Game Thread: Xavier v. Gardner-Webb (November 8, 2013)

[Muskie]

1285 v. 1286

Game One
Gardner-Webb University Generic Mascots (0-0) v. Xavier University Musketeers (0-0)
Friday, November 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Cintas Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Live Chat (http://www.chatzy.com/32573582761803)
Television: Fox Sports Ohio
Radio: TBD with Joe Sunderman (‘79) and Byron Larkin (‘88).

[paulxu]

Hot damn! Game threads are back.

[toledodan]

coming in from kansas for the opener!! can't wait!!!!!

[X-band '01]

Chatzy - I take it that last year's ZipEmUp chat is no longer active.

[GoMuskies]

Anyone got an early line? I say Xavier -17.5.

(If you use a number that doesn't end in 0 or 5 and throw in the half-point, it makes it look pro).

[Muskie]

Live chat should be open if you guys want to register early.

[Muskie]

Chatzy - I take it that last year's ZipEmUp chat is no longer active.

Ha. No. New year. New conference.

[blobfan]

Ha. No. New year. New conference.

Amen to that!!!

[paulxu]

This is a good sign. Changing Blobfan avatars are back!
Start a streak. Respect the streak.

(does that Blob know PEDs are banned?)

[blobfan]

He's been working out.

[Muskie]

Sounds Like Dee Davis may be a game time decision.

[g-webb1994]

Just thought I would lurk on here to see what the vibe was for the opener. I can tell you that Chris Holtmann did a fabulous job in rebuilding our program over the past three seasons and he will be missed. Our new HC, Tim Craft, will hopefully continue the progression. Our style has to be a half court game where we can defend and scrap. We can't get in a running match with you guys, despite our nickname. Our two best returning players are Strange at PG and Harper on the wing, with Texas A&M transfer Hibbert finally playing after sitting out last year, and will be relied on to be a major scoring threat. Our team won't be intimidated and I expect us to show and play well. We were within striking distance in every game we played last season.

If the game stays in the 60's, we'll be there with you guys until the end. X's goal should be to get the game into the 70's, which seems quite possible with that stud Christon y'all have.....a very impressive freshman last season with little respect from the media pinheads. Maybe moving into the Big East will help to get him some larger pub as long as he doesn't hit a soph slump, which I don't see happening.

If any of you know where I can catch the game online it would be appreciated. I know FSN Ohio has picked it up, but we won't get any feed down here. Thanks.

[GIMMFD]

Just thought I would lurk on here to see what the vibe was for the opener. I can tell you that Chris Holtmann did a fabulous job in rebuilding our program over the past three seasons and he will be missed. Our new HC, Tim Craft, will hopefully continue the progression. Our style has to be a half court game where we can defend and scrap. We can't get in a running match with you guys, despite our nickname. Our two best returning players are Strange at PG and Harper on the wing, with Texas A&M transfer Hibbert finally playing after sitting out last year, and will be relied on to be a major scoring threat. Our team won't be intimidated and I expect us to show and play well. We were within striking distance in every game we played last season.

If the game stays in the 60's, we'll be there with you guys until the end. X's goal should be to get the game into the 70's, which seems quite possible with that stud Christon y'all have.....a very impressive freshman last season with little respect from the media pinheads. Maybe moving into the Big East will help to get him some larger pub as long as he doesn't hit a soph slump, which I don't see happening.

If any of you know where I can catch the game online it would be appreciated. I know FSN Ohio has picked it up, but we won't get any feed down here. Thanks.

Welcome to the board!!!

I think that Christon and Randolph will definitely want to run, and hopefully we can open the game up. Our record at Cintas is pretty good, and I'm sure it'll be nice to have you guys fresh with a new HC, ultimately, I look for Christon to keep penetrating, and setting up our bigs for some good looks around the basket, or kick to Myles for a three or two, we have a lot of new talent coming in, and I'm excited to see them gel, I have a good feeling that we will open up the game around late first quarter to really get the momentum going, and our crowd into it. How are your bigs looking? Also, what can you say about the environment? Did G-Webb play in anything hostile last year, and will they have Freshman in that aren't used to it?

