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Griz vs Badgers

OK - I will be the diehard Griz fan that bites.... In no way have we played a team the caliber of Wisconsin or the other 'upper half' of the Big Ten. The Griz stats do NOT reflect us playing up to that level. OK, we played Long Beach State, etc... but in no way have we played the RPI's of the Michigan States, Ohio States and YES the Wisconsin's.

Do I think we can win? Absolutely. But I just can't buy some of the arguments most Griz fans are posting. We're a damn good team, but you all need to be realistic here... We will undoubtedly need to play our very best game to win this one. I can at least admit that.

I am proud of the Griz this year and I will be just as tipsy or drunk as the next Griz fan tomorrow cheering and pulling for the Griz. But this is a Wisconsin team that truly comes from one of the top three conferences in the tournament this year.

While I won't live in kool-aid land, I will cheer as loud as anyone for the Griz, but I also have to be realistic here - and yes my bracket has Montana beating Wisconsin, but that is my heart talking and not necessarily my head.

Keep it close Griz, play Montana ball, show the nation that we can actually play ball, and who in the hell knows!
 
dissident94 said:
I am a Badger fan and have lurked here a few days and have a couple things to say
Some of the fans here are plain arrogant.

I agree with the one poster who gave the Grizzlies 33% shot at winning. That is about correct.

How can anyone really believe they have more talent than Wisconsin.

Wisconsin played at North Carolina and almost won

Wisconsin lost by 3 in overtime to Michigan St.

Wisconsin beat Ohio St."

2 out if 3 of those are just almost, and none say Montana next to them. It's Wisconsin vs Montana and not much else matters. Let's just get the game played.
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i do love the griz said:
dissident94 said:
I am a Badger fan and have lurked here a few days and have a couple things to say
Some of the fans here are plain arrogant.

I agree with the one poster who gave the Grizzlies 33% shot at winning. That is about correct.

How can anyone really believe they have more talent than Wisconsin.

Wisconsin played at North Carolina and almost won

Wisconsin lost by 3 in overtime to Michigan St.

Wisconsin beat Ohio St."

2 out if 3 of those are just almost, and none say Montana next to them. It's Wisconsin vs Montana and not much else matters. Let's just get the game played.
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Yeah, lots of Kool-Aid drinkers here, for sure. But, I gotta tell ya, I have seen your team play on TV several times, and I am not impressed! They better hit the three with great frequency, or they will be in trouble on Thursday. And, I don't drink the Kool-Aid. I'm just telling you that Montana is very capable of winning this game, PROVIDING they shoot well. They will have to play like they did against Weber State in the final game to win. But, they are capable of doing that.
 
hawaiiangriz said:
OK - I will be the diehard Griz fan that bites.... In no way have we played a team the caliber of Wisconsin or the other 'upper half' of the Big Ten. The Griz stats do NOT reflect us playing up to that level. OK, we played Long Beach State, etc... but in no way have we played the RPI's of the Michigan States, Ohio States and YES the Wisconsin's.

Do I think we can win? Absolutely. But I just can't buy some of the arguments most Griz fans are posting. We're a damn good team, but you all need to be realistic here... We will undoubtedly need to play our very best game to win this one. I can at least admit that.

I am proud of the Griz this year and I will be just as tipsy or drunk as the next Griz fan tomorrow cheering and pulling for the Griz. But this is a Wisconsin team that truly comes from one of the top three conferences in the tournament this year.

While I won't live in kool-aid land, I will cheer as loud as anyone for the Griz, but I also have to be realistic here - and yes my bracket has Montana beating Wisconsin, but that is my heart talking and not necessarily my head.

Keep it close Griz, play Montana ball, show the nation that we can actually play ball, and who in the hell knows!
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I think you are right on...we have a good team this year...next year we will be even better! Of course, UM can win but, honestly, the Big 10 play at a level no one in the West has played this year. Next year, UM will be a major player in the West..the pieces are in place...
 
Growler1 said:
i do love the griz said:
dissident94 said:
I am a Badger fan and have lurked here a few days and have a couple things to say
Some of the fans here are plain arrogant.

I agree with the one poster who gave the Grizzlies 33% shot at winning. That is about correct.

How can anyone really believe they have more talent than Wisconsin.

Wisconsin played at North Carolina and almost won

Wisconsin lost by 3 in overtime to Michigan St.

Wisconsin beat Ohio St."

2 out if 3 of those are just almost, and none say Montana next to them. It's Wisconsin vs Montana and not much else matters. Let's just get the game played.
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Yeah, lots of Kool-Aid drinkers here, for sure. But, I gotta tell ya, I have seen your team play on TV several times, and I am not impressed! They better hit the three with great frequency, or they will be in trouble on Thursday. And, I don't drink the Kool-Aid. I'm just telling you that Montana is very capable of winning this game, PROVIDING they shoot well. They will have to play like they did against Weber State in the final game to win. But, they are capable of doing that.
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I have also watched WI play 4 or 5 games this year. I think it's easy for us to say that we aren't impressed with WI because the games we've seen are all against teams that are better. I watched them play BYU early in the season and they looked pretty good. Against MI St not as much. We looked great against Weber the last two games. Against E. Wash...and the loss to Weeebs...not so good. It really depends on which teams show up. I would love the Griz to win but know it will take a major effort for them to pull it off. I would love a 7 point win...but honestly would be happy with a 7 point loss. I think next year is our year to really put together something special. I would love for this success to also get us another Cherry or Jamar during recruiting. Can't wait for tomorrows game...good luck boys! GO GRIZ!!!
 
