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Re: 2011/12: Game 1 Stony Brook @ Indiana
DIR By: ecasadoSBU
Date: November 7, 2011, 5:46 pm
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The Stony Brook Statesman released a good preseason basketball
preview today in the printed version. Those that have access to
a copy should check it out
It includes one of the best news in a while: the stony brook
arena
"Anyone hanging around the Sport complex is used to seeing an
abandoned-looking facility with dim lighting and rows of
bleachers stacked up on the side. The Stony Brook University
arena, which has been technically closed for more than three
years, might be coming back to life at last"
"The funding for the 4,000 seat arena renovation has finally
been approved, but Stony Brook is currently taking care
contracting rules before construction bidding begins, university
officials said"
"In her most recent facilities report, vice president for
Facilities and Services Barbara Chernow announced the approval
of the funding, saying the project would 'reconfigure the layout
of the arena, and add lighting and air conditioning'"
Brook is getting its newly renovated arena. at last.
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Re: 2011/12: Game 1 Stony Brook @ Indiana
DIR By: sbufan
Date: November 8, 2011, 9:26 am
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The statesman also said the probable starting line up for
Indiana is Dougher, Hayes, Brenton, Carter, and Joyner. It makes
sense to go big with Carter against IU because they're going to
have some size. It also suggested that Bracey wouldn't be ready
to start day 1 because he's still learning the teams system. I'm
actually more excited about Bracey now because he had some
impressive offers, most notably Missouri St but they're were A10
and some other good looks as well.
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Re: 2011/12: Game 1 Stony Brook @ Indiana
DIR By: sbufan
Date: November 8, 2011, 11:40 am
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I just went back and looked at his offer list and it's really
impressive (Utah, Missouri St., Western Kentucky). I thought we
were over hyping him a bit, but he might be a real solid pick up
for us.
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Re: 2011/12: Game 1 Stony Brook @ Indiana
DIR By: Seawolf97
Date: November 8, 2011, 8:08 pm
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It would be wise to start Carter. Give us some height up
front- now to get him to score this season.
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Re: 2011/12: Game 1 Stony Brook @ Indiana
DIR By: Peaceful Hoosier
Date: November 9, 2011, 8:19 am
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Hello Seawolves, I promise that I come as a good natured
fan/alum of your first opponent this season. I saw a post from
someone from this board on our Scout site, and decided to drop
by to learn more about Stony Brook.
First, a little bit about Indiana and the different places for
information on the team. The scout.com site is probably the
best place to go for free access to talk basketball. I believe
you'll have to request access, but it should happen somewhat
quickly. The best overall site with the most discussion is
probably the Rivals.com site, but the free board (most
discussion is on the premium/pay board) there is a complete zoo
in my opinion, so enter at your own risk. Right now the hot
topic of conversation everywhere is the great 5 man recruiting
class signing today and the potential addition of the last
target, Gary Harris (I think he's probably going to Michigan
State). Just ignore that soap opera of Purdue, Indiana, MSU,
and Kentucky fans. Trust me, this isn't a slight to our first
opponent, it is like this every year with recruiting and
especially this year as most IU fans think the last class of
recruits and the ones next year can get Indiana back to the top
of the Big 10 (12).
Now, some discussion about this year's Indiana team. My best
guess at a starting lineup is as follows:
PG-Jordan Hulls, 6'0 Junior
SG-Verdell Jones, 6'4 Senior
SF-Will Sheehey, 6'5 Sophomore
HighPost-Christian Watford, 6'8 Junior
LowPost-Cody Zeller, 6'11 Freshmen
Key Reserves:
Wing-Victor Oladipo, 6'4 Sophomore
Post-Derek Elston, 6'8 Junior
Post-Tom Pritchard, 6'9 Senior
Might see: Walkon PG Danny Moore (senior), wing: Austin
Etherington(frosh), guard: Remy Abell (frosh), 3pointspecialist
Matt Roth (senior).
Christian Watford is the best returning player and IMO is a
perfect college PF, but he seems to want to be a SF which is
probably what he'd be if he has any pro aspirations. He can
knock down the 3 and score inside. He has been slowed with a
minor injury and last Saturday did not start likely due to
conditioning. Cody Zeller was the big recruiting prize and most
think he'll help inside which has been sorely lacking. Early
returns seem positive - he can rebound well, hit a jumper, and
just watch the big guy run the floor, he'll be the first one
down the court most plays. Verdell Jones may go down as a top
15-20 scorer in Indiana's storied history. Unfortunately that's
mostly due to the fact that when he came in as a freshmen he was
joining a team completely decimated by Kelvin Sampson (only 2
walk on players remained in 2008-2009). The kid has a great mid
range game but is not much of a 3 point thread and has been
prone to turning the ball over. Will Sheehey is who everyone
thinks will be the team's most improved player - he plays with
confidence and is sort of a jack of all trades out there.
Jordan Hulls is the team's best shooter, but undersized and
sometimes has trouble on defense, but he is emerging as the
leader. He's hit 47 straight free throws in game play (knock on
wood).
