Official 2009 WCC Semifinal Game Thread - SCU vs GU

[BobZag]

Tipoff is at 6:30pm PDT. The Orleans Arena. ESPN2.

Go Zags!

[gamagin]

Go Zags !

[Akzag]

Checkin' in ... any of our intrepid Zags in Vegas have mobile posting capabilities?

[Akzag]

Batsell, Burkhart, and Hicks on the whistles ... that would suggest Libbey is doing the Gaels game.

[TokyoZag]

I wonder if we are going to see the start of our game today. Seems like it's been a while.

[Akzag]

C'mon Vandy ...

[Oregon Zag]

Go Zags! WCC Champs!

[Oregon Zag]

Please, please no OTs.

[BobZag]

Zags need to play hungry and be the hunters. Disruptive defense and efficient offense. Just play strong and smart.

[johnwzag]

Looks like we may get to see the start :)

[ZigZag10]

any chance i can listen on the internet? if so what website?

[BobZag]

any chance i can listen on the internet? if so what website?

You can watch it, too.

http://wccsports.cstv.com/ot/09-wcc-tournament-central.html

[ZigZag10]

wow, thanks bob.

[ZagAddict]

I hope the announcers focus on the Zags and Santa Clara during this game, and not the fact that SMC was leading the Zags for a half...

I think this will be a great game... Bryant is playing like a true senior who doesn't want to play his last game...

GO ZAGS!!!

[zagirl2k]

wow, the game before us actually finished on time! Yeah Vandy and Auburn.

[MyZags]

Let's Go Zags!

[zagirl2k]

I hope the announcers focus on the Zags and Santa Clara during this game, and not the fact that SMC was leading the Zags for a half...!

A new WCC Tournament drinking game? (our course it will just be water for me)

[Akzag]

the audio via gozags (Hudson and Fox) is a free event, so if there are troubles via the other link ... try here (http://www.gozags.com/sports/m-baskbl/sched/gonz-m-baskbl-sched.html)

[Akzag]

Go Zags!

[Akzag]

Awesome! We rate a three-man announcing team

[ZigZag10]

where exactly on the page am i able to view the game... i only see the game tracker...

[zagirl2k]

Awesome! We rate a three-man announcing team

And the game is actually in HD!

[johnwzag]

Nice hustle by Austin.

[BobZag]

3 and 3

Looks like GU has a plan.

[BobZag]

Zag legend Frank Burgess is sitting behind the GU bench.

[zagsfan21]

Ok, what is going on on the back of the jerseys? If you look closely, it looks like the tops are pinstriped. But, they're not stripes. They go down to one point like a sunburst, but then, in a ghost font right above the waistband of the shorts, it says GO ZAGS in the style of the blue and red rally signs from a few years back. You might be able to see in on standard ESPN, but I'm in HD, and anytime they show Josh from behind, you can see it. Weird.

[BobZag]

Shooting treys.

Pargo good D.

[GU69]

Keep pushing the pace. Santa Clara can't keep up.

[LMUZAG]

Agreed. Like the pace so far.

[Akzag]

THIS is the Micah we need for another five weeks or so ...

[GU69]

Micah is looking really good ..... keep it up.

Um, and I'm ready for the SC guards to give up some turnovers.

[ZagAddict]

:confused: Not sure who is wearing #42 for the Zags tonight, but it's not Heytvelt. Will the real Heytvelt please stand up...

[zagsfan21]

I'm liking Foster on Bryant.

[ZagLawGrad]

SC came ready to play so far ---Zags getting warmed up

[ZagLawGrad]

xclent d---5 sec call

[zagsfan21]

I like to see Gray attacking.

Is it just me, or do players keep slipping and falling under the right hoop?

[BobZag]

Would like to see the Zags put the hammer down.

[zagsfan21]

Meech just blew past everyone on that transition! Way to catch them napping...

[johnwzag]

They are running them pretty good right now. Meech is pushing it down the court.

[zagsfan21]

If they can put together a 3-4 minute run to end this half where they get a few turnovers, they could open this game up to allow them a second half cushion.

[BobZag]

SCU's Foster sure has a sweet stroke.

