WSU VS DRAKE PREDICTIONS: SENIOR NIGHT AND THE NETS COME DOWN

[ShockerFever]

Fever, I suspect Drake is going to see a slightly different WSU team than the one that lost in triple overtime (and had the game won on 2 or 3 different occassions) last month.

I think some of their fans are over-estimating their odds of winning, but stranger things have happened, and while I don't think the guys will come out with a less than focused demeanor, given the circumstances, you certainly can see the potential.

One thing Drake fans might not be factoring in....this is not likely to be the typical good and loud WSU crowd. It's more likely to be a packed to the gills, blow the roof off the place crowd, and not everyone reacts well in that kind of an atmosphere.

Even if the crowd starts in a carnival type party mode, a competitive game will lock them in to battle mode, and it will be difficult for the best team to keep their wits about themselves.

You know me, I'll take the 1 pointer, but these guys are locked in right now and playing with a focus and intent I haven't seen for decades. The 2006 team was never this surgical.

Totally agreed, Doc.

If for nothing else, if the team has their head stuck in the clouds tomorrow, I feel the crowd by itself will will the team to victory. I'm sure the team and coaches are already pissed off enough about blowing the game in Des Moines. I know I'm pissed about it. I too have a feeling they'll be out for blood. You really don't wanna be giving anything else for the fans to get fired up about tomorrow. There's already enough fire in place.

PAIN.

AND MORE PAIN.

[WuDrWu]

To borrow from Lou Holtz, somebody has to pay for what happened in Des Moines last month, and it might as well be the Geese tomorrow afternoon.


Go get 'em guys.

[1972Shocker]

while I don't think the guys will come out with a less than focused demeanor, given the circumstances, you certainly can see the potential.

I don't think focus is that much of a risk for this game. I'm more concerned that guys will be too locked in and too amped up more than I am that they won't be focused, although that usually goes away relatively quickly once the game starts.

[Shox21]

Stupid question here - the schedule says the game will be on MVC TV. Could someone please tell me what channel that is because I searched my Cox Guide and could not find the game.

[kcshocker11]

Valley Champs 89
Drake 68

[vtshocker]

Stupid question here - the schedule says the game will be on MVC TV. Could someone please tell me what channel that is because I searched my Cox Guide and could not find the game.

i believe that is Fox Sports Midwest. Channel 34 if you have Cox

[Shox21]

i believe that is Fox Sports Midwest. Channel 34 if you have Cox

Thank you and I do have Cox. However, at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Channel 2034 says "UEFA Champions League". Anyone think that maybe they just didn't upgrade their "Guide" when Fox picked up this game? Hope so. I will be at the game as I have season tickets, but I always like to record the game for future gloating.

[GoShockers89]

Xavier McDaniel 91,
Lewis Lloyd 68

[ShockRef]

Yes, they are motivated & focused.

Those who asked if they will be focused on the task at hand on Saturday only need to know the following.

Wichita State had just beat Illinois State and won the league.

I am standing on the floor in Redbird Arena and Joe Ragland comes out of the locker room, already talking about Drake and pay back time. The look on his face said it all.

Yes, they will be focused and ready to go on Saturday.

[another shocker]

Shox by 6 to 12

[WstateU]

Shox by 6 to 12

hmmmm...

[XManCometh]

Shox: 82

Drake: 67

Ragland goes for 25

[1972Shocker]

Mr. Generous, Coach Marshall, is gonna run down to the Greyhound station and buy the entire Drake team a NON-REFUNDABLE ONE WAY TICKET TO PAIN!!!!!!

Population 17,500.

http://www.painesville.com/

[WuDrWu]

Xavier McDaniel 91,
Lewis Lloyd 68

Well done.


No black uniforms > Black Magic Alma Mater

[WuDrWu]

Those who asked if they will be focused on the task at hand on Saturday only need to know the following.

Wichita State had just beat Illinois State and won the league.

I am standing on the floor in Redbird Arena and Joe Ragland comes out of the locker room, already talking about Drake and pay back time. The look on his face said it all.

Yes, they will be focused and ready to go on Saturday.

Awesomeness. I'm ready to go RIGHT NOW.