Elijah Clarance turns pro

[Jsnhbe1Birds]

I stick by my statement. Time we'll tell. I'll revisit this in 2-3 years. No point arguing about it now.

You talk out of your a** too much. You're the equivalent of having some Shocker fans back here, but disguised as a Redbird fan.

You tried to make a bet about points for SIU returning players and were so adamant about it until COMPLETELY realizing you were incorrect once a bit of research was done. Now, a bit over-the-top here with Clarance based off little evidence other than your own mind.

Love your passion for Redbird basketball. I hate your approach to it.

I'm sorry you feel that way?

[Jsnhbe1Birds]

I don't apologize for being overzealous sometimes. Love the birds and the Cubs! Plus, s*** talking is fun sometimes. And, I'm not embarrassed by being wrong sometimes. That's life. Nobody is rogjt 100% of the time except my wife apparently...

[BEARZ77]

I agree; i have no problem with being over zealous or wildly fanatical about your team. It makes for spirited debate. The only time i take offense is when a poster of another University in trying to promote their own, degrades or disrespects the other Valley members, which was oh so prevalent among many of the Shocker faithful. I took a little offense in another thread is which a Bradley fan tried to defend the recent uptick in Bradley basketball by saying for them to be picked 4-5 after just 4 years of coach BW, showed how bad the teams below them were. Unnecessary dig. Be proud of your own team and be as bold as you want in predictions, but always be prepared for counter arguments and don't slam other MVC members unnecessarily.

l love to hear how and why another school fans believe they are going to be good and the players they think will rise . I may not agree, but so what. i might introduce info i think counters those thoughts, but hopefully in a tactful manner. To me that's what a board like this is for. But when it turns into a jim rhome posse wannabe audition , then it becomes a bad place to be quickly.