Coach Legacy of Big Mike (CH 2k8)

[gsutiger]

We are here today with Coach Mike to get his insight on our beloved G-Men as they head into the SWAC Tournament.

Reporter: Coach, how do you feel after completing your first regular season in the SWAC as a first year head coach?

Coach: I will say it has not been easy. Taking this team that no one expected to do anything great and making a name for ourselves has been hard work.

Reporter: What do you mean by hard work?

Coach: Practice, Practice, Practice. Our guys have lived in the Gym putting in extra work and in the weight room. For our Seniors it's been about getting them to have a winning attitude.

Reporter: Did you think you could win the Regular Season Title in your first year?

Coach: Not at all. I knew this team would be improved. After some early season success I told our guys we can do this. The believed in me and each other and we made it happen.

Reporter: Grambling has never been to the NCAA Tournament do you think you guys have a shot this year?

Coach: Do I!? We are the team to beat in the SWAC right now. We have won 8 straight. We must come out and play our game and the rest will take care of it's self.

Reporter: Freshman PG Remond Brown has been the story of the season averaging 16.6ppg. How has he taken to being the leader of this team so well?

Coach: Well I told Remond when I got here that this was going to be his team and we would go as far as he took us. He was an 5A All State guy for 3 years at West Monroe High School. He knows how to be a leader. When he is not hitting on a particular night he will make sure to get others more touches. This is not a one man team but he is our star this year.

Reporter: Thanks for your time coach and good luck in the SWAC Tournament.

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Quarterfinals

Prairie View A&M Panthers at Grambling State Tigers
Mar 12, 2008	1ST	2ND	SCORE
Prairie View A&M ()	35	20	55
Grambling State ()	38	45	83

Prairie View A&M Panthers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Brisco					1	10	2		2	2
M. Scott					1		2			13
D. Chapman					3		1		1	19
K. York					6			1		6
H. Robinson					1					6
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
T. Hagood	10				3	1				9
J. Montgomery	10				4		2		1	2

Grambling State Tigers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
R. Brown	17	4-9	2-2	2-2	2	2	1		3	12
A. Shine	17	5-9	1-4	3-3	1	3	1		2	14
C. Thomas	18	5-6	0-1		7	2		1		10
S. Dandridge	18	10-13	1-1	3-6	10	1		1	1	24
W. Glinton	15	2-3			9	2		1		4
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A.Scott	11	2-5	1-4	2-2	2	3	2			7
T. Rose	6	1-3	0-2						3	2
C. Comier	2	1-1				1				2
R. Freeman	13	3-4		0-1	6	2				6
T. Bain	2	1-1			1	1				2

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Quarterfinals Results
1) Grambling 83 PVAM 55
5) Southern 68 Miss Valley St 72
6) Bama A&M 81 Texas Southern 78
7) Bama State 77 Jackson State 58

Semifinals Match-Ups
1) Grambling vs 4) Miss Valley State
6) Bama A&M vs 7) Bama State

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Semifinals
Miss Valley came out and gave Grambling a heavy weight fight. This game went into Triple-OT. Valley started off the game strong with a great first half showing as Grambling struggled out the gate. The Grambling faithful were worried about that their beloved G-Men wouldn't find their gear in the second half. The Tigers found their rhythm in the second half to show the Conference still runs through them. In the first 2 OT periods it was a defense match, but the 3rd ended up being all Tigers as they pulled away for the victory. Brown lead all scores with 34 points. He still proves that he is the best player in the SWAC but never puts himself above his teammates. Up Next Grambling will face Alabama A&M in the SWAC Championship Game.

