Creighton Basketball 2008-2009

Post by **Brad** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:49 am

Creighton Basketball 2008-2009

2008-2009 schedule is out:

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:23 pm

Hurry up November! I think this is going to be a good year for the Jays.

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:43 pm

We play a few decent nonconference teams. Opening up against New Mexico won't be easy. As far as conference season goes, there is no 3 game road stretch, which will be huge. Also, there is no road stretch that really scares me. Indiana State on NYE scares me, because we never win on new years eve, and playing ISU red on the road 3 days later will be tough too. Senior day against Illinois State could also very easily be for the MVC title.

God I need basketball to start.

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:58 pm

Dana has hired a new assistant, former Bluejay and Bellevue coach Todd Eisner.

Bellevue coach resigns to join Jays

http://omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200&u_sid=10417327

Eisner played for Creighton from 1986 through 1991 and was a member of two NCAA tournament teams. After graduation, he joined Rick Johnson's staff at the school from 1991 to 1994. Eisner moved on after Altman brought in a new staff when he replaced Johnson following the 1993-94 season.

Under his direction, Bellevue posted a 226-56 record, won six conference championships and made it to the NAIA Division II national tournament seven times. His teams finished as national runners-up in 2004 and 2008.

Great hire for the Jays! I am really excited about what he can bring to the staff, he sounds like a really great guy and good basketball coach.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:07 pm

Time for Jays to take flight

Tom Shatel - Omaha World Herald wrote:As he begins his 15th season at Creighton University, Altman has never been more popular. He is revered like a man who has rows of conference championship banners and more than a few pelts in the NCAA tournament. The truth is, Altman has built a machine at Creighton. But it's a machine that comes with limitations.

For instance, CU has won at least 20 games in 10 straight seasons and made postseason play 11 straight years. But in 14 years — the last 10 if you count when the program was finally built — Altman has won two Valley regular-season titles. The last came seven years ago. Meanwhile, season tickets are up from 12,900 last year to 14,000 this year. And CU officials have discussed the possibility of cutting them off, though it's doubtful.

The 2008-09 Jays look like the most athletic team — and most talented collection — that Altman has had. There is a lot to like. This team is favored by everyone to win the Valley. It should win the Valley. There should be no excuses.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:09 pm

I was listening to Perrault talk about this on 590. 14,000 season tickets already, AMAZING! At least I got Season tickets to 10 games because its going to be hard to find them when they are winning!

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:20 pm

At the end of practice on Wednesday, the Jays huddled up and finished their talk by saying, "Valley Champs!" When he thought that they said it a little too softly, Altman made them come back and shout it again.

Beautiful. I can't wait for season to start.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:38 pm

That is a great story!

By the way... I just did the math, with 14,000 season tickets Creighton is guaranteed to draw over 210,000 fans this year before walk up!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:51 pm

CU Basketball: Men picked first in MVC poll

STEVEN PIVOVAR WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER wrote:The Creighton men received 36 of 39 first-place votes and totaled 386 points in voting by the league's coaches, sports information directors, radio play-by-play announcers and reporters that cover the Valley. The Bluejays return three starters and seven other lettermen from the team that won 22 games last season and advanced to the second round of the National Invitation Tournament. Creighton sophomore guard P'Allen Stinnett was picked to the preseason all-conference team.

1. Creighton (36) 386
2. Southern Illinois (2) 322
3. Illinois State (1) 309
4. Drake 279
5. Bradley 219
6. Northern Iowa 186
7. Indiana State 137
8. Evansville 122
9. Wichita State 105
10. Missouri State 85

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 8:31 pm

Now we hope they live up to all the hype. I'm so excited for this season.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:25 pm

Valley announces men's challenge series with Mountain West

News-Leader wrote:Following the lead of several major conferences that paired teams in early season “challenge” matchups, the Missouri Valley and Mountain West conferences are starting a series of games beginning in 2009-10. The Mountain West leads 17-15 in all-time meetings between the leagues. Teams in the Mountain West are Air Force, Brigham Young, Colorado State, New Mexico, San Diego State, TCU, UNLV, Utah and Wyoming.

