Ricardo del Rio wrote:Let's recalculate on March 1.
Aargh wrote:This is a pretty stupid thread.
Right now the chances of the Valley being a multi-bid league are higher than the chances of WSU going undefeated.
May as well start a "when I win the lottery" thread.
Aargh wrote:I kind of hate to bump this thread, but...
...I'm going on record expecting the Shox to be undefeated going to St. Louis.
This is not a post to downplay or downgrade the competition in the Valley. I've seen the Shox play every game - some in person, and I think they can run the regular-season table.
To make it through 18 games without a slip-up is difficult. SIU isn't very good this year, but if the Shox take them lightly, or have too many players expecting their teammates will take care of the game, the Dawgs can beat the Shox.
I have more confidence in this team to do what's needed to win than I've had in past teams - including last year's F4 team. In my opinion, Demetric Williams and Malcolm Armstead had abnormally bad games in some of the Shox losses. There also appeared to be some attitude of "someone will pick it up to get the W" on the team last year.
I'm not seeing that this year. Baker and VanVleet are showing sky-high BBIQ. Early has been an underachiever, but when the games have been on the line, he's been deadly.
When Baker and VanVleet had foul trouble against Alabama and spent major minutes on the bench, Cotton played PG and scored 19.
The Shox have the tools and talent to make it through Valley play without a loss. I'm not really expecting it, but I'm confident enough to say it can be done. I'll add - it should be done. I will not be surprised or disappointed if they lose some games - stuff happens.
mvcfan wrote:Lets discuss this again mid February after the UNI/ISUB road trip.
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