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GRIZ/UNC game thread

Zirg said:
Yes the Griz looked pretty good, but UNC looked "terrible,terrible,terrible" to quote Charles Barkley. They are 0-6 on the road this year and 4-17 the last 2 years combined. Yes, one of those road wins was in Missoula last year. UNC wins are against Chadron St., Black Hills,Colorado Christian, Florida A&M (D1) and Stetson (D1). All by 20 or more points, and Jacksonville St (D1). Those teams must really suck. Stetson's only D1 win was also over Florida A&M. Florida A&M is 0-11, and ranked 351 out of 351 D1 teams, Stetson is #326, Jacksonville St #309. So UNC hasn't beat anyone all year. Let's not get too excited yet. UNC is #239, Montana #199 for the record.
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Yes, UNC looked pretty bad out there. However this is the same UNC team that did give Colorado State a good game so they have the potential to look pretty good too.

The Griz D I thought looked very impressive. UNC, while not having a good record, was one of the top FG% teams in the country (was #26 if I remember right). The Griz held them well below their average shooting percentage and 27 points below their average points scored (they were averaging just over 75 points a game).

And how often have we outrebounded UNC over the past several years? Not many times. That alone is worth celebration after they outrebounded us 31-15 last year in Missoula...that was ugly. Barden only had 6 of their rebounds so it wasn't all him either.

I do agree though we can't get too excited yet, the season is still young. Just like we can't get too down if we have a bad looking loss. Was a fun game to watch though that's for sure. Looking forward to the UND game tomorrow!
 
grizzlyjournal said:
Have it on solid info from an insider (which I am not!) that Griz coaches are extremely pleased with the progress of both redshirt Montana kids. In fact, they were evidently described by one of the coaches as the two "most improved" players on the team w/regards to how much they've developed since October practices began.
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With Krslovic and Breunig, and these two Montana boys, Wayne left a legacy of recruits designed to solve all the problems he had over the past three years, namely a well-balanced team with an effective Center, and two strong forwards. Boehning and De Jong bring big wingspans and fast reactions to these positions. And for four years? That's a dream come true. And from Montana? That's how UM reaches out.
 
UMGriz75 said:
grizzlyjournal said:
Have it on solid info from an insider (which I am not!) that Griz coaches are extremely pleased with the progress of both redshirt Montana kids. In fact, they were evidently described by one of the coaches as the two "most improved" players on the team w/regards to how much they've developed since October practices began.
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With Krslovic and Breunig, and these two Montana boys, Wayne left a legacy of recruits designed to solve all the problems he had over the past three years, namely a well-balanced team with an effective Center, and two strong forwards. Boehning and De Jong bring big wingspans and fast reactions to these positions. And for four years? That's a dream come true. And from Montana? That's how UM reaches out.
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:thumb: I agree completely. It's early to make predictions, but if these young men play to their potential, it'll be fantastic to watch a Griz front-court with skills and style of play that evokes the bruising Montana teams of lore.
 
It was such a nice play, obviously well-practiced between Gregory and Breunig; Gregory developed last season good penetration and lay-up skills. Good enough, anyway, that teams likely prepare for him to do just that. Breunig was obviously ready for that pass and there wasn't a d*** thing the other guys could do about it. A very nice strategy overall.
 
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Breunig sure knows how to leave the ground.

"Martin Breunig is ranked 9th in the nation in FG% at 62.5%"
 
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