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Ted Thompson

12/9/2018 6:06 PM

Use this thread to talk about anything game-related.

Date: December 15th, 2018 1:00 PM

Opponent: Detroit Mercy (3-7)

Site: Calihan Hall

TV: None

Radio: Ohio Radio or on TuneIn Radio

Webcast: ESPN+

Detroit Mercy media guide, statistics and roster

Detroit Mercy Fan Site: DetroitTitanHoops.com

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OUVan

12/10/2018 7:18 AM

We will be the Titans 7th MAC opponent this season. They are currently 2-4 against the MAC with wins against BG and EMU and losses to WMU, Kent St, Akron and Toledo.

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GoCats105

12/10/2018 9:18 AM

KenPom rankings

Detroit
Adjusted Offense: 217
Adjusted Defense: 328
Adjusted Tempo: 140

Ohio
Adjusted Offense: 239
Adjusted Defense: 90
Adjusted Tempo: 15

Ohio should just have to play its game as they've been playing and they'll be fine. Get a road win after passing finals and go into Purdue with some momentum.

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cbus cat fan

12/10/2018 7:11 PM

In talking with some of my friends who are UD alums (I think Dayton won by some 30 points,) it sounds like we should be able to feed the ball inside to Jason Carter. Once get that inside game established, I think we can work on dribble penetration and outside shot selection and we should be in good shape. If I remember correctly, Detroit might have been scoreless in the paint for one of the halves. This might be a game for the defense to shine and take a positive outcome from on the road.

Last Edited: 12/10/2018 7:11:43 PM by cbus cat fan

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shabamon

12/11/2018 8:48 AM

Last time we played at Detroit, Jeremy Fears hit a fadeaway three game winner on Bracketbuster Saturday. We were down two starters to injury that day, IIRC.

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Kevin Finnegan

12/11/2018 9:43 AM

shabamon wrote:expand_more

Last time we played at Detroit, Jeremy Fears hit a fadeaway three game winner on Bracketbuster Saturday. We were down two starters to injury that day, IIRC.

Then proceeded to backflip, correct?

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shabamon

12/11/2018 9:51 AM

That was the first backflip of the year.

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Andrew Ruck

12/11/2018 12:11 PM

This is a really important game. A loss will feel like a big reality check thud while a win will feel like validation that we can get it done on the road.

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catfan28

12/11/2018 2:31 PM

Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more

This is a really important game. A loss will feel like a big reality check thud while a win will feel like validation that we can get it done on the road.

Agreed. Any momentum that we've built will have gone out the window with an L.

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Jeff McKinney

12/12/2018 12:39 AM

shabamon wrote:expand_more

Last time we played at Detroit, Jeremy Fears hit a fadeaway three game winner on Bracketbuster Saturday. We were down two starters to injury that day, IIRC.

I was there along with a nice contingent of Bobcat fans. We trailed the entire game and our first lead was when Fears hit that long shot to win the game...then the backflip.

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Jeff McKinney

12/12/2018 1:04 AM

According to Sagarin, the Bobcats will be favored by 3 vs Detroit. Since we havent yet proven we can win away from the Convo, I'll be very concerned going into this game until we actually secure the win.

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Brian Smith (No, not that one)

12/12/2018 11:55 AM

I remember fighting a crackly, intermittent internet feed of that Fears game winner. It went out and then randomly buffered back in just in time to hear Derek Scott screaming.

Last Edited: 12/12/2018 11:56:08 AM by Brian Smith (No, not that one)

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FearLeon

12/12/2018 12:10 PM

Jeff McKinney wrote:expand_more

I think this accurately sums up how we all feel about this one.

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GraffZ06

12/12/2018 6:42 PM

Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more

This is a really important game. A loss will feel like a big reality check thud while a win will feel like validation that we can get it done on the road.

This x10.

Not to mention it will most likely determine the ultimate "tone" of the non-con schedule.

We sit at 6-3. Purdue game will most likely be an L. Florida Int'l will most likely be a W. That puts us 7-4 with this game as the swing game between a very mediocre 7-5 or a more solid 8-4.

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Ted Thompson

12/13/2018 2:58 PM

Saw UDM play at UD and thought they were one of the worst defensive teams I've seen in awhile. They gave up easy baskets on baseline out-of-bounds plays that 4th grade teams could defend. For the night, they gave up 12 UD dunks (new team record). The next night (odd that they played back-to-back days) they gave up 101 to Toledo.

KenPom has them giving up 111.3 points per 100 possessions (ranks 325th nationally). They allow teams to rebound 40.2% of their misses (ranks 352nd) and allow 55.3% shooting on twos (296th nationally)..

The Titans are coached by former IU (then UAB and then Texas Southern) coach Mike Davis. His son (another son Mike Jr. is an assistant) Antoine is a freshman and is secong in the nation in scoring at 27.4 PPG. He takes 40% of his team's shots (3rd nationally) and can shoot it from three (54-122 for 44.3%).

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Andrew Ruck

12/13/2018 3:22 PM

Ted Thompson wrote:expand_more

The Titans are coached by Mike Davis. His son (another son Mike Jr. is an assistant) Antoine is a freshman...He takes 40% of his team's shots (3rd nationally).

Holy nepotism.

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100%Cat

12/14/2018 10:11 AM

I'd love to see Murrell get some PT in this game. I watch warm ups and the kid can shoot the ball. We need more of that on the floor, especially with Jimmy G and Dartis out. I heard Saul mention in one of the last postgame interviews that he had been playing well in practice and should see some minutes. My guesses, being a non-present person at practice and going by what I see in meaningless warm ups, is he could be a defensive liability or he simply can't get his shot off quick enough against live competition. I'd also guess that we'll need a comfortable lead for him to see the floor, so hopefully that happens, too.

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GoCats105

12/14/2018 10:52 AM

100%Cat wrote:expand_more

I was surprised when Saul said in the postgame he needed to get at least one more guy out there. He usually sticks to his guns and doesn't budge on that. Murrell would be nice with his shooting ability, but you may be correct on what's holding him back. He has to prove he can do it in the games too. There have been a ton of guys who looked great in practice and warmups.

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BobcatSports

12/14/2018 10:38 PM

We opened as 4pt. favorites.

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bigtillyoopsupsideurhead

12/15/2018 1:06 PM

Detroit has already played 6 games against MAC opponents, so this will be a great gauge for MAC play. They are 2-4.(wins over BG and EMU)(losses to WMU, Akron, Kent, Toledo)

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GoCats105

12/15/2018 1:49 PM

Decent first half trying to figure out the zone. Just keep being patient and work through it. Like a damn dental exam.

Speaking of Murrell though, had some good minutes and hit a nice 3.

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shabamon

12/15/2018 2:18 PM

That BVP bouncer to Carter for the slam is porn.

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RSBobcat

12/15/2018 2:28 PM

GoCats105 wrote:expand_more

Decent first half trying to figure out the zone. Just keep being patient and work through it. Like a damn dental exam.

Speaking of Murrell though, had some good minutes and hit a nice 3.

Even better into H2. TO's ongoing concern though

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Deciduous Forest Cat

12/15/2018 2:32 PM

Turnovers in clusters killing us just when we should be putting this away

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Deciduous Forest Cat

12/15/2018 2:38 PM

Stop turning it over!

And someone make agoddamn freethrow

Last Edited: 12/15/2018 2:40:37 PM by Deciduous Forest Cat