Open Thread - Virginia Tech Hokies at Miami Hurricanes
by Craig T on Feb 9, 2012 8:30 PM EST
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PrintVirginia Tech Hokies at Miami Hurricanes, Feb 9, 2012 9:00 PM EST
Opportunity is knocking. Will the Canes answer?
Following a season-changing victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium Sunday, Miami looks to build off of it tonight against the turkeys Hokies in what hopefully will be a run to the big dance. At 2-6 in the ACC, this matchup appears to be one that strongly favors Miami. However, looking at VTech's conference results, it's not a matchup that Miami can take lightly, as the Hokies have been competitive in nearly ever game. Each of their conference losses have been by 4 points or less, with the exception of Duke/UNC.
Tech is led by point guard Erick Green, who is averaging 15.7 ppg and shooting an impressive 38.5% from behind the arc. Hopefully Shane Larkin or Durand Scott, whichever will be on him, can continue Miami's streak of solid perimeter defense.
National audience tonight, as the game is being carried on ESPN2. Go Canes.......
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Canes looking good at halftime.
I would have liked it if they held onto that 16 point lead going into the half, but I’ll take 8. I’m still nervous about this game, half-expecting a let down after the big Duke win.
by Travis Mays Hayes on Feb 9, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions
42-32, 13:30 to go
VTech still just hanging around.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Alumnus and passionate fan of the Universities of Tennessee and Miami. Writer at the 7th Floor, SBNation's home for the Miami Hurricanes.
The artist formerly known as Sarasota Ranger.
Kadji only big guy on court
and he just took a 3. I know he can make them, but come on. Feed him in the post. I like him with his back to the basket vs anyone tech can put on him.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Alumnus and passionate fan of the Universities of Tennessee and Miami. Writer at the 7th Floor, SBNation's home for the Miami Hurricanes.
The artist formerly known as Sarasota Ranger.
Color commentator just said Duke win would be "rendered meaningless"
with a loss here tonight. Uh, it would hurt, but come on. That’s so far from the truth.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Alumnus and passionate fan of the Universities of Tennessee and Miami. Writer at the 7th Floor, SBNation's home for the Miami Hurricanes.
The artist formerly known as Sarasota Ranger.
47-35 Miami, 9:30 to go
Johnson only Cane in double figures w/11 pts
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Alumnus and passionate fan of the Universities of Tennessee and Miami. Writer at the 7th Floor, SBNation's home for the Miami Hurricanes.
The artist formerly known as Sarasota Ranger.
Erick Green starting to take advantage of lazy defense
completes an and-1 to make it 47-40. Miami looking like they’ve never seen a zone defense.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Alumnus and passionate fan of the Universities of Tennessee and Miami. Writer at the 7th Floor, SBNation's home for the Miami Hurricanes.
The artist formerly known as Sarasota Ranger.
Erick Green looking like Austin Rivers
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Alumnus and passionate fan of the Universities of Tennessee and Miami. Writer at the 7th Floor, SBNation's home for the Miami Hurricanes.
The artist formerly known as Sarasota Ranger.
Pretty spotty crowd for a team who just beat Duke.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Alumnus and passionate fan of the Universities of Tennessee and Miami. Writer at the 7th Floor, SBNation's home for the Miami Hurricanes.
The artist formerly known as Sarasota Ranger.
Grant takes a stupid, contested, long NBA
with an 11 pt lead and 5 min+ to go. Wind some damned clock.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Alumnus and passionate fan of the Universities of Tennessee and Miami. Writer at the 7th Floor, SBNation's home for the Miami Hurricanes.
The artist formerly known as Sarasota Ranger.
*NBA three
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Alumnus and passionate fan of the Universities of Tennessee and Miami. Writer at the 7th Floor, SBNation's home for the Miami Hurricanes.
The artist formerly known as Sarasota Ranger.
Man, Larkin can break a press so nicely
So quick up the floor.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Alumnus and passionate fan of the Universities of Tennessee and Miami. Writer at the 7th Floor, SBNation's home for the Miami Hurricanes.
The artist formerly known as Sarasota Ranger.
Getting pretty physical
Reggie lays it in, 57-43 MIA. Under 4 to go.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Alumnus and passionate fan of the Universities of Tennessee and Miami. Writer at the 7th Floor, SBNation's home for the Miami Hurricanes.
The artist formerly known as Sarasota Ranger.
Larkin and-1 puts it away!
62-49 with a minute to go.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Alumnus and passionate fan of the Universities of Tennessee and Miami. Writer at the 7th Floor, SBNation's home for the Miami Hurricanes.
The artist formerly known as Sarasota Ranger.
And Miami wins it 65-49
Although they’re tied with UVa for 5th in ACC, they are only one game back of 1st place in ACC standings at 6-3. More importantly, they avoided an emotional letdown after a sky-high victory in Durham.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Alumnus and passionate fan of the Universities of Tennessee and Miami. Writer at the 7th Floor, SBNation's home for the Miami Hurricanes.
The artist formerly known as Sarasota Ranger.
nice win
how is this team not getting fan support? They play on campus in a nice stadium, and they just beat Duke. What more does it take to get the students out? If its still the same as when I was there there, tickets are free for students.
by Travis Mays Hayes on Feb 11, 2012 12:12 AM EST reply actions
Yeah
Seriously. This blows my mind. Apparently they even gave free wings to students to try to get the asses in seats. I do not get it.
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