The Salukis resume conference season for their first MVC game against Murray State.
Murray State has one quality win over #73 Texas A&M (who was ranked at the time) and one bad loss to #261 Bellarmine.
Under “what they do well” one may include getting technical fouls for intentional elbows to the faces of players, Perry vs Bellarmine, having to be physically restrained by ref when going after opposing player, Burns vs Chi State, and slamming ball to the floor for displeasure at call vs Middle TN. Go Dawgs.
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Add to the above the fact that this has always been an intense rivalry with some bad blood between these two teams and we have the perfect storm for a very physical contest. Let's hope that the Mullins mantra "first you establish the culture" means that our players will be the ones showing the most restraint. Going into to Murray will be a test in itself. Our fans travel well, so there should be a bit of Maroon there to cheer on the Dawgs.Under “what they do well” one may include getting technical fouls for intentional elbows to the faces of players, Perry vs Bellarmine, having to be physically restrained by ref when going after opposing player, Burns vs Chi State, and slamming ball to the floor for displeasure at call vs Middle TN. Go Dawgs.
There is no doubt that this will be a difficult ballgame both physically and mentally. My hope/belief is that our players contain composure throughout the contest, most notably the last five minutes, if in a close contest. My fear is one of their players purposely trying to injure one of our better players. Scottie being back would certainly add another physical presence.
GO DAWGS!
If any of you guys get in a fight at Murray, ReSaluki and I will be right there to back you up (about 30 feet behind you).
Correction, Rockin will be 30' behind you and I will be 30' behind him. However, we'll have your back...If any of you guys get in a fight at Murray, ReSaluki and I will be right there to back you up (about 30 feet behind you).
KenPom has Murray State winning 66-65. If SIU plays like they have 3 of the last 4 games, guessing Murray State wins. They're not an amazing team though. Hopefully Ebube is good to go.
If the Salukis don't get the turnover deficiency cleaned up quickly, we're in a heap a trouble. Hoping they outrun the Racers, but more likely will be a grind out, last possession or two struggle.KenPom has Murray State winning 66-65. If SIU plays like they have 3 of the last 4 games, guessing Murray State wins. They're not an amazing team though. Hopefully Ebube is good to go.
Merry Christmas Saluki Insiders!
March on triumphantly!
I've watched multiple Murray St games and in EACH one there was at least some kind of "issue". If anyone is to retaliate on SIU, my bet would be on Rupert. Here's hoping he keeps his cool and that SIU sneaks out a victory there. While Murray has certainly had it's ups and downs this season, a rivalry game typically brings out the best in an opponent. At this point, I really would not be surprised if the Salukis won by double digits, lost by double digits, won a close game or lost a close game. Mama said, the Salukis are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.
I don't know why people seem suprised by The Racers antics they acted the same way when Prohm coached them before like I said previously he is an ahole and coaches this way hopefully Bmull has the Dawgs prepared for this situation and they walk away with a win
Murray looked pretty good the first few weeks (especially in their MTE) and has mostly played poorly more recently. That said, I'm sure they'll be amped for a home game with SIU, so, as others have said, this one is pretty difficult to predict.
Would be really nice to get this one with additional challenging games on the docket for early-to-mid-January, not to mention to set the right tone for this growing rivalry ...
