Record: 0-1
Not the start I was looking for obviously, but lets see how we do tonight:
Arizona laying 3 over ASU:
Several other great games to choose from, but I really like Arizona in this situation. The Cats are a young team and the sweep of the LA schools only gives them confidence that they appeared to have at the beginning of the year. Also, I noticed a change in their defensive pressure during the USC game and the 2nd half of the UCLA game after being dominated offensively by the Bruins. First time I've seen this type of solid defense since the beginning of the year and hopefully the Cats take the hint and realize that they cannot simply win games on the offensive end. . . this will be especially true tonight against Arizona State as a high scoring game may be in order.
Think BGold broke this game down extremely well by indicating (without coming out and saying it directly) that ASU has the advantage up front while Arizona has the backcourt advantage. It will be up to Arizona's guards and especially Walton to set up Arizona's frontcourt as they have recently with easy shot opportunities in order to overcome their weakness and youth in this area. Walton's return has been much more than I expected as he appears to be the catalyst for the Cats on the offensive end instead of Gardner.
Arizona's 12 game winning streak against the Devils is on the line tonight and there is no reason to believe that a letdown is in order after the dramatic UCLA comeback and sweep of the LA schools. . . besides winning the Pac 10, it is a priority of Arizona to sweep ASU in order to maintain a strong hold on recruiting within the state.
Given the fact that Arizona is not as strong as ASU upfront and they are a 2nd half team, I feel the keys to the game for the Cats will be to keep the rebounding edge close against the Devils while taking a lead of any kind into the locker room at the half. This should lead to a win and cover for the Wildcats.
Not the start I was looking for obviously, but lets see how we do tonight:
Arizona laying 3 over ASU:
Several other great games to choose from, but I really like Arizona in this situation. The Cats are a young team and the sweep of the LA schools only gives them confidence that they appeared to have at the beginning of the year. Also, I noticed a change in their defensive pressure during the USC game and the 2nd half of the UCLA game after being dominated offensively by the Bruins. First time I've seen this type of solid defense since the beginning of the year and hopefully the Cats take the hint and realize that they cannot simply win games on the offensive end. . . this will be especially true tonight against Arizona State as a high scoring game may be in order.
Think BGold broke this game down extremely well by indicating (without coming out and saying it directly) that ASU has the advantage up front while Arizona has the backcourt advantage. It will be up to Arizona's guards and especially Walton to set up Arizona's frontcourt as they have recently with easy shot opportunities in order to overcome their weakness and youth in this area. Walton's return has been much more than I expected as he appears to be the catalyst for the Cats on the offensive end instead of Gardner.
Arizona's 12 game winning streak against the Devils is on the line tonight and there is no reason to believe that a letdown is in order after the dramatic UCLA comeback and sweep of the LA schools. . . besides winning the Pac 10, it is a priority of Arizona to sweep ASU in order to maintain a strong hold on recruiting within the state.
Given the fact that Arizona is not as strong as ASU upfront and they are a 2nd half team, I feel the keys to the game for the Cats will be to keep the rebounding edge close against the Devils while taking a lead of any kind into the locker room at the half. This should lead to a win and cover for the Wildcats.
