I have no idea what this means, though I'm relatively confident it means nothing. Last night I dreamed about the Samford game. Nothing conclusive. I was just watching the game from press row, where I won't be today. The only thing unusual is that I've never had a dream about a game the night before, not even long ago when it was the high school state championship football game. It probably just means I'm vitally interested, obsessed even. I'm optimistic. I don't think I've gone into a game expecting Furman to lose all year. Well, N.C. State, maybe. I have so much confidence in the team that I have come to expect it will do what it takes to win. After all the ups and downs, Furman was seeded 2nd with 6 SoCon losses last year, and if Samford wins today, the Paladins are likely to be seeded 3rd with 4. But, as that high school football coach used to say, "Ain't gon' be no talk about losing." A win today, and Furman is seeded 1st. A win today and it's the noon game in Asheville on Saturday. Looking back at last season, we all dwell on Alex Hunter's loss, and Alex was fantastic. But all year long, particularly as J.P. Pegues has progressed before our very eyes, just as Bob said he would, I think the greatest loss, practically, was Conley Garrison. This team is better, and the Richey assembly line has been running smoothly. In some ways, the team has so many weapons that it's impossible for everyone to score in every game. I expect a big game from Mike Bothwell today, but I expected it the last two games, too, and by the way, it's not like Mike hasn't played well. He just hasn't scored. The greatest virtue of this team is that someone, in fact more than one, always steps up. If everyone did what they can do, the Dins would score 150 points a game. That having been said, I am knocking regularly on wood because even though superstition is absurd, it is a fun hobby. I do it just in case there's something to it. -- MD
Furman @ Samford (Feb. 25th 2pm)(SoCon Regular Season Championship)
I think most of us would agree this is the most important game of the year. I’ve got my purple on waiting for game time. So much on the line: Socon championship, Number 1 seed in the tourney and easier path to finals, guaranteed NIT invite and national TV exposure. The last 3 games have not pretty with 1 loss and 2 close wins. Samford has some talented players and their fans will provide a home court advantage unlike some of the recent venues we have played in. Perhaps the last 3 games will work to our advantage as we know how to compete in close games. JP and Slaw have been our stars. Others havre contributed and we need max effort from all our players. We all agree Mike has not played like Mike in the last 3 games and we need him today. Here’s hoping, wishing and praying for a FU victory. This is what Mike, Jason and Bob came back to do. Go Dins!
Here we go! Go Dins!
BTW as you watch the game, Sam lower bowl in arena is similar to what Dins will reno to
BTW as you watch the game, Sam lower bowl in arena is similar to what Dins will reno to
Good news on the CBS Sports game on now. Cof C is up big on Stony Brook with 7:19 to go. That game should finish on time. By the way, the announcers just highlighted our game with Samford. Championship basketball, folks. It doesn’t get much better. DEFENSE! Start fast. Don’t let up. Finish Strong. DEFENSE! Go Paladins!
Lets go!Roundball wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 1:42 pmGood news on the CBS Sports game on now. Cof C is up big on Stony Brook with 7:19 to go. That game should finish on time. By the way, the announcers just highlighted our game with Samford. Championship basketball, folks. It doesn’t get much better. DEFENSE! Start fast. Don’t let up. Finish Strong. DEFENSE! Go Paladins!
FWIW, he is starting. But he’s a senior, so that’s expected.FU Hoopla wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:21 amGood question, probably won't know until tip-offMidlandsPaladin wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 9:37 amLogan Dye only played 12 minutes in their last game vs Chatt. Will he be full strength today?
All bleachers still pulled back in upper sections at Sammy 
Is sammy-crap-ford really complaining about moving block screens and slapping our guys in the face?? lol
Horrible start. 2 points at the first tv timeout. Missing dunksband gimmes and everyone hesitant to shoot. Tight as a drum if you will.