EverettGriz said:
b.s. = saying selvig was heavily recruited by wisconsin. selvig said he got a call from them and several other big ten teams. big difference between a phone call and being seriously recruited. selvig didn't pick us over wisconsin.
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Huh. That's really interesting that it's BS that Wisconsin recruited Selvig. You should really probably inform the UW staff, because they're under the DISTINCT impression that they recruited Selvig:

Owens isn’t the only familiar face to Gard and Co. The Badgers recruited Selvig, the only Montana native on the Grizzlies’ roster.
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But yeah, I'm sure you're right and the Wisc staff is wrong. After all, you've got such a great history of being correct on this board!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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your post from yesterday at 1:27
Well, if you haven't heard the pundits saying Montana is more talented, I suggest turning off the Lifetime channel and watching a little ESPN.

As for recruits, I don't care that you got Ms. Alabama or whatever. But I do know this: Wisconsin heavily recruited a kid out of high school named "Selvig". Any ideas where he ended up?? (hint, it ain't wisconsin.....)
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hahahaha, i see you've backed off you word about him being heavily recruited by wiscy to just recruited. grow a spine and admit when you're wrong.

here's the truth...deal with it.
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/142671625.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Q. Derek, one of the Wisconsin assistants said they recruited you a little bit. Can you tell me how much or how deep that relationship was? Did you ever consider Wisconsin as an option?

DEREK SELVIG: I think I remember getting a call, but nothing too serious. I had calls from Big Ten schools, but nothing serious.
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read it and weep sucka. sorry if the truth hurts you so much.
btw the only people who agree with your immature, pollyannish, made up posts are the other kool-aid drinking fools on this board.
 
More talented teams do not lose by 24 points to another team on a neutral court

Yes many of you were arrogant. Like I said I would never say Wisconsin is better than Kentucky. Could we beat them yes. More talented no. That is what made me upset. There is no way on earth you had a more talented team. To say that is foolish and it showed today
 
dissident94 said:
More talented teams do not lose by 24 points to another team on a neutral court

Yes many of you were arrogant. Like I said I would never say Wisconsin is better than Kentucky. Could we beat them yes. More talented no. That is what made me upset. There is no way on earth you had a more talented team. To say that is foolish and it showed today
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You're wrong....go away Last Word Larry.
 
dissident94 said:
More talented teams do not lose by 24 points to another team on a neutral court

Yes many of you were arrogant. Like I said I would never say Wisconsin is better than Kentucky. Could we beat them yes. More talented no. That is what made me upset. There is no way on earth you had a more talented team. To say that is foolish and it showed today
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Well it's for damn sure you know foolish....
 
hey badger boy or "last word larry" :lol: ..let me arrogantly say if you don't want to get "upset" then maybe stay off others boards..now go away ..wish your team good luck and you none
 
stubbins said:
dissident94 said:
More talented teams do not lose by 24 points to another team on a neutral court

Yes many of you were arrogant. Like I said I would never say Wisconsin is better than Kentucky. Could we beat them yes. More talented no. That is what made me upset. There is no way on earth you had a more talented team. To say that is foolish and it showed today
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You're wrong....go away Last Word Larry.
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I love the Griz, they don't always win and don't always have the best talent, but I love their heart. Wake up and smell the coffe larry.
 
EverettGriz said:
Bigdsrip said:
EverettGriz said:
We play extremely disciplined basketball. That makes it tough for less talented teams to close the gap
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There are plenty of informed observers who do not believe Montana is less-talented.
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Who? Where are these experts? Picking a team to pull an upset is not the same as declaring a team has more 'talent'. Logic check 101 time. You guys have a good team and have had a great year but step back for a second and think about what you are really implying. Do you have a better player or two ata given position? Sure you very well may. But we have a first team all-state guy from Illinois (Dukan), Mr. Basketball from Iowa (Uthoff), and the son of the #4 pick in the 92 NBA draft (Jackson), that never see the floor! Those are the guys on the end of our bench, how many Mr. Basketballs do you guys have redshirting?
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Well, if you haven't heard the pundits saying Montana is more talented, I suggest turning off the Lifetime channel and watching a little ESPN.

As for recruits, I don't care that you got Ms. Alabama or whatever. But I do know this: Wisconsin heavily recruited a kid out of high school named "Selvig". Any ideas where he ended up?? (hint, it ain't wisconsin.....)
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Heavily recruited? There is a large difference between getting a phone call/mail and getting in-home visits and coaches going to games. Like he said in the news conferences, he got a call from Wisconsin, but it wasn't anything too serious.
 
What is up with the Griz players at the end of the bench? I only thought girls teams did stuff like that. :roll: Maybe they should have been paying more attention to the game/D/blocking out than synchrounous foot holding/prop ups.
 
WILD_CAT said:
What is up with the Griz players at the end of the bench? I only thought girls teams did stuff like that. :roll: Maybe they should have been paying more attention to the game/D/blocking out than synchrounous foot holding/prop ups.
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Yeah, God forbid that college basketball players have fun while playing the game, and that teamates actually support one another!! Man, and here I thought we'd finally rid ourselves of those wildly outdated concepts years ago....

:roll: :?



Jealously is an ugly color on kitty fans....
 
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