First of all I think that title is pretty creative..so good job me. But, anyway the Sweet 16 is now set..and the matchup that intrgues(for obvious reasons) the most is Wisconsin vs. Davidson. Davidons has beaten, or come close, to beating several pretty good teams this year. In this blog you're going to get my preview of this Sweet 16 matchup.
This game is in Detroit which gives a distinct advantage to the Badgers. I'm not sure how much that's going to come into play..but I think the fact that we don't have to go too far could possibly help. In the first two rounds Davidson had a pretty big advantage getting to play in the state of North Carolina. I've only gotten to see Davidson once this year, and that was their tournament game. One of the things that I noticed about Davidson is they're very reliant on Stephen Curry, as they should be, he's a great player.
That last point about Stephen Curry being such a great player brings me to my next thought about this game. That is, Stephen Curry vs Michael Flowers is by far going to be one of the better matchups to watch during the course of the game. Mike Flowers has shut down some pretty good scorers throughout the course of the season some of the guys he's shut down include: Eric Gordon and Drew Neitzel..there are many others but those are the two main guys in conference play. Taking nothing away from Stephen Curry I think Michael Flowers and the Wisconsin defense might be one of the toughest he's gone against this year. Georgetown is good defensively but I think Wisconsin presents many challengese to you.
Also, I think that Trevon Hughes has really found himself in that point guard position for us and I think is really going to step up big time for us. We've got the obvious size advantage on the inside..and I'm really noticing Brian Butch is playing big right now for us. This game is going to come down to who has more left..and I think Davidson can hang with us for a half based on the pure emotion of everything going on around them..but when it comes down to it...I think Mike Flowers will lock Stephen Curry up..and Davidson needs him to be huge. As Curry goes this Davidson team goes. I really think this Davidson team is about to hit a wall...we've seen it with mid majors time and time again..they can get so far then they just crash and burn..and I dont think this Davidson has the big bodies on the inside to compete with Wisconsin this game. My prediction is going to be Wisconsin wins.
Tell me your thoughts about this game? Comments..predictions? Thanks
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Comments (11)
wisc. should beat them. no they have to. i have them in the final four! quality as usual badge!
Anthony E. | 03/24/08, 07:24 PM
Report Offensive Commentyeah i hope so...and thanks AE
badgerfan07 | 03/24/08, 07:35 PM
Report Offensive CommentGo Wisonsin
FanMan: is back! | 03/24/08, 08:30 PM
Report Offensive Commentthe point that you miss is that Davidson came back in both games, Gonzaga and G'town. they were not games won by despiration shots but rather a concerted team effort that allowed them to stay close, and over time Curry got his points.
part of the reason that Curry was open against the Hoyas was that Richarson had 20 and was scoring off of the penetration. Against Gonzaga, there were other role players.
The Badgers may win, but it wont be easy and Davidson is playing as well as anyone not named UNC or Lousiville right now.
sctoad | 03/24/08, 09:27 PM
Report Offensive CommentVery true..I'm not saying the game is going to be a blowout by any means
badgerfan07 | 03/24/08, 09:48 PM
Report Offensive CommentGo Cats!!! They have already won just getting this far. 1700 students at Dav vs 41,000 at Wis. Sctoad, thanks for kind words about the Cats.
Cat Tracker | 03/24/08, 11:16 PM
Report Offensive CommentI agree-it won't be a blowout. I think manhandling Curry is key and Flowers will probably be the most important player for the Badgers Friday night. The one thing that Davidson will not win is the rebounding war, If WI can actually limit their second chances to only 30%, I don't see why they can't win. Butch and Steisma will probably have great games since Davidson is not going to outmuscle them in the post.
ChiMavrick | 03/25/08, 10:26 AM
Report Offensive CommentWhat the..490 views
badgerfan07 | 03/25/08, 10:10 PM
Report Offensive CommentDavid(son) vs Goliath: This time Goliath, er Wisconsin, wins. Go Big Ten!!
1Hawkeye1 wants Vida | 03/26/08, 01:07 PM
Report Offensive CommentI'm with you Hawk
badgerfan07 | 03/26/08, 09:39 PM
Report Offensive CommentOn Wisconsin!!!
Can't wait for the game tonight!
PackBrew42 is Truffle Shufflin | 03/28/08, 11:52 AM
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