Chris Mack Show (11-4-15) at 7pm on 55 KRC

[bobbiemcgee]

tmrw on:

http://www.55krc.com/main.html

[xukeith]

tmrw on:

http://www.55krc.com/main.html

What time?

[Muskie]

7pm

[XUMIOH12]

What time?

Did you not read the title of the thread?

[RealDeal]

I didn't get to listen, any interesting comments from the coach?

[fellahmuskie]

A few things I remember:

- Compared Sumner to Christon in terms of his ability to create a shot and get to the basket.

- Makinde is very versatile, but needs to get stronger to play inside and needs to make better decisions.

- Kaiser is an outstanding shooter, 2nd best on the team (somebody correct me if I remembered that wrong).

- Talked about how Myles has been in the program as long as anyone else and needs to be a leader and take a big step up this season.

- Joe asked about the 30-second shot clock. Mack said it's not a huge difference, but that teams probably will apply more token full-court pressure to drain a few seconds off the clock. Said the biggest problem is getting college players to relax and not rush when the shot clock is down to 8, 9 seconds. In practice, he's trying to get the team comfortable with small shot clocks and waiting for a good shot. Doesn't mind if they get a shot off a second late in practice because he really wants them to be patient.

Chris was only on for 30 minutes because Christopher and Neal split the first 30 minutes. Christopher talked some about the improvements and re-seating process, but just the basics. I guess the one thing I learned (maybe this is old news) was that Xavier will play the first 4 years of the Gavitt Games (away-home-away-home), then take a year off. Also that the conferences will decide on the following year's schedule each spring with the top 1/3 playing each other, middle 1/3 and bottom 1/3 likewise. Take it with a grain of salt, though, otherwise why the hell are Villanova and Nebraska playing this year?

[X-band '01]

I had not heard that Xavier was definitely going to be in the first 4 years of the Gavitt Games, but maybe it came down to scheduling issues for the Big 10 this year in terms of Villanova and Nebraska being paired together. The TV networks have a tricky time trying to balance the matchups so that neither the Big 10 nor the Big East have them completely skewed in their favor.

[fellahmuskie]

I had not heard that Xavier was definitely going to be in the first 4 years of the Gavitt Games, but maybe it came down to scheduling issues for the Big 10 this year in terms of Villanova and Nebraska being paired together. The TV networks have a tricky time trying to balance the matchups so that neither the Big 10 nor the Big East have them completely skewed in their favor.

I'm not sure Xavier playing the first four years is official, but that is what Christopher said. At the same time, I think he said the Gavitt Games were a 10-year deal with Xavier playing 8 years, which isn't right. But if we get to participate 7 of 8 years, I'm not complaining.

The best part of the night was when Christopher started talking about the makeup of the Big East. After pointing out that nine of the schools were Catholic, he said that Butler also had its own "value system" or something to that effect. I chuckled a little to myself, but the guy next to me laughed so hard the whole room must have heard him.

[X-band '01]

I'm not sure Xavier playing the first four years is official, but that is what Christopher said. At the same time, I think he said the Gavitt Games were a 10-year deal with Xavier playing 8 years, which isn't right. But if we get to participate 7 of 8 years, I'm not complaining.

The best part of the night was when Christopher started talking about the makeup of the Big East. After pointing out that nine of the schools were Catholic, he said that Butler also had its own "value system" or something to that effect. I chuckled a little to myself, but the guy next to me laughed so hard the whole room must have heard him.

Over a 10-year period, all Big East teams would get "bye years" on 2 occasions, so it's not like Xavier is being singled out in that regard. For the Big 10, it's trickier to rotate 14 teams into 8 spots (or however many teams they have in the future).

[nuts4xu]

Did you not read the title of the thread?

The jerk store called, and they are all out of YOU!!

By the way, the original title of the thread didn't include the time of the show, it was changed after the posting of xukeith's question.

[SpectorJersey]

anyone know how long it takes 55 krc to put this on their podcast page?

[XUMIOH12]

The jerk store called, and they are all out of YOU!!

By the way, the original title of the thread didn't include the time of the show, it was changed after the posting of xukeith's question.

Haha well in that case I rescind my jerk statement.

[KC4X]

The podcast is out there now...

http://www.55krc.com/media/podcast-the-chris-mack-show-xavierbasketball/chris-mack-show-11415-26488259/

[Cheesehead]

I am too lazy to listen to the podcast. Can someone please summarize it for me? That would great.....thanks.