Overall, many people aren't sure what to expect. Fans are
hoping for an increased post presence with Cody Zeller as well
as better team defense especially on the perimeter. I think
most fans and experts think this team will win somewhere between
17-19 games and if things bounce the right way, maybe slide into
the back of the dance or the NIT. That would be a huge
improvement over the last couple seasons obviously. So we will
see. Coach Crean, IMO, is a solid coach with a proven track
record, but he's entering his 4th season and the fan base will
start to grow impatient if there isn't a ton of improvement on
the court and in the win column. I did notice someone highlight
Mo Creek as the team's best player. That probably would be true
had he not had his first injury 2 years ago. Unfortunately the
young man injured his other knee last year and now his achilles
this year. Even before the achilles injury, most people were
pegging him as the 8th/9th man on this year's team. He's a
great kid though and I really hope he'll be able to suit up
again at some point in his career.
A lot of people speculated that of the non BCS out of conference
opponents, Stony Brook may be one of the tougher tests for the
Hoosiers. Admittedly, I know very little, so now I'll finally
shut up and listen. Sorry for the long post, but I am just
excited college basketball is finally here. Good luck this
season!
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Re: 2011/12: Game 1 Stony Brook @ Indiana
DIR By: sbufan
Date: November 9, 2011, 2:37 pm
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Thanks for the rundown on Indiana!
Here's a preview one of our posters wrote up that I think does
good job summing up the fan base's thoughts heading into
Indiana.
HTML http://www.unrankedae.com/2011/11/8/2546046/stony-brook-seawolves-preview-is-there-a-bite-to-go-with-that-bark
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Re: 2011/12: Game 1 Stony Brook @ Indiana
DIR By: ecasadoSBU
Date: November 9, 2011, 5:34 pm
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Thanks for joining us Peaceful Hoosier. Stony Brook has a good
team, probably the best anticipated one so far. Right now, I am
just hoping for a competitive game. Indiana is Indiana and has
great history. For a team to be able to play there for me is
huge.
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Re: 2011/12: Game 1 Stony Brook @ Indiana
DIR By: SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN
Date: November 9, 2011, 7:31 pm
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Peaceful Hoosier Nice summary from a true college basketball
fan. How refreshing. My question for you is any recommendations
for pre or post game sports bars to visit in Bloomington as I
will be attending the game?
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Re: 2011/12: Game 1 Stony Brook @ Indiana
DIR By: Seawolf97
Date: November 9, 2011, 8:13 pm
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Welcome to the board! Always honored to have a Big Ten Guest
pop in. I for one am ready for basketball and Friday I hope we
give you guys a good game. Speculation on our starters for
Friday would be :
Bryan Dougher Sr 6'0 Point Guard
Lenny Hayes JR 6"4 Guard
Tommy Brenton Jr 6'5 Small Forward
Danny Carter Sr 6'9 Forward
Dallis Joyner Sr. 6'7 Center
Thanks for stopping by !
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Re: 2011/12: Game 1 Stony Brook @ Indiana
DIR By: Peaceful Hoosier
Date: November 10, 2011, 8:40 am
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Thank you for the fantastic summary done by one of your fans. I
hope it is okay for me to share bits and pieces on my home IU
board. Again like I said, people seem to be really cautious
about this matchup and I believe Coach Crean has said some
really nice things about your program.
As for bars to attend before heading over to the game, I have 2
recommendations:
1. Nick's English Hut. It is the quintessential college bar
(in what is IMO a quintessential big university college town).
A staple on IU's campus. It is just steps from the "Sample
Gates" which is sort of the unofficial postcard/gateway into the
heart of IU's campus. On Kirkwood Avenue, home to several bars,
this place has character. The food: strombolis, pizzas,
grinders, etc. is pretty darn good too. Try out a game of "Sink
the Bizmarck" if you're up to hang with the college crew.
Don't just stay downstairs if they seat you up front, check out
the whole place.
HTML http://www.nicksenglishhut.com/
HTML http://www.nicksenglishhut.com/
2. Yogi's - This would be the best place to be just before the
game. It is at Indiana Avenue and 10th street which is within
walking distance to the Assembly Hall. You may be able to find
a parking place in the Kirkwood area or in the neighborhood near
Yogis and just walk over to the game. It will probably be
chilly, but I'm sure that isn't going to slow a Stony Brook fan
down (you could actually walk from Nick's as well but it is
probably nearly doubling the walk from Yogis which is probably
just 10-12 minutes). Huge menu and plenty of local beers on
tap. Lots of TVs and cute waitresses.
HTML http://www.yogis.com/
HTML http://www.yogis.com/
If you get a chance, check out Cook Hall next to Assembly Hall -
it is the basketball practice facility but also serves as a
museum of sorts.
Enjoy the game. Assembly Hall is quirky. But if you have even a
decent seat (even first few rows of the balcony), it doesn't get
much better. As the formerly of CBS and now Big Ten Network/FX
announcer Gus Johnson calls it - "the Carnegie Hall of college
basketball."
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