Loyola at Bradley (2/22/14)

[MoBraves]

I hope you understand it was good-natured "smack talk" on my part, as your buddy, fan 1, likes delusional smack talk. You are right, to say BU has no chance might not be ignorant, but to quote Lloyd Christmas "you mean there's a chance."

Got'cha...a lotta BU fans thinking we get hammered in this one. I do pretty well picking Valley games, and I'm just calling an upset here as I believe the Braves have a lot working in their favor - their only chance of making it a season to remember - just as much as the Shockers to go undefeated, senior night, and 3 Brave starters who are not intimidated by anyone...yeah they're very inconsistent and not super talented, but they are fierce competitors...just hope they play smart...college hoops is unpredictable...before the Valley season, I tabbed this as their ONLY loss of the regular season...stickin' to it whether I look like a fool post-game or not.

I have respect for unwavering fandom. All signs point towards high motivation for your Braves in this one. I have no doubt we will get your best shot. This years Shocker team is on a mission and has to high of BB IQ to let anything get in the way of victory on Tuesday night. I hope and want BU to play their absolute best, because I want our game to be high level as well. It is that time of year to play like its tourny time.

Uh, I don't think you want Bradley to play their absolute best - be careful what you wish for.
No matter what happens, kudos to this team for putting together a superb season and all the best to you guys in the postseason.

[MoBraves]

Stats tell you what type a team you are playing. Bradley is not a good team.

Agreed. But for 1 night, we could be.
I just think this game will be more about heart than stats.

[shocktheheart]

Stats tell you what type a team you are playing. Bradley is not a good team.

Agreed. But for 1 night, we could be.
I just think this game will be more about heart than stats.

I hope Bradley does push Wichita State as they need these type of games to get ready for the tourney.

[Wufan]

I can support MoBraves in his fandom. I don't agree with the assessment, but I support it. Good luck!

[squirrel]

Bradley can make it interesting, but it is the long shot of long shots.

We had a shot for a tie in the closing seconds last year.

But basically this year, we need to slow the game down as much as possible, both Grier and Barnes to be hitting 3's, our bigs need to simultaneously crash the boards and stay out of foul trouble while frustrating Wichita post players. If those things happen and Lemon has the type of game a senior can on senior night, which would be facilitated by the other things happening.

The bad news for Wichita is that scenario is possible. The good news for the SHOX is that has only happened once all season and isn't likely to happen again, including in any of 18 parallel universes.

[Bradleyfan1]

Well here in Peoria we track a category you won't find on your fancy spreadsheets. It's called moxie, and Bradley's leading the nation. We're also 3rd in spunk, and 16th in gumption. Edit: And now 1st in intimidating mascots!

KABOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rlh04d]

You think this game will come down to a statsheet? on senior night? With all due respect, let it be settled on the court.

You've got a lot of confidence in your team considering you haven't made a post on this forum since April last year.

Glad you showed up for the Super Bowl >=)

[Bradleyfan1]

We will take all the no shows from the last few yrs to show up like every other time a big name team is in town and we need a "W"!


These SR's deserve this! Go get it guys!

2 yrs was not enough MR Picket!

Walt is one of the best to ever come to Peoria.

Prosser is local and so is Alwan so thats always nice.


Game of your life Pross , game of your life!

[MoBraves]

You think this game will come down to a statsheet? on senior night? With all due respect, let it be settled on the court.

You've got a lot of confidence in your team considering you haven't made a post on this forum since April last year.

Glad you showed up for the Super Bowl >=)

Thanks! Just wanted to make you happy and post 1x this year.
And yes - I'm that confident. Gotta be - cause my Braves will be too.