Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Dec 8, 2011 10:23pm
Game to be televised on ESPN2 at 12:30pm.
The Crosstown Shootout is Saturday. For the majority of you OC'ers who have never ventured south of Grove City, it is kind of a big deal to people in Cincinnati. They have been played this one since 1928. UC has dominated the series for most of that time, but in the past 10-15 years Xavier has a leg up on the Bearcats. UC won the game last year by 20 pts.
Xavier looks to be the favorite this year, but frankly this is a game where you can throw the record book out the window. When UC had their run as the #1 team in the country with Kenyon Martin I remember an average Musketeer squad beat them. Likewise, a mediocre UC team beat a ranked Xaiver club a few years back.
I leave you a clip from last year.
[video=youtube;FhzAmp4LpcQ][/video]
The Crosstown Shootout is Saturday. For the majority of you OC'ers who have never ventured south of Grove City, it is kind of a big deal to people in Cincinnati. They have been played this one since 1928. UC has dominated the series for most of that time, but in the past 10-15 years Xavier has a leg up on the Bearcats. UC won the game last year by 20 pts.
Xavier looks to be the favorite this year, but frankly this is a game where you can throw the record book out the window. When UC had their run as the #1 team in the country with Kenyon Martin I remember an average Musketeer squad beat them. Likewise, a mediocre UC team beat a ranked Xaiver club a few years back.
I leave you a clip from last year.
[video=youtube;FhzAmp4LpcQ][/video]
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Dec 8, 2011 10:29pm
Also, to clarify something that was mentioned in another thread by Sherm, UC guard Sean Kilpatrick told a local radio talk show host this week that Xaiver's Tu Holloway wouldn't start at UC.
This is sort of par for the course for this heated rivalry.
http://cincinnati.com/blogs/xavier/2011/12/08/kilpatrick-holloway-wouldnt-start-at-uc/
This is sort of par for the course for this heated rivalry.
http://cincinnati.com/blogs/xavier/2011/12/08/kilpatrick-holloway-wouldnt-start-at-uc/
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Dec 8, 2011 11:00pm
I think Xavier is going to be pretty pissed off after they shit the bed last year.
Kenny Frease needs to stay out of foul trouble. But I expect Tu to have a huge game.
With it being at Cintas, I say Xavier wins. It won't be a blowout, like I wish it would be, but I think X wins by a comfortable margin.
Kenny Frease needs to stay out of foul trouble. But I expect Tu to have a huge game.
With it being at Cintas, I say Xavier wins. It won't be a blowout, like I wish it would be, but I think X wins by a comfortable margin.
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Dec 8, 2011 11:10pm
I probably am going to surprise you here Sherm, but I do not have faith in my Bearcats this year. This UC squad has not impressed me at all. We have not hit any shots, the free-throw shooting has been absolutely abysmal, their not playing defense like last year and like you I believe you guys will be inspired by last year's debacle.
I think X wins this one 64-59.
I think X wins this one 64-59.
CinciX12
Posts: 2,874
Dec 9, 2011 8:59am
Who the hell is Sean Kilpatrick and why does he think he is better than a pre-season first team all american?
Little Danny
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Dec 9, 2011 9:27am
Kilpatrick was speaking of his teammate Cashmere Wright.CinciX12;1008741 wrote:Who the hell is Sean Kilpatrick and why does he think he is better than a pre-season first team all american?
You will soon learn about "Killa" Kilpatrick.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Dec 9, 2011 11:42am
Is Sean Kilpatrick actually getting playing time this year? I thought he was their best scorer last year but it seemed like Mick never let him play. Dude can fill it up if given the chance, and honestly I wouldn't be surprised if he is a top 3-5 scorer in the Big East his junior and senior years.
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Dec 9, 2011 12:18pm
SK is averaging 15 pts and 5 boards a game right now as a sophomore. He is starting and playing quite a bit this year.Terry_Tate;1008952 wrote:Is Sean Kilpatrick actually getting playing time this year? I thought he was their best scorer last year but it seemed like Mick never let him play. Dude can fill it up if given the chance, and honestly I wouldn't be surprised if he is a top 3-5 scorer in the Big East his junior and senior years.
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wkfan
Posts: 1,641
Dec 9, 2011 12:38pm
Is it possible for both teams to lose?
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Dec 9, 2011 12:41pm
No. That isn't possible.wkfan;1009029 wrote:Is it possible for both teams to lose?
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wkfan
Posts: 1,641
Dec 9, 2011 2:39pm
Well...guess they'll have to do it without me.sherm03;1009037 wrote:No. That isn't possible.
CinciX12
Posts: 2,874
Dec 9, 2011 4:25pm
I can arrange for the power to go out for a small monetary gain.wkfan;1009029 wrote:Is it possible for both teams to lose?
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Dec 10, 2011 12:57pm
I need to see a better view of that block/goal tend. It looked pretty damn clean to me. The ball didn't look like it was even getting to the rim.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Dec 10, 2011 1:00pm
The ball was on the way down and it was right at the rim so they had to call it.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Dec 10, 2011 1:04pm
Looks like UC has Retro unis as well. They need to go back to the uniforms from The late 90s early 2000s. Those were some sweet unis.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Dec 10, 2011 1:34pm
I like these unis. Are you talking about the Jordan brand ones with the C Paw on the ass?Terry_Tate;1009940 wrote:Looks like UC has Retro unis as well. They need to go back to the uniforms from The late 90s early 2000s. Those were some sweet unis.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Dec 10, 2011 1:40pm
wildcats20;1009966 wrote:I like these unis. Are you talking about the Jordan brand ones with the C Paw on the ass?
Yeah, these uniforms. Always liked them.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Dec 10, 2011 1:41pm
Yes, those were great. My high school went to those too. And since we were the Wildcats, we kept the C paw.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 10, 2011 2:36pm
Suspensions forthcoming from this one. Kenny Frease apparently got popped.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 10, 2011 2:37pm
Uh oh...this is ugly. Not good at all....
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Dec 10, 2011 2:38pm
what a bunch of idiots
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Dec 10, 2011 2:39pm
Way to start this one Tu Holloway. Talked shit in front of the Cincy bench, its gonna piss someone off. Baited UC players right into it.
EDIT....On the replay's, ESPN hasnt shown where it started. Look when there is 17 seconds left. Tu is saying something to the bench and the UC coach wants a T(turns to the ref pointing) and then asks for a TO, then a slobberknocker ensues.
EDIT....On the replay's, ESPN hasnt shown where it started. Look when there is 17 seconds left. Tu is saying something to the bench and the UC coach wants a T(turns to the ref pointing) and then asks for a TO, then a slobberknocker ensues.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 10, 2011 2:41pm
Haha Frease got dropped.
Gates is gonna get a significant suspension in my opinion.
Gates is gonna get a significant suspension in my opinion.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Dec 10, 2011 2:42pm
He's off my team if I'm Cronin.Mulva;1010042 wrote:Haha Frease got dropped.
Gates is gonna get a significant suspension in my opinion.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 10, 2011 2:42pm
Well that escalated quickly. Kicks and punches being thrown. Gates, and Wells should easily be suspended. As well as the dude from Cincy who kicked. A few others, I could see. Holy shit, in a 20 pt blowout to boot.