Connecticut Pregame + Prediction

But as I have seen them, they seem much less effective off of opponents’ makes; they are worse in slower-paced games, and sometimes struggle to get good shots in the halfcourt. They would rather not take three-point attempts, ranking near the bottom of Division I in 3-point attempts as a percentage of all field goals (19.1%). Defensive stops and athletic ability have gotten them far, but this is clearly not one of the best Connecticut teams of Jim Calhoun’s era; they could rebound much better on the offensive end, the secondary players could score more efficiently, and the team has some moments where the basketball IQ just seems low.

But make no mistake about it, Connecticut has had a tougher out of conference schedule AND a tougher recent schedule. They will be looking to run out their frustrations on the Red Storm. Can St. John’s send the Husky season into a real tailspin with the first win over the Huskies since February of 2002?

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Prediction:

Laptop Theives: 71
Strip Club Pick Up Artists: 60

 Donyell Marshall- 77
 Donald Emmanuel- 55

Calhoun out on medical leave of absence. George Blaney to coach

Calhoun out on medical leave of absence. George Blaney to coach

 I ammend my prediction then

Donny Marshall- 70
Don emmanuel- 55

Josh Nochimson- 72
Alex Evans- 64

Norm Roberts 65. George Blaney 63.

Junior's defining game as a Johnny.

To win this game Norm can't leave too many poor offensive players out there at once. To have a prayer, Hardy, Mason, Burrell and Brownlee need more floor time than Evans and Horne.

STJ 65 ConnJob 64.

We gotta start knockin guys off and hopefully it starts 2morrow.

St. John's 65
U Conn 60

I want to win so bad. But I can't predict a win. We will play hard and reasonably smart for 32 minutes. At the end  we will fall apart. I don't want to make another norm sucks posts. But I have sadly given up hope in him. I hope I am wrong, because I really hate uconn. Let's go johnnies prove me wrong.

if there was ever a better time for a road win during the norm era........

Anyone know what's wrong with Calhoun?

Chuck Sproling 68
Nadav Hennefeld 65

Anyone know what's wrong with Calhoun?

His Viagra has lasted more than 4 hrs. 

Seriously, we may not like UCONN but I hope it isn't anything too serious.  Life and health is more important than basketball victories.

Won't win by jacking three's. Must have an inside game to win. Unselfish passing is the key.

Evil Empire - 71
Good Guys - 51

Aaron Spears - 69
Jeff Adrien - 62


..and zero punches thrown.

God's Team- 66
Jesus' (Shuttlesworth) Team- 72

You guys are so creative with the names

Fat boy El Amin 72
Fat boy Singleton 68

Won't win by jacking three's. Must have an inside game to win. Unselfish passing is the key.

Disagreed - somewhat.  Unselfish passing is key, especially for interior opportunities.  But Connecticut has a lot of size inside and they're strong and well-coached on defense. Also, we will be fouling them.  Jerome Dyson and Kemba will be going to the line a lot.  Unless our guys are working the post in a way they have not all year, and drawing and-1s, the team's going to have to hit some 3's to keep pace.

I hope to see some turnovers (Kemba's been wild at times this year) and fastbreak points in the paint.  That, to me, will mean we're doing well.