[KC4X]

I am too lazy to listen to the podcast. Can someone please summarize it for me? That would great.....thanks.

1. Joe and Byron talked to Greg Christopher, AD;
2. Joe and Byron talked to women's BB coach Brian Neal;
3. Byron and Joe talked to Coach Mack.

[Cheesehead]

1. Joe and Byron talked to Greg Christopher, AD;
2. Joe and Byron talked to women's BB coach Brian Neal;
3. Byron and Joe talked to Coach Mack.

Excellent! Thank you. Sounds like same old same old.

[KC4X]

Excellent! Thank you. Sounds like same old same old.

:biggrin:

[bobbiemcgee]

Mack said all the new guys are awesome sauce and we're going to the FF.:laugh::laugh:

[xu82]

Mack said all the new guys are awesome sauce and we're going to the FF.:laugh::laugh:

Well then, time to book airfare and hotels!

[bobbiemcgee]

Anybody got the schedule - does it start tonite?

[fellahmuskie]

It's tonight on 55KRC (http://www.iheart.com/live/55krc-1709/?autoplay=true&pname=1196&campid=header&cid=index.html).

Here's the full schedule: http://goxavier.com/news/2016/10/25/mens-basketball-xavier-announces-2016-17-coach-chris-mack-radio-show-schedule.aspx?path=mbball

All the shows are at Holy Grail again. Can't make it tonight, but hope to be there next week.

[bobbiemcgee]

Thanks - listening now...good stuff

[nuts4xu]

Recap anyone?

[paulxu]

Paging xuab.....

(where did that young lady go, anyway?)

[bobbiemcgee]

tuned in late....

-didn't want Baylor, Colorado and Utah so close together but was negotiating with Utah, Baylor and Colorado for a date, Baylor and Colo. committed, and then Utah called back and said they wanted in, so took all 3.
- said Myles will be back (no timetable) and he is doing ok. Was big part of success last year. Absence will give Q time to grow and learn. Works hard but "hasn't turned the corner yet" but it will come. Already has college frame.
- Tre down to 195 from 215/220. Great experience with Nike Skills this summer and Gary Payton. Endurance is off the charts at new weight and moves much better and can go longer.
_ looking to Bernard for defense ala taller Remy. Picked up system very fast and can do a lot for this team in different ways other that high scoring. Seemed very happy to pick him up
- Team Speed is very good.
_ Gates had no complications from surgery. Still on 4 week return. Off the crutches and on the stationery bike. Worked very hard on his body for 12 weeks this summer even tho Mack told him he could go home for 1st 6 weeks, he stayed anyway. Roles will be similar to last year.
_ Ed has also done a lot of physical work and it shows. Expecting big year. Surprised to learn he was working with Brad Redford on his shot this summer and learned quite a bit.
-Impressed with Gaston but I missed the bulk of that discussion, and I guess the rest of the bigs.

Hopefully they'll put up the podcast fast.

[paulxu]

Surprised to learn he was working with Brad Redford on his shot this summer and learned quite a bit.

Thanks for the update Bobbie.

I like that Sumner was working with Redford. If he could hit 73 3's in a row, we'd be unbeatable!

[MuskieXU]

Thanks for the update Bobbie.

I like that Sumner was working with Redford. If he could hit 73 3's in a row, we'd be unbeatable!

Yeah this was the update that stood out to me as well. I dont think Sumner is a bad 3 Point shooter, but he shot 30% last year which is pretty bad. This was a big reason why his efficiency wasnt as great as it couldve been. I think improving there will make him a much more well rounded player and help the team out immensely.

[bleedXblue]

Yeah this was the update that stood out to me as well. I dont think Sumner is a bad 3 Point shooter, but he shot 30% last year which is pretty bad. This was a big reason why his efficiency wasnt as great as it couldve been. I think improving there will make him a much more well rounded player and help the team out immensely.

Its the difference between Ed being a top 20 pick...which I think he is there right now.......and being a top 10 pick.

[Xville]

love seeing that about Tre....hopefully his weight decrease helps a bit with his quickness and athleticism as well. Also, excited about Bernard....if he can be as good or better than Remy, that is going to tremendously help this team.

I'm getting excited again about this season, after a pretty crappy offseason.

[bleedXblue]

Also good to see that Myles is going to try and settle his situation and move on...........which is exactly what he should have done months ago when this all went down.

