At this point, every team left is a dangerous team. UCLA better not take the Hilltoppers lightly. They have earned their way to the Sweet Sixteen, and I for one applaud them. If any WKU fans see this post, congratulations. You are one of the 16 best teams in the nation, and no HOMER can take that from you. Good luck against us but not too much I hope. Hehe
Fans of Hilltoppers should ask yourself a question whether or not they have the answer for Kevin Love down low? We're a bit banged up right now and the status of Mbah a Moute is in question. Though he's practicing today but his ankle is still swollen.
Bruwins, I don't think anyone in the nation has an answer for Kevin Love. No one has been able to stop him this year. I also dont think there is an answer for Darren Collison! He just keeps improving since the injury healed. Over 50% from 3, right at 50% from the field and just about 90% from the stripe. The teams that try to stop Love will pay from the outside, and if they dont try to stop Love with double teams, he will make them pay. Guaranteed!! At this point, it is pick your poison against these two.
Thanks for the imput. As a topper fan, I appreciate it. Good luck to UCLA, you guys will most likely win. I will just keep that shimmering gleam of hope alive inside. Honestly, people don't realize what simply playing against UCLA means for the WKU faithful. As a program that really struggles to get any quality road teams to play in Diddle Arena, this game means a lot for the school. I will say that if the tops can pull of the miracle they might even cancel school on friday! I look forward to a competitive game, best of luck to both teams.
Crzytopfan, that gleam of hope is what makes march so much fun. I would most likely be rooting for WKU if they weren't playing the Bruins. Your team has represented very well as have you. And if the Tops do somehow win, I will be back and congratulate you. And you would deserve that day off.
NEBrewin, we were rooting for San Diego and WKU for Madness in the West. Then UCLA got crucified by people saying we got the easiest region. Is it UCLA fault that AJ Price got injured until Connecticut got upset? Is it our fault that Duke was overrated all season until they landed a #2 seeding? What about Drake the darling of the media?
You're right, if WKU didn't play against us, we'll most likely be rooting for them.
We've kept every game close this year including 5 pts to one of the #2 seeds. I think we'll keep it close. And if its close....youneverknow. It'll be interesting to see what Coach Horn dreams up to try to deal with Love.
Brewins, you are right about all those people who come to our boards and just spew the hate. Those chumps come from teams in different regions and just can't deal with UCLA's success. But the funny thing is that it's been happening the last 2 years and by the Final Four, the Bruins have outlasted their teams. Just like I hope will happen again. (have to get by WKU first) By the Final Four, those HOMERS are not to be found as they, like their teams had faded away.
And as for UCant (ahem) I mean UConn, a team is made up of more than 5 players. You have to be able to win even if one of your key players goes out with injury. With the exception of the Texas game, UCLA won its games without Collison playing for 6 games.
It'll be interesting to see what Coach Horn dreams up to try to deal with Love.Just like any teams with no inside present, the Hilltoppers will try to double Love down low. When that happens, Mbah a Moute, Shipp, or Westbrook will cut to the lane. The Bruins will pound inside instead of settling for perimeter in this game. Do Hilltoppers play Zone defense? The Bruins know what 4 of WK guards can do beyond the arc, but stopping Bruins offense is another matter for WK. Coach Howland schedules our non-conference games against the style of potential teams we'll be facing in the tournaments. We already know how to defend 3 pointers team such WK. We did shut down Davidson in the 2nd half. That will be the defense to play against WK this Thursday.
They certainly can. Any team in the tour has the potential to beat another.
If WKU comes out firing, and UCLA plays a bad 1H (which they have been know to do), if WKU stays in the game long enough to show themselves that they can play w/ UCLA, they have a good chance.
Hey Crzytopfan , Just caught a glimpse of your mascot. Even the experts from that site, have no idea what he or she is. Can you tell us what it is? I am really curious to know.
Crzytopfan, even though the Bruins won, I am here to tell you that the Hilltopers rock. Great game. But I really am interested in knowing what the mascot is?
He's Big Red-pretty much a big blob. It's funny you ask this question because the truth is, no one really knows what he is. He is however famous, having appeared in a number of commercials for ESPN and Capitol One. Just this year Big Red was inducted into the mascot hall of fame. I actually think that the creater of Big Red created him in the likeness of a "hill" (WKU's campus is situated on top of a rather large hill that overlooks B.G. KY). Oh well we love him anyway, whatever he is. Also, sorry I didn't congratulate UCLA sooner. Truth is, I couldn't be prouderr the tops, they were resilient and both teams played a great game.
Thanks again, and hope to see the Hilltoppers in the Dance next year. Your team has a great coach and somehow I see them getting in again. I for one will root for them when they are dancing again! Take it easy.
