Ole Miss faces the Dayton Flyers in an Anticipated Rematch / OPEN THREAD
by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Dec 30, 2011 2:23 PM EST
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Dayton's an interesting opponent. Currently, their RPI sits at #55 per RealTimeRPI (ours is #33) and their record sits at 9-4. Among those nine wins, are some pretty intriguing ones, including wins over Wake Forest, Minnesota and Alabama. Their four losses, though, have come Miami (who the Rebels defeated), Buffalo, a good Murray State team and Seton Hall. They're seemingly about as consistent as our Rebels which, is to say, not all that much.
Tonight at 6:00 PM central, the Rebels will hit the floor in Dayton to take on the Flyers in a rematch from last year's 78-71 loss. They're likely still recoiling from two pulled-hair-inducing losses and will be missing Murphy Holloway, who is arguably the Southeastern Conference's most prolific rebounder. To put it simply, very little is working in Ole Miss' favor for this matchup.
Dayton boasts three players who average double-digit scoring figures per game: Kevin Dillard, Josh Benson, and Chris Johnson. Benson is also second on the team in rebounds and tied for the lead in blocked shots. Paul Williams is likely to get the start at guard for Dayton which, considering his .434 three-point percentage, should see him perform well against our defense just as USM and MTSU's guards did.
Ultimately, the Rebels will struggle mightily both a) on the road and b) without Murphy Holloway in the lineup. Murphy's been everything we'd want him to be this season, averaging 9.9 points and 9.6 rebounds a game which, if you round up (which is totally convenient) is a double-double every time he hits the floor. Without his presense underneath the basket, we worry that the Rebels will have a very difficult time controlling possessions and dictating the pace of the game. Dayton's well coached and talented enough to exploit this.
BOLD PREDICTIONS:
Jarvis Summers scores in double figures.
Reginald Buckner earnes three fouls before the 5:00 minute mark in the first half.
Terrence Henry has 8+ rebounds
SCORE PREDICTION:
Ole Miss Rebels 62 - Dayton Flyers 74
OPEN THREAD:
Since anyone living in not-Ohio won't be able to get this game (no word from official HQ as to whether or not this will be on ESPN3), we'll just go ahead and make this post an open game. I hope spending our New Year's Eve Eve watching a silent gametracker, all while sharing our bullshit comments on this here site is much more exciting than it sounds.
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Not to be too much of a tool....
but Dayton lost to Miami (OH), not the Miami (FL) team that we beat in Oxford. That, actually, is even a more perplexing loss than it would be if they had lost to the U. Also, it looks like the game is not on ESPN3, so the only way to keep up with it will be via Live Stats game tracker or radio if you live in MS.
I don’t expect us to win this one. Hopefully they prove me wrong. Nothing more to add- I’m trying to keep my thoughts on our basketball team brief. I don’t know that there is much more to expound on that what we’ve already seen thus far through the schedule.
I have hit standstill traffic in cincinatti
I will be in attendance and will do my best to update how the rebs look in person. according to their ticket office, this game is close to a sellout, as I wasn’t able to purchase a ticket anywhere close to the floor.
Considering changing my name to RebelBlackBearsConception
by ColRebsLastBreath on Dec 30, 2011 3:39 PM EST via Android app reply actions
It had to be Cincy. The traffic jam is AfKs fault.
Hang in there. You’re road trip to the game is awesome. Please keep us updated.
If the Broncos get Tebow to the playoffs, it can be referred to as a virgin berth. - Christmas Ape
you're a champ.
Ole Miss: Shooting Ourselves in the Foot Since Always
by Sideline Snead on Dec 30, 2011 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
HATE
Flyers? Just because the Wright borthers made parts of the first aircraft in Dayton? NC says thats bullshit. Ole miss will leave Dayton on the wings of victory like the Wright borthers did.
If the Broncos get Tebow to the playoffs, it can be referred to as a virgin berth. - Christmas Ape
They sell beer in the stadium!!!!!
HOLY SHIT!! I am in heaven. This was so worth it.
Considering changing my name to RebelBlackBearsConception
by ColRebsLastBreath on Dec 30, 2011 6:50 PM EST via Android app reply actions 1 recs
Saw on twitter there is a free live stream of the game
Where?
by WrigleyvilleReb on Dec 30, 2011 7:02 PM EST reply actions
daytonflyers.com
I need to learn the entire tweet..
by WrigleyvilleReb on Dec 30, 2011 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
sellout crowd
this is a great place to watch a game.
Considering changing my name to RebelBlackBearsConception
by ColRebsLastBreath on Dec 30, 2011 7:05 PM EST via Android app reply actions
I have seen 4 rebels in attendance
we are terrible under the basket without holloway. all of the dayton fans are asking why couscous isn’t in the game.
Considering changing my name to RebelBlackBearsConception
by ColRebsLastBreath on Dec 30, 2011 7:23 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
We look terrible.
Nothing resembling an offense, no go-to scorer, no presence under the basket, turnovers, etc. If they were hitting the wide-open jump shots they get every possession, we would be out of the game already.
FUCK.THAT.SHIT.
Aaron’s basket should have counted. Now instead of being tied at half we are down by five.
by WrigleyvilleReb on Dec 30, 2011 7:52 PM EST reply actions
That is BULLSHIT to end the half.