[paulxu]

OK, so I'm watching Andy's monthly interview with the AD, and up pops this little tidbit.

Val is going to be in town for her first ever Xavier visit. Going out to dinner Thursday night with some donors. How many of you guys are in that lucky group?
Staying for the game on Friday; hope her seats are with the Lady Muskie, and the Popes don't start some chant to get her to do a Fr. Graham.

I expect a full report from all involved.

[g-webb1994]

Welcome to the board!!!

I think that Christon and Randolph will definitely want to run, and hopefully we can open the game up. Our record at Cintas is pretty good, and I'm sure it'll be nice to have you guys fresh with a new HC, ultimately, I look for Christon to keep penetrating, and setting up our bigs for some good looks around the basket, or kick to Myles for a three or two, we have a lot of new talent coming in, and I'm excited to see them gel, I have a good feeling that we will open up the game around late first quarter to really get the momentum going, and our crowd into it. How are your bigs looking? Also, what can you say about the environment? Did G-Webb play in anything hostile last year, and will they have Freshman in that aren't used to it?

Opener last year was in Chapel Hill, and we were in it until UNC pulled away in the last five minutes. We won at DePaul, and had a 20 point lead at Iowa at half and fell apart in the second half and lost. We lost by 1 at Illinois on a late three. You'll likely see only two true freshmen play tomorrow night, Tuff and Nelson. The team really should play comfortable in your hostile environment.

[Bulldawg]

Wishing Xavier the best on Friday, hopefully the Big East can come out strong on opening day.

[Titanxman04]

Can't wait to watch this one on Friday. Wishing I will be able to see a few games this season. Welcome to the board you G-W guys. We look forward to the challenge as always.

I wouldn't be surprised if this was close for the frist half (single-digits), and then opens up in the second.

[paulxu]

Not quite as close as Wofford, but I can be at Gardner Webb in about 1/2 hour.
Let's not have a Wofford repeat.

[Masterofreality]

Just thought I would lurk on here to see what the vibe was for the opener. I can tell you that Chris Holtmann did a fabulous job in rebuilding our program over the past three seasons and he will be missed. Our new HC, Tim Craft, will hopefully continue the progression. Our style has to be a half court game where we can defend and scrap. We can't get in a running match with you guys, despite our nickname. Our two best returning players are Strange at PG and Harper on the wing, with Texas A&M transfer Hibbert finally playing after sitting out last year, and will be relied on to be a major scoring threat. Our team won't be intimidated and I expect us to show and play well. We were within striking distance in every game we played last season.

If the game stays in the 60's, we'll be there with you guys until the end. X's goal should be to get the game into the 70's, which seems quite possible with that stud Christon y'all have.....a very impressive freshman last season with little respect from the media pinheads. Maybe moving into the Big East will help to get him some larger pub as long as he doesn't hit a soph slump, which I don't see happening.

If any of you know where I can catch the game online it would be appreciated. I know FSN Ohio has picked it up, but we won't get any feed down here. Thanks.

I don't know what coverage area it is, but the game is also clearing on Sports South. If you get SPSO, GWebb, you'll see it.

I know it's on in Atlanta on Cable Channel 53 on Comcast.

[g-webb1994]

I don't know what coverage area it is, but the game is also clearing on Sports South. If you get SPSO, GWebb, you'll see it.

I know it's on in Atlanta on Cable Channel 53 on Comcast.

Unfortunately, we have to endure the Charlotte Hornets, er, Bobcats telecast on Sportsouth in this market, which sucks.

[X-band '01]

Just the Bobcats? Xavier was also fighting for airtime on FSOhio with the Blue Jackets and Cavs in the past. (We feel your pain, though.)

Thankfully this year, such conflicts are minimal with the lion's share of X games on the new Fox Sports 1/2.

