Why the Griz are better on the road

Posted on February 14, 2007 by Colin

It'd be hard for one to make an argument that this year's Griz team is not the most talented team in the Big Sky Conference so it's easy to understand why so many fans were frustrated when the team was struggling. Many questioned the coaching and team chemistry with no definite answer ever found. This morning's Missoulian has some interesting information on team chemistry and why the Griz seem to play better away from the Dahlberg Den.

Here's an interesting quote by Wayne Tinkle from the article mentioned above:

"...It was one of those deals where the 20 or so of us in the room said let's buy in and stay together.

“That's been an issue with us a little bit. We have so much depth that we've had some guys with frustration with playing time and it's caused us problems, especially at home. Here on the road lately guys are swallowing their ego and buying into putting the program first and it's paying off for us.”

I've mentioned before that this team is almost clogged with talent. They are loaded in the back and front-court but if their bench players don't get any time because of others in front of them, they can't get in a rhythm and play to their potential. It's odd that these players only voice their frustration at home. What, they need to impress the femininas?

Important stat: During the preseason, the Griz were 0-6 on the road but during BSC play they're 4-2 away from home, the same record they have in the Zoo.

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Grizzled old fan - February 14, 2007 02:25 PM

In your earlier post, "First Look: "Weber State", you talk about Weber's biggest test being against Washington.

I would have to say the biggest test of Weber's will was, getting beat by Montana State twice, by a combined total of 36 points, as being their major failure. Hopefully, it gives our Griz plenty of confidence knowing the Griz will be playing a team they, not only, have already beaten once, but also, they will be playing a team that got beat twice by a team the Griz beat twice.

The Weber State complete failure against Montana State was as big of a total and complete failure as, Al Frankin and the Air America radio debacle.

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