Well, Central gets another shot to enter the NEC elite Thursday night, and can prove it belongs in that class with a win over a very good RMU team. The Blue Devils' toughness, which has been the focus of this winning streak (along with second-half production) will be a big factor. CCSU matched up with Wagner, a team people thought would push it around. Can the Blue Devils do the same to the Colonials, winners of seven straight?
Marcus Palmer must continue to be tough, and Ken Horton must be on offensively while being his old "block-machine" self on the defensive end. CCSU must also do a better job against RMU's pressure than it did in the first meeting between the teams. Shemik has been brilliant of late, and must keep the Blue Devils away from the turnover bug tonight.
So those are your "What to Watch for's" tonight:
1) Fight back: CCSU must be as physically and mentally tough as it was against Wagner.
2) Rebound and run: CCSU has made getting a board and starting a break an art in recent games.
3) Execute: Holding onto the ball and not wasting possessions is essential in what could be a low-scoring affair. Of course, every time I predict a low score the game becomes a shootout. If so: Advantage Devils.
interesting...in deed
ReplyDeletewhat factor or factors do you think hurt the Blue Ds the most?
not a good omen as we near March.
maybe howie does not have enuf bodies.
he could use a wolverine-like guy under the boards and someone with the court vision of cyclops.
oh well...that is not in the tea leaves this year
the X-Man