[paulxu]

G-Webb, I don't know where you are located, but I'm right down the road in Spartanburg.
On Charter Cable, SPSOH (Channel 812) is broadcasting the game. That's a channel on the expanded basic.
If you're right over the line, slip down to Gaffney and get some bar to dial it in for you.

(Of course I say that, and currently playing on that channel are the Bobcats, who are NOT on the schedule according to Charter. Anything might happen Friday night. They're playing the Knicks at 7)

[g-webb1994]

In the lovely Boiling Springs suburb of Shelby sir. Guess I'll follow it on the X site, maybe get their audio feed as well since we aren't even sending any radio people to Cincy for it.

[Ledgewood]

In the lovely Boiling Springs suburb of Shelby sir. Guess I'll follow it on the X site, maybe get their audio feed as well since we aren't even sending any radio people to Cincy for it.

Try firstrow1.eu or vipboxonline.eu might be able to find the game on those or similar sites.

[Masterofreality]

In the lovely Boiling Springs suburb of Shelby sir. Guess I'll follow it on the X site, maybe get their audio feed as well since we aren't even sending any radio people to Cincy for it.

There are two channels with similar names. There's Fox Sports South and Sports South. Isn't it FSSO that carries the Bobcats and not SPSO? The X-GW game shows to be on SPSO.

[X-band '01]

55KRC.com carries the audio feed Friday night since UC also has a game scheduled at the same time.

[paulxu]

Some Creighton fan had a LOT of time on his hands and put together a schedule. You can scroll up and down to find a lot of info.
Check out the "channel finder" under the Gardner Webb game.

http://whiteandbluereview.com/?page_id=293#tv

[bleedXblue]

X better come out ready to go. GW is no push over. I think the game will be closer than what some may be expecting.

[rove02]

Anyone know if this game will be on the main fs Ohio channel or the alternate? My guide says the alternate but I don't want to record the wrong channel. I know sometimes the guide lies.

[blobfan]

X better come out ready to go. GW is no push over. I think the game will be closer than what some may be expecting.

I don't expect this team to have many blowouts. We are too new.

[ballyhoohoo]

I don't expect this team to have many blowouts. We are too new.

I expect us to win every game by 80 it's also been proven I'm not a very reasonable person.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

I don't expect this team to have many blowouts. We are too new.

I feel like the team let off the gas when they were up by 10 or so last year. With a bit more depth, I hope we sub in guys who continue to play hard so we don't let off the gas.

[Fireball]

I feel like the team let off the gas when they were up by 10 or so last year. With a bit more depth, I hope we sub in guys who continue to play hard so we don't let off the gas.

Yup. Our lack of depth definitely led to some losses, like Wofford, where we had the game in hand and let it get away. Memphis was another good example of this.

I've got to think that even with an inexperienced team, we're not going to see that happen as much.

[paulxu]

Since I am not going to be able to watch or listen to our first game in the BE, I am going to hold The Lady personally responsible for bringing home our first regular season game, thereby enabling Blobfan to start the avatar streak.

Don't be screwing around coming out of the gate. Just hammer down. I'll see you guys in LiveChat next time around.

[Masterofreality]

Yup. Our lack of depth definitely led to some losses, like Wofford, where we had the game in hand and let it get away. Memphis was another good example of this.

I've got to think that even with an inexperienced team, we're not going to see that happen as much.

Well, we did BEAT Memphis last year...there's that.

[Emp]

I cant find a line on tonight's game on either of my usual sources, Pinnacle or SSBRForum. Yet I can get a line on Valpo-Murray State. Any help?

[Nocalmuskie]

If anyone finds a stream, please post here.

[xubrew]

If you're willing to forgive that they have it listed as St. Xavier, you can use this one below.

I recommend using firefox, chrome or safari as a browser for this site. Internet Explorer doesn't work nearly as well.

http://firstrowus1.eu/sport/basketball.html

[Xavgrad08]

Fox Sports Ohio has the Cavs game listed at 7:00 on my tv menu. I hope this is a mistake.