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Grambling State Tigers
Mar 14, 2008	1ST	2ND	OT	SCORE
Mississippi Valley State (15-13(10-8))	35	24	34	93
Grambling State (21-6(15-3))	28	31	47	106

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A. McDonald	30	12-22	0-3	1-1	3	2		1	1	25
D. Priar	32	3-11	1-3		5	4	2		1	7
D. Hurtt	16	3-5			3	1		1	1	6
J. Currington	36	7-16	0-1	2-3	13	3	3		1	16
B. Ralling	37	5-15	1-3		7	1		1		11
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Simmons	18	2-7	2-3	4-4	1	6	2		1	10
J. Washington	15	4-5		2-2		3			2	10
C. Dobbs	1					1
J. Francis	9	4-5			1					8

Grambling State Tigers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
R. Brown	29	11-22	4-10	8-11	5	2			1	34
A. Shine	31	7-13	1-2		4	7	3		2	15
C. Thomas	35	7-11			15	1		2	1	14
S. Dandridge	34	5-7		4-5	6	1	1	1		14
W. Glinton	30	3-8			6	1	1	1		6
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A. Scott	13	3-4	1-1	2-2	3	2	1			9
T. Rose	10	1-4	1-2	2-2		2			2	5
C. Comier	7	3-6	3-5			1				9
R. Freeman	4				1

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Semifinals Results
1) Grambling 106 4) Mississippi Valley State 93
6) Alabama A&M 72 7) Alabama State 65

Championship Game Match-Up

The 2008 SWAC Basketball Tournament will be won by either Grambling State (70 Ovr) or Alabama A&M (67 Ovr). Grambling is looking to win their first post season appearance since a 1980 NIT berth. Grambling has been looked at as the favorite to win the conference all season. Alabama A&M will be looking to make their first post season trip since 2005. Most experts have Grambling winning this game. Will they G-Men live up to the Hype or will they fold under the pressure?

[Deuce2223]

Good luck in the Chip. Looks like you got a little help early in the tourney with some higher seeds knocking off the lower seed teams.

Nice to see the whole starting unit producing.

[gsutiger]

Quote: Originally Posted by Deuce2223

Good luck in the Chip. Looks like you got a little help early in the tourney with some higher seeds knocking off the lower seed teams. Nice to see the whole starting unit producing.

Thanks, with Jackson State and Texas Southern both losing in the opening round of the SWAC tourney it made the road easier but they made me earn it in my game against Valley..Championship results eill be posted a little later

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Championship Game
The Tigers are headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. Grambling came out on a mission against Alabama A&M. The G-Men dominated the first half going into the break 40-17. Coach tells his starters that they will rest in the second half. This decision almost comes back to bite coach in the butt. As A&M would close the gap against the second string Tigers making coach have to put the starters back in with 2:30 left to play in the game to ensure the victory.

Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Grambling State Tigers
Mar 16, 2008	1ST	2ND	SCORE
Alabama A&M ()	17	25	52
Grambling State ()	40	21	61

Alabama A&M Bulldogs
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Crutcher	10	3-10	1-5		1	1	1		2	7
D. Tabb	22	3-7	1-2	3-4	3	1		1		10
J. Long	15	4-12	1-2	0-2	5					9
A. Capers	18	3-6		1-1	5		5			7
N. West	17	1-2		2-2	4	1				4
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
G. Hill	14	2-7	0-1		2	1	1		1	4
T. Davis	5	1-3	1-2	2-2	1	1				5
J. Hunter	13	0-2			5	2
B. Ellis	6	3-6	0-1		2	1	1		2	6

Grambling State Tigers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
R. Brown	12	4-9	1-2	1-1	3			1	3	10
A. Shine	11	2-3		1-1	2	1				5
C. Thomas	13	2-3			5	2	1	1		4
S. Dandridge	13	4-5		0-4	2	4	1			8
W. Glinton	10	2-3			2	1		1		4
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A. Scott	16	5-6	1-1	1-3	4	1	1		2	12
T. Rose	11	2-4	0-1	4-5	4	1	1		2	8
C. Comier	13	1-7	0-5						2	2
R. Freeman	9	0-1		2-2	4				2	2
T. Bain	6	2-4	0-1		4					4
D. Watson	6	1-2	0-1		1					2