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Humboldt State Men’s Basketball Weekly Preview 12/30/13
Dan Pambianco
Humboldt State Men’s Basketball Weekly Preview
New Year begins with games at CSUMB, CSUEB
Extended time off during holidays break in compliance with the NCAA’s Life in Balance initiative finds the Lumberjacks refreshed and ready to begin the 2014 part of their schedule. Or does the time off leave them rusty and lethargic heading into this week’s California Collegiate Athletic Association games?“The team looked hungry and inspired during practice today,” head coach Steve Kinder said, following the Jacks’ return to the court Monday. “Charges, loose balls and toughness were the backbone of our goals today. I liked the way the team responded to what is typically a difficult practice, coming back from break.”
Unfulfilled thus far despite respectable performances by the Lumberjacks as a team and individuals, Humboldt State begins the new year still seeking its first CCAA win. HSU attempts to address that predicament this week during a pair of away games, first facing CSU Monterey Bay (3-4, 1-3) on Friday in Seaside, then taking on Cal State East Bay (5-5, 2-2) on Saturday in Hayward. Both contests tip off at 7:30 p.m.
Track the Jacks
Audio: Every Humboldt State men’s basketball game is broadcast live on the local airwaves on KATA 1340 AM, the North Coast’s ESPN affiliate owned by BiCoastal Media. J.B. Mathers handles the play-by-play responsibilities, beginning with the pregame show 15 minutes prior to tip-off. The audio is also streamed live online at http://socialstreamingplayer.
Video: Friday’s game will be streamed live on CSU Monterey Bay’s site at http://www.otterathletics.com/
Live Stats: Follow Friday’s action online via CSU Monterey Bay’s live statistics viewer, located at the following link: http://www.sidearmstats.com/
Head-to-Head History
Last year’s two-game series produced a split, with a 70-61 Otters’ win in Seaside and a 108-100 Jacks’ victory in Arcata. HSU’s loss to CSUMB marked the first time an Otters’ team had defeated the Lumberjacks. Humboldt State enters this season’s series with an 18-1 record vs. CSU Monterey Bay. …The Jacks and CSUEB Pioneers also took a game last year, each winning on their own home court. HSU claimed a 77-69 win in Arcata, and CSUEB won, 78-70, in Hayward. In the all-time series the Jacks still trail the Pioneers, 35-48.
Statistically Speaking
Three hundred and five schools and their variable rosters of athletes will be sorted weekly in the NCAA Division II statistical rankings. Here’s a look at where the Jacks rank, team-wise and individually, in selected national and CCAA categories following seven games.
| Team/Player | Category | Mark | NCAA | CCAA |
| HSU | FG% | 50.7 | 25 | 2 |
| HSU | Scoring Off | 84.9 | 54 | 1 |
| HSU | Assists | 152 | 91 | 1 |
| David Howard | Double Doubles | 6.0 | 16 | 1 |
| David Howard | FG% | 66.1 | 41 | 4 |
| David Howard | Field Goals | 77 | 33 | 1 |
| David Howard | RPG | 8.1 | 81 | 3 |
| Allan Guei | A/TO Ratio | 6.0 | 3 | 1 |
Probable Starters
Lumberjacks
#4 Parker Farris, 6-4, 180, Fr., G, McKinleyville
#22 Will Taylor, 6-4, 220, So., G/F, Eureka
#10 Jordan Mackie, 6-6, 190, Jr., G/F, Los Angeles
#25 Allan Guei, 5-9, 163, Jr., G, Los Angeles
#32 David Howard, 6-7, 230, Jr., F, Chicago
Cal State Monterey Bay
#3 Brandon Cole, 6-1, 177, Sr., G, Victorville
#5 Alex Fertig, 6-3, 200, So., G, Fresno
#11 Ryan Nitz, 6-4, 182, So., F, Rancho Cucamonga
#15 Kris Gallop, 6-9, 215, Sr., Vallejo
#40 Jordy Scott, 6-7, 233, Jr., C, Lake Tahoe, Nev.
Cal State East Bay
#5 Jacari Whitfield, 5-, 160, Jr., G, San Francisco
#11 Mark Samuels, 6-0, 180, Sr., G, Berkeley
#22 Gabe Kindred, 6-2, 175, Sr., G, Oakland
#33 Ryan Hebrebrand, 6-5, 220, Sr., F, Livermore
#35 Kyle Frakes, 6-10, 225, Fr., C, Thousand Oaks
David Howard, The Sequel
Despite being slowed by a bout with the flu in the Jacks’ most recent game, forward David Howard continues to rank among league and national leaders in several statistical categories. Since returning to the court following a three-year hiatus, the junior leads the league in total field goals (77) and double-doubles (6).