[MADXSTER]

Try Fox Sports Cincinnati

661 on Direct TV

[Muskie]

I cant find a line on tonight's game on either of my usual sources, Pinnacle or SSBRForum. Yet I can get a line on Valpo-Murray State. Any help?

Take Valpo?

[Ledgewood]

http://firstrowus1.eu/sport/basketball.html Looks like it'll be on here for you out of towners.

[BlueGuy]

Try Fox Sports Cincinnati

661 on Direct TV

I've got it on my guide, but NOT in HD!!! Is this real life? I don't know if I can watch sports in SD anymore.


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[XUFan09]

It's claiming I need a certain video plugin, but won't say what it is. I'm always suspicious of those links. Anyone know if there actually is a specific plugin needed?

[BlueGuy]

I've got it on my guide, but NOT in HD!!! Is this real life? I don't know if I can watch sports in SD anymore.


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Update: just scanned the DirecTV guide. It looks like ch 649 will have it in HD.


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[xubrew]

try a game that is already in progress and try waiting for about thirty seconds. don't click on anything.

I watch a lot of soccer on that site and all it does is bombard you with popups. It's never done anything harmful.

[GoMuskies]

Woo hoo! College basketball!!!

[XUFan09]

try a game that is already in progress and try waiting for about thirty seconds. don't click on anything.

I watch a lot of soccer on that site and all it does is bombard you with popups. It's never done anything harmful.

Some are harmful and you just have to find the place to exit out of the popup. Finding that is sometimes difficult though. For example, one of the popups for this one is to install uPlayer, which will start spamming your computer with unnecessary videos after the download.

[Muskie]

Don't forget live chat.

[Ledgewood]

Also its airing the Duke game...

[XUFan09]

Also its airing the Duke game...

There's that...The Duke game is listed just below, so I'm willing to bet they just accidentally posted duplicate links.

[XerXes]

In Indy anyone know why they have the X game listed but are showing a replay of the Baylor OU game? I have Uverse

[xubrew]

I got nothin' then. Sorry.

[Muskie1000]

Why is it not on 661?

[UnCaged]

In Indy anyone know why they have the X game listed but are showing a replay of the Baylor OU game? I have Uverse

Same thing in Columbus on Dish....I don't know who to bitch to, but this is driving me crazy.

[XUFan09]

I got nothin' then. Sorry.

Yeah, firstrow tends to be pretty good, but it has its bad moments. It was my go-to last year.

[XUFan09]

Come over to Live Chat! The link is in the original post.

[Ledgewood]

I use firstrow all the time. Bummer that it's bummin us out now. Dang.

[sirthought]

It's now working!

[Muskie1000]

Nothing personal but I just had surgery and am laid up. I want my game :(

[Ledgewood]

Damn. I'm getting sound but cannot get to the video. I can't find the X! WHERE IS THE X!!!!

[xudash]

Damn. I'm getting sound but cannot get to the video. I can't find the X! WHERE IS THE X!!!!


Are you on an Apple product? I'm on a MacBook Pro. I got as far as sound as well, but it won't get past the need for a video plug-in and it seems to be a Microsoft related issue.

[Ledgewood]

Yep, MacBook. F.

[XerXes]

I've Got it on fsn Cincy now. They must have switched over not sure about on Dish for you 1000

[BiggieXU]

I can't get the iLivid ad off either, any advice as to where the x is to close it? I use this site for Browns games and can usually get the ad off

[Muskie1000]

Yay thanks!

[The_Mack_Pack]

Slow start, not unexpected. Looks like they might be figuring things out here in the past couple of minutes though.

[NY44]

I'm in the same boat. This is brutal. I guess I'll just listen to the color calling and watch Trevon Bluiett highlights on mute.

[xubrew]

if you've got sound you should have video. there is usually a very small x on the add that allows you to close it if that's what's blocking it.