[XMuskieFTW]

Wish they would post the podcast already. Need some good listening material at work.

[ReturnOfTheMack]

Wish they would post the podcast already. Need some good listening material at work.

If you haven't already, check out Episode 93 of the Dana & Victory podcast. That should sufficiently kill an hour of your Friday.

[ron meXico]

I'm shocked Gaston is getting the early nod over Sean. I've thought Sean to be fairly solid and reliable albeit quick to foul. I haven't had the chance to see Gaston, but that's encouraging to have a couple solid posts for as thin as we are.

[XMuskieFTW]

If you haven't already, check out Episode 93 of the Dana & Victory podcast. That should sufficiently kill an hour of your Friday.

That was my yesterday :D I can't get enough of Xavier podcasts. Big East Coast Bias doing their Xavier preseason podcast today also.

[XUMIOH12]

I'm shocked Gaston is getting the early nod over Sean. I've thought Sean to be fairly solid and reliable albeit quick to foul. I haven't had the chance to see Gaston, but that's encouraging to have a couple solid posts for as thin as we are.

if you havent had the chance to see Gaston, or know much about him, than how can you be shocked about him being ahead of O'Mara?

[ron meXico]

if you havent had the chance to see Gaston, or know much about him, than how can you be shocked about him being ahead of O'Mara?

Not the response I was expecting but I'll play along:
I said I like Sean and think he's solid, therefore with Gaston ahead of him having not played at duke or Kentucky he must be solid as well, but acknowledged I haven't seen him.
I feel that's pretty encouraging.
Usually to the in between the line reader they would've said "oh man Gaston is solid on D, not foul prone, got good jumper or hook out to 10 or 15 feet. Should really be a nice complement to Sean, etc...
I guess for a guy like you, you've really got to spell things out to get some feedback.

[gladdenguy]

I'm shocked Gaston is getting the early nod over Sean. I've thought Sean to be fairly solid and reliable albeit quick to foul. I haven't had the chance to see Gaston, but that's encouraging to have a couple solid posts for as thin as we are.

O'Mara was with the starters against Georgia last week. Of course that could be due to Gaston's ankle. According to Broering, Gaston and O'Mara should split the five minutes unless one of them would be in foul trouble. Then Tyrique could fill some minutes. I don't think its a big deal who is starting, but rather who is finishing.

[Lamont Sanford]

O'Mara was with the starters against Georgia last week. Of course that could be due to Gaston's ankle. According to Broering, Gaston and O'Mara should split the five minutes unless one of them would be in foul trouble. Then Tyrique could fill some minutes. I don't think its a big deal who is starting, but rather who is finishing.

WOW! An intelligent post from GG! Hell has clearly frozen over!

[xu82]

O'Mara was with the starters against Georgia last week. Of course that could be due to Gaston's ankle. According to Broering, Gaston and O'Mara should split the five minutes unless one of them would be in foul trouble. Then Tyrique could fill some minutes. I don't think its a big deal who is starting, but rather who is finishing.

As was the case last year with Jalen and Farr, among others....

[muskiefan82]

I don't think its a big deal who is starting, but rather who is finishing.

That's what she said.

[gladdenguy]

WOW! An intelligent post from GG! Hell has clearly frozen over!

F$%K Mike Sham and O-LIE-O Suckeyes.....and thanks to Penn St for putting it up the Suckeyes a$$.

[ron meXico]

O'Mara was with the starters against Georgia last week. Of course that could be due to Gaston's ankle. According to Broering, Gaston and O'Mara should split the five minutes unless one of them would be in foul trouble. Then Tyrique could fill some minutes. I don't think its a big deal who is starting, but rather who is finishing.

Thanks GG... I was misinformed. This clears up some mixed information I was getting.

[scoscox]

That was my yesterday :D I can't get enough of Xavier podcasts. Big East Coast Bias doing their Xavier preseason podcast today also.

When are they gonna come out with X's all=half decade team? I was looking forward to that, so I could get indignant about who was left off.

[drudy23]

That first step explosion becomes even more epic with a jumper that is feared.

[mid major]

That's what she said.


Go easy boys...we have ladies on this board.

[muskiefan82]

Go easy boys...we have ladies on this board.

They are aware of us and that this is JUST A JOKE. No safe spaces here.

[xu82]

They are aware of us and that this is JUST A JOKE. No safe spaces here.

The ladies here are great. I won't speak for them as to where the line is, but I doubt it's been crossed.