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:09 pm

This is such big news! The MVC-MWC Challenge is a natural fit. The MVC and MWC are very similar national recognition wise, as they finished the year 8 and 9 in the Conference RPI, and they have a similar number of teams, MVC 10 and MWC 9. It would be great to see Creighton play a team like BYU or UNLV. If this starts next year, it sounds like we will start at New Mexico, as we already have a home and home with them.

I will also add that Creighton is ranked 24th on College Hoops Net's 144 teams in 144 days countdown. I personally think that is a bit generous, but we'll see. I am not much of a hype guy, so maybe I am just being my typical skeptical self.

http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/200809-c ... -24-132044

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:19 pm

After the open house yesterday Matt Perault says the season ticket sales are close to 13,700 - 1000 more than last year - and counting.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:21 pm

I thought they were at 14,000?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:23 pm

They had been saying "close to 14,000" as in 13,500 - 13,600. Just reporting what he said 5 minutes ago.

cp jay 07 · Post by **cp jay 07** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:21 am

Brad wrote:I thought they were at 14,000?

From what I have heard the 14,000 is counting the seats that are set aside for students. The 13,600 or 13,700 is not counting the student seats. We should be averaging 14,000 a game.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:26 pm

CU Men's Basketball: Jays defeat Central Missouri in exhibition game

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1 ... d=10483336

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS wrote:Kenny Lawson Jr. had 16 points and three other Creighton players scored in double figures as the Bluejays defeated Central Missouri 78-65 in an exhibition game.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS wrote:Booker Woodfox added 15 points, Kenton Walker 14 and P'Allen Stinnett 10 for Creighton.

De'Andre Byrd led the Mules with 15 points. Central Missouri made just 2-of-22 shots from 3-point range.

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:54 pm

Yeah and Creighton only shot 10 3s and made just 3.

this was the most interesting figure --- Attendance: 15048 --- that definitely was tickets sold not seats occupied.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:22 am

OWH wrote:Largest exhibition crowd in Creighton basketball history (was 13,543).

590 said there was a good crowd.

But - - 17 TO's by CU - sloppy play.

3's? NCAA moved the line back a foot. At one point the Mules were 1 for 20. It will be a year of adjustment to the new line. I do not know why they did this - it will help the zone D - keep players low. I predict they will move it back in a few years.

[edit] The attendance number was OWH's redirect to Creighton's Box Score.

Also - CU rebounding was questionable. But - this was CU's first real exhibition game but the Mules 3rd. Nevertheless - CU needs to greatly improve in this week if they want to hang with the Lobos.

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:25 am

Oh there was a bit of a crowd --- just not 15000.

what I was saying about Creighton and 3s is they only attempted 10 only 2 in the first half -- my experience from watching Creighton is they usually live and/or die on the 3. If they needed more practice with the farther out 3 -- they didn't do it today.

I agree about the turn-overs -- very sloppy at times.

My prediction --- a long week of practice.

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 4:27 am

Uffda wrote:My prediction --- a long week of practice.

Thats fine with me, New Mexico isn't going to be a cakewalk.

I was discouraged by the amount of turnovers today, form the little I listened to it...I am not worried, this team has a lot of talent and they should be fine.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:40 pm

WOW! 16,107 see a great comeback by CU. Down by 16 with 10:17 left in the game, being outrebounded 18-9. missing Free Throws somehow the Jays come back and pull out a 83-75 win over New Mexico. Awesome beginning of the season.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:47 pm

Coyote wrote:WOW! 16,107 see a great comeback by CU. Down by 16 with 10:17 left in the game, being outrebounded 18-9. missing Free Throws somehow the Jays come back and pull out a 83-75 win over New Mexico. Awesome beginning of the season.

What a great game!!! CU never took the lead until 1:32 left in the game!

Pics downloading now...

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:45 pm

My prediction --- a long week of practice.... another long week of practice

and learning what rebounding means.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:46 pm

Uffda wrote:My prediction --- a long week of practice.... another long week of practice and learning what rebounding means.

no kidding...

