I don't have all of the fantastic game notes, and data that SalukiWorld shares, but would like to read folks thoughts on tomorrow.
My fear is that we never play well there, both in basketball AND football. The positive is that this squad has won some big road games this season. Oklahoma State, SEMO, Murray State. Here's hoping we get another all important road win.
GO DAWGS!!!
FWIW, we are favored by one slim point by KenPom.com.
The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.
James Madison
A physical, veteran team like SIU should be the kind of team that gives this youthful Northern Iowa bunch some real trouble. UNI has some nice freshmen, but I think they will have difficulty getting a lot done against the Saluki defense and paint presences. Born is a talented guy but Lance, Xavier, etc., should be able to keep him from going too crazy, and Anderson is much-improved but not much of a shooter.
I feel a little nutty to be confident about a game in Cedar Falls, but if this one doesn't go the Salukis' way, it will be a real missed opportunity to snag another road win and extend the winning streak.
Mike Reis interview with Ben Jacobson:
Saluki Radio Flashback: SIU's 2017 win at Northern Iowa:
@dawgbytes I will take it . 😃 UNI away hasn’t been kind to us over the years.
Ben Jacobson is my second favorite Valley coach.Mike Reis interview with Ben Jacobson:
Saluki Radio Flashback: SIU's 2017 win at Northern Iowa:
The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.
James Madison
A high of 29 tomorrow in CF, that's down right balmy.
SIU by 12, which means we'll win 52-40 😀
More like 62-50 I hope. I don't think I want to sit through a third straight game where we only make four 3-pointers.SIU by 12, which means we'll win 52-40 😀
Some may recall going into CFs for last game of the regular season with a 15-0 record and coming out 15-1. But defense emphasis,depth,and seniors makes for a good road team.
I do. And as my somewhat dusty memory tells me, we went on to lose to Alabama by one point to in The Dance. Matt Painter’s one and only season as head coach. Back when when men were men, and women were grateful. Go Dawgs.Some may recall going into CFs for last game of the regular season with a 15-0 record and coming out 15-1. But defense emphasis,depth,and seniors makes for a good road team.
The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.
James Madison
listening to this brings to mind how grateful I am to have a team of outstanding young men to represent this university.JD Muila radio interview with Rodney Watson:
The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.
James Madison
Unless we pull a USI at UNI, I like the Dawgs in this one.
UNI's 4 wins at home include NIU, St. Bonnie, Wartburg - a D3 school, and one D4 school - Evansville.
They lost at home to Toledo, McNeese, USF, Mo. State (by 12).
Dawgs by at least 8
