Mike Lewis Coaching Legacy

[hockeyplaya2724]

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Nice win against Kentucky, to bad you couldn't play like that against St. John's.

[grismosw]

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Wow great win at UK. It also looks like you have the chance to bring in some solid recruits for next year.

Thanks! I really like Troutman. It looks like he will sign early, we just have to keep fighting off Morehead State. The other two guys, while they don't have any offers we have a long way to go.

[grismosw]

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Nice win against Kentucky, to bad you couldn't play like that against St. John's.

Thanks, I'm convinced Kentucky just wasn't that good. Outside of Patterson and Meeks they had nothing else. I mean Jasper and Stevensen were OK, but there bench was horrid. I wouldn't be surprised if Gillispie gets fired, just like RL.

[hockeyplaya2724]

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Thanks, I'm convinced Kentucky just wasn't that good. Outside of Patterson and Meeks they had nothing else. I mean Jasper and Stevensen were OK, but there bench was horrid. I wouldn't be surprised if Gillispie gets fired, just like RL.

Oh I see, well it's still Kentucky, whether there mediocre or not, so that will help you a lot if you have a chance to be in the NCAA tournament.

[Deuce2223]

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How is Armstrong playing for you so far. Looks like Robinson is carrying the team.. Congrats on the big win over the Cats.

[grismosw]

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How is Armstrong playing for you so far. Looks like Robinson is carrying the team.. Congrats on the big win over the Cats.

So far Armstrong is struggling offensively and on the boards but defensively he's been good. The main issue I think he is having is with his strength, he's getting bullied around on the blocks. I'm almost thinking of giving him some time at small forward.

Robinson has played really well, if he keeps it up he should give Lester Hudson a run for OVC POY.

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Panthers hold on late

Charleston, IL - The Panthers we able to recover from a slow start to take a 28-18 lead into the half. The lead was keyed by a 18-0 run, after trailing 12-5 about halfway through the half. In the 2nd half both teams came to life on offense and the Grizzlies were able to chip away and get the lead down to 2 with 1:30 left but the Panthers were able to hit 9 out of 10 free throws down the stretch to hold on.

Dave Armstrong broke out of his funk, he had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Armstrong excelled when he was put in the lineup midway through the 1st half at small forward, abusing the small defenders. He also had a key block late in the game.

Up next for the Panthers is Sam Houston State (1-3), they are led by Deluis Ramirez (14.8 ppg).

NCAA Scoreboard - Oakland (1-2) at Eastern Illinois (2-1)

November 17, 2008 1st 2nd F Oakland 18 40 58 Eastern Illinois 28 37 65 Top Performers Oakland - Stats Derrick Nelson (18 pts, 11 reb) Jonathan Jones (15 pts, 7 ast) Eastern Illinois - Stats Romain Martin (21 pts, 8/8 FT) Dave Armstrong (10 pts, 10 reb)

Team Stats Comparison OAK EIU FG Made-Attempted 19/51 21/51 3-PT Made-Attempted 5/13 4/17 FT Made-Attempted 15/19 19/23 Rebounds 27 33 Assists 12 8 Steals 6 7 Blocks 1 1 Turnovers 7 6 Fastbreak Points - -

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[grismosw]

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Panthers cruise to sloppy win

Charleston, IL - On a night were it seemed neither team wanted to win, the Panthers were able to do just enough right to get it done. EIU never trailed in this one, but made it close throughout before winning 67-57.

Matt Dorlack returned to 07-08 form with his best performance of the season, he had 15 points and 11 rebounds. The story of the night though was the Bearkats inept offense, which managed to shoot less than 30% on the night.

Up next the Panthers head to Boston to face Boston College (2-3). They are led by Tyrese Rice (20.4 ppg, 4.6 apg).

NCAA Scoreboard - Sam Houston State (1-4) at Eastern Illinois (3-1)

November 22, 2008 1st 2nd OT F Sam Houston State 26 31 - 57 Eastern Illinois 31 36 - 67 Top Performers Sam Houston State - Stats Barkley Falkner (10 pts, 11 reb) Ryan Bennett (14 pts) Eastern Illinois - Stats Matt Dorlack (15 pts, 11 reb) Romain Martin (19 pts, 5 reb)

Team Stats Comparison SHS EIU FG Made-Attempted 20/69 26/59 3-PT Made-Attempted 4/17 4/13 FT Made-Attempted 13/19 11/16 Rebounds 35 43 Assists 12 13 Steals 11 2 Blocks 1 5 Turnovers 4 11 Fastbreak Points - -

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[hockeyplaya2724]

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Nice job getting those 2 wins there, my mom went to school at Oakland University!

[blakjak12]

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Hopefully my BC Eagles play you tough!

[Deuce2223]

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Looks like the move to SF payed off for Armstrong. Does he have a decent 3pt shot??

[grismosw]

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Looks like the move to SF payed off for Armstrong. Does he have a decent 3pt shot??

He is still starting at PF, but seeing time at SF. He does not have much of a 3pt shot, his mid range jumper is OK though. He's a tweener, hopefully he adds some muscle - if he does he'll be a force in the OVC.

[grismosw]

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Nice job getting those 2 wins there, my mom went to school at Oakland University!

We usually go to at least one OU game a year, its a fun team to watch.

[grismosw]

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Hopefully my BC Eagles play you tough!

They have a solid team despite their record, it will be tough to get a win...I'll be happy with a morale victory.

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Panthers hang tough but fall apart in final minutes

Boston, MA - The Panthers nearly pulled off their second big upset on the road in as many weeks but fell apart in the final two minutes. EIU trailed 62-59 with 2:00 to play when Romain Martin fouled super freshman Taron Callahan, Callahan hit the three and converted the free throw for the four point play and the Eagles never looked back.

Callahan was one of the nation's top recruits last season, he was ranked #8 nationally. The Panthers big time recruit, Dave Armstrong, had his best night of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the losing effort.

EIU starts conference play later this week as they host Austin Peay (4-2, 0-0). AP is led by OVC Player of the Year candidate Drake Reed, Reed is averaging 26.7 ppg and 7.5 rpg on the season.

NCAA Scoreboard - Eastern Illinois (3-2) at Boston College (5-3)

November 25, 2008 1st 2nd F Eastern Illinois 36 27 63 Boston College 36 36 72 Top Performers Eastern Illinois - Stats Dave Armstrong (16 pts, 10 reb, 2 blk) Tyler Laser (14 pts, 4/6 3P) Boston College - Stats Tyrese Rice (16 pts, 7 ast) Josh Southern (7 pts, 18 reb)

Team Stats Comparison EIU BC FG Made-Attempted 24/60 29/57 3-PT Made-Attempted 8/20 6/18 FT Made-Attempted 7/8 8/13 Rebounds 32 34 Assists 13 17 Steals 3 4 Blocks 2 0 Turnovers 4 3 Fastbreak Points - -

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