FDU Coach “The more I watch Purdue, the more I think we can beat them”.

[Gman544]

Fairleigh Dickinson coach: 'The more I watch Purdue, the more I think we can beat them.'

Fairleigh Dickinson coach: 'The more I watch Purdue, the more I think we can beat them.'

Fairleigh Dickinson's basketball team was feeling pretty good about itself after Wednesday's 84-61 First Four win over Texas Southern.

www.indystar.com

 

[Emartin70287]

Lol, they got 15 losses. Theyd beat Minnesota 1 out of 5 games at best

 

[boilermaker75]

Just more incentive to crush them.

 

[galoot]

They're in the NCAA by a technicality and wouldn't be otherwise. Just posted this in another thread, but their 15 losses came from a SOS of 362.

Got to play the game and win.

But, their 2 PT defense is horrible allowing an average of 54% opposing team shooting percentage inside the arc. There should be an absolute feast in the paint.

I hope the FDU coach's comments are being constantly held up to Zach. After reading the article earlier about Zach, should be more than enough to 'get him mad'.

 

[dumpsterFyre]

I mean I get he has to stay positive, but at 6'7, Ethan Morton could play Center on that roster.

 

[SunnyFL24]

Lol!!! Vegas thinks not .....as a 23 pt underdog......think that's the highest point spread on the board.

 

[Dryfly88]

Here are just a few teams that have beat them this year:

Stonehill
Sacred heart
Wagner
Central CT
Hartford

They are #301 in Net ranking. This is a game that we just need to take care of the ball and we win easily. Come out tentative and turn the ball over and it makes it uncomfortable.

I think their coach will regret saying what he did. It's his 1st D1 job and he got caught up in the moment.

 

[hunterdogg]

As long as they don't try to "Haas" him, Edey alone should beat this team.

Side note: Anyone else going to the game?

 

[purduedavie]

I got no problem with him saying to his team that he thinks they can win, however, the I want Purdue to hear this part is bush league. I do think 22.5 is a ton, I won’t touch it but I would play FDU at that number.

 

[depthcharge623]

I got no problem with him saying to his team that he thinks they can win, however, the I want Purdue to hear this part is bush league. I do think 22.5 is a ton, I won’t touch it but I would play FDU at that number.

It’s pretty unclear to me whether he said “I want Purdue to hear this” or “I don’t want Purdue to hear this.” He’s not the best at… you know… talking lol

 

[JerseyBoiler]

Hope Edey drops 50 on them and Boilers double them up

 

[bonefish1]

This team will nave no answer for our bigs, other than to foul. We'll probably shoot 30+ free throws.
Get up by 25 and put it on cruise control,

 

[New Pal Boiler]

Just more incentive to crush them.

 

[BoilerDaddy]

He needs to make his team believe that they have a chance to compete, but he made it about Purdue and I bet he regrets it being caught on camera. My message to Purdue would be to not let up if and when the lead starts building.

 

[BoilerDeac]

Fairleigh Dickinson coach: 'The more I watch Purdue, the more I think we can beat them.'

Fairleigh Dickinson coach: 'The more I watch Purdue, the more I think we can beat them.'

Fairleigh Dickinson's basketball team was feeling pretty good about itself after Wednesday's 84-61 First Four win over Texas Southern.

www.indystar.com

I mean, what is he supposed to say?

 

[ImRonBurgandy?]

You know what, he's not the only coach saying this in our bracket.

 

[PaBoiler78]

You know what, he's not the only coach saying this in our bracket.

very Buddy Ryanesque, Edey should go for 40 and TKR for 20

 

[boilernuke]

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Mike Tyson would probably say: "Everyone has a plan until Zach drop steps and dunks in your face"

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Mike Tyson would probably say: "Everyone has a plan until Zach drop steps and dunks in your face"

Could be intense.......

 

[Ajas0810]

I think their tallest player is 6’6”. It won’t be close.

 

[BoilerMaker P]

I mean, what is he supposed to say?

No problem with him saying it to his team. Just not sure it was a great idea to make a little show of it in front of cameras. If he really believed that too why would he give them bulletin board material and draw their attention? Just not real smart.

 

[spoilerdave]

They are a very bad defensive team but can shoot the lights out if they get on a run. I'm not concerned, we should beat them handily. We should be able to open up our shooters by dumping it inside. I don't see it even being close but anything can happen in the NCAA. Just ask Virginia...

 

[BoilerYergs]

Good press - Bad press

 

[Mobes]

They are a very bad defensive team but can shoot the lights out if they get on a run. I'm not concerned, we should beat them handily. We should be able to open up our shooters by dumping it inside. I don't see it even being close but anything can happen in the NCAA. Just ask Virginia...

