Re: Pilots vs. Golden Gophers, 6:30pm, ESPNU, Today 11/27

by Guest Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:58 pm

Andy Katz tweet:

Top 25 say hello to the Portland Pilots. Nice to see you it's been since 1956-57 in the AP, never in coaches' poll.

by ShipstadPilot11 Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:05 pm

Early Release

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)—T.J. Campbell scored a season-high 23 points to lead Portland to a 61-56 upset of No. 22 Minnesota on Friday night in the 76 Classic at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Robin Smeulders added 13 points and Nik Raivio grabbed a season-best 11 rebounds for the Pilots (5-0), who will play No. 8 West Virginia for the tournament championship Sunday night.

Al Nolen scored 13 points for the Golden Gophers (3-1), who shot 33.3 percent from the field and made just 13 of 22 free throw attempts. Lawrence Westbrook and Devoe Joseph added 11 points each.

Portland out-rebounded Minnesota 42-33 to help offset 19 turnovers.

Link

by Geezaldinho Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:07 pm

from bleacherreport

Portland upsets No. 22 Minnesota 61-56
Provided by PA Sports
ANAHEIM, Calif.(AP) — T.J. Campbell scored a season-high 23
points to lead Portland to a 61-56 upset of No. 22 Minnesota on
Friday night in the 76 Classic at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Robin Smeulders added 13 points and Nik Raivio grabbed a
season-best 11 rebounds for the Pilots (5-0), who will play No.
8 West Virginia for the tournament championship Sunday night.

Al Nolen scored 13 points for the Golden Gophers (3-1), who shot
33.3 percent from the field and made just 13 of 22 free throw
attempts. Lawrence Westbrook and Devoe Joseph added 11 points
each.

Portland out-rebounded Minnesota 42-33 to help offset 19
turnovers.

by PurplePrideTrumpet Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:08 pm

Discussion question: I know last night was a blowout, but what does it say about Bruin fan's outlook on the season when they were quieter than the Minnesota fans tonight?

by soccerjoy Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:08 pm

Great job, Pilots!

by Guest Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:09 pm

Robin was clutch all game long from the FT line. I'd really like to see some other players cough*Nik*cough improve in that area.

by onetouchfutbol Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:13 pm

Geezaldinho wrote:from bleacherreport

Portland upsets No. 22 Minnesota 61-56
Provided by PA Sports
ANAHEIM, Calif.(AP) — T.J. Campbell scored a season-high 23
points to lead Portland to a 61-56 upset of No. 22 Minnesota on
Friday night in the 76 Classic at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Robin Smeulders added 13 points and Nik Raivio grabbed a
season-best 11 rebounds for the Pilots (5-0), who will play No.
8 West Virginia for the tournament championship Sunday night.

Al Nolen scored 13 points for the Golden Gophers (3-1), who shot
33.3 percent from the field and made just 13 of 22 free throw
attempts. Lawrence Westbrook and Devoe Joseph added 11 points
each.

Portland out-rebounded Minnesota 42-33 to help offset 19
turnovers.

Those 11 rebounds by Raivio were just huge. Having a guard who can rebound like that is a luxury because he can push it up the court the other way immediately. Nolen is going to turn out to be a fine player for Minnesota. His perimeter defense at the end of the game was ridiculous, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him at the next level someday. But, enough about that...

How about our Pilots!

by Geezaldinho Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:14 pm

Best quote:

from Rev "I've only got 40 somethin' wins. every win is a quality win."

by wrv Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:16 pm

Rev will have plenty more wins, lets just hope they are obtained guiding the Pilots for as long as possible. This much success will not go unnoticed by those in search of a capable coach, perhaps among them the Ducks.

by onetouchfutbol Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:19 pm

wrv wrote:Rev will have plenty more wins, lets just hope they are obtained guiding the Pilots for as long as possible. This much success will not go unnoticed by those in search of a capable coach, perhaps among them the Ducks.

