Predictions, Anyone?
by Ben Broman on Mar 20, 2009 5:47 PM EDT
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PrintTomorrow's game has actually turned into one of the more intriguing ones on Saturday. The Terps take on 2-seeded Memphis right after the Tigers played a horrible game and right after Maryland looked dominant at times over Cal. There aren't any expectations for Maryland to win, so there's no pressure, which could work in their favor.
On the good side for Maryland, Memphis looked absolutely horrible against CS-N. They really should've lost that game. They had to rely on a reserve - Roburt Sallie - to put up 31 more points than he averages. Meanwhile, Maryland played one of their best games of the year against Cal. Those are some good signs. Any game Greivis Vasquez and Gary Williams are involved in can never be called to the final whistle.
Unfortunately, Memphis has some massive advantages: they start blue-chippers at every possession with superior size and athleticism. There's a reason they're a 2 seed and not a 5 seed like other weak conference teams. Also, Greivis might've given them a bit of bulletin board material: I don't think they'd go undefeated in ACC play, but Memphis wouldn't have a losing record.
In the end, I think Maryland makes it a close game, but ultimately lose. There's still a lot of determination on this team, and they're peaking at exactly the right time, while Memphis is falling apart at a bad moment. Unfortunately, you can only overcome so much of a size and athleticism disadvantage. Memphis is just too long with too much talent. Memphis wins, 81-72.
What say you?
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No impact to GV's comments
other than to piss off some slightly racist southerners…
“someone should tell him (GV) that his english is pretty much questionable”
if memphis focuses on this, then they are wasting time….they need to focus on how they are going to stop the terps…
Greivis Vasquez preaches the truth
Props to Vasquez for telling it how it is. C-USA is home to only one tournament team (Memphis), and Memphis has only played 5 tournamet teams, going 3-2, with one of those wins being UT Chatanooga, a 16 seed. In comparison, the ACC has seeven tournament teams, and Maryland has played 15 tournament teams.
In the end, Greivis is right. Memphis is a solid basketball team, but they have lost to the majority of the real competition they have faced this year. Until they start consistently beating legitimate tourney teams, they are not in the conversation for being one of the best teams in the NCAA. I think Maryland has a great shot of keeping it close.
well they did go to the finals last year
I don’t agree with GV…but I like the confidence, and seriously doubt it will hurt us…
I’m glad we aren’t scared of them
by tiimbitz4786 on Mar 20, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Bring on the Tigers
The way Maryland played against Cal (the best 3 point shooters in the country) showed their stifling defense and well balanced offense will keep them in the game with anyone. Go Terps!
theres probably
a little hmoreism in that statistic! lol I picked MD in a close one to but i think that if we dont come out ready to play we could have a problem against their length!
But i dont see that happening! I really hope after what Vaz said, we come out nailing open jumpers and keeping the pressure on C-USAs finest!
I say 75-68 “M-A-R-Y-L-A-N-D MARYLAND WILL WIN!”
by FEARtheTERP1 on Mar 21, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
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