Going his Guei
Flashy at moments, junior guard Allan Guei (rhymes with way) is still much better at being superbly understated. The transfer from Cal State Northridge rarely makes mistakes, and has been extremely effective directing the Jacks’ offense, setting up the system and distributing a team-high 36 assists. More remarkably, Guei has only committed six turnovers while playing a team-high 330 minutes (33.0 per game). His assist/turnover ration of 6.00 ranks third among NCAA Division II players.
Young and Younger
After establishing themselves as local prep legends, McKinleyville High’s Parker Farris and Arcata High’s Will Taylor – both freshmen – have already begun to make their marks in the collegiate ranks. Farris, averaging 8.7 points per game, has already hit a game-winning shot (vs. Pacifica), and Taylor, barely 18 when he started classes in the fall, has displayed composure and a variety of talents in posting a scoring average of 10.4 points per game. … “Our freshmen look promising, particularly Taylor and Farris,” Kinder said. “They have proven they can play as starters at the CCAA level. The fact that they are local products is icing on the cake.”
Scouting Cal State Monterey Bay
Cal State Monterey Bay brings a 3-4 overall record and 1-3 CCAA mark entering January. The Otters snapped a four-game losing streak with a 89-83 win over Cal State East Bay on Dec. 21. …Junior guard/forward junior Ryan Nitz is the Otters’ leading scorer with an average of 20.1 points per gam. That mark ranks him third among CCAA players. Nitz leads the CCAA in steals (16, 2.3 spg) and is No. 4 in 3–point percentage (46.9). “Cal State Monterey Bay will bring a tough line of competition within their guard play and be difficult to beat on their home court,” Kinder said.
Scouting Cal State East Bay
Senior guard Gabe Kindred has been a consistent force for the Pioneers, who enter the week 5-5 overall and 2-2 in conference action. Kindred tops his team in scoring with an average of 19.6 points per game and ranks second in league in 3-point accuracy at .476 percent shooting. The only player ahead of him in that category is teammate Nick Grieves, a 6-4 junior who has connected on 54.3 percent of his long bombs.
Kinder’s Comments
“I am encouraged by our roster and new faces after 10 games. At .500 on the year, I believe we have accomplished some of our goals and our progressing to become better each and every game.”
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Dear RALPH,
Debbie Wasserman Schulty for Congress
Dear Ralph,
Ted Cruz and Tea Party Republicans in Congress played a dangerous political game with the American economy by shutting down the government. They selfishly and callously put partisanship over people.
Their selfishness was a disaster to our economy and for middle class families. Our economy lost about $24 billion and our unemployment rate ticked higher. In the end, middle class families in South Florida and across the country were the ones who got hurt.
Debbie works tirelessly, day in and day out, to stop this kind of thing from happening. And because of her efforts, Washington Republicans attack her with robocalls.
I know my wife — no matter what attacks the Republicans throw at her, no matter how many opponents turn up in this race, and no matter how much they spend to defeat her, she’ll never waiver and will stay focused on fighting for the families she represents.
It’s up to us to make sure she has the resources she needs to fight back against attacks like the one that came from the Republican National Committee (RNC) during the shutdown.
Thank you for having Debbie’s back.
Steve
Paid for and Authorized by Debbie Wasserman Schultz for Congress
Progressive Change Campaign Committee
Ralph,
BREAKING: New polling of key congressional budget negotiators from both red states and blue states shows growing momentum for expanding Social Security.
On average, 65% of voters in these key districts support expanding Social Security benefits, and 70% would not vote for a candidate who supported cutting them.
Over the past few months, we’ve worked with allies to make EXPANDING Social Security a credible part of the debate.
Our friends at MoveOn sponsored the poll conducted in states like in Arizona, California, New York, North Carolina, Louisiana, and Kentucky — home state of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell who is more vulnerable than ever.
On Monday, the Washington Post’s editorial board attacked our campaign, Elizabeth Warren responded on the Senate floor, which resulted in huge national news.
Senators Sherrod Brown and Elizabeth Warren are the two latest members of Congress to support this bold idea, and we need to keep the pressure on the rest of Congress to join us.
Sign the petition telling Congress to expand Social Security — don’t cut it.
Thanks for being a bold progressive.
— Kimberly Fountain, PCCC Campaign Director
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Stop Citizens United
— National Journal, 10/2013
Dear Ralph,
Citizens United was one of the Supreme Court cases that gave birth to Super PACs. It let special interest groups take unlimited money from undisclosed donors and spend it to influence elections.
Conservative and Tea Party groups took full advantage of the ruling — spending more than $860 million in the last election to sway voters. And now theMcCutcheon case could open the door to even more outside spending in our democratic process.