Meech shoulda had that floater.

Zags are doing okay but can do better.

[johnwzag]

What was that last call?

[zagsfan21]

Ronny!

[ZagAddict]

It would be nice to see the Zags pull away in this one... not happening so far. Zags letting Foster have his way and the transition offense seems to be lacking something with Pargo on the bench... Foster is making Goodson look bad on the defensive end.

[GU69]

What was that last call?

Not sure. Some sort of offensive foul. Maybe on Meech.

[ZagLawGrad]

nice aggressive move by AD to hoop

[zagsfan21]

Nice hustle as SCU stood around confused.

[BobZag]

Keep attacking and putting foul pressure on them. Make FTs, tho.

[LMUZAG]

Sweet decision by Josh to unselfishly set Steven up perfectly!

[zagsfan21]

I think Josh was able to get that pass smoothly to Gray because Bryant was expecting Josh to go after him following the no call.

[johnwzag]

While Josh is not scoring, he is doing a ton of work.

[BobZag]

How did Gray do that?

Outstanding.

[GU69]

Josh ... nice pass to Steven

[johnwzag]

Steven doing good stuff too!

[GU69]

We should be up by 10 the way we are playing

[BobZag]

Keep attacking.

If Gray can get his shot going...............

[ZagLawGrad]

SG nice strong move to hoop---good ft shooter

[GU69]

ok ... NOW it is 10.

Keep pushing.

[johnwzag]

We should be up by 10 the way we are playing

We are :)

[BobZag]

We should be up by 10 the way we are playing

lol, Zags are. :)

[BobZag]

Ideally, stretch the lead to 15 or more. Ideally.

[zagsfan21]

Micah's really playing with a new sense of purpose as his college career winds down.

[zagsfan21]

No one guards the inbound like Austin!

PARGO!!!

[ZagLawGrad]

JP getting the loose ball and the 3 from the corner---sweet play

[BobZag]

What a scramble!

Daye steals it, then.......... 3

lol, wow.

[LMUZAG]

Great effort on both ends. Fun sequence.

[Birddog]

Micah's really playing with a new sense of purpose as his college career winds down.
I was going to say about the same thing.

[LMUZAG]

Pargo filling it up from Three!

[GU69]

Nice job by an honorable mention guy.

[ZagLawGrad]

I was going to say about the same thing.

JP too!!

[LMUZAG]

ZAGS!!!! Up by twenty!

[BobZag]

Up by 17!

Pargo.

SCU looking flustered.

[Areyoukiddingme]

this could get ugly

[freezer12]

Up by 17!

Pargo.

SCU looking flustered.

That's cause Foster has two fouls. There's a reason why Petty hasn't started in a long while.

[Areyoukiddingme]

Pargo will finish with a 3

[BobZag]

Yup, the coaches have a plan

[zagsfan21]

Overrated chant while Big John shoots FTs...

[BobZag]

Heytvelt is D'ing up Bryant. Good to see.

Zags by 21 at the half.

[LMUZAG]

Finished the first half strong! Good Job ZAGS!
Didn't like the final play, but then I shouldn't be too picky.

[TM27]

Top 10 minute stretches this season

1. 2nd half vs WSU
2. This
3. ten minutes in second half to pull away from uconn (which was then followed by our worst 5 minute stretch).

That was impressive b-ball! GO ZAGS!

[maineblackbear]

welli, it might be a little premature, but pargo looking like a gunit to me :)

[Areyoukiddingme]

I need to have portland win or keep it close tonight. Rocking the 6 team parlay.

[ZagAddict]

Gonzaga did a GREAT job of attacking the basket, and FINALLY imposing the pace of play... resulting in fast break points and 13 trips to the charity stripe (going 11-13). Pargo is running the point perfectly and everyone is contributing... :D

[ZagLawGrad]

impressive first half--maybe at right point Few will be able to rest some guys so not too tired for Monday night

[maineblackbear]

"are you kidding me" that is a disturbing icon-- cuz i am a little drunk. weird, though

[johnwzag]

No one guards the inbound like Austin!

