MVC Media Day - Tuesday, October 27

[Redbird Recon]

Unfortunately for him, he hasn't backed it up very well other than being that annoying gnat that flies around and always ends up on the other side of Gregg Marshall's fly swatter.

Who went and changed the meaning of always?

[Cdizzle]

So...
Why did Muller vote for his team last year, but not this year?

Shows a complete lack of confidence is this years team, does it not? I mean. Last year his players were good enough to get his vote, but not this year?

2 of his top 3 players from last year are no longer with the program.

Those 3 top players still made it not even remotely close. So, was he just really wrong last year? Or will they finish more than 6 games back this year? Or is he mostly just full of it?

[Championz]

Unfortunately for him, he hasn't backed it up very well other than being that annoying gnat that flies around and always ends up on the other side of Gregg Marshall's fly swatter.

Who went and changed the meaning of always?

7-1, with a 3 point loss.

I'd say more or less that's as close to always as you can get.

Redbird fans grasp so hard..

[Championz]

So...
Why did Muller vote for his team last year, but not this year?

Shows a complete lack of confidence is this years team, does it not? I mean. Last year his players were good enough to get his vote, but not this year?

2 of his top 3 players from last year are no longer with the program.

So Muller's vote last year was also justified?

Good Lord, this is getting laughable.

[GrandpaBear]

MVC media day is being held in STL today. The league honorees and predictions of the media and coaches will be released.

I have linked to my predictions below. Admission: I was able to copy and paste most of the first paragraph, but that's what is expected when Wichita State returns as a heavy favorite with the 2 best players in the league. Evansville *should* finish second as they return everyone and add Willie Wiley, so I gave them the edge over Illinois State who might have been second if Reggie Lynch had remained in Normal. I like Loyola to jump into the Top 4 and see a Seth Tuttle-less UNI sliding down a couple of spots this season.

Indiana State and Drake begin the next five, but I wouldn't be surprised to see either jump into the Top 4. For Anthony Beane Jr's sake, I wish I could give a more favorable outlook to the Salukis, but a Thursday night in STL looks forthcoming. Missouri State and Bradley bring up the rear as I expect very long seasons for each.

link: The MVC Report - MVC predictions

My 1-10 finish:
Wichita St
Evansville
Illinois State
Loyola
UNI
Indiana State
Drake
SIU
Missouri State
Bradley

Not complaining just pointing out there's no love for the Bears anywhere.

[uniftw]

MVC media day is being held in STL today. The league honorees and predictions of the media and coaches will be released.

I have linked to my predictions below. Admission: I was able to copy and paste most of the first paragraph, but that's what is expected when Wichita State returns as a heavy favorite with the 2 best players in the league. Evansville *should* finish second as they return everyone and add Willie Wiley, so I gave them the edge over Illinois State who might have been second if Reggie Lynch had remained in Normal. I like Loyola to jump into the Top 4 and see a Seth Tuttle-less UNI sliding down a couple of spots this season.

Indiana State and Drake begin the next five, but I wouldn't be surprised to see either jump into the Top 4. For Anthony Beane Jr's sake, I wish I could give a more favorable outlook to the Salukis, but a Thursday night in STL looks forthcoming. Missouri State and Bradley bring up the rear as I expect very long seasons for each.

link: The MVC Report - MVC predictions

My 1-10 finish:
Wichita St
Evansville
Illinois State
Loyola
UNI
Indiana State
Drake
SIU
Missouri State
Bradley

Not complaining just pointing out there's no love for the Bears anywhere.

Should their be?

I believe this is the team photo

http://blog.getrooster.com/wp-content/u ... erfire.png

[Redbird Recon]

So...
Why did Muller vote for his team last year, but not this year?

Shows a complete lack of confidence is this years team, does it not? I mean. Last year his players were good enough to get his vote, but not this year?

2 of his top 3 players from last year are no longer with the program.

Those 3 top players still made it not even remotely close. So, was he just really wrong last year? Or will they finish more than 6 games back this year? Or is he mostly just full of it?

Yes.
I sure hope not.
He's mostly full of it.

[Cdizzle]

Yes.
I sure hope not.
He's mostly full of it.

Fair enough!

Curious to see how the Redbirds play this year. Sounding like a little uptempo with more pressure defense. I think that melds well with the very athletic roster that is lacking in skill in a few places (not unskilled, just that the athleticism is a greater advantage than the skills at some positions). If that is the way they go, it is a little interesting that this will be basically the 3rd radical shift in style of play in 3 years.

[BTbird]

I think that melds well with the very athletic roster that is lacking in skill in a few places (not unskilled, just that the athleticism is a greater advantage than the skills at some positions).

I think you have a good observation here and I agree.

[mathewson10]

Yes.
I sure hope not.
He's mostly full of it.

Fair enough!

Curious to see how the Redbirds play this year. Sounding like a little uptempo with more pressure defense. I think that melds well with the very athletic roster that is lacking in skill in a few places (not unskilled, just that the athleticism is a greater advantage than the skills at some positions). If that is the way they go, it is a little interesting that this will be basically the 3rd radical shift in style of play in 3 years.

Coach K said this last year in an interview: You have to coach with personnel that you have. You can't use a system that does fit or isn't working for the players you have. (paraphrased)