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Post by canislatrans on Mar 28, 2014 11:17:07 GMT -6
LOL
Last year State fans were on this board dogging USD for playing in sub-standard tournaments and that we should set our sights on the lowly WNIT. This year WNIT wins will provide for better seeding in next year's NCAA. WOW!!
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 25, 2014 16:53:47 GMT -6
All of that and more, a well-thought piece from an experienced writer. I might just have to subscribe to the Argus Leader, well, no not really, but that was very good!
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 25, 2014 7:01:42 GMT -6
Looks like there's a few miffed State fans out there, at least the ones who recognize the implications of this hire. Too soon to say, but Craig Smith may instantly be the top coach in the Summit. Ok...I love the hire too, but seriously? He hasn't coached a day for us yet. Pump the hyperbole brakes a couple times. There are some great coaches in this league. Comments like that are like comments from (some) State College fans about how Cody Larson was going to be the second coming...let's be smarter than that. Agreed Cousin, let's be smarter than this too... (from Twitter) @stuwhitney With women's NCAA visit and men's hiring of Craig Smith, USD seems ready to legitimately engage SDSU in battle for state supremacy. Finally.
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 23, 2014 19:24:34 GMT -6
Looks like a great hire, welcome to Coyote nation Coach Smith!
The ADs, Herbster and Sayler have really set us up with quality coaches at the big 3, FB, MBB, WBB.
Fight, South Dakota!!
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 13, 2014 19:26:44 GMT -6
I'm trying hard not to comment on the Argus coverage, but my one request would be for them to just drop the "big upset", "surprise" when the Yotes beat State in Womens BB. I totally understand and respect what AJ and the Jacks have accomplished, and I doubt it will ever be repeated by another team in the Summit. I didn't even mind rehashing what State had accomplished in the article about USD's win, it set a good backdrop for the story.
But this whole "shock & awe" thing, I don't get that. This is one program, in my opinion, has been ready for D1 competition right from the beginning. I mean Amy Williams is 5-1 in Summit League Tourney play, and the one loss was narrow, and to use an Argus phrase that they have ready for the Jackrabbit defeats, the Yotes were just "a bad day" from being a perfect 6-0 and back to back champs.
I'm not saying I knew the Yotes would defeat State, but I knew we were evenly matched to make a great showing!
And that they did!
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 12, 2014 18:07:14 GMT -6
Looked it up, 2nd in Defensive rebounds per game to A. Luke overall. (tied for about 4th in Conference games)
Like I said before, IMPRESSIVE !!
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 12, 2014 17:28:30 GMT -6
Sorry for being lazy on looking up stats, but did I see correctly that Tia led the Summit League in defensive rebounds? If so, that in and of itself is amazing, if not, I apologize, but I know for a fact she is a great rebounder in addition to be an all-around great point guard.
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 12, 2014 17:24:19 GMT -6
I don't know enough to choose one over another, I just had to look up Billiter, because I was curious.
I think recruiting should and will be a top priority, and I have confidence in Herbster and his process.
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 12, 2014 16:38:04 GMT -6
So far, the list is impressive.
Im a little out of the loop on the South Dakota college BB, other than USD and Summit League, but a quick look at Billeter's bio and I can see the reason for the interest. Thanks also MrAugie for your insight.
Hey, if Augie ever goes D1, that would make the whole Sioux Falls, Argus Leader, Summit League, State-USD marketing rush, very interesting!!
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 11, 2014 22:19:09 GMT -6
He had a great stint at USD, wish him the best of luck moving up!
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 10, 2014 13:48:27 GMT -6
From what I heard, it was kind of blue in the Arena today. Did Stu have his camera?
Great game Yotes from start to finish! Now rest up for the big one tomorrow!!
You've made us all proud, keep up the good work!!
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 10, 2014 7:39:48 GMT -6
Patience, patience Coyote fans. "Build it, and they will come"
Don't compare the Jacks fans who are there supporting teams with consecutive SL tourney championships behind them, to the Coyotes who ARE building the same. We will have our day, and there will be plenty of seats to choose from when the Jacks fans start whining about how the SL Tourney isn't as good as it used to be, and Equistrian (sp?) is a bigger sport than BB, etc. etc.
South Dakota is a RED STATE rising!!
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 9, 2014 20:42:00 GMT -6
I think you are going to hear about more than a few coaches with good resumes before this process is over. Agree with a previous poster, that we need to build a program that will build excitement and fill our new arena regularly!
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 9, 2014 20:31:23 GMT -6
Not anywhere near the Arena unfortunately, however I don't think the shot by Whitney was representative of the USD crowd. I saw larger sections of Red on TV. The other thing, aren't most of the tickets sold at this time of year, for next years Tourney. My guess is you are not going to have a sea of red, until the program generates enough success to inspire fans to purchase in advance. This too will come in time...
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 9, 2014 19:04:24 GMT -6
It's a great win, against a tough opponent. They shoot the threes so well, a zone defense would have been tough. Sometimes you just have to outlast & out hustle hot shooting teams. That was a sign of a great team, clutch, clutch performance by the Yotes.
I am actually very encouraged about the team going forward.
Harrington for three! Hemiller for three! And Contreras with three, and the Coyotes win!!!
Sleep well little bunny rabbits, sleep well.........ha, ha
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