[BiggieXU]

I'm in the same boat. This is brutal. I guess I'll just listen to the color calling and watch Trevon Bluiett highlights on mute.

I AM SO SMART. Open the browser and just keep hitting tab. I was in firefox and you can see what each link you are tabbing through is named. When you hit the one that says javascript(void) then hit enter. It will remove the ad!

[XUFan09]

if you've got sound you should have video. there is usually a very small x on the add that allows you to close it if that's what's blocking it.

It's usually easier to find, but this ilivid ad seems to be particularly tricky.

[NY44]

I AM SO SMART. Open the browser and just keep hitting tab. I was in firefox and you can see what each link you are tabbing through is named. When you hit the one that says javascript(void) then hit enter. It will remove the ad!

I really have no idea what you mean

[BiggieXU]

I really have no idea what you mean

Are you using firefox? If you are on the window with the ilivid ad (where the video should be) just start hitting tab slowly. You should get a little dialog box in the bottom left or bottom right of the browser that lists the destination of the link. When you are hitting tab you are going through all of those potential links starting from the top of the page to the bottom. When you hit the one that says javascript(null or void) then hitting enter "follows" the link. The null/void is the x-ing out of the ad.

[zeuph1998]

Time Warner NKY....channel 505.

[XUFan09]

Really good idea, Biggie, but for some reason it won't tab across the proper ad in Chrome. In Firefox, I discovered it, but I don't have audio or video.

[Ledgewood]

Balls. It's not switching around links for me to see on my Firefox or my Safari. I CANT DO ANYTHING RIGHT.

[waggy]

I found it almost useless the last time I tried to use it for a Bengals game. Eventually just gave up on it.

[NY44]

Not working for me either. Throwing in the towel.

[Masterofreality]

Jimmy Farr!!!

And our bigs shoot frees better than our guards!

[Muskie1000]

Gotta ask - do they still have the sword sound?

[drudy23]

Is this game in HD on any channel?

[drudy23]

Real good sign that Randolph looks this comfortable...looks like a baller.

[mistabeecee41]

praying that Myles' injury isn't serious. With Randolph + Semaj + Dee + Myles, we'll have the strongest backcourt we've had in a while

[drudy23]

praying that Myles' injury isn't serious. With Randolph + Semaj + Dee + Myles, we'll have the strongest backcourt we've had in a while

I didn't see the first half...what happened to Myles?

And JMart is going to find himself on the bench.

[mistabeecee41]

got hurt... again. byron and joe initially suspected cramps but he went back to the locker room and hasn't played in the 2nd half. came out walking gingerly in the 2nd half

[X Factor]

Is this game in HD on any channel?

DirectTv fox sports south channel 649 HD

[X Factor]

James Farr looks good!

[sirthought]

It was working great for me, and then FSN switched over to MMA at 9:00 p.m.
Fukn FSN, I hate that station.

[g-webb1994]

Congrats on the win guys. Too bad we didn't at least make you sweat. Our new coaching staff needs to get on the stick. Best wishes for success to X through the season.:drinks:

[X Factor]

Congrats on the win guys. Too bad we didn't at least make you sweat. Our new coaching staff needs to get on the stick. Best wishes for success to X through the season.:drinks:

Thanks G-Webb. I think you guys will be pretty good in a month or two. You guys are athletic and have some nice size on the wing.

Good luck the rest of the way.

[Xavgrad08]

I was really impressed with how hard Farr plays. Stainbrook does a nice job passing and has a soft touch. I thought Randolph played very composed for a Freshmen making his first start. Hopefully, Myles Davis injury isn't serious.

[X Factor]

If Myles is ok, and once Dee comes back, this Xavier team has A LOT of potential.

Really like the depth inside and Randolph could be a HUGE recruiting coup getting him out of California. How did the PAC 10 miss this kid?

Will have a much stiffer test Tuesday. Hopefully the injuries are minor.

