MU to Play San Diego St in Wooden final

[LloydMooresLegs]

Good come back by Jayhawks, but could not close it out. Lost 86-80.

[real chili 83]

that just sucks.

[PGsHeroes32]

Can't let MW team beat BE preseason 1 and 2

[Abode4life]

Good come back by bluejays, but could not close it out. Lost 86-80.

Fixed for you

[chapman]

I believe that we will win.

[Eldon]

The SDSU fans were pretty rowdy.  This is basically a home-court game for them

[Norm]

It will essentially be a road game for MU on Sunday with a large SDSU contingent at the game. Hope they can handle the atmosphere.

[Dr. Blackheart]

It will essentially be a road game for MU on Sunday with a large SDSU contingent at the game. Hope they can handle the atmosphere.

As a reminder, the Honda Center seats 18,336.  Fullerton's gym seats 4,000.  So unless the city of San Diego decides to drive up, the home court advantage is minor, especially if Chico's better half finally unshackles him (and his significant posse).

[augoman]

the Aztecs looked tough tonight..., I hope they shot their wad and play down to earth Sunday.

[Norm]

As a reminder, the Honda Center seats 18,336.  Fullerton's gym seats 4,000.  So unless the city of San Diego decides to drive up, the home court advantage is minor, especially if Chico's better half finally unshackles him (and his significant posse).

I forgot the venue switched for Sunday. Could be less of a factor for SDSU's advantage than I thought.

[brandx]

Should be a good test - SDSU is gonna be a tournament team this year again.

[Dish]

Unrelated, but outside Tempe, ASU is really really average.

[PGsHeroes32]

Venue should be less of a factor forsure but it is still going to be a tough game.

Is the third place game there as well?

Just wondering if there is a chance that the game may be even later than 8:30

[LloydMooresLegs]

Fixed for you

Uggghhh.  Sorry!  Too many hawks 2 night

[Dr. Blackheart]

Venue should be less of a factor forsure but it is still going to be a tough game.

Is the third place game there as well?

Just wondering if there is a chance that the game may be even later than 8:30

All four games there Sunday.  Championship game is 9:30 ET.  

[PGsHeroes32]

All four games there Sunday.  Championship game is 9:30 ET.  

Ok thanks. So very solid chance our game probably wont begin til closer to 9 seeing as games played on same courts usually end up delayed.

[MU82]

San Diego State looked very long and athletic.

On D, they block lots of shots. Gardner will really have to use his body to get space, because they won't give him the easy ones. They pressure all game so Derrick, Jamil and others had better be on their games.

On O, they will jack 3s from everywhere and drive relentlessly to the hoop. They get a little sloppy and out of control at times, so I hope our lads are ready to get some steals and draw some charges.

An extremely good test. It doesn't matter that their conference says MWC. They play a top-notch brand of basketball.

[ChicosBailBonds]

As a reminder, the Honda Center seats 18,336.  Fullerton's gym seats 4,000.  So unless the city of San Diego decides to drive up, the home court advantage is minor, especially if Chico's better half finally unshackles him (and his significant posse).

I will be there.  My better half might just be with me on Sunday, my son will for sure.


I would expect it to be SDSU home court advantage.  The Honda Center is pretty cozy despite its capacity size.  The game will be lucky to get 10,000 if I had to guess, but who knows...maybe I'll be surprised.  That being said, I'd expect it to be 70% SDSU favoritism as even the locals that are not tied to SDSU directly will cheer for them.

All in all, however, I wouldn't expect it to be a sizable "home court" for them, but certainly an advantage. 

It will make it a bit tougher to get grub before the game if you are planning on hitting the JT Schmids or the Catch as well, as the Aztec fans will be out at the various establishments.

[SoCalwarrior]

Just made my pre game reservations at JT Schmids. Hope to see some Warrior faithful.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Just made my pre game reservations at JT Schmids. Hope to see some Warrior faithful.

Don't fall in love with the service, its normally pretty lousy, at least for a Duck's game it is. 

[SoCalwarrior]

 

Don't fall in love with the service, its normally pretty lousy, at least for a Duck's game it is. 

Any alternative recommendations?

[ChicosBailBonds]

Any alternative recommendations?

If you want close, then you're limited to the Catch or JTs for a "sports" type environment.  JT's isn't bad, I just wanted you to be warned that at least for hockey games the service isn't great.  There's a Cheesecake Factory down there, a Lazy Dog Cafe, a place called the Ranch (never been, but people like it...pricey) that are all fairly close to the Pond (Honda Center).  Some folks go to Downtown Disney (expensive, not great food IMO) and then drive over. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

SDSU beat Creighton but outrebounding them and turning them over. Two things I doubt they will be able to do against us. I smell another banner in the Al.

[rocket surgeon]

this will be a very good test to see if buzz put the fear of God in these guys since that ohio state debacle

[tower912]

SDSU looked good.   And fearless.   Ball movement was exceptional on offense.   Defensively, long, extended pressure, a couple of good shotblockers.    It will be a challenge.