I though Loyola looked alright compared to other mvc teams. They actually seemed better coach than some of the other MVC teams and player hard for 40 minutes. They have some nice pieces but need to upgrade their talent in certain areas to contend. I do have a feeling LUC is going to be an upper division team in this league (maybe even this year if they can figure out the road).
As fans I guess we get greedy and just want to see a 40 minute beat down, but really what is there to be gained? It was a 12 point win and the shox had to expend little emotion to do it. Is it worth having Baker out ther for extra 10 minutes risking really injuring his ankle? It not like this was the CU game where they had a 18 point lead in the 2nd half, and it took a 3pt by Doug for them to win - it is 12 point win that was never really in doubt.