Post by **Brad** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:51 pm

Few Pics from Sunday's Game

In an never ending pursuit to make my photos better, I tried a few different things... Needless to say I won't be trying those things again

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Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:32 am

Coyote wrote:WOW! 16,107 see a great comeback by CU. Down by 16 with 10:17 left in the game, being outrebounded 18-9. missing Free Throws somehow the Jays come back and pull out a 83-75 win over New Mexico. Awesome beginning of the season.

Once again the tickets sold VS butts in seats issue arises. If you use Brads photos as a benchmark the 16K is a bit of a stretch.

I was on Lincoln at the Husker game My guess is that there were around 7500 in the seats there. Haven't looked hat their announced crowd was yet.

Brad, like the last photo of the outside no matter what you "did"

Post by **Brad** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:40 am

Thanks! They look better on the web then they do full size.

As far as attendance. It might not have been 16,107 like announced but it was way better than 7500. Most of my shots are early and late in the game, There is the usual 20% that roll in really late... like the people that sat next to us, they got there with THREE mins to go in the first half. Then you have your other 20% that leave early NO MATTER WHAT!

The deal with the qwest is the Upper bowl... That's where they really pack the fans in and it was fairly full on the sides.

I will take a "Good" pano next game and see how the upper bowl looks.

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:24 am

I will agree with Brad --- this game was very close to the 16000 compared to the last game that listed 15000.

cp jay 07 · Post by **cp jay 07** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:12 am

Amazing game, best comeback I have seen a Jays team make in person since the Missouri State comeback a couple years ago. Awesome atmosphere, awesome game, awesome crowd and awesome team. I have never been so excited in my whole life over an opening game. And Syracuse fired their head coach, just an awesome day.

Oh and if there were 7500 in Lincoln to watch that team then there were 22,000 at the Qwest.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:26 am

cp jay 07 wrote:Amazing game, best comeback I have seen a Jays team make in person since the Missouri State comeback a couple years ago. Awesome atmosphere, awesome game, awesome crowd and awesome team. I have never been so excited in my whole life over an opening game. And Syracuse fired their head coach, just an awesome day.

Oh and if there were 7500 in Lincoln to watch that team then there were 22,000 at the Qwest.

And what do you base that on. I was there. I can say with authority that you were not. Your |expletive| really gets old.

The point I was making by even bring up the #.s from both is that CU does a great job of getting people there. As a Husker fan first and also someone that can appreciate CU I could only hope that the Huskers will draw like CU at some point.

EDIT: Per the official Husker web site
Actual attendance: 6491
So I stand corrected but I also stated it was a guess and my point was NOT to get in a pissing match.

http://www.huskers.com//pdf5/154962.pdf ... OEM_ID=100

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:55 am

What do you expect when you bring that up? About every single school records tickets sold. What the heck difference does it make?

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:06 pm

Tunnelwalk

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Tipoff Video:

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Player Intro

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Second Half Video:

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Post by **Brad** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:47 am

CREIGHTON 82, APB 50

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Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:44 am

CU needs to step it up for the first 10 minutes of a game. The first two they didn't show up.
They were out rebounded 40-30 - but at times Dana had 3 players in under 6'.
Dana put in a few questionable lineups and was tweaking with players - seeing how they play together
30 A-PB turnovers led to 31 CU points (18 steals).
The largest crowd noise came near the end of the game when Dustin Sitzmann drove the lane for a layup

Post by **Brad** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:00 am

Coyote wrote:The largest crowd noise came near the end of the game when Dustin Sitzmann drove the lane for a layup

That was great!

Post by **Brad** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:43 pm

Pictures from the Creighton - Pine Bluff Game 11/20/2008

Shot from our seats in the rafters.....

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Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:03 pm

Creighton goes on a 32-9 run to start the second half and wins 87-65 over Oral Roberts before 16,549.
Nice win against a good team!

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:10 pm

Back to the Pine Bluff game.... I just got back from watching them play the Huskers. Did their #23 complain to the refs about every call against CU like he did today? Not talking about just fowl calls but out of bounds calls, no call, just everything. He was not giving himself ANY credibility.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:17 pm

I do not recollect there being that much arguing going on at the game but we were way up in the rafters section 222.
Brad and Wags was there also - maybe they saw something I didn't