The McCutcheon case could remove the limit on how much total money an individual can donate to candidates and PACs in the course of one election cycle. That means special interests can donate the maximum to as many candidates or committees they see fit — expanding the influence of large sums of money in our elections.
We may not hear from the Supreme Court until the summer. But we don’t have to wait to call on Congress to take action.
Congress must take action to take back the reins on our campaign finance system. Let them know you stand against Citizens United, and support safeguards against corruptive, unlimited, undisclosed contributions in our elections.
Congressman Huffman: I joined Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell for a hike on the Point Arena-Stornetta Public lands on the Mendocino Coast .
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Earlier this month I joined Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell for a hike on the Point Arena-Stornetta Public lands on the Mendocino Coast .
It isn’t often that a Cabinet Secretary visits, and it’s rarer still that one comes to discuss expanding a National Monument in our backyard.
I’m thrilled that she accepted my invitation and held a public meeting where she saw and heard the tremendous support from the local
community for adding these breathtaking lands to the California Coastal National Monument (CCNM).
This is an unmatched opportunity to preserve more than 1,600 acres of pristine coastal lands. A National Monument designation adds
another level of protection to this complex and fragile ecosystem, which includes habitat for several endangered species, coho salmon,
steelhead, Great Blue Herons, Peregrine Falcons and the Laysan Albatross.
Safeguarding this national treasure isn’t just good for the environment; it would also boost the local economy. This would be the first
land-based addition to the California Coastal National Monument, providing a gateway for visitors to experience the Monument, as
well as attracting customers to local businesses.
The potential benefit to the local economy is just one of the reasons why the effort to protect this amazing stretch of the Mendocino
coast has such broad support—from State and local elected officials to the Manchester-Point Arena Band of Pomo Indians, conservation
groups across the country, and local businesses and civic leaders
We were very fortunate that the House of Representatives unanimously passedmy very first bill as a Congressman , which would add
this magnificent land to the National Monument. I’m very pleased that our two California Senators, Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein,
support this effort in the Senate.
As we continue to move this legislation forward, I’m gratified by Secretary Jewell’s commitment: at the public meeting in Point Arena
she told us that if Congress doesn’t get this done, the Administration will. This community meeting was a critical step needed
before President Obama can use the authority under the Antiquities Act to do just that.
I’ll keep you updated on our efforts to preserve this spectacular land, but for now, things are looking good! Thank you for all your
support.
“Unemployment Bump From Shutdown Hits Many Groups”
Dear Ralph,
The consequences of the Tea Party’s government shutdown are becoming clear.
Thanks to the shutdown, unemployment ticked up in October for the first time in months. The shutdown also took $24 billion out of our economy, and brought this nation to the very edge of a catastrophic default on our debt.
And as if playing politics with our economy wasn’t bad enough, they used the same radical partisan tactics to try to blame the whole thing on Democrats like me —including launching a wave of robocalls into my district from the Republican National Committee (RNC).
I’m used to attacks. I can take it because they’re just words. But what the Tea Party and the RNC are doing goes beyond words — they’re doing real damage to our country. And we all need to work together to stand against them.
Expand Social Security
Ralph… Senator Sherrod Brown’s email endorsing our campaign to expand Social Security benefits has been covered by Rachel Maddow, TPM, the Washington Post, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and more.
Thanks. — Kimberly Fountain, PCCC Campaign Director
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SENATOR SHERROD BROWN’S EARLIER EMAIL TO PCCC MEMBERS:
Dear Ralph,
Social Security is a favorite punching bag in Washington — anywhere you look, someone is trying to privatize the program or otherwise cut it.
There are plenty of ways to improve the Social Security that nearly 2 million people in Ohio rely on — like lifting the income cap, or calculating benefits in a way that better accounts for the expenses seniors face. And neither of those involves cutting benefits.
That’s why today I’m announcing that I’m teaming up with Tom Harkin and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) to grow a progressive grassroots movement devoted to expanding Social Security — and I want you to join us.
Support the expansion of Social Security? Say so. Sign the petition today.
There’s been talk of tying Social Security benefits to a “Chained CPI.” But really, that’s a fancy Washington way of saying “let’s cut into people’s benefits over time.”
We need to expand Social Security, not cut benefits.
Our seniors have paid into Social Security all of their lives. And they deserve to see the benefits they’ve been guaranteed.
This isn’t negotiable. Generations of Americans have had Social Security to secure their retirement. It’s a promise we make — and I refuse to see it end with us.
Join the grassroots movement to expand Social Security. Add your name right now.
Thank you for your support.
— Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)