And now Arizona

 

[Schnelk]

He needs to make his team believe that they have a chance to compete, but he made it about Purdue and I bet he regrets it being caught on camera. My message to Purdue would be to not let up if and when the lead starts building.

That should be our mantra every game. But you are right.

 

[Purdue0023]

Let's crush them! If there is 10 seconds left and we are up by 20 and we have the ball, I am shooting a 3! 🤣

 

[rjmpu82]

I don't blame the coach for saying what he said to his team. I don't think it was very smart to say it on camera for the whole world to hear. We just need to take care of business. Play our best no matter the score. They are going to pressure us so it will be a good warm up for what is to come. I have no doubt we will win. I have had the luxury of watching the games all day today. If we do what we do, we can play with anyone and win.

 

[BoilerAndy]

Fairleigh Dickinson coach: 'The more I watch Purdue, the more I think we can beat them.'

Fairleigh Dickinson coach: 'The more I watch Purdue, the more I think we can beat them.'

Fairleigh Dickinson's basketball team was feeling pretty good about itself after Wednesday's 84-61 First Four win over Texas Southern.

www.indystar.com

Shame on the media for releasing that statement. I mean, who on this board wouldn't be telling your guys the same thing if your next game was against Purdue? Or would you say, "Give it the old college try, lads! I'll be cheering for you from Buffalo Wild Wings next door!"

David to Saul. "The more I watch Goliath, the more I think I can beat him."

Having said that, roll 'em, Boilers.

 

[Thadoc1]

I mean, what is he supposed to say?

How about the more I watch us play versus Purdue....he insinuated that Purdue is overrated....he definitely fired up our team....just look at the pregame press conferences....

 

[LedZep17]

Shame on the media for releasing that statement. I mean, who on this board wouldn't be telling your guys the same thing if your next game was against Purdue? Or would you say, "Give it the old college try, lads! I'll be cheering for you from Buffalo Wild Wings next door!"

David to Saul. "The more I watch Goliath, the more I think I can beat him."

Having said that, roll 'em, Boilers.

If they are allowing the media to cover them, then aren't they just doing their job???

I mean Painter even used it in turn to motivate his own team, probably just using it more as something to make sure the guys focus on the first round game and come out with some moxie, which is damn smart. Works both ways, I say. Man, I love March!

'We all took it as disrespectful': Purdue basketball fueled by FDU coach's comments

A day after Fairleigh Dickinson's basketball coach made comments about beating No. 1 Purdue, the Boilermakers said they took notice.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Professor Emeritus]

As it is when we play Michigan, F Dickinson.

 

[dumpsterFyre]

Love Jenks

 

[DrEss]

I’m glad he made that comment. We need to be p!ssed and to be the hunters.

 

[BoilerAndy]

Here are just a few teams that have beat them this year:

Stonehill
Sacred heart
Wagner
Central CT
Hartford

They are #301 in Net ranking. This is a game that we just need to take care of the ball and we win easily. Come out tentative and turn the ball over and it makes it uncomfortable.

I think their coach will regret saying what he did. It's his 1st D1 job and he got caught up in the moment.

No shame in getting beat by Stonehill. They are a fearsome bunch. 😏

 

[bonefish1]

Last year we played the fighting Peters, this year it's the fighting Dicks. Who's it gonna be next year, St. Johns?
I know, very sophomoric.....

 

[PaBoiler78]

Last year we played the fighting Peters, this year it's the fighting Dicks. Who's it gonna be next year, St. Johns?
I know, very sophomoric.....

St. John's ? oh the team that beat our women's team

 

[bonefish1]

St. John's ? oh the team that beat our women's team

I watched that game. Ladies dug the fighting Johnson's went crazy from 3 in the 3rd and built like a 16 pt lead but the Lady Boilers fought back to tie it up. Had possession in a tie game with 1 minute but put up a poor shot. The fighting Johnson's hit a garbage layup with .02 to win it.

 

[Casey and his Brother]

Fairleigh Dickinson coach: 'The more I watch Purdue, the more I think we can beat them.'

Fairleigh Dickinson coach: 'The more I watch Purdue, the more I think we can beat them.'

Fairleigh Dickinson's basketball team was feeling pretty good about itself after Wednesday's 84-61 First Four win over Texas Southern.

www.indystar.com

The more I watch Purdue, the more I think they can lose to a 16 seed.

 

[Boiler Buck]

The more I watch Purdue, the more I think they can lose to a 16 seed.

Sad.
Guess their coach might be correct.

60s game. Boilers leaving door open for 16 seed.

 

[seandastud21]

The amount of LOL in this thread is unimaginable. Purdue sucks, as expected. Slow, scared and unathletic. Everyone picked them to lose early for a reason.