Naters Gonna Nate

[Nidaros]

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USD GAME: Drinking at Horts in the afternoon, standing in the line to get in with a buzz, sobering up at the freshman (Bunnies) game, and getting hung over at the varsity game.

A 24 hour day.

[EQguy]

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USD GAME: Drinking at Horts in the afternoon, standing in the line to get in with a buzz, sobering up at the freshman (Bunnies) game, and getting hung over at the varsity game.

In my day we just brought a small bottle in and dumped it into a big diet coke in the bathroom. That kept the buzz all the way through.

[JackJD]

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When did the freshman games end? If I had to guess, I'd say around 1970 to 1973 range but that's just a guess. Couldn't find an answer in a short google search.

[Nidaros]

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When did the freshman games end? If I had to guess, I'd say around 1970 to 1973 range but that's just a guess. Couldn't find an answer in a short google search.

I dont have any documentation, but I would guess 1973 when they split the College Divison into D2 and D3 and the University Division became D1. For certain 1965, there was still freshman games, and it allowed the coaching staff an opportunities to evaluate a number of walk ons. Teams like UND and NDSU did not bring their freshman teams when they came to Brookings and like wise our freshman did not travel north, so often they played against independant teams which often included alums. IIRC, Augie and USD were the only schools to bring their freshman to the Barn.

[LakeJack]

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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...tch/index.html

Nate Wolters, South Dakota State
Wolters has been the darling of stat wonks for several seasons thanks to his uber-efficient and productive style. He hit the national scene after he and the Jackrabbits mauled Washington in Seattle. They got a taste of the NCAAs last season (where SDSU scared Baylor) and has a good chance to be back in the dance in 2013.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...#ixzz1wn2pfVf7

[Southeast]

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TV tweeted this today:
http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/0...floor-general/

Nate is the top name on a list of many impressive point guards.

[YanktonRabbit]

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This year is going to be fun! People are going to need to get to Frost and see this tremendous young man play.

[NoVaJack]

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This year is going to be fun! People are going to need to get to Frost and see this tremendous young man play.

And the other four guys on the floor with him.

[scubasteve]

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I will never say that SDSU is equal to what Murray St did last year, but all the numbers and the recent history say the 12-13 jacks should be special..i know losing callahan is a big leadership loss, but now we have 4 starters returning that all have been just as far as callahan ever made it...with the addition of a true big considering he can hang and doesnt redshirt this team will be fun to watch.

Wolters will make everyone better.
Callahan offers versatility, especially when his shot is on.
Dykstra is already a good player but I think he begins to emerge as a great to outstanding player this year.
Fiegen has a motor that doesnt stop and if he becomes more effective thats only extra credit.
White should continue to advance and should be our sharpshooter.

Devine is an X-Factor...if he can contribute immediately this team is immediately special.
Prince is another X-Factor...his age and game smarts could lead to monumental growth and he could be this teams James Harden.

I myself can't wait to hear the country start chattering about "that school in South Dakota" and i believe this is more than "possible"...to me its "probable" and even teetering to "likely".

I think some of you hold alot of the same reservations but would be fun to hear all of your thoughts.

[rabidrabbit]

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I will never say that SDSU is equal to what Murray St did last year, but all the numbers and the recent history say the 12-13 jacks should be special..i know losing callahan is a big leadership loss, but now we have 4 starters returning that all have been just as far as callahan ever made it...with the addition of a true big considering he can hang and doesnt redshirt this team will be fun to watch.

Wolters will make everyone better.
Callahan offers versatility, especially when his shot is on.
Dykstra is already a good player but I think he begins to emerge as a great to outstanding player this year.
Fiegen has a motor that doesnt stop and if he becomes more effective thats only extra credit.
White should continue to advance and should be our sharpshooter.

Devine is an X-Factor...if he can contribute immediately this team is immediately special.
Prince is another X-Factor...his age and game smarts could lead to monumental growth and he could be this teams James Harden.

I myself can't wait to hear the country start chattering about "that school in South Dakota" and i believe this is more than "possible"...to me its "probable" and even teetering to "likely".

I think some of you hold alot of the same reservations but would be fun to hear all of your thoughts.

I believe this is to be Carlson. Braydon has earned his starting spot through his outstanding defensive play and crisp 3 pt shooting, and passing. What is likely to be the mainstay of this team is the team play. While Nate will garner all the attention, with fantistic play making and shot selection, it is his catalyst abilities that should launch the 12-13 SDSU MBB back to the dance, and hopefully with a lower (10-11?) seed than what was seen last year. Unfortunately, a better seed may fall victim to the Summit RPI sliding back into the 20-22 range, rather than the 12-17 range enjoyed in 2011-12.

[scubasteve]

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like i promised i will not make comparisons to murray state, but i will say that they got a 6 seed playing for going 31-1?! but they did it in the Ohio Valley...i feel there are 3 or 4 perennial contenders from the summit if they were transplanted to the ohio valley..I am hoping for around the 10 range...and 8 would be great but that is just wishful thinking, considering we make the dance again.

[Southeast]

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Just getting there again would be awesome, but why not dream big?

I agree about Carlson's importance to the team last year and he should be even better this year. If you add just a little improvement to all those returning players you can't help but see some amazing potential for this team. Horstman may step up and contribute as well. Look at how others (including Carlson) suddenly showed up in a big way during their sophomore year. With some help from Horstman and a litte production out of one or two of the freshmen, look out.

[SDSUAlum08]

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I'd like to see them get back and get a 12 seed with a decent matchup. That would make me happy.

[goon]

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I'd like to see them get back and get a 12 seed with a decent matchup. That would make me happy.

And a location somewhat close to SD.

[bigticket1]

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Just getting there again would be awesome, but why not dream big?

I agree about Carlson's importance to the team last year and he should be even better this year. If you add just a little improvement to all those returning players you can't help but see some amazing potential for this team. Horstman may step up and contribute as well. Look at how others (including Carlson) suddenly showed up in a big way during their sophomore year. With some help from Horstman and a litte production out of one or two of the freshmen, look out.

Taevaunn Prince was an important contributor as a freshman,but I think he will make a big step forward in his sophomore year.