Put back dunk called off when ball clearly out of the cylinder and then we had to hurry up and give up the buzzer beating 3. WAOM. Jesus.
as the guy in attendance
our last basket was obviously offensive goaltending. and poor defense after the basket got waived off.
we are getting killed on the boards, which is the difference from my perspective.
the stadium here has the feel of what a minor league professional game would feel like. no one here really cares, so its pretty quite unless dayton makes a great play, even though its a sellout.
Considering changing my name to RebelBlackBearsConception
by ColRebsLastBreath on Dec 30, 2011 8:00 PM EST via Android app reply actions
quiet
not quite
Considering changing my name to RebelBlackBearsConception
by ColRebsLastBreath on Dec 30, 2011 8:03 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Ok I just tuend in. Sorry, eatin' and drinkin'
Fuck Ohio
Red Cup Rebellion - Changing the Culture of Ole Miss Athletics
Sports are chaotic and stupid; and we're bad at them.
by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Dec 30, 2011 8:04 PM EST reply actions
In other news
Dan Mullen is trending on twitter. Some pretty funny stuff being said, worth a look.
by WrigleyvilleReb on Dec 30, 2011 8:12 PM EST reply actions
This game is on Rebel Vision for those of you who have it.
BTW: we suck
That was a called play, and I called it Brotha!!! HYYAAAAAAAA!!!!!!
by Catfish Powe-boy on Dec 30, 2011 8:19 PM EST reply actions
It's also here.
We’re trailing by seven.
http://www.fansonly.com/schools/dayt/allaccess/?media=276397
Red Cup Rebellion - Changing the Culture of Ole Miss Athletics
Sports are chaotic and stupid; and we're bad at them.
by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Dec 30, 2011 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
T Henry never disappoints
with the dumb fouls. We cut the lead to six and he fouls a guy missing a contested three-pointer. WAOM.
Welp...
Down by 13 with just under 4 to play. That’s it. See ya later.
Red Cup Rebellion - Changing the Culture of Ole Miss Athletics
Sports are chaotic and stupid; and we're bad at them.
by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Dec 30, 2011 8:42 PM EST reply actions
We have no offensive threats anywhere on our roster
Apparently our guys have never developed the ability to score the basketball if it’s not in transition. Our zone defense has been atrocious as well. The sad thing is, I don’t think we would have won this game even with Holloway on the floor.
This needs to be Kennedy's last season.
I’m tired of seeing athletic, talented teams underperform and struggle with consistency. Its the same thing EVERY FUCKING YEAR.
That was a called play, and I called it Brotha!!! HYYAAAAAAAA!!!!!!
by Catfish Powe-boy on Dec 30, 2011 8:51 PM EST reply actions
Unfortunately it won't be
The guy is a great recruiter but that is the extent of his coaching ability. Unfortunately for us, you still need at least mediocre coaching to win games. I’ve heard that they won’t look at firing him until after the new arena is built- which I think is a mistake. Not saying he needs to go this season, but he should at least be held somewhat accountable for the team’s shortcomings. I think giving him a free pass and saying the team’s struggles aren’t his fault “because the arena is subpar” is beyond dumb, but I’d expect nothing less from the AD at OM.
What defies logic is the fact that AK is either so dumb or stubborn (more than likely, he’s just that stubborn and hard-headed) to think that he doesn’t need to make any changes to how he coaches. I’m fine with us playing uptempo (think it’s great for recruiting) and am not one of those old guys yelling from the stands for us to run a play every time down the floor, but he really needs to be willing to have some simple offensive sets he can go to. It’s ridiculously stupid to just let guys do whatever they want on the offensive end with no repercussions. Not to mention that it makes us really easy to defend. The worst part is that our guys just look like they aren’t even having fun playing the game. They look disinterested- kind of like the football team did the past two seasons.
The problem isn't so much that Ole Miss runs an uptempo style.
It’s they get into a hurry. If I had a dollar for every time Ole Miss ran upcourt and took a wild shot with 25 or more seconds left on the shot clock since Kennedy’s been the coach I could buy out both his and Houston Nutt’s contract. There’s a difference between playing fast and playing rushed, and Ole Miss falls on the wrong side of that line too often.
Hoping for Freeze Warnings in Oxford.
Give the Busch Stadium squirrel a World Series ring.
I agree
Probably did a poor job of explaining my position. I hear a lot of people say stuff like, “we need to quit playing street ball, slow down, and run set plays every trip down the floor.” I think the uptempo thing helps us recruit- we sure weren’t getting any recruits when we were running the Rod Barnes-patented “stall for thirty seconds before taking a shot” offense. I don’t think we need to run set plays- we just need to have some offensive set we can use that will help organize us. I agree with what you’re saying- far too often we come down and just take some dumb shot without even looking like we have a plan on offense. Unfortunately, after five years, it’s readily apparent that this strategy (or lack thereof) is how AK coaches offense.
AK is lucky to have a job
after that cab stunt. Not a lot of fans will go midweek or even on weekends to the tad pad. When we get the new arena we can get a new coach that will get Ole Miss into the tournament. New coach AND arena= good home crowds and better players.
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