The Road to Indy

Why BUT ???? They've won 22 games in a row and now are getting 6.5 points.

GL UNC, and I agree with you that the mismatch in this game will be Butler's perimeter players. I'm actually very anxious to see how hayward plays tonight. He's a big time player that does everything and has a chance to really make a name for himself.

I'll take the team that has won 20 straight and is grabbing 6 points.

Butler 58 Syracuse 54

With the way CUSE is playing im trying to figure out why they are now laying more.

Here is my take on this game. I personally think if there is a game in this entire tourney that CUSE will get a scare this is the one.

Butlers ability on the outside to hit shots should be a major concern. Not only that but they have a handful of guys that will limit turnovers when passing the ball around and through the zone. Im not really worried about the inside game of Butler in this one as there abilty to move the ball around without turning it over should wear down this zone and find holes for easy baskets. If they can get to the line often and early also could be a major factor in this one too.

On the other Butler plays very disciplined defensively something that has put their name where it is these last several years. They dont try to overdue things. They are very simple and to the point. Something athletic teams do not like to play against. Look at UTEP for example they are big, athletic, and play with a lot of chaos such as CUSE but no where near the talent CUSE has but still a good example. We saw how smart and discipline basketball paid off.

I also strongly believe that heading to Indianapolis is a huge motivation for Butler and has been since the start of the season. I think CUSE's hot play in the first 2 rounds is the worst thing that could have happened to them. I understand they have been there for awhile but traveling cross country after great offensive showing is only going to hurt this team. I think we see them very sluggish going against a team that has been a giant killer over the recent years. They know what to do so this is not a new role to this Bulldog group.

With the way CUSE is playing im trying to figure out why they are now laying more.

Here is my take on this game. I personally think if there is a game in this entire tourney that CUSE will get a scare this is the one.

Butlers ability on the outside to hit shots should be a major concern. Not only that but they have a handful of guys that will limit turnovers when passing the ball around and through the zone. Im not really worried about the inside game of Butler in this one as there abilty to move the ball around without turning it over should wear down this zone and find holes for easy baskets. If they can get to the line often and early also could be a major factor in this one too.

On the other Butler plays very disciplined defensively something that has put their name where it is these last several years. They dont try to overdue things. They are very simple and to the point. Something athletic teams do not like to play against. Look at UTEP for example they are big, athletic, and play with a lot of chaos such as CUSE but no where near the talent CUSE has but still a good example. We saw how smart and discipline basketball paid off.

I also strongly believe that heading to Indianapolis is a huge motivation for Butler and has been since the start of the season. I think CUSE's hot play in the first 2 rounds is the worst thing that could have happened to them. I understand they have been there for awhile but traveling cross country after great offensive showing is only going to hurt this team. I think we see them very sluggish going against a team that has been a giant killer over the recent years. They know what to do so this is not a new role to this Bulldog group.

With the way CUSE is playing im trying to figure out why they are now laying more.

Here is my take on this game. I personally think if there is a game in this entire tourney that CUSE will get a scare this is the one.

Butlers ability on the outside to hit shots should be a major concern. Not only that but they have a handful of guys that will limit turnovers when passing the ball around and through the zone. Im not really worried about the inside game of Butler in this one as there abilty to move the ball around without turning it over should wear down this zone and find holes for easy baskets. If they can get to the line often and early also could be a major factor in this one too.

On the other Butler plays very disciplined defensively something that has put their name where it is these last several years. They dont try to overdue things. They are very simple and to the point. Something athletic teams do not like to play against. Look at UTEP for example they are big, athletic, and play with a lot of chaos such as CUSE but no where near the talent CUSE has but still a good example. We saw how smart and discipline basketball paid off.

I also strongly believe that heading to Indianapolis is a huge motivation for Butler and has been since the start of the season. I think CUSE's hot play in the first 2 rounds is the worst thing that could have happened to them. I understand they have been there for awhile but traveling cross country after great offensive showing is only going to hurt this team. I think we see them very sluggish going against a team that has been a giant killer over the recent years. They know what to do so this is not a new role to this Bulldog group.

UNC, I look forward to your response at 9'30EST when Butler has officially lost by DD's....Mid major size and skill please....this team beat the University of Detroit in a last second thriller this year...Cuse is a long way from the Horizon league brother.....and Butler knows how to get it done? Since when...all they do is win the Horizon league year after year and then get it handed to them in mid March.