If Rev ever goes to the Ducks, I will hurl incessantly. God no. All the same, we can't take anything for granted.

by pilotram Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:20 pm

Geezaldinho wrote:Best quote:

from Rev "I've only got 40 somethin' wins. every win is a quality win."

by PurplePrideTrumpet Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:21 pm

onetouchfutbol wrote: Those 11 rebounds by Raivio were just huge. Having a guard who can rebound like that is a luxury because he can push it up the court the other way immediately. Nolen is going to turn out to be a fine player for Minnesota. His perimeter defense at the end of the game was ridiculous, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him at the next level someday. But, enough about that...

How about our Pilots!

How about all the times Robin, Kramer, and Luke were not able to grab an offensive rebound themselves but got up to tip the ball away to a teammate? Doesn't show up in the box score but working for extra possessions like that wins games.

by PurplePrideTrumpet Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:23 pm

wrv wrote:Rev will have plenty more wins, lets just hope they are obtained guiding the Pilots for as long as possible. This much success will not go unnoticed by those in search of a capable coach, perhaps among them the Ducks.

LALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALNOTLISTENING

by MJGoGaels Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:24 pm

onetouchfutbol wrote:
wrv wrote:Rev will have plenty more wins, lets just hope they are obtained guiding the Pilots for as long as possible. This much success will not go unnoticed by those in search of a capable coach, perhaps among them the Ducks.

If Rev ever goes to the Ducks, I will hurl incessantly. God no. All the same, we can't take anything for granted.

A bit bipolar in reaction. Just enjoy the season and try not to look too far in the future. My goodness - stay in moment. Good luck come Sunday and all Pilots fans should go to Mass. I just might have to roll over to Anaheim for the game.

by ShipstadPilot11 Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:25 pm

@JimmyD_ESPN Keep an eye on Portland at Washington Dec. 19th. We will learn a lot about West coast hoops in that game 27 minutes ago

@ESPNAndyKatz Finally a great game here in Anaheim.....Portland making plays late, poor shot selection by Minnesota. 45 minutes ago

@ESPNAndyKatz Message to all Portland opponents: Jared Stohl can make 3s. Someone guard him!!! about an hour ago

And the already-posted:

@ESPNAndyKatz Top 25 say hello to the Portland Pilots. Nice to see you it's been since 1956-57 in the AP, never in coaches' poll. 33 minutes ago

by Geezaldinho Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:26 pm

Easy on us, MJ.

It's not like we have had practice reacting to beating ranked teams.

by PurplePrideTrumpet Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:29 pm

Something cool during the game: Lined up side-by-side for a FT were Rick Raivio's son, Ralph Sampson's son, and Jack Sikma's son.

by Stonehouse Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:29 pm

Geezaldinho wrote:Easy on us, MJ.

It's not like we have had practice reacting to beating ranked teams.

You mean other than rolling St. Mary's last year? Wink

I kid, MJ, I kid... thanks for the kind words!

All the pressure is off the Pilots now - we can go into Sunday's game relaxed and loose.

by **DaTruRochin** Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:33 pm

Absolutely, Sunday is a bonus game, they can relax and play with nothing to lose at all... Against a top 10 team... it's how we roll. Love it.

by pilotram Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:34 pm

Yes....that is how we roll!

by Geezaldinho Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:35 pm

by **DaTruRochin** Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:48 pm

Haha so who gets their plaque in the Hall of Fame Room first? TJ, Milbrett, MacMillan or Sinclair??

by Geezaldinho Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:49 pm

DaTruRochin wrote:Haha so who gets their plaque in the Hall of Fame Room first? TJ, Milbrett, MacMillan or Sinclair??

some football player from the 40's

by PilotDrummer Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:06 pm

Holy crap. I think I need to look into Vegas for the WCC tourney now - as a community band member I don't know if I'd make the travel roster...but if I appear at the game, on the other hand...

by **PilotNut** Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:09 pm

PilotDrummer wrote:Holy crap. I think I need to look into Vegas for the WCC tourney now - as a community band member I don't know if I'd make the travel roster...but if I appear at the game, on the other hand...

Joint the craziness...! it should be one heck of a fiesta.