String Music
02-08-2008, 04:38 PM
This is a really tough game to predict. I definitely think it's winnable, but there are so many ups and downs with this Lobo team.
Pro: We've been playing well lately...
Con: But is it because of lack of competition?
Pro: Wyoming is on a slide (primarily because they've been outrebounded by wide margins lately).
Con: They've had a whole week to rest and prepare for us - even scout us live - while we've been traveling all week.
Pro: Angela has really stepped up her game since we last played Wyoming.
Con: Sophomore Aubrey Vandiver has blossomed into a future all-conference player in the last few weeks.
Pro: Dionne can score on anyone Wyoming has 1-on-1. (Remember the 1st half in the Pit?)
Con: Wyoming was somewhat successful at posting up their taller guards against a much shorter Leilani Mitchell. Will they try to do the same against Amy?
Pro: We match up well defensively with Brandi on Zavecz and Dionne on Podziemska.
Con: When Wyoming goes quicker by subbing 5-11 Vandiver for 6-3 Vanderjagt, how does that affect our matchups, especially Angela? Can she handle Podziemska on the perimeter if Dionne and Brandi take Zavecz and Vandiver?
Pro: We don't seem to be intimidated by playing on the road.
Con: Referees often ARE intimidated by home crowds. (They played a big role in helping Wyoming get back into the Utah game after being thoroughly outplayed by the Utes. It was justice that the Utes got a lucky bounce for a 2nd chance at the game-winning shot.)
Pro: Wyoming's confidence that they can win every close game has been shaken by Utah. They missed some late FTs and were stunned by Warburton's dagger.
Con: We haven't won a close game since NMSU.
Pro: When we're good, we're really good.
Con: When we're bad, we're really bad.
My prediction:
Dr. Jekyll 73
Wyoming 58
Mr. Hyde 43
I'll make a real prediction later in the appropriate thread. But I need more time to weigh the pros and cons and guess which Lobos team will show up Sunday. Help, anyone?
Pro: We've been playing well lately...
Con: But is it because of lack of competition?
Pro: Wyoming is on a slide (primarily because they've been outrebounded by wide margins lately).
Con: They've had a whole week to rest and prepare for us - even scout us live - while we've been traveling all week.
Pro: Angela has really stepped up her game since we last played Wyoming.
Con: Sophomore Aubrey Vandiver has blossomed into a future all-conference player in the last few weeks.
Pro: Dionne can score on anyone Wyoming has 1-on-1. (Remember the 1st half in the Pit?)
Con: Wyoming was somewhat successful at posting up their taller guards against a much shorter Leilani Mitchell. Will they try to do the same against Amy?
Pro: We match up well defensively with Brandi on Zavecz and Dionne on Podziemska.
Con: When Wyoming goes quicker by subbing 5-11 Vandiver for 6-3 Vanderjagt, how does that affect our matchups, especially Angela? Can she handle Podziemska on the perimeter if Dionne and Brandi take Zavecz and Vandiver?
Pro: We don't seem to be intimidated by playing on the road.
Con: Referees often ARE intimidated by home crowds. (They played a big role in helping Wyoming get back into the Utah game after being thoroughly outplayed by the Utes. It was justice that the Utes got a lucky bounce for a 2nd chance at the game-winning shot.)
Pro: Wyoming's confidence that they can win every close game has been shaken by Utah. They missed some late FTs and were stunned by Warburton's dagger.
Con: We haven't won a close game since NMSU.
Pro: When we're good, we're really good.
Con: When we're bad, we're really bad.
My prediction:
Dr. Jekyll 73
Wyoming 58
Mr. Hyde 43
I'll make a real prediction later in the appropriate thread. But I need more time to weigh the pros and cons and guess which Lobos team will show up Sunday. Help, anyone?