It is almost insane how he does what he does.

[ZagAddict]

Heytvelt just needs to focus on keeping Bryant in check during the 2nd half... our horses are running in stride on the offensive end.

Heytvelt, Daye, and Bouldin with 2 fouls at halftime... don't pick up any cheap fouls on the offensive end... save the fouls for the defensive end.

Keep on runnin' GU :D Up by 21 at half... and Bryant has 3 points :cheers:

[wiszag]

Wow, I'm not sure the Zags can play much better. What a contrast from the slog of a Wisconsin game I just came from. I'm so happy Jeremy is stepping up.

[Akzag]

Half-time "inductions" into the WCC HoF.

[DoMieD]

The best we've played all year IMO.. a very good look for us heading into the right time of season.

[LMUZAG]

As much as I enjoyed the first half dominance, I think they are going to make us play the second half. I will hold of on the thoughts of saving our starters and players of the game until we can put away this team.

[ZagAddict]

Actually surprised to see SCU shooting 40% in the ball game... felt more like GU was holding them sub 35%.

GU basically even with SCU on the boards... good to see. This is key to beating SCU...

Our 2nd half goal should be to extend the halftime lead and end this game early. I want to see Sorenson at the 10 minute mark ;)

[ZagAddict]

As much as I enjoyed the first half dominance, I think they are going to make us play the second half. I will hold of on the thoughts of saving our starters and players of the game until we can put away this team.

Absolutely right LMUZAG... only SMC can be evaluated on a single half of play :roll:

[GU69]

I kinda hope that the SMC players were watching the last 10 minutes of the first half. . . . It might give them something to think about.

[BobZag]

Must not letdown in 2nd-half. Keep the hammer down.

[ZagLawGrad]

Josh looks confident and playing tough---nice to see

[ZagAddict]

Free throwing shooting is showing me that these guys are focused right now... they are not taking shots from the charity stripe for granted. CRITICAL to post season success...

[LMUZAG]

Nothing easy for Bryant. I love it!

[BobZag]

Looks like Daye has his midrange game going again.

Micah is playing superbly.

[ZagLawGrad]

That baseline drive and reverse layup by MB was first class

[MDABE80]

Matt!!!!!!!! Whatta move!! These guys are playing better than the first 7 games! Micah looks like a million bux!

[LMUZAG]

DAYE with the Flush!

[ZagAddict]

4 fouls on Foster... BIG for GU. This is going to become a 3 point huck fest for SCU very shortly

[BobZag]

Up by 26.

[wiszag]

After that dunk, Santa Clara looked beat going back up the court.

[ZagLawGrad]

Monster Dunk by AD----he had some serious air!

[Areyoukiddingme]

pargo

[freezer12]

What happened to Ira Brown? Surprised he hasn't played at all. Any reason for it? Now that I think of it, I can't remember him playing at Santa Clara either.

[ZagAddict]

GREAT timeout by Few... keep these guys focused. We need you to keep your head straight Pargo... you are playing an amazing game.

[ZagLawGrad]

was getting kinda crazy there for a minute----thought JP was gonna give us the Sportscenter dunk for a second there

[LMUZAG]

Stay sharp guys. Keep working and keep your head up Pargo. He is playing well and will bounce back from that series.

[BobZag]

Showboating. Thumbs down. Just play hard. Few is telling them.

[GU69]

Ya ... it was getting too easy ... and getting sloppy.

Very good time out.

[johnwzag]

You can't blame the guys for getting into the circus for a minute. Few - good TO to calm the boys down a bit.

[BobZag]

What happened to Ira Brown? Surprised he hasn't played at all. Any reason for it? Now that I think of it, I can't remember him playing at Santa Clara either.

Has to be either bad matchups for him or his ankle is still gimpy. Just speculating, tho.

[Birddog]

The Broncos are in for name change, "SCU Upstate".

[ZagLawGrad]

You can't blame the guys for getting into the circus for a minute. Few - good TO to calm the boys down a bit.


LOL---you are right JZ

[freezer12]

Has to be either bad matchups for him or his ankle is still gimpy.

Thanks, BZ. When did he injure it?

