It's Game Day Gonzaga vs Texas

[Reborn]

It's Gameday,the best day of them all. Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Texas Longhorns
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I don't know about you but I've been waiting for this game for a long time...months. There has certainly been written and said about this game, a lot of good things said for both teams. This is the kind of game that I love because no matter what we say, we really don't know who's going to win, and that makes it so very exciting. I don't know all that much about Texas because Idon't follow other schools as much as some people here on this BOARD. What I know about them I have learned from our fans who write here. It sounds like they have some great players, and possibly a few of the best in the country. And I know about their coach, and I know he is really good, and really tough. I also know that Texas beat us a few years back in what was also a great game. And I know that Gonzaga has beaten Texas many times and certainly more than theyve beaten us.

I know a lot more about Gonzaga, that's for sure. I have followed them closerly for many years now. And I know that Mark Few is one of the verry best coaches in the country. Gonzaga also has a lot of great players and, for sure, a few of them ARE some of the best in the country: Tille, Nembhard and Holmgren. If there are are any of you who are reading this blog that haven't seen these guys play you are in for a treat tonight. And there is a fourth player Strawther, who is an up and coming star. He has all the skills and desire to be a very good player this year. He's another one to get excited about for tonight's game.

So who knows? It's going to be a whole lot of fun I thin. Another GREAT Gonzaga game in preseason. So I'm getting my Zag gear on and I'm gettin ready. I can hardly wait for 7:30 pm to roll around. So let's get ready to rock and roll.

Go Zags!!!

[SorenTodd45]

I'm hoping it starts at 7:30, but am prepared for 7:45. There's a CFB game on the Deuce that will precede our game. Games on ROOT always start on time, national TV, not so much. Anyways, I am far more worried about UCLA than the Longhorns, my word, did UCLA rise to the occasion last night or what?

[TexasZagFan]

Thanks Bornie, I always look forward to your game day threads. I'm waffling between watching it at home, and heading over to the local sports bar.

Money's going to be tight for the foreseeable future...we're doing fine, but we're supporting two families, in a good way: our second granddaughter arrived two weeks ago, albeit 11 weeks premature. She's getting stronger every day, but the poor thing is so tiny, she's up to a pound and a half...she'll be in NICU for weeks. Doctors say she's been feisty, a TZF family trait, so she's got that going for her. Her dad's on paternity leave, taking care of our 17 month old granddaughter.

I think I can spare the coinage to go out tonight. I'm nervous about the game, but am not afraid of losing. Texas fans are very respectful of the Zags, have been for years.

[TexasZagFan]

I'm hoping it starts at 7:30, but am prepared for 7:45. There's a CFB game on the Deuce that will precede our game. Games on ROOT always start on time, national TV, not so much. Anyways, I am far more worried about UCLA than the Longhorns, my word, did UCLA rise to the occasion last night or what?

I just checked the TV Guide. It should start at 7:30 your time, as there's a College Football Scoreboard at 7. That should provide some relief against the game running over.

[PNW Zagfan]

It's Gameday, the best day of them all...

Go Zags!!!

And it is a Reborn Game Day post, the best post/thread of the week. These always start my game day off with a smile. Go Zags!

[PNW Zagfan]

...our second granddaughter arrived two weeks ago, albeit 11 weeks premature. She's getting stronger every day, but the poor thing is so tiny, she's up to a pound and a half...she'll be in NICU for weeks. Doctors say she's been feisty, a TZF family trait, so she's got that going for her. Her dad's on paternity leave, taking care of our 17 month old granddaughter.

I think I can spare the coinage to go out tonight. I'm nervous about the game, but am not afraid of losing. Texas fans are very respectful of the Zags, have been for years.

Congratulations on the new addition to your family. Apparently your new granddaughter wanted to be here for the entire Gonzaga season. Glad to read she is getting stronger every day.

