Northwestern basketball vs North Florida: Gameday
by Loretta8 on Dec 16, 2009 2:05 PM CST
in Northwestern Wildcats Basketball
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Northwestern is back in action tonight at 8 PM central, hosting the North Florida Ospreys out of the Atlantic Sun conference. For reasons unbeknownst to me, ESPNU is televising this game to a national audience, with Lou Canellis and former Wisconsin point guard Mike Kelley announcing.
North Florida is one of the worst teams on the schedule for Northwestern this season, as they are 1-5 and have reached 60 points just once, in a 21 point loss to Notre Dame. Their only win was 57-46 over lowly Savannah State. They are offensively challenged to say the least. The stat best illustrating that is they are averaging almost as many turnovers per game as made field goals (19.8 to 20.8). So expect North Florida to really struggle against NU's trapping zone and turn the ball over a ton.
The last time these two teams met, Northwestern needed a Kevin Coble putback in the final seconds to win 40-39, in what had to be one of the low points of the Bill Carmody era, as North Florida finished that season 3-26 and was flat out terrible. Northwestern has improved a lot since then obviously, while North Florida is still occupying the second division of the Atlantic Sun. The line reflects that difference, as the 'Cats are 18.5 point favorites, the largest line I can remember seeing for a Northwestern basketball game (in Northwestern's favor that is). And that line seems about right to me. My pick after the jump.....
Northwestern 64, North Florida 39
Expect a very ugly game tonight, with North Florida trying to slow down the tempo to keep it close, but failing because of too many turnovers. It could be reminiscent of this game, where Penn State's guards couldn't get the ball across half court for much of the game. I'd expect Northwestern to struggle a bit shooting and get a little too 3-point happy after their record setting performance last time out, but once they start getting the ball inside against the tiny Osprey front line, they'll take over. I'm not too thrilled about betting NU -18.5, if you want to gamble on something here, under 126 is a much better bet.
Comment here if you're watching, and remember that multiple commenters lead to Northwestern wins. So Go 'Cats!
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osprey
i was way off with my guess of “panthers.” someday i’ll randomly guess an obscure college team name right. someday.
The most surprising thing?
That people are actually watching/broadcasting Northwestern non-conference basketball, where Northwestern is the bigger-name team.
I’m seriously not sure what to make of this at all….but I’ll be tuning in, hoping for another explosive game for Crawford, a big lead so Juice can rest, and hopefully a solid game from Shurna (who has quietly slipped a bit as teams keyed on him more, allowing others to get more open shots)
goddammit
this UNC-Wilmington Wake Forest game is going to run long.
stop fouling you dirty cheaters, its wasting time.
for serious
call some more timeouts, unc wilmington. you’re only down 12 with three minutes left.
by Rodger Sherman on Dec 16, 2009 8:07 PM CST up reply actions
uab 64, cincinnati 47
there’s one spot in the top 25. northwestern would be about the fifth team in line to fill it, but, hey.
stays in the game
dave eanet gave me a heart attack
marcotullio in now
please lord let this not be serious
my viewpoints on the university of north carolina-wilmington
have devolved in the past ten minutes from “moderate indifference” to “pure unadulterated hatred”
agreed
especially if they lose by more than 7.5 points
are we talking actual betting?
personally, i’m a recovering centsports addict.
by Rodger Sherman on Dec 16, 2009 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
rowley
2 foot shot with no one on you, for christs sake
u of north florida is eight miles from the beach?
well, northwestern is zero miles from the beach.
unfortunately its completely covered in snow from november to early may. but its still a beach.
leaving them in...
We need to put the hammer down and take them out of this game…the longer they stay in, the more I worry…
by Chadnudj on Dec 16, 2009 8:37 PM CST via mobile reply actions
by the way
Sparse, but not embarassing crowd…tough to look really good with no students, though
by Chadnudj on Dec 16, 2009 8:39 PM CST via mobile reply actions
woah
did the announcer just correctly pronounce “peljusic”? that’s an espn first. normally we get kevin cobble and luka… uh.. the sophomore center from serbia.
God Damn
Marcotulio has a quick release…really impressive.
by Chadnudj on Dec 16, 2009 8:48 PM CST via mobile reply actions
that northwestern ad really needs to go.
don’t we have like a top notch film school and stuff? we can’t come up with anything better than that ad? i become extremely uncomfortable every time i hear the voice of the guy who announces it.
i love the environment
but i draw the line before recycled toilet paper. thanks for offering, espnu.
haha
rowley just hip checked someone closing out on a 3 point shooter and didnt get called
looks like we're headed towards walkon time.
back in my evanston dorm room, my guitar with a pat houlihan sticker on it is smiling.
Anytime...
…I’m not going to be the one to ruin a perfectly good run….
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