Monday, February 20, 2012
JSU’s Ivory anxious to get back on field
JSU’s Ivory anxious to get back on field: All the years Marques Ivory has played the game have left him feeling “indifferent” when it comes to spring practice, but he has a reason to be excited about it this year.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
JSU's Road to the NCAA
The Gamecocks' mens basketball team is in a 3 way tie for 6th and only 1 game ahead of the ninth place team in the OVC. Two home conference games remain on the schedule. One is against UT Martin who is in last place in the league. The other is against SEMO which is an upper division OVC team. A sweep of the two games would likely secure the Gamecocks a spot in the OVC bracket on the opposite side of Murray State.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
JSU Video Starring Jerry Slota and Big Texas
Memo to Jerry: Don't drink too many milkshakes we are counting on you for big things in 2012.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Fishing in Deep Water
We thought there was a substantial chance that Mississippi defensive lineman Maurice Bennett was going to sign with JSU. Turned out he did not. Initially, it was reported that he was going to gray shirt at Ole Miss. However, he has now signed with Cal. While it is disappointing that JSU lost out on Bennett, it is encouraging that we are in the hunt on guys being signed by BCS programs.
Friday, February 10, 2012
How the OVC Tournament Works and What It Means For JSU.
From the OVC website:
In 2011 the bracket also shifted from a traditional 1 vs. 8, 2 vs. 7, etc. format to a merit-based format that rewards the top teams during the regular season with byes into the quarterfinals and semifinals. Now the first round of each the men's and women's tournament will feature the No. 5 seed against the No. 8 seed and the No. 6 seed against the No. 7 seed. The winners of those games will advance to the quarterfinals to face the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds (who received a bye). The winners of those quarterfinal matchups will advance to the semifinals to face the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds (who received a pair of byes).
What it means to JSU:
The Gamecocks are currently in 8th and a game ahead of the 9th place team. Just making the tournament would be a huge turnaround for this program. However, there are 3 teams just 1/2 game ahead of the Cocks tied for the 5th, 6th and 7th spots. It would be great if JSU could move into a 6-7 slot. Why? If we are reading the rules correctly, then the Gamecocks would be in the opposite half of the bracket from Murray. Not playing Murray would greatly enhance JSU's chances of making the finals. If we are reading it wrong, please let us know!
In any event, congratulations to Coach Greene. Its been a remarkable turnaround.
In 2011 the bracket also shifted from a traditional 1 vs. 8, 2 vs. 7, etc. format to a merit-based format that rewards the top teams during the regular season with byes into the quarterfinals and semifinals. Now the first round of each the men's and women's tournament will feature the No. 5 seed against the No. 8 seed and the No. 6 seed against the No. 7 seed. The winners of those games will advance to the quarterfinals to face the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds (who received a bye). The winners of those quarterfinal matchups will advance to the semifinals to face the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds (who received a pair of byes).
What it means to JSU:
The Gamecocks are currently in 8th and a game ahead of the 9th place team. Just making the tournament would be a huge turnaround for this program. However, there are 3 teams just 1/2 game ahead of the Cocks tied for the 5th, 6th and 7th spots. It would be great if JSU could move into a 6-7 slot. Why? If we are reading the rules correctly, then the Gamecocks would be in the opposite half of the bracket from Murray. Not playing Murray would greatly enhance JSU's chances of making the finals. If we are reading it wrong, please let us know!
In any event, congratulations to Coach Greene. Its been a remarkable turnaround.
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