Bradley used to be a very solid program. We are going to get their best shot. Will EMU be motivated, rested, and ready to take their best shot?

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Bradley looks like a decent team. Has a 1-1 record. Gets balanced scoring, can hit the three-ball, and can get to the foul-line. A good Utah State team beat Bradley last night 82-64.

(11-12-2022 09:09 AM)Miggy Wrote:  Bradley looks like a decent team. Has a 1-1 record. Gets balanced scoring, can hit the three-ball, and can get to the foul-line. A good Utah State team beat Bradley last night 82-64.

Does anyone see a tougher opponent on our schedule outside of U of M that we played last night?

(11-12-2022 10:01 AM)emu79 Wrote:  

(11-12-2022 09:09 AM)Miggy Wrote:  Bradley looks like a decent team. Has a 1-1 record. Gets balanced scoring, can hit the three-ball, and can get to the foul-line. A good Utah State team beat Bradley last night 82-64.

Does anyone see a tougher opponent on our schedule outside of U of M that we played last night?

Hey 79 we play SEC South Carolina but every team will be tough.
Not to play the OL one game at a time sentiment but this will be a rare occasion that NO other MAC school has ever faced in having a former 5 star and no 1 overall recruit on your roster - we have big targets on our backs and EMU/Emoni/Noah will get every teams best shot. This will make us battle tested for sure.

EMU has a weaker non-conference schedule than last season. That will slightly hurt EMU's ranking even if they win many if their non-conference games.

My guess that outside of UM maybe we have a maximum of two additional non conference losses barring suspensions or injury.

(11-12-2022 11:45 AM)Miggy Wrote:  EMU has a weaker non-conference schedule than last season. That will slightly hurt EMU's ranking even if they win many if their non-conference games.

I agree. It seemed like they were trying to get more- but I would imagine no one wants to play a mid major with the talent level EMU has. That is where I respect UM’s Coach Howard- seemed this last game was created AFTER Emoni announced his commitment to EMU.

Oh well, there are some historically decent mid-majors on the schedule, so if EMU beats these teams (and they are decent this year), it shouldn’t hurt EMU’s computer rankings too much. A lot will depend on the quality of the MAC this year (last year was bad) in terms of computer rankings for EMU.

(11-12-2022 03:00 PM)emu79 Wrote:  My guess that outside of UM maybe we have a maximum of two additional non conference losses barring suspensions or injury.

I like this prediction- especially as a max. Could see EMU coming out if non-conference anywhere from 10-3 to 12-1. Or worse if one of our key guys gets injured (hopefully not).

Bradley opens as a 9 point favorite……..did Vegas watch Friday night?


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(11-14-2022 07:55 PM)EAGLE KING Wrote:  Bradley opens as a 9 point favorite……..did Vegas watch Friday night?


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It’s tough to win on the road. Everyone needs to contain their excitement after 1 game that we list. Can the team get up for a tough game away??

(11-14-2022 10:31 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  

(11-14-2022 07:55 PM)EAGLE KING Wrote:  Bradley opens as a 9 point favorite……..did Vegas watch Friday night?


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It’s tough to win on the road. Everyone needs to contain their excitement after 1 game that we list. Can the team get up for a tough game away??

This is a tough game following a 'March Madness"-type game at LCA.

I hope we don't come out flat.

This is a HUGE game for EMU. In fact, I would say it’s a must win if we are going to seriously challenge for the MAC crown!

Are we going to come out with the same fire and intensity that Emoni displayed or are we coming out thinkers we are playing Wayne State.

EMU better come ready to play or it will be an L.

Bradley is bringing huge energy at EMU! What is our desire to win?

https://sports.yahoo.com/bradley-braves-...28018.html

(11-15-2022 07:45 AM)Luckeyone Wrote:  This is a HUGE game for EMU. In fact, I would say it’s a must win if we are going to seriously challenge for the MAC crown!

Sorry, but I couldn’t disagree more about a mid November game. This team has barely played together at all, and I doubt they’ll look the same in January as they will tonight (likely for the better). A win would be outstanding, but to say a loss could prevent us from being serious MAC contenders is incredibly shortsighted. Maybe let this team get some on-court chemistry for a month or two before making such claims.

(11-15-2022 07:49 AM)Luckeyone Wrote:  Bradley is bringing huge energy at EMU! What is our desire to win?

https://sports.yahoo.com/bradley-braves-...28018.html

We're going to get a lot of teams best shots.

(11-12-2022 08:50 AM)Luckeyone Wrote:  Bradley used to be a very solid program. We are going to get their best shot. Will EMU be motivated, rested, and ready to take their best shot?

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Living out here in MVC country, they are still a very respected program. Bradley gave Izzo all he wanted a couple years ago in the first round of the tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. It was the game Izzo melted down against Aaron Henry. Still a very solid program and this will be a good test for Eastern.

(11-15-2022 06:52 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(11-14-2022 10:31 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  

(11-14-2022 07:55 PM)EAGLE KING Wrote:  Bradley opens as a 9 point favorite……..did Vegas watch Friday night?


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It’s tough to win on the road. Everyone needs to contain their excitement after 1 game that we list. Can the team get up for a tough game away??

This is a tough game following a 'March Madness"-type game at LCA.

I hope we don't come out flat.

It is different for Emoni. His first round draft aspirations require that he have huge games against everyone. Taking his foot off the pedal could cost him millions of $.

(11-14-2022 10:31 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  

(11-14-2022 07:55 PM)EAGLE KING Wrote:  Bradley opens as a 9 point favorite……..did Vegas watch Friday night?


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It’s tough to win on the road. Everyone needs to contain their excitement after 1 game that we list. Can the team get up for a tough game away??

Fan Dual has Bradley by 7.5...Very tempting. I think I am going to take Eastern. Bradley does have a home court advantage. Solid fan base.

Definitely would have preferred an easier opponent after Michigan. Do not want to start 0-2.

(11-15-2022 08:24 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(11-15-2022 06:52 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(11-14-2022 10:31 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  

(11-14-2022 07:55 PM)EAGLE KING Wrote:  Bradley opens as a 9 point favorite……..did Vegas watch Friday night?


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It’s tough to win on the road. Everyone needs to contain their excitement after 1 game that we list. Can the team get up for a tough game away??

This is a tough game following a 'March Madness"-type game at LCA.

I hope we don't come out flat.

It is different for Emoni. His first round draft aspirations require that he have huge games against everyone. Taking his foot off the pedal could cost him millions of $.

I expect him to hang a few 40s this season and maybe a 50 for that exact reason