Wish I could buy you a beer as I appreciate your support of the Zags. Half of my Dallas based in-laws went to Texas, so I get some solace that the Zags are well represented by you and your grandson.

[Reborn]

Thanks Bornie, I always look forward to your game day threads. I'm waffling between watching it at home, and heading over to the local sports bar.

Money's going to be tight for the foreseeable future...we're doing fine, but we're supporting two families, in a good way: our second granddaughter arrived two weeks ago, albeit 11 weeks premature. She's getting stronger every day, but the poor thing is so tiny, she's up to a pound and a half...she'll be in NICU for weeks. Doctors say she's been feisty, a TZF family trait, so she's got that going for her. Her dad's on paternity leave, taking care of our 17 month old granddaughter.

I think I can spare the coinage to go out tonight. I'm nervous about the game, but am not afraid of losing. Texas fans are very respectful of the Zags, have been for years.

your family will be in my prayers, my friend....Im happy to hear that she' doing okay....She comes from a very strong family. Thanks for sharing this with us...God Bless!

Go Zags

[Reborn]

i'm happy I can contribute some to this wonderful Basketball Forum and GUBoards

Go Zags!!!

[Reborn]

I'm sitting here thinking about the game, and have butterflies flowing deep in me.

I'm off to go to lunch with my son It's my birthday. 74 today.

Go Zags!!!

[ET2021]

I've been pretty excited about this game, perhaps moreso than Gonzaga vs UCLA. This will be a very good barometer for Gonzaga, although of course it is a long season and these early games often don't tell the whole story. I'm interested to see what lessons Mark Few takes from the Baylor game against opponents like Texas.

[Zagceo]

I'm sitting here thinking about the game, and have butterflies flowing deep in me.

I'm off to go to lunch with my son It's my birthday. 74 today.

Go Zags!!!

happy happy B day Reborn

I got present for ya tonight….should be delivered around 10:15 pm

[zagfan1]

Happy Birthday! I am pretty anxious about tonight to see what the team can do against another top team. Last year, Suggs introduced himself to the national spotlight with that Dunk against Kansas. Now we have Holmgren with even more publicity to start the season so things will be interesting. Personally, I want Strawther to shine tonight. Patience pays for those willing to weight and I want people to remember the Tricky Trio and the fact Gonzaga still has two stars in the making from that group (Harris is injured still but wanted to give him credit too).

[Reborn]

Those Zag fans who like football, and are wondering how to do something fun while waiting for the basektball game, Notre Dame plays U ov Virginia at 4:30.....football

[Kiddwell]

Couple of Hotshot Recruits in the Building Tonight

Zags's #1 v. Texas's #5 is one BIG motivation to win this game. Two more BIG motivations are the presence of two Hotshot recruits:
Jared McCain

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/242804/jared-mccain

Dusty Stromer

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/243558/dusty-stromer

Kennel needs to rock.




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<Betting Texas high schooler Anthony Black (who visited earlier) will be paying close attention too.>

[GonzagasaurusFlex]

I've been pretty excited about this game, perhaps moreso than Gonzaga vs UCLA. This will be a very good barometer for Gonzaga, although of course it is a long season and these early games often don't tell the whole story. I'm interested to see what lessons Mark Few takes from the Baylor game against opponents like Texas.

I too am real eager to see how Zags perform vs a Beard coached defense that we all know is designed to muck up things, slow the pace and force an ugly half court kind of game. How the refs call the handsy, aggressive Beard style D will be huge. I also expect Texas players to try and bang the sh** out of Holmgren and punish him physically. A great opponent for Zags early on because very few if any teams this season will be able to match Zags’ pace and offensive firepower…so Beard will provide a blueprint of how many teams will try to beat the Zags.

I am hoping Strawther blows up tonight and is just on fire from deep with Nembhard being more assertive offensively too. Those two scoring will open up the inside for Timme to punish them. No idea why but I suspect Holmgren will dominate the game on the defensive end while his teammates do the scoring.