Happy New Year Folks!

Happy New Year to everyone!  Starting things off right…The Conference, on the road. New Year’s Eve at the Dunk…an ongoing new tradition.  And seeing Providence (evidently our league nemesis) and trying to put a W into the talley (8-15 overall, 3-7 since joining the league) and attempt to put a bit of “rival” into the rivalry.

To their credit the Friars and Ed are great hosts for the party, just on bit stingy on the game. Should be a great tilt. Prov has been off 10 days and hopefully a bit rusty, but more than enough time to prepare for the Jays. My line is that the Jays are “on” tonight and no amount of prep will help. Go Jays!

Happy 2019 folks! May this year be your most prosperous one to date!

 

Jays take to the road for their 1st 2 games of the new year.  At Providence, then at Butler, before 2 (Marquette and Villanova) at home.  Should be a great opening gambit to lead off the Bie East season.

All the Best to you and yours in 2019.  For those of U in uniform…Keep the Faith, baby!

Shoutout to everyone in Hong Kong, SRoK, especially Kunsan, Bahrain, and the PI.  “When in doubt(s); Be Bold!”

 

 

 

December 1, 2018:  #1 Gonzaga @ Creighton   Zags 103-92 over Jays.

As is said there are no moral victories and a loss is a loss. I am however, very encouraged by our men’s basketball team.

Our Jays are not playing nearly as well as they can or will, with 2 of 3 bigs recovering from injuries. Mitch Ballock- expected to be one of our primary scorers – has only performed as expected on 1 or 2 occasions thus far. Our PG by cmte is not yet performing optimally.

In spite of the above we hung toe to toe with the far more experienced #1 team and not withstanding the 4 minutes lapse mid 2nd half, AND the overwhelmingly lopsided disparity in foul calls, were in the game and had an opportunity to win it. While there is no shame in losing to the top team in the nation, we did hang 92 points on the #1 team, nothing beats winning.

This 2018-19 Creighton basketball squad is good. With continued development & incremental improvements this team will be one of the twenty best teams in the country.  The team is 6-2, won the in season tourney over #16 Clemson, and is on schedule to meet/exceed my expectations.

Our guys are playing well, defining team roles, and will continue to improve. They can and will contend for the Big East crown.

Recruiting:  A few recruits were expected at the Gonzaga game.  Jacob Padilla made mention that 2021 recruit SG/SF Hunter Sallis attended.

Attempting to schedule a visit for 2019 Fwd Tristan Enaruna.  Possibly over the Xmas season.  He’s gaining more notice as KU has now offered.

Soccer:  The regular season champs Men’s season ended abruptly at the BET.  No NCAA bid given.  Coach Bolovich retired and Asst. Coach Johnny Torres was promoted to HC.  Good move for continuity.

Volleyball:  the 28-4 Jays won both the Regular Season & BET championships.  #9 CU (9-seed), again hosted 1st & 2nd round games.  The team won vs South Dakota, but bowed out in the 2nd round vs #22 Univ. Washington.  Excellent season, but too short a stay in the tournament.

Previews, stories, and vids at goCreighton, white and blue review, Bluejay Banter, and the Omaha World Herald.

* unlabeled photos courtesy of Creighton Athletics.