Cats vs Grambling

[nanacat]

I heard they just put it on the AD credit card and will pay it off with the extra money they get from us beating Grambling.

Wouldn’t surprise me. The Cats paying for more gris chest pounding

They're playing the "Blue Hose", what a mascot name!!! So if they get "hosed" I can see that playing well as trash talk for quite some time

[TomCat88]

In the postgame interview Sam Lecholot said that we are probably the first team ever to lose a a NAIA team and make the NCAAS. I wonder if that’s true?

Wasn’t Chaminade naia back when they beat Ralph Sampson and Virginia?

I’ll answer my own question:
Yes. 77-72 back in 1982. UVA was ranked no. 1 at the time.

[BLACKnBLUEnGOLD]

Wouldn’t surprise me either if you told me MSU was the first team to beat a power 5 team (Cal) and lost to an NAIA team in the same regular season.

That would absolutely shock me. It would shock me if this had happened fewer than 10 times

[BelgradeBobcat]

Wouldn’t surprise me either if you told me MSU was the first team to beat a power 5 team (Cal) and lost to an NAIA team in the same regular season.

That would absolutely shock me. It would shock me if this had happened fewer than 10 times

Oh it's happened before...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_Virg ... tball_game

[RobertSebastianCat-81]

Looking forward to the Cats next opportunity, I am delighted in the success we have had after the season began with such postings of gloom. From the most recent story on msubobcats.com it reads, "In 13 years as a head coach, Logie has advanced to the NCAA Tournament 12 times, and is believed to be just the second-ever coach to lead a team to the NCAA Tournament at the Division III, Division II, and Division I levels." I think those who found this coach saw the the value in his qualifications, as summarized here. Gives me the feeling that MSU outsmarted a lot of other schools to get him.

[catatac]

Looking forward to the Cats next opportunity, I am delighted in the success we have had after the season began with such postings of gloom. From the most recent story on msubobcats.com it reads, "In 13 years as a head coach, Logie has advanced to the NCAA Tournament 12 times, and is believed to be just the second-ever coach to lead a team to the NCAA Tournament at the Division III, Division II, and Division I levels." I think those who found this coach saw the the value in his qualifications, as summarized here. Gives me the feeling that MSU outsmarted a lot of other schools to get him.

Great post. I don't think Leon does it alone..... but he seems to have a knack for getting phenomenal coaches here.

[kcatz]

I heard they just put it on the AD credit card and will pay it off with the extra money they get from us beating Grambling.

You probably intended your as more sarcastic than not but the Big Sky splits NCAA basketball money between all teams. Football post season that is not the case and not sure any other sports but basketball is split, has been for years.

[Brandon Hill]

Just curious as to if anyone is going to the game? Just got my ticket and was hoping to meet up with some other fans in Dayton for a pregame beer or something. Called the Alumni Foundation to see if they were going to sponsor anything like they did last year in Greensboro but no dice.

[Colter_Nuanez]

[rfischer94]

I love that the kid in the black shirt said 'Finna to' in a press conference. That slaps!

[Colter_Nuanez]

[damnyoutuesday]

Looking forward to the Cats next opportunity, I am delighted in the success we have had after the season began with such postings of gloom. From the most recent story on msubobcats.com it reads, "In 13 years as a head coach, Logie has advanced to the NCAA Tournament 12 times, and is believed to be just the second-ever coach to lead a team to the NCAA Tournament at the Division III, Division II, and Division I levels." I think those who found this coach saw the the value in his qualifications, as summarized here. Gives me the feeling that MSU outsmarted a lot of other schools to get him.

Dude wins wherever he goes. We got a good one. I'm mildly concerned that he'll bolt for a better opportunity fairly quickly, but I'm enjoying it while it lasts

[Colter_Nuanez]

[msu_agfan]

Game Day!!!! Let's go boys!!

[kmax]

Pretty complimentary team overview from the athletic on the Cats:

https://theathletic.com/5305828/2024/03 ... cket-prep/

Outlook: Despite their questionable outward appearance, the Bobcats do bare their teeth in multiple categories. They finished the regular season teetering in the top 100 in effective field-goal percentage offense.

Most notably, they drill a robust 36.4 percent from 3-point range. In fact, thanks to the perimeter accuracy of Robert Ford III (42.6 percent), Eddie Turner III (38.4), Tyler Patterson (38.4) and Brian Goracke (36.1), over 34 percent of State’s points come on triples. They’re also laudable defensively along the arc (No. 100 nationally) and forcing turnovers (top 50 in steals per game).

However, oversized opponents with reliable frontcourt pieces pose a major challenge, evidenced by their 300-plus national ranking in two-point percentage defense and subpar rebounding outputs. Still, among the lower seeds, Matt Logie’s bunch own the most Fairleigh Dickinson-like upside.

[Bocephus]

Pretty complimentary team overview from the athletic on the Cats:

https://theathletic.com/5305828/2024/03 ... cket-prep/

Outlook: Despite their questionable outward appearance, the Bobcats do bare their teeth in multiple categories. They finished the regular season teetering in the top 100 in effective field-goal percentage offense.

Most notably, they drill a robust 36.4 percent from 3-point range. In fact, thanks to the perimeter accuracy of Robert Ford III (42.6 percent), Eddie Turner III (38.4), Tyler Patterson (38.4) and Brian Goracke (36.1), over 34 percent of State’s points come on triples. They’re also laudable defensively along the arc (No. 100 nationally) and forcing turnovers (top 50 in steals per game).

However, oversized opponents with reliable frontcourt pieces pose a major challenge, evidenced by their 300-plus national ranking in two-point percentage defense and subpar rebounding outputs. Still, among the lower seeds, Matt Logie’s bunch own the most Fairleigh Dickinson-like upside.

I would be interested to know what the two point percentage is over the last 5 games with John playing more minutes.

[Pecos24]

Pretty complimentary team overview from the athletic on the Cats:

https://theathletic.com/5305828/2024/03 ... cket-prep/

Outlook: Despite their questionable outward appearance, the Bobcats do bare their teeth in multiple categories. They finished the regular season teetering in the top 100 in effective field-goal percentage offense.

Most notably, they drill a robust 36.4 percent from 3-point range. In fact, thanks to the perimeter accuracy of Robert Ford III (42.6 percent), Eddie Turner III (38.4), Tyler Patterson (38.4) and Brian Goracke (36.1), over 34 percent of State’s points come on triples. They’re also laudable defensively along the arc (No. 100 nationally) and forcing turnovers (top 50 in steals per game).

However, oversized opponents with reliable frontcourt pieces pose a major challenge, evidenced by their 300-plus national ranking in two-point percentage defense and subpar rebounding outputs. Still, among the lower seeds, Matt Logie’s bunch own the most Fairleigh Dickinson-like upside.

I would be interested to know what the two point percentage is over the last 5 games with John playing more minutes.

I came up with 58% but I didn't take the time to double check my math either. 98-168

[MSU01]

Today's the day! Here's hoping MSU can put on a better performance than Virginia managed last night.

[hokeyfine]

Go Cats! i'm really hoping for intensity from the beginning. Need to jump on them right away.

[tetoncat]

SWAC does not seem like a good conference based on records. But, maybe they all play tough OOC schedules. Grambling States was pretty good leading to a poor record but then 14-4 in conference. Winnable game especially if play like last week of reg season and tourney.

Will Roger have a Grambling is not a State poster.