that resulted in nothing
It's only an exhibition...FearLeon will not say anything...

It's only an exhibition...FearLeon will not say anything...

It's only an exhibition...FearLeon will not say anything...
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FearLeon
11/3/2023 11:53 AM
100%Cat wrote:expand_more
Also, a friend of mine pointed something out that now my eyes cannot unsee. G-Wiz is a 6'11 version of Cousin Mose Schrute from The Office.
Thanks 100%Cat. This apt comparison will now be something that I won't be able to get out of my mind when watching Bobcat basketball this winter.
You're welcome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHgfyGPB5iM
It's only an exhibition...FearLeon will not say anything...

It's only an exhibition...FearLeon will not say anything...

It's only an exhibition...FearLeon will not say anything...
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FearLeon
11/3/2023 11:56 AM
Cellis033 wrote:expand_more
IJ was in street clothes tonight, I'm very worried if he reinjured himself / staff sitting him out as a precaution or a much different and concerning reason. He seemed in great spirits when I talked to him earlier in the week.
Obviously, we really need IJ to contribute this season. If not, then when? Hard to comprehend how we guard the likes of Freeman and the big guy from Miami with what we have. Boals might have some tough decisions to make following this season when it comes to IJ and The Whiz moving forward.
Last Edited: 11/3/2023 12:03:10 PM by FearLeon
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FearLeon
11/3/2023 12:01 PM
shabamon wrote:expand_more
No live stats, no box score, no photo gallery, no in-game updates, no pregame story in The Post, nothing yet from WOUB.
Seriously...make it make sense?
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FJC31
11/3/2023 12:02 PM
St. John’s lost its exhibition against Pace last week. I’ll be more concerned if we’re not 3-0 heading in Nassau.
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GraffZ06
11/3/2023 12:18 PM
shabamon wrote:expand_more
No live stats, no box score, no photo gallery, no in-game updates, no pregame story in The Post, nothing yet from WOUB.
If a tree falls in the forest and nobody was there to hear it....

Was this game even played?

Pics or it didn't happen?
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greencat
11/3/2023 12:19 PM
FJC31 wrote:expand_more
St. John’s lost its exhibition against Pace last week. I’ll be more concerned if we’re not 3-0 heading in Nassau.
Troy won 20 games last season including a win at Florida State.

Playing like last night won't get a win over the blind school. Much less Troy.
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GraffZ06
11/3/2023 12:19 PM
100%Cat wrote:expand_more
Also, a friend of mine pointed something out that now my eyes cannot unsee. G-Wiz is a 6'11 version of Cousin Mose Schrute from The Office.
This can NOT be understated.

Post of the year nominee.

Gabe IS Mose Schrute. We need t-shirts.
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Jeff McKinney
11/3/2023 12:51 PM
greencat wrote:expand_more
High Points: the 110 sounded really good

Lows: no inside game on either end of the floor
G Wiz getting his shot blocked by Otterbein's 6-7 backup center
then a 3-on-1 fast break that resulted in nothing
the first half stretch that couldn't have beat the blind school
letting D-3 scrubs slash and beat them to the rim
Here's one of these "scrubs" you're referring to. Jack Clements.

https://x.com/djballer24/status/1720442725076513057?t=gzk...
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FJC31
11/3/2023 12:52 PM
greencat wrote:expand_more
St. John’s lost its exhibition against Pace last week. I’ll be more concerned if we’re not 3-0 heading in Nassau.
Troy won 20 games last season including a win at Florida State.

Playing like last night won't get a win over the blind school. Much less Troy.
Oh I know. Troy also lost a bit of firepower from that team and is picked to finish 8th this season in Sun Belt. Not to be taken lightly; I just mean I expect us to get together and be prepared to win those first three games.
Last Edited: 11/3/2023 12:53:14 PM by FJC31
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Jeff McKinney
11/3/2023 12:54 PM
Otterbein picked fourth in a good Ohio Athletic Conference this year. I understand we should have beaten them by more than 18, but they do have several guys who can play.
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FearLeon
11/3/2023 12:56 PM
GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more
No live stats, no box score, no photo gallery, no in-game updates, no pregame story in The Post, nothing yet from WOUB.
If a tree falls in the forest and nobody was there to hear it....

Was this game even played?

Pics or it didn't happen?
I can't believe it's 12:55 PM eastern next day after the Otterbein game and there are no video highlights of this game anywhere to be found on-line? Ohiobobcats.com......Ohio men's basketball on twitter....WOUB.....nothing. What is the athletic department and university doing? This is not a "secret scrimmage". Did Boals tell everyone not to shoot the game for scouting purposes?

I know this is a tired rant, but for being one of the best broadcast journalism schools in the country, we sure do drop the ball time and time again.
Last Edited: 11/3/2023 12:59:57 PM by FearLeon
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Cellis033
11/3/2023 1:03 PM
FearLeon wrote:expand_more
No live stats, no box score, no photo gallery, no in-game updates, no pregame story in The Post, nothing yet from WOUB.
If a tree falls in the forest and nobody was there to hear it....

Was this game even played?

Pics or it didn't happen?
I can't believe it's 12:55 PM eastern next day after the Otterbein game and there are no video highlights of this game anywhere to be found on-line? Ohiobobcats.com......Ohio men's basketball on twitter....WOUB.....nothing. What is the athletic department and university doing? This is not a "secret scrimmage". Did Boals tell everyone not to shoot the game for scouting purposes?

I know this is a tired rant, but for being one of the best broadcasting schools in the country, we sure do drop the ball time and time again.
Kind of confusing and embarrassing at the same time - really want to look at a box score.

