NIT Rnd 4, BYU vs Baylor

Every BYU fan in the NY area better be at that game...



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hawkwing wrote:

Here we go ...... who woulda thunk it? BYU dominated So. Miss - who all Las Vegas odds makers picked to beat BYU tonight. Whoa! What is Zylstra eating and drinking? Find out and make sure the entire team does the same.



Big congrats to everyone. 8)

I don't what Zylstra is eating, but all the BYU fans who have said repeatedly that he isn't a D1 player should be eating a big plate of crow.

Agree. I never understood that statement. He has struggled at times but he has won some games for us too.



Glad he is playing well right now.

Gunk wrote:
Every BYU fan in the NY area better be at that game...



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I woke up Thursday morning from a dream where my boss *really* needed me in NYC next week. He was apologizing for the last minute plans and I told him I could probably make it work, but needed to be available to take care of some personal stuff Tuesday night...



i was so stoked when I woke up... stupid dream!

If we run, we win. If we don't, we lose.



The end.

Gunk wrote:
Every BYU fan in the NY area better be at that game...



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Yeah, sure, if they can afford the $50/ticket. Hopefully since they have shelled out any cash since the season began, that they can, but it's more of a decision than when the two NIT games were in the MC and tickets were only $10. A family behind me had six of their children with them. Quite a difference paying $80 for that family than $400.

EM_Puma wrote:

Every BYU fan in the NY area better be at that game...



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Yeah, sure, if they can afford the $50/ticket. Hopefully since they have shelled out any cash since the season began, that they can, but it's more of a decision than when the two NIT games were in the MC and tickets were only $10. A family behind me had six of their children with them. Quite a difference paying $80 for that family than $400.

$50 is a great investment to be able to give your kid, or your wife or yourself the experience of watching BYU Basketball, live from New York, in historic MSG, in April, against a great opponent in an end of season tournament semifinal game. Plus you get to watch the second semifinal game for free. In NYC you could save $50 by skipping lunch the day of the game ;)

BYULV wrote:

Gunk wrote:
Every BYU fan in the NY area better be at that game...



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Yeah, sure, if they can afford the $50/ticket. Hopefully since they have shelled out any cash since the season began, that they can, but it's more of a decision than when the two NIT games were in the MC and tickets were only $10. A family behind me had six of their children with them. Quite a difference paying $80 for that family than $400.

$50 is a great investment to be able to give your kid, or your wife or yourself the experience of watching BYU Basketball, live from New York, in historic MSG, in April, against a great opponent in an end of season tournament semifinal game. Plus you get to watch the second semifinal game for free. In NYC you could save $50 by skipping lunch the day of the game ;)

But then - if I read correctly, they automatically bill your credit card for the Championship game if BYU wins. It would be a great experience - but some will not be able to afford it. If BYU goes all the way it will be a run to remember.

Automatically? really? I Dont think so. The have to opt in.

Sat., March 30th - latest line has Baylor favored to win by 3.5 points. That's basically a toss-up. I like BYU's chances. The Cougs are a different team now, than the one that lost to Baylor on Dec. 21st in Waco, Tx.

Cougs_Rule wrote:
Automatically? really? I Dont think so. The have to opt in.

That is what the email BYU sent me said. It is acually nice, because many tournaments require you to buy the entire package up front.



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Baylor has our kryptonite. A fast and strong PG that can hit the outside shot and big men that can rebound and block shots.



At least we're not at their place, but this will take the best effort we've seen all season to beat them. Possible, but unlikely. I just don't see Davies and Carlino having success this game and Zylstra has disapeared again long athletic teams his entire career.

craigoscarson wrote:
Baylor has our kryptonite. A fast and strong PG that can hit the outside shot and big men that can rebound and block shots.



At least we're not at their place, but this will take the best effort we've seen all season to beat them. Possible, but unlikely. I just don't see Davies and Carlino having success this game and Zylstra has disapeared again long athletic teams his entire career.

I am curious to see what we are going to do to get Haws looks. Also our 3 pt shooting can't keep going like it has, right?



Maybe Kaufisi is the differencemaker- we didn't have him last time. 8)

Sorry if this is redundant, but: I think we can take 'em. Agreed that this is not the same BYU team that Baylor faced in December. It won't be the Bears' home court, and it won't be their Big 12 officials. Compared to the WCC, I have been impressed with the improvement in officiating balance in our games so far in the NIT. I remember seeing a tight game against Baylor go south on us following a spate of one-sided calls. The Bears won't have that advantage at MSG. Anyway, I suppose it all hinges on the perimeter shooting of our guards. My prediction is based on the assumption that Carlino and Zylstra will continue to perform. Our guys will not be intimidated by Baylor. If our guards are both hitting, then our bigs will have space, and we win by at least ten. If only one of them is hitting, then we could still win, but with more suspense.



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BOID wrote:
Sorry if this is redundant, but: I think we can take 'em. Agreed that this is not the same BYU team that Baylor faced in December. It won't be the Bears' home court, and it won't be their Big 12 officials. Compared to the WCC, I have been impressed with the improvement in officiating balance in our games so far in the NIT. I remember seeing a tight game against Baylor go south on us following a spate of one-sided calls. The Bears won't have that advantage at MSG. Anyway, I suppose it all hinges on the perimeter shooting of our guards. My prediction is based on the assumption that Carlino and Zylstra will continue to perform. Our guys will not be intimidated by Baylor. If our guards are both hitting, then our bigs will have space, and we win by at least ten. If only one of them is hitting, then we could still win, but with more suspense.



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I hope you are correct. But any analysis in general, but especially with Davies, is foul trouble. If Baylor attacks the rim, both through penetration and to the inside/bigs, BD will be vulnerable. Help side, like last year with Noah, has to be strong. Austin and LeBronson better bring it. I wouldn't be surprised to see Harward either, given Baylors length. BYU got away with Z at the 4 in the last game, bc SoMiss was shorter. That won't work vs Baylor.

And yes, BYU has to hit outside shots and keep the tempo up. But that's Baylors gameplay as well. It should be a barn burner. If we win by more than 10 I will buy you a shake from Iceburg. I just don't see it happening a fourth game in a row.

But, who knows.

GO COUGS!

Winning in this game will be a function of keeping our starters out of foul trouble. Last time we had a 10 point lead and Haws got his second foul. By half time, the tide had turned and we were playing catch up the rest of the game. In addition, I think we will need the bench players to give us some good minutes (even if they don't score) because this will be a very fast paced game.

Just checked the latest line this morning. Odd makers are favoring Baylor by 3 pts.



... BYU ..... Baylor

Points scored

.. 77.34 .... 76.03

Points against

.. 69.31 .... 66.63

Def. rebounds

.. 26.83 .... 25.37

Off. rebounds

.. 12.00 .... 12.23

FG%

.. 45.79% .. 45.87%

FT%

.. 72.79% .. 68.58%

3 Pointers

.. 5.94 ..... 7.09

Steals

.. 8.23 ..... 6.60





I like BYU's chances.

We need to get some steals and make a lot of trips to the line. Everything else but 3 pointers should be close.



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If BYU rebounds like they have the last three games, we'll be ok. If not, we'll get run out of the gym again.

Yes. One of Baylors strengths.

The most pressing question of the day is - Who will Sno-dawg "root, pull, and cheer" for during the BYU vs Baylor NIT game? What a perplexing quandary! To be an alumni of both BYU and Baylor? Amazing actually. I'm sure you have mixed emotions. Perhaps you won't turn the TV on at all. Just forget the game is even on.



Good luck with your decision! ;) :D