Temple vs. Union City 1st Game of 2008 State Tournament!

[Atlas]

Everybody and every team in Union Citys district is pulling for Temple. We have heard how great Union City is all year long.

 

 

 

Are you serious? I really believe you don't know what you are talking about, or you're just making things up. Our district and West Tennessee are pulling for UC and Manassas. I certainly will be pulling for Manassas as long as we are not playing them. Go UC and West TN.

[redbirdfan]

Good luck to UC and hopefully ending up at 37-0 .. Temple's only hope is to play a ball control type of game and we all know the Purple & Gold won't let that happen..

Forget about the offense for a minute, UC's pressure full court D will be the difference maker in this one

 

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[Atlas]

Maybe a dumb question but I am going to risk it...

 

Would any UC fan get on here and talk reasonably about any possible weaknesses of your team? Anything that you may do adequately, but could do better? Like free throw shooting? Or rebounding? I haven't seen you guys play this year, and you can't be perfect at everything, so I was just curious...

 

 

Just to add to what WarMachine stated: UC plays aggressive defense and fast paced offense. They are a good shooting team - from the floor as well as the line. They never seem to tire despite the fast pace. They are well coached by Sisco as well as MJ on the court.

 

Weaknesses: sometimes streaky with the 3 pointer, not a big team, no player over 6'2" on the entire team.

 

Of note, there have been lots of comments about holding MJ Brown to a certain low point total. MJ is first and foremost a point guard. He does lead the team in scoring, but I would not call him a scorer. The main thing that he does is make things happen - on offense as well as defense.

[copenoc]

Temple was able to hold Brandon Hermon to only 33 points in the district championship game so, yeah, I bet we can hold MJ to just 15... /dry.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="

 

Seriously, the only way Temple wins this one is through Divine intervention.

Look..It don't matter if MJ gets 15 or 40..He will do his thang..MJ looks to pass more than he looks for the shot. MJ may get 15 or under but who is gonna stop the other 9 players that can shoot the ball well..Im sorry but i disagree with everything you said.I say MJ will get 25 or better if the game is kinda close..If the game is out of hand he will probly end up with 15..I say Union City wins BIG..94 63...OH..And if Brandon Hermon got 33 points, Temple didnt hold squat!..U will see the many things MJ brings to the table WED...He can pass, shoot and really take care of the basketball..U will see him rebounding, and taking charges also..And he will have several steals..U WILL SEE!

[copenoc]

Just to add to what WarMachine stated: UC plays aggressive defense and fast paced offense. They are a good shooting team - from the floor as well as the line. They never seem to tire despite the fast pace. They are well coached by Sisco as well as MJ on the court.

 

Weaknesses: sometimes streaky with the 3 pointer, not a big team, no player over 6'2" on the entire team.

 

Of note, there have been lots of comments about holding MJ Brown to a certain low point total. MJ is first and foremost a point guard. He does lead the team in scoring, but I would not call him a scorer. The main thing that he does is make things happen - on offense as well as defense.

Good post Atlas!!..Just one thing..UC has a kid named Brandon Easly, and they have him listed at 6'4..Nick Brooks is listed at 6'3..And they have it very close..I'll add this for the Temple fans and players..You already know what UC brings to the table night in and night out..They will press you and swarm you like bees the whole game until its time to call the dogs off..If Temple can break the press the whole game and make their shots they have a chance in this one..UC will run 5 in and 5 out the whole game.They don't get tired..But they have been known to be cold the whole game and still win..Ask Lake Co..UC shot 3 of 26 3's the first game and i think 6 of 32 in the second game and i think 8 of 36 in the third game, but it wont matter because UC has sooo much poise down the stretch they always find a way to win..And it will all start with MJ Brown keeping his team under control.And he has done this sooo many times this year..These guys are hungry and have a heart of a Lion..If Temple pulls this game out it will be WELL DESERVED, and it will take great coaching. Good luck to Temple and Union City and the other 6 teams in the field.

[spellerone]

Good post Atlas!!..Just one thing..UC has a kid named Brandon Easly, and they have him listed at 6'4..Nick Brooks is listed at 6'3..And they have it very close..I'll add this for the Temple fans and players..You already know what UC brings to the table night in and night out..They will press you and swarm you like bees the whole game until its time to call the dogs off..If Temple can break the press the whole game and make their shots they have a chance in this one..UC will run 5 in and 5 out the whole game.They don't get tired..But they have been known to be cold the whole game and still win..Ask Lake Co..UC shot 3 of 26 3's the first game and i think 6 of 32 in the second game and i think 8 of 36 in the third game, but it wont matter because UC has sooo much poise down the stretch they always find a way to win..And it will all start with MJ Brown keeping his team under control.And he has done this sooo many times this year..These guys are hungry and have a heart of a Lion..If Temple pulls this game out it will be WELL DESERVED, and it will take great coaching. Good luck to Temple and Union City and the other 6 teams in the field.

 

Excellent post cope, I like your style on this 'un.

[relocator]

Somebody at work told me there is a way to pay 9.95 and watch wed.'s game online. Anyone w/ any insight to this?

[Purple & Gold Standard]

Story from the Union City paper....

 

http://www.nwtntoday.com/news.php?viewStory=8636

[GCPioneer]

warmachine, I'm curious if you don't mind me asking...whom do you coach?

[uctfan]

Folks, I will just say this and leave it with your "Temple Fans" until after the game but not only can Union City score from different ways, their defenses will "KILL YOU".

 

You may only have 6 turnovers in the first quarter but buy the end of the 2nd quarter, you may have 20. The pressure Union City puts on a team will amaze you.

 

They will be like a boxer, come out set the tempo their way and then go for the knock out PUNCH......

 

We have played teams this year that are defending 5 & 6 A state champs from Missouri, Georgia and Arkansas, with their stating 5 no smaller than 6'3" on the floor. One of the teams had 4 starters on the floor over 6'7" and their guard was 6'3". We beat them by several points.

 

No size, quickness, shooting ablility, rebounding etc will out play or do Union City.

 

We will RUN....RUN......RUN......you down.

 

I promise that you folks from "EAST" Tennessee have not seen a team like Union City all year and after what we do come Wednesday morning, you will NOT want to see us again. I Promise>>>!!!!!!

[dadoffour]

Folks, I will just say this and leave it with your "Temple Fans" until after the game but not only can Union City score from different ways, their defenses will "KILL YOU".

 

You may only have 6 turnovers in the first quarter but buy the end of the 2nd quarter, you may have 20. The pressure Union City puts on a team will amaze you.

 

They will be like a boxer, come out set the tempo their way and then go for the knock out PUNCH......

 

We have played teams this year that are defending 5 & 6 A state champs from Missouri, Georgia and Arkansas, with their stating 5 no smaller than 6'3" on the floor. One of the teams had 4 starters on the floor over 6'7" and their guard was 6'3". We beat them by several points.

 

No size, quickness, shooting ablility, rebounding etc will out play or do Union City.

 

We will RUN....RUN......RUN......you down.

 

I promise that you folks from "EAST" Tennessee have not seen a team like Union City all year and after what we do come Wednesday morning, you will NOT want to see us again. I Promise>>>!!!!!!

 

Do you people ever SHUT UP?

[2seamfastball]

Do you people ever SHUT UP?

 

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