Comments on: That's a wrap

By: Brian McInnis

Brian McInnis — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 01:53:28 +0000

In reply to Warrior Dave. Hey Dave, Yeah, all the Big West games are theoretically streamed free at BigWest.TV. Last year I discovered some of the feeds were unreliable (I believe it was the first year live streaming at all games was mandated.) So hopefully whatever bugs existed were hammered out.

By: Warrior Dave

Warrior Dave — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 19:29:45 +0000

Brian,

Any of the two road games on TV? Wasn’t able to go to Fridays game because of illness but the last minute win did make me feel better.

I love watching this team play. We need more fans in the arena to cheer them on!

By: K-Bay

K-Bay — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 18:52:45 +0000

AND it ‘should’ be ‘Rare’ that Spearman, Shamburger AND Nevels have BAD (e.g., 2-10) Shooting Nights, especially All at the Same Time (A Position like Fotuʻs or Standhardingerʻs ʻCanʻ be Affected by a Potential NBA Big); They May Need to Bring their Game in Closer to The Rim like Quincy Does on a Sub-Par shooting night…
‘Til they Hit and Get their Rhythm back…

BUT in Post-Season they Need to be Prepared to Perform despite ALL Five Opponents playinʻ Hard Deny-Ball, Shut-Down Defense…

By: lowtone123

lowtone123 — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 17:44:50 +0000

Mark of a good team is when a player is willing and able to step up and play big when others are struggling. All that and with a bum hand.

By: poorboy

poorboy — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:55:21 +0000

Maybe Jovanovich, if he can contribute, quality 5-7 minutes, to spell tired or foul plauged Fotu and Standhardinger, get a few rebounds, Stefan can block shots, protect rim, has 5 fouls to give, and he has a nice shot, no hesitation, will help that Thin Front line dilemma. If Stefan starts to play well, along with Rozitis, having a 7 ‘0″ and a True Big 6’10” 235 center, with BBIQ, will help UH down the road in conference, BWC tourney and Post Season run.
Go Stefan, keep on working it, your size can help UH MBB team!

By: poorboy

poorboy — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:44:40 +0000

Brian so true, this team, has surprised even the old time die hard UH MBB fans. Easily could have been 12-2 at this point, however 11-3, is Great!

This road trip, against Poly and Northridge, huge, if UH splits, great start 1-1, come home against Riverside,and get SSC win, then go back on the road with momentum, at 2-1, think sweep, or split, and come back for that 4 game homes stand, at either 3-2, minimum or even better 4-1, they are in a position to place top 3 or better.
This team, the guard play, and clutch performances, all 14 guys on roster have been in games since start of season, All are supporting the starters, and go in when number called, and affect winning,
Brian, this team could be something special.
All of Hawaii, MBB fans new and old, we await the results of this All Important first road trip, gotta get 1 or even 2, and UH is up there at the top tier!
Great watching team in person, wish more STUDENTS with Jamie Smith leading the Roar will come out and support their team University of Hawaii’s team the Rainbow Warriors!

By: kimo browner

kimo browner — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 18:56:45 +0000

Correction: BWC.

By: kimo browner

kimo browner — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 18:56:04 +0000

I believe top 3 in the MWC is accurate.

By: Hank

Hank — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 10:10:52 +0000

You could also argue that a technical foul should have been called on the Omaha Coach for being 5-feet on the court when play was going on right in front of him. I thought that was more clearly a technical. The Rostampour thing might have been “ok, we can’t let this go too.”

Big win though.

By: Brian McInnis

Brian McInnis — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:17:08 +0000

In reply to ROB T.

Hey Rob,

Preseason polls are all in good fun, but they’re rarely on the money top to bottom for a number of reasons. As you pointed out, I did pick UH fourth, behind UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine and Long Beach State. Even with UH’s mostly impressive nonconference performance, I’d still say Santa Barbara is the team to beat right now. Irvine will be tough with its serious size, and Long Beach has played better since getting Tyler Lamb eligible. But it’s safe to say UH has likely opened some eyes around the league, and its RPI is very respectable (83) right now.
If I were to do a do-over poll right now, I’d probably slot UH second or third behind UCSB and possibly Irvine — I’d have to give that latter part some serious thought.

Bottom line, UH has a strong chance to take this conference if it can put together some winning results on the road.