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we are getting pounded on our end and no call - not the same at the other end.

Not on topic but the voice doing the Big Sky Shop Store sounds a lot like Mafia Man.

Yah according to the announcers it was an advantage that UND got to play the play-in game - nothing to do with being outrebounded. Somehow UND was able to get used to the court during their first game and not shoot 25% and get outrebounded by 20+ - just another fluke I guess.

They have a 3 year commitment, attendance will grow every year as fans start to understand the format.

If UND stays out of foul trouble and hits on some early 3s they will have the confidence and talent on the floor to make it competitive. If the Big Sky refs call their usual phantom fouls UND will be in trouble. Either way the play-by-play announcers will be waving purple.

Announcers about to give Idaho props for cutting in on the 29 point half time lead.

Another reason to be in Reno next year ... won't have to listen to the announcers.

Shanks needs to be told to just take up space and rebound we don't need him to try and score - he usually can't anyway.

According to the announcers the reason UND is dominating is because we didn't get a breather - the play-in game was an unfair advantage.

Even if Jones would have finished in same position as Idaho State coach he wouldn't have gotten coach of the year - too many missed handshakes and BSB.

Yes Bengals are shooting bad but also getting out rebounded by a bunch can't blame that on not being comfortable with the court.

It seems all of the announcers have a bias and it's not for UND.

Still not getting the calls though.

18 point lead and Hooker hasn't even turned it on yet.

I kinda agree with the announcers that it is a benefit to play in the first round and get comfortable with the court. This time of year an extra game shouldn't be an issue as far as conditioning.

Female announcer conyinues to say "They are building something in North Dakota" obviously has no clue about the history, tradition and success of women's basketball at UND.

Do they always announcement punishments - for example if there is a cut in scholarship money that is invisible to the public while a suspension from playing is quite visible.

I owe it all to Big Sky TV :).

A couple of things you can bank on if UND is to go deep into these playoffs - at least three of these will happen: Berstine will not get into foul trouble early Baldwin and McDermott will be lighting it up with 3 pointers Candall will be slashing and burning them. Hooker will be Hooker Avants will continue to play much bigger than his height Seales will rediscover his touch A couple of things you can bank on if UND has an early exit - at least three of these will happen: Drick has more fouls than points in the first 10 minutes Baldwin and McDermott can't find it from 3 point land Crandall tosses a few passes into the stands Hooker will be Hooker Avants gets into foul trouble Seales is off And no matter which way it goes you can bank on it that Shanks will have two fouls called on him within the first 10 minutes and at least one of them will be a head scratcher.

Not an excuse - and they need to be punished - but the way public opinion is moving on MaryJane this is no worse than a minor in possession and should be treated as such ...unfortunately this will no doubt attract trolls - in the big picture, if handled appropriately and Bubba has proven it will be, it's a part of helping young adults make smarter decisions and holding them accountable.

Stupid...stupid...stupid...18 year old's make dumb decisions - but it's not something that should result in getting kicked off the team - plenty of other discipline options that will send a strong message. In the big picture it's a minor crime but they do need to be consistent in the way they handle these situations and anyone on scholarship does deserve to be held to a higher standard.

So that is a good reason to hijack every basketball thread into a "Fire Jones" thread? If I was on this team and all some fans wanted to talk about was firing my coach I wouldn't think much of those fans.

Then they would have nothing to talk about - team finishing 4-5 places higher than projected, great crop of talent on the court, only 2 seniors, wide open field in Reno...nah let's talk about why Jones should be fired. (Not a Jones apologist I just think we have lots better and more positive things to talk about.)

Terrible miss on the travel before the banked three.

13 for 22 in free throws for UND. Seems like several of their players are having career games.