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Post by kiyoat on Dec 28, 2017 8:55:46 GMT -6
Yes, I know it's the SCSC, but we need a better nickname, and "The Den" is as good as any IMO.
Saturday, December 30, 1:00 PM Denver (8-6) #208 Massey @ USD (8-5) #101 Massey Let's start the conference schedule with a bang!
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Post by kiyoat on Dec 28, 2017 9:10:16 GMT -6
quick hit scoring stats:
Denver scoring 68.7 PPG (USD allowing 62.5) USD scoring ---69.4 PPG (Den allowing 63.7)
Denver shooting 38.6% FG (USD allowing 41.1) Denver shooting 36.6% 3-P (USD allowing 32.8) Denver shooting 66.5% FT
USD shooting 43.3% FG (Den allowing 39.1) USD shooting 33.4% 3-P (Den allowing 29.9) USD shooting 80.6% FT
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Post by kiyoat on Dec 28, 2017 9:21:44 GMT -6
From the above stats, It looks statistically like a close game. The main differences are the Strength of the Coyotes' schedule, and the discrepancy in Free-throw shooting. This will likely be a factor, as both Denver (17.9/game) and USD (18.2/game) are the teams that commit the most personal fouls in the conference.
Both teams get a lot of steals and force turnovers, too. Also, Denver is the better rebounding and 3-point shooting team. That could make for a bad day if they are sinking a lot of 3's.
As odd as it sounds, these teams are very similar. We will just have to execute better than they do, and continue to improve with every game.
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Post by Coyote Fan on Dec 28, 2017 10:00:54 GMT -6
we would have to look at common opponents. last year I also think USD opened with Denver at home and barely won. I see more of the same and a 78-76 hard fought win.
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Post by Yote 53 on Dec 28, 2017 16:30:32 GMT -6
Yes, I know it's the SCSC, but we need a better nickname, and "The Den" is as good as any IMO. Saturday, December 30, 1:00 PM Denver (8-6) RPI #208 Massey @ USD (8-5) #101 MasseyLet's start the conference schedule with a bang!
Finally. "The Den" it is then.
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Post by Coyote Fan on Dec 28, 2017 17:30:04 GMT -6
IMO the "Den" is over used and the Volleyball team already used that name for what was probably the worst volleyball court in America. When I hear the "Den" it reminds me of volleyball in the dome.
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Post by Yotes on Dec 28, 2017 18:39:07 GMT -6
I'm lame and will always call it the arena.
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Post by kiyoat on Dec 28, 2017 20:09:36 GMT -6
IMO the "Den" is over used and the Volleyball team already used that name for what was probably the worst volleyball court in America. When I hear the "Den" it reminds me of volleyball in the dome. True, but the SCSC reminds me of bad cafeteria food. I don't think "The Den" is overused. It's a good nickname that was wasted on a bad venue. Don't blame the nickname for the sins of the father, er, dome. Oh, well. At the end of the day, the best nicknames come about organically, and are earned over time. Like rivalries. You can't force it, or require corporate sponsorship. I do like the sound of "The Den" though. We need to pack that place and make it a tough place to steal a win.
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Post by wrj on Dec 28, 2017 22:34:16 GMT -6
It reminds me of Frost Arena, proclaimed as The World's Largest Rabbit Den before the starting lineups are introduced at each Jackrabbits home basketball game.
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Post by canislatrans on Dec 29, 2017 7:08:45 GMT -6
It reminds me of Frost Arena, proclaimed as The World's Largest Rabbit Den before the starting lineups are introduced at each Jackrabbits home basketball game. Den [den] Noun 1. a wild animal's lair or habitation synonymns: lair-set-earth-burrow-hole-dugout-cover-shelter-hiding place So then, Frost Arena, The World's Largest Rabbit Hole or Frost Arena, The World's Largest Hiding Place You're welcome!
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Post by canislatrans on Dec 29, 2017 8:39:03 GMT -6
Let's get the Summit League started! The Yotes will have a tall order chasing WIU and SDSU this year, but I like the mixture of youth and experience, and can't wait to see how the team develops between now and March!
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Post by Coyote Fan on Dec 29, 2017 16:46:43 GMT -6
In the wild Coyotes will circle the perimeter of their territory. How about a name that is based on that Coyote instinct. How about the Perimeter of Doom or the "Pod".
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Post by Men's League Waterboy on Dec 29, 2017 18:33:46 GMT -6
Red Square.
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Post by Yotes on Dec 29, 2017 20:47:40 GMT -6
We'll get everyone pumped up with this catchy tune:
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Post by Coyote Fan on Dec 30, 2017 0:46:33 GMT -6
They can add the Donald as the 4th member of that photo :-)
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