W-L January (Sweep or "Bleep!")

[Kiddwell]

The Zags are rollin'. Yet big games remain. For January the biggest is probably @ SMC. Do the Zags continue their upward ascent, or do they stumble once or twice along the way?

GU vs Pepp -- January 05
GU vs SCU -- January 07
GU @ SMC -- January 12
GU @ LMU -- January 14
GU vs USF -- January 19
GU vs USD -- January 21
GU @ UP -- January 26

Kiddwell thinks January is good to us, and we beat 'em all to go: 7-0


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[TheGonzagaFactor]

Our defense is too good with Bell and Landry on the floor, it would be very disappointing if we lose any of these games. 7-0.

[Once and Future Zag]

6-1

I think SMC catches us at their house.

[ZaggyStardust]

7-0 !!!

Our depth will bury St. Mary's and the rest of the WCC

[MDABE80]

A lot depends on Rob. If his hand recovers we can go 7-0. If not, 6-1.

[Therunner]

A lot depends on Rob. If his hand recovers we can go 7-0. If not, 6-1.

+1 and Guy-Landry Edi receiving 20 mins of PT from here on out...

His thunder dunk did a lot for our swagger & confidence in the 1st half, such a presence along the wing. He also kept Dez Wells in check while defending him, not to mention his 6 tough rebs & some aggressive moves to the hoop. Xavier players seemed surprised at his strength, athleticism, & quickness. Guy is the X-factor that leads teams to blow-outs vs inferior teams(Portland) and the difference b/w winning 1 game or advancing to an Elite-8 in the Tourney. Guy would never had the opportunity last night if it weren't for Mike Hart's two early fouls; a blessing in disguise if you ask me as Hart was burned by Holloway & Lyons late in the 1st half & at the end of the game when Coach Few inexplicably took Gary Bell off Tu & put Hart on him -- led to 6 quick pts for Tu. Really hope to see Guy continue to receive these type of minutes going forward, yet just don't see it happening unless foul trouble comes into play again...Landry would be the perfect match-up vs BYU's 2nd leading scorers & rebounder, Charles Abouo(plus he knows his game). It'll be interesting to see how the mins for the "3" spot will shake out.

[DZ]

Heart says 7-0

Head says 6-1

Did anyone watch the complete dismantling SMC put on BYU, if you don't think that they have that same kind of competitiveness and game to go against us, then you didn't see the game that I saw.

If I was offered 6-1 I would run and take it to the bank. 7-0 is possible, we do have the depth to beat SMC at their place, but lets beat Pepp on Thurs - how we play coming into SMC will matter. Do we continue to get better each game, as we have all year? Or do we "take some time off" and get dusted up a little?

I think we'll keep getting better, this team has a bond that is rare these days and as they keep learning how to play together, we should get better.

[Knotsolucky]

If Rob can heal a bit and the rest stay healthy I see a sweep. Our D is smokin... 7 - 0...

[2wiceright]

Sweep

I'm going with the sweep. Although I still can't get those early losses from last years season out of my mind. Any team can beat us if we're not all there mentally. I think the mix of youth and experience on this team helps us. For the freshman, every game is a big game. For the vets, they lead by example and know what losing to a lesser team feels like in conference (to say nothing of how some of the previously overlooked WCC bretheren have some awesome weapons).

It'll be near impossible- but this team keeps getting better!

Go Zags!!!

[zagitarious]

Yes SMC put a dismantling on a good BYU team. But BYU didn't play defense. 2012 Zags have proven their defense. 7-0

[DCZag]

7-0 is more than possible - I think probable. But we have a habit of a couple of conference head scratchers...

[RenoZag]

6-1

I think SMC catches us at their house.

Likewise.

[BayAreaZag]

7-0 is realistic, but SMC will be pumped at their place and students will be in full force.