Creighton Basketball 2013-2014

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:09 am

"There is a chance that Grant Gibbs will play on Friday"

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 12:10 pm

Creighton still listed as a 3 seed in Lunardi's Bracketology. Games vs. UC Santa Barbara, then Oklahoma, then possibly San Diego St. in the Sweet 16.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 12:45 pm

Lawlor's has Flannel for tomorrow night...

Post by **Brad** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 4:46 pm

It appears on Ticketmaster that Creighton has sold out the rest of the games this season.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:17 pm

Gibbs is playing 4 minutes in.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:30 pm

It's another sell out! 18,323!

Post by **Brad** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:53 pm

McDermott got both his 1000 field goal and his 1000 rebound tonight.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:08 pm

@ESPNStatsInfo: With 30 points tonight, Doug McDermott has passed J.J. Redick for 17th on the all-time Division I scoring list.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:24 pm

Brad wrote:It's another sell out! 18,323!

8th largest crowd against the last place team.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:41 pm

Prior to tonight's game, Doug needs to average 21.6ppg to reach 3,000 points by the end of the season, assuming three games at the Big East tournament. Chances are he will top out at 7th nationally by the end of the Big East conference tourney - that's my prediction anyway. If they make it several rounds into March Madness he might crack the top 5 if he scores well. He will also be on that list as one of the players with the most games played to reach his mark.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:48 pm

1 Pete Maravich LSU 83 3,667
2 Freeman Williams Portland State 106 3,249
3 Lionel Simmons La Salle 131 3,217
4 Alphonso Ford Mississippi Valley 109 3,165
5 Harry Kelly Texas Southern 110 3,066
6 Keydren Clark Saint Peter's 118 3,058
7 Hersey Hawkins Bradley 125 3,008
8 Oscar Robertson Cincinnati 88 2,973
9 Danny Manning Kansas 147 2,951
10 Alfredrick Hughes Loyola Chicago 120 2,914
11 Elvin Hayes Houston 93 2,884
12 Tyler Hansbrough North Carolina 142 2,872
13 Larry Bird Indiana State 94 2,850
14 Otis Birdsong Houston 116 2,832
15 Kevin Bradshaw Bethune-Cookman 111 2,804
16 Allan Houston Tennessee 128 2,801
17 Doug McDermott Creighton 132 2,773
18 J.J. Redick Duke 139 2,769
19 Hank Gathers Southern Cal/Loyola Marymount 117 2,723

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:23 pm

Just got home from the game.. A weird night for Creighton shooting wise and it just never felt like they established a rhythmn but played like a top team should play. Brooks was sick tonight and didn't play which seemed to take away some of the inside game but the Jays found a way to score and even though they were dominated on the boards and shot less than 30% from 3 we still won handily! Exciting night and the crowd towards the end seemed to will the team to victory by being loud when it counted! All in all I had a great time tonight and hope that some of you were in the crowd as well!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:53 pm

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Post by **Brad** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:57 pm

Coyote wrote:
Brad wrote:It's another sell out! 18,323!
8th largest crowd against the last place team.

I am sure Lumberjack Night played a part in that.

They did bring in the third set of portables in the Bud Bar too.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:57 pm

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iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:11 am

Creighton's next game is at Madison freaking Square Garden! I have a feeling were not in Wichita any more.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:19 am

iamjacobm wrote:Creighton's next game is at Madison freaking Square Garden! I have a feeling were not in Wichita any more.

While listening to the post game show, it sounds like everyone is excited to go there.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 1:04 am

Great finish to the game tonight. The team just seemed lethargic for much of the 2nd half but they managed another double-digit victory.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 2:13 am

I've watched the game a few times now, and I have to say I was so impressed with Gibbs return. I forget his stats, but 8 assists! He fed Doug on so many perfect passes you could tell they had worked many years together. The two where Doug came off screens to get that perfect pass, and of course the alley oop, you heard the local color saying 'lob' a second before it happened. I almost forgot Brooks wasn't even there, which was huge for lack of rebounds.

