Really liking the points here, even though it is an unpopular choice on this board full of quality 'cappers.
I think you can disregard Idaho State's performance up 'til now. They were a decent team last year, who continued to improve as the season progressed and in conference play. They have plenty of players back. Probably their best player, Marquis Poole, just returned to the team last game at Tenn Tech. It didn't prove to be much help as they still got throttled by Tenn Tech, but I don't make too much of that because Tenn Tech is no slouch, especially at home. I look for his addition to the lineup to make a much bigger impact tonight, after he has been back with the team for awhile. ISU has also already had plenty of experience in neutral court games, while UALR has never been great away from home. The other thing I like is that Nick Zachery UALR's sharp-shooting stud player has been away from the team for the last two games, while dealing with a death in the family. While they do get him back tonight, he is NOT starting. Even if he plays I think it will be difficult for him to just pick right back up and perform, not to mention the team chemistry issues that can develop when an impact player is away for a few games.
I really think Idaho State can hang within the # here, if not win SU. The only thing I hate to see is how poorly they shoot FT's. Oh well, I have to disregard that fact for this one, as I feel the other factors outweigh it enough to get me on the Bengals side.
Good Luck to All,
-JC
I think you can disregard Idaho State's performance up 'til now. They were a decent team last year, who continued to improve as the season progressed and in conference play. They have plenty of players back. Probably their best player, Marquis Poole, just returned to the team last game at Tenn Tech. It didn't prove to be much help as they still got throttled by Tenn Tech, but I don't make too much of that because Tenn Tech is no slouch, especially at home. I look for his addition to the lineup to make a much bigger impact tonight, after he has been back with the team for awhile. ISU has also already had plenty of experience in neutral court games, while UALR has never been great away from home. The other thing I like is that Nick Zachery UALR's sharp-shooting stud player has been away from the team for the last two games, while dealing with a death in the family. While they do get him back tonight, he is NOT starting. Even if he plays I think it will be difficult for him to just pick right back up and perform, not to mention the team chemistry issues that can develop when an impact player is away for a few games.
I really think Idaho State can hang within the # here, if not win SU. The only thing I hate to see is how poorly they shoot FT's. Oh well, I have to disregard that fact for this one, as I feel the other factors outweigh it enough to get me on the Bengals side.
Good Luck to All,
-JC
