ESPN gives SIUE shot at BracketBusters
T.J. Cowell
Issue date: 10/1/09 Section: Sports
"We have a tremendous opportunity to do something special," Forrester said. "Right now we are working very hard. All I want these young men to do is compete."
Forrester said that on paper, this year's Cougar squad looks bigger, but may not be as quick or athletic as compared to last year's team. SIUE will use their size to grab more boards this year, as Forrester said rebounding was an Achilles heel of his team a season ago.
"BracketBusters is more of a chance to play schools that you would otherwise have trouble scheduling," Forrester said. "A purpose of BracketBusters is it gives Selection Sunday teams the upper hand."
As part of the agreement involved within BracketBusters, whomever SIUE faces on Feb. 19 or 20 will play a game at the Vadalabene Center in November or December of 2011.
Throughout the year, SIUE will play teams during its regular season that will also compete in BracketBusters. Forrester said his team will be ready to fight when the time comes.
"These schools that we are playing are pretty good," Forrester said. "If you cannot get up for games like this, I do not know what you can get excited for."
SIUE opens its exhibition season against MacMurray College on Nov. 4 at the Vadalabene Center.
Forrester said that on paper, this year's Cougar squad looks bigger, but may not be as quick or athletic as compared to last year's team. SIUE will use their size to grab more boards this year, as Forrester said rebounding was an Achilles heel of his team a season ago.
"BracketBusters is more of a chance to play schools that you would otherwise have trouble scheduling," Forrester said. "A purpose of BracketBusters is it gives Selection Sunday teams the upper hand."
As part of the agreement involved within BracketBusters, whomever SIUE faces on Feb. 19 or 20 will play a game at the Vadalabene Center in November or December of 2011.
Throughout the year, SIUE will play teams during its regular season that will also compete in BracketBusters. Forrester said his team will be ready to fight when the time comes.
"These schools that we are playing are pretty good," Forrester said. "If you cannot get up for games like this, I do not know what you can get excited for."
SIUE opens its exhibition season against MacMurray College on Nov. 4 at the Vadalabene Center.
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