The 2023 March Madness “Other Games” Thread

[Thunder Good-Oil]

If FDU were to win it would be the first ever Sweet 16 for a #16 seed.

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

Yep. They play 9 guys. Sub in waves. Scary matchup no matter who wins.

Their sub strategy is going to be something to watch. Creates some mismatches that they rely on to score points.

 

[CAVPUT]

FAU is a solid team, no doubt. One of those teams that you overlook at your own peril this time of year.

If we get FAU, defense is going to be tested. These guys are fast, shoot well, and spread the ball as good as anyone in the country.

We'd have to control the boards and really control the pace. Can't get into a run and gun game. Biggest concern will be ball handling against their pressure. Limit turnovers and easy buckets.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

FIU players look like a P-6 lineup.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I do think the longer this game stays close, the more the pressure is going to mount on FAU. Just like Purdue. FAU better put them away early.

 

[FlVols]

#5 for FDU looks like Britney Griner.

“She” has a beard lol

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

We'd have to control the boards and really control the pace. Can't get into a run and gun game. Biggest concern will be ball handling against their pressure. Limit turnovers and easy buckets.

Just look at their ball pressure. This is where we really need ZZ. Absent him, we are going to have to dictate the tempo and protect the ball.

 

[Zues1]

Hahaha...this game

 

[Vols till I fall]

No. 50 for FAU is the definition of no skilled big man

Lurch

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Nice F bomb caught by the TruTV mic.

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

We are good enough to beat anybody in the country and also bad enough at times to lose to anyone. I think we are hot right now and the timing is perfect

 

[CAVPUT]

Jacking up 3's the minute they cross mid court. Helter skelter crazy pace to the game. Fun to watch.

 

[Gladiator1]

We just need to keep throwing elbows abd we will be fine. Espn might dis

 

[SGMVols]

FIU players look like a P-6 lineup.

FAU is actually pretty small outside of the one Russian dude that’s 7-1

They just look big because FDU is the smallest team in D-1.

 

[VOLinAL]

I can see the speed of both teams but I feel we have been absolutely gifted a spot in the elite 8. FDU while fast is just too small. There’s no reason (outside of our usual shooting slump) we shouldn’t beat either of these teams handily.

 

[CNeagleVolFan]

Who would y’all rather play FAU or FDU? FDU is in New Jersey and we are going to be playing in New York so it may be a bit of a home court advantage for them. Both these teams are transition oriented teams, so I honestly don’t know what I would prefer.

 

[volbound1700]

FAU is actually pretty small outside of the one Russian dude that’s 7-1

They just look big because FDU is the smallest team in D-1.

I am not sure if they are the smallest team in D-1, I just think they are the smallest in the tournament.

 

[kckempf]

Just went to the UConn v St Mary's game in Albany. UConn looks terrific. Sanogo is big and was completely under control the whole time. He got his first foul with like 4 minutes left and we didn't see any obvious missed calls in his favor.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Who would y’all rather play FAU or FDU? FDU is in New Jersey and we are going to be playing in New York so it may be a bit of a home court advantage for them. Both these teams are transition oriented teams, so I honestly don’t know what I would prefer.

People keep asking this question, and I don’t understand it. You want the 16-seed. YOU WANT THE 16-SEED. Lol.

 

[utvolpj]

People keep asking this question, and I don’t understand it. You want the 16-seed. YOU WANT THE 16-SEED. Lol.

Yeah not sure there's any real debate on that. Give me the shortest team in the tourney as well

 

[kckempf]

Who would y’all rather play FAU or FDU? FDU is in New Jersey and we are going to be playing in New York so it may be a bit of a home court advantage for them. Both these teams are transition oriented teams, so I honestly don’t know what I would prefer.

FDU doesn't sell 1500 tickets in New Jersey, no reason to think they sell more than that across the river. The neutrals are going to be their friend.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Who would y’all rather play FAU or FDU? FDU is in New Jersey and we are going to be playing in New York so it may be a bit of a home court advantage for them. Both these teams are transition oriented teams, so I honestly don’t know what I would prefer.

Vol Nation probably buys more MSG seats than the FDU fans.

 

[BallsToTheVol]

I think we matchup with FAU better. FDU with there quick guards makes me have nightmares about them full court pressing us. Either way, if we play like we did against Duke we can beat anyone. Just win baby!

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

Who would y’all rather play FAU or FDU? FDU is in New Jersey and we are going to be playing in New York so it may be a bit of a home court advantage for them. Both these teams are transition oriented teams, so I honestly don’t know what I would prefer.

Either/or. Both are going to be similar in their intensity and game plan. We have size galore on FDU, but look what they did against Purdue and their trees. FAU subs to create mismatches and pressures the ball hard.


Can’t overlook either team. But it’s as good of a spot to be in as we’ve had in a long time - IF we handle business.

 

[Volnut]

People keep asking this question, and I don’t understand it. You want the 16-seed. YOU WANT THE 16-SEED. Lol.

If we get FAU and they are hot with the three-ball that night, it could mean trouble.