Raiders are looking good.

The General came out to thundering applause last night at the USA. Then his team throttled Arkansas-Little Rock to move to 3-0 on the young season. The 30 plus point win was courtesy of an excellent shooting percentage and team defense.

Here is what I liked:
1.The offense was able to find WIDE open shooters, time and again. Most of those shots fell.

2. Daryl Dora played great. He defended well and hit timely treys to blow the game open. Dora off the bench brings a new look of a big man that can score on the perimeter.

3. Charlie Burgess in transition. I truely believe we have found the missing link for the gaurd trio that led Tech to the Sweet 16 two years ago. The Burgess, Martin Zeno, and Jay Jackson show already look great.

4. Benny Valentine. This kid is 5-7 maybe ....I like his grit and will to scrap, steal, and tie up the ball.

5. Big men depth.

Here is what I think needs to improve by Conference.

1. Attendence-Tech fans need to invest in this team.

2. Rebounding-If Tech can improve here, I love our chances in tough games.

3. Defending the low post- The Conference ate us up last year down low. If the Plefka, Rizvic, Dora trio can bottle this up were dancing a long time in March.

I know its early, but this team already refuses to turn the ball over. They have the right combination of talent to pressure and show different looks to defend. Jay Jackson looks like he is ready to lead this team.