1-8 from 3’s to start but still a lead. We’re rebounding well

they were 3-7 in the preseason with some lopsided losses to okay teams, so the early conference success is surprising. Oddly enough the paper shows us as 2 point favorites!

I thought the bench in the second half hurt, even though they didn’t play much. Early on when we had a lead, went with a lineup of (from memory) McGill, DeBruhl, Milling, Murphy and I believe Pepper and Fullerton’s defense went into attack mode. We were out of whack and they took the lead.

Milling has really improved, but he needs help weapons around him to free up space.

I noticed Damion Squire is finally playing (last 7 games) and starting for Portland State. This team could really use his toughness and athleticism.

As for the crowd…we were up behind the bench and the ‘crowd’ just seemed lethargic from the get go. There was such a weird vibe - not as bad as the empty arena but still had a ‘not normal’ feel. No concessions, first 3 rows roped off, no courtside seating, big empty gap where the lounge usually is. No band. No energy.

Bench is a real weakness for us. We went with 4 subs and Anegwe at about the 15 minute mark when we were up 5, and that quickly turned to a lead for them. Same in the first half. I think Ba and Shaw would be more athletic alternatives but both are in street clothes.

Can’t figure the FT. Two games in a row, but hurt this time

Free throws are hurting. They are 7-7, we’re 2-6!

Good second half start; our bench substitution hurt.

54-49 8 to go. No more turnovers

I just mentioned that to my wife. I like it

I’m here tonight. Up early for pre game burgers and brew, then to the game. Glad I ate big - I don’t think there are concessions tonight!

that’s the post I was referring to. Guy running the camp calls him UCD running back but that probably means nothing

Fullerton is a little bit of a surprise atop the standings but they’ve been solid the past few years. More surprised to see Hawaii with them at 4-0 (3 on the road) and the Beach just behind at 3-1 (all at home).

Much more surprised to see UCSB and Irvine pulling up the rear with 0-2 and 1-3 records!

Maybe things will calm soon with COVID and we’ll see if any teams are above or below their real potential

I see nothing out there about GIlliam. A clip on his twitter about helping future RB’s at some clinic where the poster referred to him as UCD RB, and tags Speckman

we had Smalley (UCLA) and White (Navy) who were key contributors to the defense last season. i think that's the norm for the FBS->FCS transfer. Finding that gamebreaker, who can meet our academics, is going to be tougher!

The cancellations could have been advantageous to us, assuming no make ups - miss road games v Hawaii, Bakersfield and UCSB, but get the two bottom teams on the road. Sluggish performance v Poly hurt. Fullerton at home next week will be a big big challenge- 4-0 in conference after beating Irvine on the road. It’s turned into a bitter rivalry

65-47 win. CSUN isn’t good. Reeling from their coaching issues of last year.

0-6 FT, ‘led’ by Fuller’s 0-5!

Up 17 with 90 seconds to go. And nary an Aggie FT! 0-4

Up 8 12 to go. We’ve had a chance the last few possessions to really up that, but missed a couple good shots (and another FT). Defense has really picked up, even throwing a zone at them

Pepper looks like he’s laboring a bit. Started fast, slowed down quite a bit. Adebayo hasn’t played much - didn’t start 2nd half

Free throws are hurting. They are 5-6, we’re 0-2 both front ends of 1-1

What’s the score DrMike?

Glad you asked, 29-29 at the half. We’ve played 8 players, DeBruhl is in the bench with some other guy (damned masks!).

They turned up the defensive pressure in the half court and that’s cooled us down. And their 3’s are starting to fall.

Hope we can hang in