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Dale Grdnic of Scout.com previews Pittsburgh's Sweet 16 matchup with Xavier. Find out who needs to step up for the Panthers to advance.
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" I'm -- Sanders and I'm pleased to be joined by dale critic of panther Dodgers dot com part of the scout dot com network. Dale here the Big East teams have been team rolling competition in the turn admits but the pain at the struggled again sixteenth seed and -- and number eight Oklahoma State. What is been the problem prepare early in the tourney."
" Well clearly tired outburst. Really -- play. They committed eighteen turnovers the first game thirteen in the first half which is Morgan. They average in an entire game. And they just had problems with a lot of pressure. That. East Tennessee State act provided and they just didn't make. Smart asses the second game they also had some turnover problems. The exact number X eighteen actually it was a lot Ortiz may -- which goes way above average. Nader not game usually have certainly got -- double figures average. It left in double figures in turnovers and that's that's been a key problem. And that a yet to hit that shot the ball really well. I mean Oklahoma State -- and reporters in the first crap. That's outrageous and I'll note -- Oklahoma State shot the ball that well all year. Not so watching the big twelve to expect I assume that's awfully good for any -- And that steps to the problems they act."
" Did -- round of sixteen for the fifth time in the past eight seasons but teams like George Mason Dave and and next opponent Xavier and advanced further in recent years. How much of a monkey is on the Panthers back to get to the next level."
" I think it's huge. The yacht coach won't admit it -- publicly. And why would that he's going to say that there are among the best programs in the country. They've certainly proven not if you -- why not -- victories eight straight tournament. A couple that Nicky titles -- mercies and parents' apartment and they've accomplished everything except. Getting smarter. In the tournament some of these other teams and I I think there's -- big opportunity for doubt. I believe they have to take -- Joba. With these three seniors I'll grant you yelled to help pick and Sam -- have accomplished. That people remember they don't get at least one one well order -- certain."
" What are your thoughts on the matchup with the fourth seeded musketeers."
" I like it is -- match up. Will get their bodies. -- while Xavier is a good team. They're not as athletic as some other teams. That god they they might. -- I had an opportunity to state I think they've backed up what was well that that's not a slight. That's not the white Xavier at all but. They've act they've actually struggle throughout -- he's -- lot. A lot earlier in the area where at a ten tournament. And I'd just been hit. Matches up really well with them and has more talent than them at this point."
" There are certain player that you feel could hit the ballot and the Panthers favor."
" Fighting I didn't DeJuan Blair they don't have any. -- teams get Matt Blair. Outside adequate. Very -- repeat yeah. Not all the bombs that are very quick and it."
" They get the ball by him. -- All right. And Johns went wild. Like he's. -- enroll. Real well right now the bad -- has not been shooting as well. They might eat him if there advance farther. While writing here want the keys in the game. A chance to -- chance to sit. Out a good match up immediately if they get the ball should go. I -- what's your prediction for the game. Body I don't think it's Xavier that you match. That. No matter what Oklahoma State which needed it really liked that matchup at all that it and they. Who. Proved to be. A difficult game -- like it better I would say that. It 85. Seven."
" Dale thinks we appreciate the insight for more college basketball -- keep it logged on the foxsports.com. And scout dot com. I'm Christine Anderson we'll see next time."
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