Also on Ike - just seemed like he had first game jitters to me. Almost broke an Otterbein player's ankles at one point in the game. Found the postgame presser here: https://youtu.be/VrI5ym7GkR8?si=3MN8NiqZ-vRVaQqr

AJ and Reef both noting how team needs to get tougher for the game against Troy. They also stressed that they need to get their shooting better after missing a ton of looks last night.

Boals has a few good points about getting better on deflections and rebounding. Thought we had a few rebounds we could have gotten that ended up in Otterbein's hands.

And my god, we need some GWiz / Moses Schrute t-shirts now. The appearance is so uncanny LMFAO! Post of the year nominee.
Last Edited: 11/3/2023 1:06:43 PM by Cellis033
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FJC31
11/3/2023 1:34 PM
Cellis033 wrote:expand_more
No live stats, no box score, no photo gallery, no in-game updates, no pregame story in The Post, nothing yet from WOUB.
If a tree falls in the forest and nobody was there to hear it....

Was this game even played?

Pics or it didn't happen?
I can't believe it's 12:55 PM eastern next day after the Otterbein game and there are no video highlights of this game anywhere to be found on-line? Ohiobobcats.com......Ohio men's basketball on twitter....WOUB.....nothing. What is the athletic department and university doing? This is not a "secret scrimmage". Did Boals tell everyone not to shoot the game for scouting purposes?

I know this is a tired rant, but for being one of the best broadcasting schools in the country, we sure do drop the ball time and time again.
Kind of confusing and embarrassing at the same time - really want to look at a box score.

Also on Ike - just seemed like he had first game jitters to me. Almost broke an Otterbein player's ankles at one point in the game. Found the postgame presser here: https://youtu.be/VrI5ym7GkR8?si=3MN8NiqZ-vRVaQqr

AJ and Reef both noting how team needs to get tougher for the game against Troy. They also stressed that they need to get their shooting better after missing a ton of looks last night.

Boals has a few good points about getting better on deflections and rebounding. Thought we had a few rebounds we could have gotten that ended up in Otterbein's hands.

And my god, we need some GWiz / Moses Schrute t-shirts now. The appearance is so uncanny LMFAO! Post of the year nominee.
Thanks for sharing the clip. Feel better about the acknowledgment of what’s needed to maximize lack of size. I suspect we’ll see an uptempo style and a lot of running.
Last Edited: 11/3/2023 1:34:28 PM by FJC31
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shabamon
11/3/2023 1:38 PM
In fairness, there is now a piece on WOUB's youtube channel. But not to have a box score or live stats I now have to only believe that's by design to give Troy very little scout.

Seems like 10-15 years ago we had far more self-starters in student media. It's one thing to have the school. It's another to WANT to command the work. Decker was covering high school tournament volleyball so I'm sure he'd have no qualms about asking this, but considering we are sitting on an open scholarship, only three bigs on the roster, losing Dwight, how is IJ's status not asked in the postgame presser?
Last Edited: 11/3/2023 1:42:30 PM by shabamon
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OhioCatFan
11/3/2023 2:26 PM
Jeff McKinney wrote:expand_more
Otterbein picked fourth in a good Ohio Athletic Conference this year. I understand we should have beaten them by more than 18, but they do have several guys who can play.
And, to put this in perspective, I seem to recall Kentucky losing to Gardner Webb several years ago. Was that an exhibition or an early regular season game? And, once upon a time, in memory of many of us, OHIO lost a shootout to Ohio Wesleyan. So, don't take these D3 teams too lightly.
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spongeBOB CATpants
11/3/2023 3:36 PM
It's hard not to laugh at this thread because of the lack of coverage of this game so most of us are going based on the final score and a few posters.

That being said, I feel good about holding them to under 50 points. Troy will be a much tougher test.
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greencat
11/3/2023 4:52 PM
Jeff McKinney wrote:expand_more
Otterbein picked fourth in a good Ohio Athletic Conference this year. I understand we should have beaten them by more than 18, but they do have several guys who can play.
Louisville Falls to Kentucky Wesleyan in Final Exhibition
https://www.si.com/college/louisville/basketball/recap-20...

So, it does happen this time of the year.

It's not the final margin that is so concerning last night. It's some of the crappy play. This includes, offense, defense, transition game, etc.
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Ted Thompson
11/3/2023 7:25 PM

 

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Jeff McKinney
11/3/2023 9:18 PM
OhioCatFan wrote:expand_more
Otterbein picked fourth in a good Ohio Athletic Conference this year. I understand we should have beaten them by more than 18, but they do have several guys who can play.
And, to put this in perspective, I seem to recall Kentucky losing to Gardner Webb several years ago. Was that an exhibition or an early regular season game? And, once upon a time, in memory of many of us, OHIO lost a shootout to Ohio Wesleyan. So, don't take these D3 teams too lightly.
Gardner Webb is D1.
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greencat
11/3/2023 9:24 PM
Jeff McKinney wrote:expand_more
Gardner Webb is D1.
So is Tennessee Tech. In the not-so-good news department, APSU played them in an exhibition game and beat them by 39.
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OhioCatFan
11/3/2023 10:42 PM
Jeff McKinney wrote:expand_more
Otterbein picked fourth in a good Ohio Athletic Conference this year. I understand we should have beaten them by more than 18, but they do have several guys who can play.
And, to put this in perspective, I seem to recall Kentucky losing to Gardner Webb several years ago. Was that an exhibition or an early regular season game? And, once upon a time, in memory of many of us, OHIO lost a shootout to Ohio Wesleyan. So, don't take these D3 teams too lightly.
Gardner Webb is D1.
You're right, and I knew that. Sloppy wording on my part. GW is not exactly a household name in basketball. But, OWU is D3!
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