Call me superstitious but it makes me nervous that we are getting so much respect. Maybe better to be dissed? I don't know. I appreciate the recognition but UVA seems to be taking us pretty serious as well they should.
Which I bring up because the other SoCon teams got no respect from the NIT. I'm no Sammy, UNCG, or Chatty fan but at least one of those teams should be in the NIT.
One thing is for sure. The Paladins will come out breathing fire on Thur. afternoon. I just hope they can keep the adrenaline in check and channel their emotions in a positive way. I have confidence that Coach R has a plan for that.
I would expect him to go to the bench early and get all 9 players feet wet and see who has the hot hand. Both, Slaw, and Pegues won't be out long, though, unless somebody gets in foul trouble.
Will we see the full court press? Maybe, but prob just in spurts and/or saved for the second half.
I don't really know enough about UVA other than speeding them up is going to be a challenge and they play tough D.
I like our chances and I will be there.
