NCAA Preview and Game Thread: vs Nevada -- 3-22-2018

[ToledoRambler]

Watching Moser's Press Conference

1. Porter stated they had trouble getting into the arena this morning, and he was frustrated by it. He didn't elaborate what the problem was though. They were able to finally get to the arena and have practice though. A reporter later asked, "How do you feel about people referring to this regional as the 'Kentucky Invitational?" which Porter responded, "You know, based on our problems getting to the Arena, I might have thought that too." UPDATE: Apparently Loyola was supposed to get an escort and they didn't get one -- and apparently nobody knew how to get to the arena including their bus driver. That seems like a huge overlook by the tournament committee. Not cool.

2. Someone asked him questions about a protest/walk out on campus. He said he was aware of it, but thinks the University will handle it well. Does anyone know what he's talking about?

[ahunte1]

2. Someone asked him questions about a protest/walk out on campus. He said he was aware of it, but thinks the University will handle it well. Does anyone know what he's talking about?

http://loyolaphoenix.com/2018/03/studen ... -incident/

http://loyolaphoenix.com/2018/03/non-te ... t-reached/

[RamblinRicer]

Its also freezing in Atlanta and IN THE ARENA! Players were wearing sweatshirts at practice. Yikes

[brot4britu]

Well, what do we expect ?? Atlanta is SEC/ACC territory !! The COMMITTEE has trouble with "upstarts"-- All I will say is GOOD LORD ALMIGHTY !! STOP THIS NONSENSE NCAA !!

[ahunte1]

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/n ... 445995002/

Though it wasn’t necessarily a fun experience, Loyola players were amused by Moser’s rising frustration level as the bus ride grew to legendary proportions.

“It wasn’t really a huge thing but he wants to get going,” Richardson said. “Once he gets in that practice mode, he wants to get going and he’s intense. That’s just how we like him, trying to get after it. That’s how we get better. it was a little bit of a tease trying to get in here but once we got in, it was good.”

[jkreiner]

http://www.espn.com/blog/collegebasketb ... g-to-arena

Here is an article that details the team's trouble getting to practice this morning.

[GoRamblers]

If the guys are loose, that's all that matters.

Stay loose.

[SisterJean’s#1Pupil]

2. Someone asked him questions about a protest/walk out on campus. He said he was aware of it, but thinks the University will handle it well. Does anyone know what he's talking about?

http://loyolaphoenix.com/2018/03/studen ... -incident/

http://loyolaphoenix.com/2018/03/non-te ... t-reached/

I remember those anti-athletics students before the ISU game but didn’t see the incident. Those protesters before the ISU game were definitely looking to incite/provoke trouble.

[FruitStandJim]

Good luck tomorrow, should be a fun game. I think Loyola will pull this one out.

[rambling16]

Great day to be a Loyola Fan. Sweet 16, I am in a state of disbelief. Duke, Kansas, Syracuse, Nova...and Loyola! What a joyful ride. Let's keep this magical run going.