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Post by spike1057 on Dec 10, 2007 23:46:00 GMT -6
Well I know this is really early but I want more flames basketball. So my question is this on the game coming up, did we finally catch Depaul at the right time? I mean they just got by Northwestern and no disrespect to NU but a few years ago we kicked them up and down the court. I know its a new year and all but Depaul has not really played all that well in their five games to date. They did have a very hard game against KU so Ill give them that. But their other win was against at CC. I guess we will wait and see. I hate these games against instate teams. A loss looks bad to possible recruits. I guess I never feel good against Depaul or U of I and with good reason.
Lets get a big road win and really get this season moving for our boys.
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Post by FuryJP on Dec 11, 2007 1:46:14 GMT -6
Anyone making it out to Rosemont for this one? I'm trying to get off or work  This is also the day that all the residents have to be gone by (everyone has to be out of the building by noon) so a student bus is probably not going to happen. |
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Post by soccer fan on Dec 11, 2007 7:27:50 GMT -6
Of all the non-conference games this season, this is the one I'd like the most to see the guys win. I detest the Blue Demons, they've been riding the coattails of the Meyer years for what seems like an eternity, and somehow they get a pass from the press and the public for the half-assed, mediocre program that they actually are.
And don't even get me started on their soccer program, or the fact that they draw maybe 200 people to their games. They are the great and mighty DePaul! They are Chicago's big time college sports school! They are in the Big East!
It is long overdue for the emporer to be exposed, but unfortunately, I don't expect our guys to do it.
Call it the big stadium effect or whatever, the Flames play in the cozy confines of the Pavilion, and bigger facilities seem to make them extremely uncomfortable. They looked totally unnerved by the United Center last year, and it took them the better part of the game to realize they could not only play, but could actually beat UIUC.
My prediction: A rerun of the Illinois game.
DePaul jumps out to a big early lead, UIC scratches and claws their way back into the game, but comes up short when the clock runs out. After the last-minute fouls and time outs, DePaul by 8.
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Post by Big D on Dec 11, 2007 8:49:06 GMT -6
Unfortunately, we can't shoot 60%+ forever and Mayo can't keep putting up 30-point games. I think that we're likely going to come out in slighly uncomfortable fashion, we're going to continue to chuck up 3-pointers from 3-4 feet beyond the three-point line (which is not good), and this time we're not going to make every one we shoot. This will mean that Depaul will get out to an early lead, thanks to suspect defense (again, I think the 2nd half of the GB game shows how bad we are defensively). And, once we're down, we're down....if we try to shoot our way out of it, it's only going to make the deficit that much larger.
I think we're going to continue to struggle in "big" games and probably lose this one by at least 15. It's a shame too because Depaul is beatable. But it won't surprise me if Depaul comes out with their best game of the year this weekend.
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Post by UICAndrew on Dec 11, 2007 10:10:25 GMT -6
JP: me & john will be heading out to the game on saturday. haven't gotten tix yet but i'm sure there isn't much demand for them.  if you get tix, let me know where your seats are at. |
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Post by uic53 on Dec 11, 2007 10:20:54 GMT -6
I will be going too. The tickets are included in the season ticket plan. They gave me section 116 row R. Any of you other season ticket holders, is this where they assigned you as well?
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Post by uicdan2 on Dec 11, 2007 12:07:23 GMT -6
This is my first post to the board, but have been following it for the past couple of years. I'm a season ticket holder and have 4 tickets, section 116, to the DePaul game. I will not be able to make it and if any of you are interested I'd be happy to pass them on at a reduced price to get some additional Flames fans in the seats. Just let me know how to get in touch with you.
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Post by UICJohn on Dec 11, 2007 15:44:24 GMT -6
I will be going with UICAndrew and a fellow alumni as well. The three of us haven't bought tickets yet, so not sure where we're sitting.
Edit: I see that UICAndrew has already posted on the board. I apologize for the re-post.
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Post by Greg on Dec 11, 2007 18:30:53 GMT -6
I got section 112 row M through my season tix.
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Post by guest on Dec 11, 2007 21:37:35 GMT -6
I got section 112 row M through my season tix. Congratulations. I got section 116. The game day value of my ticket is $15.00. The value of yours is $20.00. So now you can add ticket scalping to the list of sleazy behavior by these clowns, right next to stealing booze and misappropriating money. Way to go, Athletic Department! You really outsmarted us! You guys are SO DAMNED CLEVER. |
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Post by I'm In The Front Row on Dec 12, 2007 11:24:22 GMT -6
2 seats section 116.
I hope we have a good crowd and make some noise.
Anyone going to the pre-game "Wingding" at Shoeless Joe's?
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Post by uic53 on Dec 12, 2007 11:43:39 GMT -6
Yeah, I'm heading to Joe's before the game. Has anybody ever been there before? Is the food good?
I hear that we should have a pretty good turnout. As long as the weather isn't too bad on Saturday, I think we should do ok. I have pretty low expectations student wise since it is Christmas break. We have a hard enough time getting them to games at the Pavilion let alone Rosemont.
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Post by FuryJP on Dec 12, 2007 12:23:44 GMT -6
I'm sure I'll be stopping by, what time? Andrew, John...you down?
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Post by uic53 on Dec 12, 2007 12:44:46 GMT -6
Fury,
The pre-game party starts at 5:00. It is 20 bucks for all u can eat with soft drinks. There is a cash bar available for those who wish to imbibe. I contacted the ticket office to purchase my 2 tickets today. The deadline to purchase the tickets to Joe's is today at 5:00 so give them a call as soon as you can.
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Post by I'm In The Front Row on Dec 12, 2007 13:58:36 GMT -6
I've been to Shoeless Joe's. The food will be good depending on what is put out. I've always had good luck with the appetizers.
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if you get tix, let me know where your seats are at.