Rusty coming off 10 days off, they got killed on the boards, DePaul had his many offensive rebounds,... On the first possession of the second half... They will have their hands and backs full against St John's. It will be a great visit to MSG.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:16 pm

Gibbs had 7 pts, 8 assts and 5 rbs. Great stat line, especially for first game back and only 21 min of playing time.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 6:00 pm

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S33 · Post by **S33** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 7:58 pm

Maybe it's just me, but Creighton seems to be in that mode where they've earned themselves a decent ranking, then they inevitably drop an easy game. They did everything they could to lose that game last night (minues Doug), and they will need to play much better basketball in New York tomorrow.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:09 pm

Creighton always manages to let February bite them. Last year they had 4 February losses (three consecutive), the year before that three consecutive losses, the year before that 4 losses... Hopefully not this year.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:44 am

Big game today, if the Jays win, they likely will move up 2 spots to #10 since #7 Cincinnati and #10 Michigan lost this week.

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:49 am

Coyote wrote:Creighton always manages to let February bite them. Last year they had 4 February losses (three consecutive), the year before that three consecutive losses, the year before that 4 losses... Hopefully not this year.

The remaining schedule is pretty unfavorable for the Jays. It wouldn't surprise me to see the typical February fall apart they do.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 6:40 pm

Absolutely pathetic officiating so far in the Creighton game. They waved off a three by McDermott because of an offensive foul on Artino. The foul occurred after the shot and the 3 pts should have counted.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:02 pm

skinzfan23 wrote:Absolutely pathetic officiating so far in the Creighton game. They waved off a three by McDermott because of an offensive foul on Artino. The foul occurred after the shot and the 3 pts should have counted.

Playing by Garden Rules...

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:05 pm

Yeah I agree. If we could have made a few more free throws (only 5-10) we would be tied. Well that and if they would have counted Doug's 3.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:06 pm

No way CU shoots 40% for second half in a row.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:21 pm

Jays back up 47-46 after an 8-0 run.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:00 pm

We aren't hitting free throws....very hard to win games like this when you can't hit free throws.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:15 pm

Damn FTs, how many FGs were scored after the 7:30 Mark?

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:17 pm

I wouldn't be surprised if they lose 3 of the next 4, It's the way Creighton does February.

As far as officiating, don't be a Matt Davison. Creighton had plenty of opportunities and blew it regardless of officials.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:22 pm

Just never got in rhythm. I think their tough D slowed us down a ton and led to a lot of those missed open shots.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:28 pm

Bad passing, by Devon and Grant.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:37 pm

Creighton shot 14/25 (56%) from the free throw line. Before this game they were 9th in the country at 75.9%. Gotta hit shots when it counts. I love Wragge, but it always seems that he goes cold in close games. When the games are blowouts either way, he is great.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:39 pm

Unfortunately, the blueprint to beat this Creighton team is written all over the wall. Try to contain Doug to 25 or so, surgically implant an average-speed, semi-athletic guy onto Wragge, and let your ATHLETES beat Creighton's ball distributors.

An additional luxury St Johns had from 3 weeks ago: To sit back and allow Gibbs and Brooks to self-destruct.

The February shooting slump has begun. (well, really it started 3 games ago).

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:40 pm

McDermott finished with 25. Gibbs had a great game minus his poor free throw shooting and 4 turnovers. (12pts, 12 rebs, 6 assts)

S33 · Post by **S33** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:45 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Gibbs had a great game minus his poor free throw shooting and 4 turnovers.

He also took some terrible shots. I do not think this was by any means a "great" game for Gibbs.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:46 pm

I am just amazed how why have the best player not only in the conference but also in the country and we don't even get him the ball down the stretch. I know that they were denying him on defense but we have to be able to get him some good looks.