[paulxu]

What's with all the head injuries. Dee Davis gets second knock the other night, and per Shannon Justin Martin got a head hit tonight that Mack says left him woozy.

Let's get some helmets.
.

[CinciX12]

Anybody that watch the game want to give a quick synopsis of how Justin Martin played? Just from looking at the box score his line leaves a little to be desired.

[bigdiggins]

Anybody that watch the game want to give a quick synopsis of how Justin Martin played? Just from looking at the box score his line leaves a little to be desired.

Based on his recovery time last year Martin should be terrible for the rest of this season.

[xumuskies08]

Stainbrook, Farr, and Randolph all played outstanding. Stenger was a nice surprise as well. Take away the first 5 minutes and the free throw woes and I thought the team as a whole looked great. GW was more athletic than I had anticipated but they just couldn't get anything going against X's D.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Anybody that watch the game want to give a quick synopsis of how Justin Martin played? Just from looking at the box score his line leaves a little to be desired.

A few nice hustle plays and a couple nice scores but other than that he wasn't much of a presence.

[boozehound]

Anybody that watch the game want to give a quick synopsis of how Justin Martin played? Just from looking at the box score his line leaves a little to be desired.

Similar to last year, IMHO. Flashes of hustle and good play, but still very hesitant on offense.

[CinciX12]

Also does anyone have AT&T U-Verse? I recorded FS Cincinnati in HD on 1732 because the guide had it listed. If I get home after working tonight and end up watching poker or All-Access Cavs or Blue Jackets Slap Shots I will not be a happy camper.

[Masterofreality]

Also does anyone have AT&T U-Verse? I recorded FS Cincinnati in HD on 1732 because the guide had it listed. If I get home after working tonight and end up watching poker or All-Access Cavs or Blue Jackets Slap Shots I will not be a happy camper.

I have Uverse. For whatever reason Fox Sports Cincinati switched to a Baylor football ame for about the first 7 minutes then finally got the X game on. Sports South was on the XU game all the way, thankfully, so I didn't miss anything.

[xavierj]

Anybody that watch the game want to give a quick synopsis of how Justin Martin played? Just from looking at the box score his line leaves a little to be desired.

He played fine. Good on defense but needs to be more aggressive on offense. He was out two hours before the game working hard, one of the first guys out there. He will be key to this team in my opinion. They need him to be good. He has the tools.

[wkrq59]

What I saw Friday night.
LIKE-- Every scholarship player scored. That my friends is depth.
13 assists on 28 made baskets..needs to be better.
Team seems unselfish.
Xwon the rebounding 45-27, points in paint 44-30, 2nd chance pts, 18-6, Bench pts 29-14.

STARS---1st, (tie) Stainbrook (M) double double and 5-5 from Ft line and Brandon Randolph, 12 pts and 7 assists to one TO in 36 minutes., 3d, James Farr, 10 pts, 9 rebounds 1 steal in only 13 minutes. 4th Semaj lead the team in scoring.
LONE DISMAL POINT: Free throws. And refs were foul happy. 66 free throws shot 52 fouls called.

:ok::encore::nudgewink::lolgroup:

[X-band '01]

Replay on Fox College Sports Atlantic at this early hour (319 on TW Cable here in Cincy).

[bobbiemcgee]

Loved the "heart and hustle" of this team. Everybody came ready to play. Stain first d/d in an opener since Jamel McLean. Farr showed why he has been wearing the gold jersey of late. Came in and hit the boards hard. Philmore 4 fouls early, but still came back and dealt some more punishment. Stenger diving all over the floor for 50/50's and contributing on both ends. Dude is earning the scholly. Semaj was Semaj. Tough defense the way Mack likes it. Randolph great start. Lots of weapons. Hope Dee and Myles can come back soon. We need 'em.. Martin whacked his head again but played pretty well. Love the depth.

[RoseyMuskie]

I think Joe and Byron do a great job, but can someone please, please, PLEASE tell them it is pronounced Chris-ton not Christian. Joe especially reverts back to Christian too often.