MoSiouxFan

We dressed and played 15 players at the Kansas game I attended last Saturday.

Just my opinion, but I think character is way more important than how far or how accurately one can throw the football. It's especially important in a leadership position like QB. Hopefully, someone with character takes him under his wing and helps him mature and make the transition.

I'll add a hearty "Amen" to that! I don't know whether it makes me reformed or orthodox, but you can't beat their combo tostadas and crunchy tacos.

If he's losing trust in his non-starters, he may be in for a world of hurt as KU goes into their meatgrinder of a conference schedule. The UND game would have been a good opportunity for him to have played his subs to give them some experience going into the heart of their schedule where, invariably, they'll experience foul trouble, injuries, sickness, etc., and be forced to play their bench.

I was at the game and I agree that our offense worked reasonably well, especially when you consider that it was against a team that traditionally is one of the best defensive teams in the country. Had we made just 3 or 4 of the missed layups, we'd have been in the mid-60's against a top-notch defensive team. We got a number of uncontested layups off our offense. I do think, however, that we need to look more consistently for our big man on the roll to the basket after he sets the pick. It seemed like that was open a few times against KU. Then if the help side comes off one of the corners, hit our open shooter in the corner.

I was at the game and was, overall, pleased and proud of how the Sioux played. I felt that the Sioux, for the most part, played hard on defense and made them earn everything they got on offense, despite the fact that they scored 84 (they are, after all, one of the top teams in the country and played their big dogs for virtually the whole game). Robinson was just unstoppable today. It's an intimidating atmosphere to play in and the jitters were evident the first 8-10 minutes when we missed 3-4 layups and were guilty of offensive goaltending that cost us a bucket. Were it not for that, it would have been an 8-10 pt. ballgame at halftime. I thought Jones showed class by allowing all 12 or 13 players who were dressed to get some PT and experience the big-time setting first-hand. KU, on the other hand, kept their big dogs in until the last 2:45 of the game, which gave me the impression that they were tryng to run up the score, which they were never really able to do. It is hard for me to see why Robinson was left in for 34 minutes in a nonconference game that KU had well in hand by about 8 minutes or so into the second half. I will say that KU doesn't appear to have near the bench that they've had in the past, so maybe that's why they didn't pull their big dogs until 2:45 left to play. I was impressed with the fact that the Sioux never seemed to lose their poise, even in the face of KU's runs, and played very disciplined basketball on offense, for the most part. I left encouraged that we're going to have a good second half of the season.

Thanks for the updates, WiSioux!

Yep, mentioned the game to a client/friend of mine a couple of months ago and he went and used his connections to get us a couple of free tickets. Don't know where our seats are at yet, but we're supposed to meet our ticket-Santa at the box office @ 2:15 if you want to come by and introduce yourself. Plan on wearing my green and white, of course!

Don't see anything on Wiki on him; what position does he play, etc., etc., etc.?

We're sure going to have a large, and talented, bevy of receivers for Mollberg to throw to. Now we've got to recruit some good offensive linemen to protect him and ensure that we have a decent running game to complement the passing game.

Good post ('cept for the Go Pack Go ). Did I read sometime back that Gaarder is a walkon and not on scholarship?

Good point. Thanks, Scott.

Because they are left-wing extremists catering to that element of their party. It's not about what's best for the country, it's about what's best politically.

Nope. Please refresh my memory.

Yes, his NAIA squad (Benedictine) beat them in an exhibition last month (74-67 in OT).

Not that it makes any difference, but the final was 78-75.

70-68 UMKC; UND on a 9-0 run. 3:03 to play.

67-59 UMKC 5:51 to go; 2 3's in a row.

I'm getting audio but no video on the UAA feed. Anyone else having the same problem/any suggestions? Thanks.

Would love them; thanks for volunteering!

29-26 Western @halftime. Nice comeback by the Sioux in the last 2-3 minutes of the half.

According to ESPN.com, Mitchell didn't start. If true, anyone know the reason? Thanks, and thanks for the attendance no.

Attendance?

The bench is usually makes significant contributions, but last night they were only 2 for 18 from the field.

Sioux 18 Bradley 18 7:43 to go in 1st half