[GU69]

Do you think the WCC POY will get a double-double in this game?

[LMUZAG]

Bonus coverage.......arrrrrgghh!

[BobZag]

The Broncos are in for name change, "SCU Upstate".

lol.

Have you seen the crazy game-winning shots today? March Madness, indeed!

[zagsfan21]

Isn't bonus coverage what espn360 is for? Come on!

[BobZag]

Thanks, BZ. When did he injure it?

Just before the trip to USD and SCU. Achilles is sore.

[BobZag]

Zags are relaxing, c'mon, crank it up again.

[LMUZAG]

heytvelt off the shneid from the floor

[ZagLawGrad]

I just can't say enough about Josh---he has really got his game going on all cylinders

[LMUZAG]

Pargo lays that one in. Smart but I would have loved to see a huge Sportcenter throw down.

[BobZag]

It's a clinic.

[MedZag]

Wow is it fun or what to see the guys battling under the hoop with such a large lead?

[BobZag]

Love the interior defense.

Slow down, Meech.

[LynetteG]

Do you think the WCC POY will get a double-double in this game?

+1

[ZagLawGrad]

....Slow down, Meech.

You mean from the speed of light to the speed of sound? LOL

[BobZag]

Go Niagara!

[Akzag]

Knock 'em out ... and save a little for tomorrow ...

[MyZags]

The Boys are making a statement to the selection committee.


The statement- We have depth, leadership, talent. Gonzaga is an exciting team to watch.

[MedZag]

I haven't felt this good about this team for months.

They look really hungry and focused out there.

Refs starting to call ticky tack fouls because of the differential. Zags don't care... staying aggressive.

[MyZags]

I haven't felt this good about this team for months.

They look really hungry and focused out there.

Refs starting to call ticky tack fouls because of the differential. Zags don't care... staying aggressive.

I completely agree. They look tight. Best of the year.

[MyZags]

Bonus coverage. :(


Go Niagara.

[ZagLawGrad]

I haven't felt this good about this team for months.

They look really hungry and focused out there...

100% to the point

[MedZag]

Big error by Rider. Niagara with the win.

[LMUZAG]

Do you think the WCC POY will get a double-double in this game?

One point and two rebounds away from that double double. Meaningless, but maybe a double double none the less.

[ZagAddict]

I REALLY like the fact that GU isn't letting up on SCU tonight. Way to extend the halftime lead... up by 31 pts...

[Birddog]

I got some neg rep from a Bronco
classless p.o.s. no signature of course

[ZagAddict]

Sorenson can start pulling the sweats off... bring your buddy P-Maag too :)

[ZagAddict]

It's already Foster time... I think he'll get double-digit minutes tonight.

[MyZags]

Will!!!!

[MedZag]

Highlights.

And more highlights.

[LMUZAG]

Back to back dunks by Gray and Foster! Gray trying to get going. Hope he finds it.

Austin Daye is incredible tonight.

[zagsfan21]

I think they're trying to hang a hundred.

[ZagAddict]

5 players in double-digits tonight... inlcuding 28 pts from Austin Daye. I have REALLY been impressed with Austin tonight.

[LMUZAG]

I got some neg rep from a Bronco
no signature of course

Well I suppose they do not have a whole lot else to do at this point other than lurking and trying to vent. Sad.

[MedZag]

Anyone still think the Upstate game was a poor decision now?

The boys no longer look like the walking dead. They're... gasp... having... fun?

[ZagAddict]

Bouldin was getting close to triple double status when he was pulled with 3+ minutes...

ESPN stats:
11 pts
8 rebounds
7 assists

[MedZag]

Let's get Sorensen a 3.

[ZagLawGrad]

I got some neg rep from a Bronco
no signature of course

No signature = sucker puncher in a fight, Wuss, and probably the type that looks into neighbor's windows while hiding in the bushes

[Akzag]

The post-game line looked a little like a certain mobile phone provider's commercial ...

Foster, Daye, Micah, Pargo, Goodson

[GU69]

Wow!!! Great game. These are the Zags that we thought we had at the beginning of the year.

Bring on St. Marys.