**USC vs. Rider GAME Thread**

[ucan'tlickourcocks]

Not sure why we don't have a bigger crowd! Worth the price of admission just to watch the scowl on Frank Martin's face! LOL

[MjGCock]

It is basically thanksgiving break. The Elon game will be worse.

It will definitely pick up come SEC schedule time though.

[GarnetLaw]

this is the first time since November 2008 that we have scored 80+ points in three straight games. Frank has this team playing well and Im exited to see what he can do once we get everyone back

[MjGCock]

We lost to Elon last year, so maybe that is the game that will help determine for you undecided people whether or not we are better?

Also the Clemson game.

[USCBatgirl21]

Originally Posted by MjGCock

We lost to Elon last year, so maybe that is the game that will help determine for you undecided people whether or not we are better?

Also the Clemson game.

While I can understand your sentiment about the Elon game, not sure why Clemson is mentioned b/c we did beat them last year.

[Cockholio]

Coach Frank reminds me of Bobby Knight. Actually, from what I saw last night, more like Bobby Knight on crack. He really jumps on the players when they screw up. Kept waiting for him to grab someone by the throat, LOL. All kidding aside, his demeanor concerns me.

[thumpin big]

Originally Posted by Cockholio

Coach Frank reminds me of Bobby Knight. Actually, from what I saw last night, more like Bobby Knight on crack. He really jumps on the players when they screw up. Kept waiting for him to grab someone by the throat, LOL. All kidding aside, his demeanor concerns me.

His demeanor concerns you? Really? Why would Frank's demanor concern you?

[CoverTwo]

Originally Posted by MjGCock

We lost to Elon last year, so maybe that is the game that will help determine for you undecided people whether or not we are better?

Also the Clemson game.

USC's measuring stick game will be AT St. John's next week.

[Cockholio]

Originally Posted by thumpin big

His demeanor concerns you? Really? Why would Frank's demanor concern you?

Probably because I'm not accustomed to it and I don't know many kids these days that respond well, or would commit to play for a coach with that kind of style.

[CoverTwo]

Well he is off to a good start with 4 star Sindarius Thornwell already signed and a potential Top 50 player in Marcus Stroman on board for 2014.

He recruited well at K-State, he will do the same here. Kids like playing for him because unlike Bobby Knight (late in his career), he relates extremely well to high schoolers.

[Mick Chicken]

The team is showing some flashes...and timeouts have never been more entertaining. These guys are fun to watch and they could turn out to have a nice little team this year

[Cockholio]

Yep, I'm wrong.

http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-bas...ecocks-2012-13

No doubt, if a kid is concerned that he sometimes slacks off and doesn't give full effort all the time, Coach Frank is probably the guy he needs to play for.

[2four2Gamecock]

Originally Posted by CoverTwo

USC's measuring stick game will be AT St. John's next week.

I saw the Johnies play at CofC Thursday night. Didn't realize Lavin was coaching them. They are tough. They get to the rim and have more than one player that can create his own shot. They are a little bigger than us but not a towering team. Should be a good game.

[CoverTwo]

Yeah Lavin brought in a dynamite recruiting class 2 years ago I think? and I believe one or two of them are NBA prospects.

It is going to be a really tough challenge for our guys.

[thumpin big]

Originally Posted by Cockholio

Probably because I'm not accustomed to it and I don't know many kids these days that respond well, or would commit to play for a coach with that kind of style.

I'm not accustomed to it either, but I like it. I love it that Martin is our coach. I don't know anyone I'd trade him for. Tough kids who want to try to be their best will love playing for him.

[Cockhornleghorn]

As fans I think he will get our crowd fired up and the CLA(W) can be a raucous venue when close to capacity. In my experience, all it takes to improve attendance is 2 or 3 nice road wins and the fans come out in droves. All we need is a little hope and the fans will be back.

[Spurz]

Originally Posted by Cockhornleghorn

As fans I think he will get our crowd fired up and the CLA(W) can be a raucous venue when close to capacity. In my experience, all it takes to improve attendance is 2 or 3 nice road wins and the fans come out in droves. All we need is a little hope and the fans will be back.

The student section already sounds a lot better and more engaged, IMO. Our crowds last year were pretty quiet overall, especially in the early non-conference games, but there's actually a noticeable fan reaction now.

[CoverTwo]

I think Frank will realize he got a little spoiled by what he had a K-State in terms of crowd environment and home court advantage. They called Bramlage Coliseum 'The Octagon of Doom'.

It is going to take a year for 18K people to really start coming to these games, IMO.

[HeadCockFan]

Originally Posted by CoverTwo

I think Frank will realize he got a little spoiled by what he had a K-State in terms of crowd environment and home court advantage. They called Bramlage Coliseum 'The Octagon of Doom'.

It is going to take a year for 18K people to really start coming to these games, IMO.

The parking lot logjam that has been created here downtown, along with 5$ charge, makes most casual fans not want to go without a good reason.

Personally I have no trouble parking on campus and walking, but older folk and those with kids probably want to avoid the whole experience.

That would get twice as many people in for these smaller games.

[STEPHONGILMOREFAN!]

Lockin down the second row of the student section every game!! We've been pretty crazy so far