WSU VS. EVANSVILLE Predictions and Pregame Discussions

[RoyalShock]

I have some of the same concerns about our recent games as KC, but not to the point of predicting a 9-pt loss. I'll say the trend of finding a way to win continues:

WSU - 72
UE - 67

[ShockerGorilla]

KC is the anti-FSF. The forces of good and evil are balanced on SN.

[WuDrWu]

The half dozen or so Aces fan on their board are sure having a great time leading up to their SuperBowl!

I offer the following:

"This team can easily be beaten, Bradley and Southern Illinois proved that, and from what I saw, we dominated Southern Illinois. If we can hit our shots, there's no way we will lose. But we can't go stagnant like we did against Miss St. We have to pounce, and we'll need a great crowd! Go Aces. Pack the FC!"


This next guy is all over the board:

"Earlier this year I was a total disbeliever in WSU, knowing that it would take them a while this season to work all of the transfers and freshman into a cohesive lineup."

"I am always leary of early season impressive records." (I guess early season poor records are a sign of a strong team?)

" I still do not see the SHOX as a top 25 team. Time will tell; it always does." (I think this suggests that only legitimate Top25 teams can beat Evansville)

"My reply is that the Aces and most every other team in the MVC has been playing at less than 100% strength. Good teams find ways to win games." (I suspect finding a way to win 15 of 16 is not as good as finding a way to win 10 of 16)

Another fan writes:

"As good as Early is, and I mentioned him, in an earlier posted thread. I think he had the game of his college career, last night." (Probably wouldn't play at UE)

Some ticket information:

"Concerning ticket prices and attendance, if you attend the girls game first at 1p.m. they just cost you $5 dollars plus you get into the men's game if you go back to the ticket area (inside I believe) and receive another ticket (for no additional cost)." (Gotta love the Valley!)


Now this guy is completely messed up:

"You didn't see them play against Bradley. BU held them to 41 points and beat them by 25. The Shox can be beaten and I'm confident UE will do just that."

(He later retracts, when he admits he's wrong, it was WSU v UNI, and even though WSU won, he still witnessed play that convinces him UE wins this)

[WuShock Reaper]

We lose the next two out of three games (and if T. Brown is reinstated before our game, it will be a three game losing streak). The Shox have not put together a complete game in their last three and stating the obvious, not having CH is still a real killer for us. We lose 70 to 61 as we will not be able to defend the dribble penetration, get into foul trouble and put EU on the line way too much. By the way, as a team EU is shooting 88 percent from the line in league play and 75 percent overall.

Our non-con schedule is going to crap and being exposed. Other than VCU, we beat up on a bunch of crappy to average teams. Our overall SOS has dropped to 105. We're the only team in the top 20 of the RPI with a SOS of over 100.

Last year our non-conference RPI average was about 153. This year, (as of today) our non-conference RPI average is about 152. Not much difference. However, last year we had two non-conference losses on neutral courts. This year we lost one game on our opposing team's court. Last year's NCAA seed was 5, so it doesn't appear to me that we should be real concerned about our non-conference SOS having a vastly negative impact on our remaining season.

Also, SOS is just one component, an important indicator, but nonetheless just one indicator. For example:

The Coaches poll has us ranked higher than 92.2% of all the other teams;

The Sports writers has us ranked higher than 93.4% of all the other teams;

Our RPI is ranked higher than 94.5% of all the other teams; and

Our Winning Percentage is ranked higher than 99.1% of all the other teams.

If I wanted to focus on just one indicator, I would choose winning. Winning covers up a lot of blemishes.

[ShockerPrez]

Yes, if EU is hitting their shots, they have a good chance of winning. DUH! If any team hits their shots, they have a chance of winning.

The Valley, is a league of unathletes that can hit threes. If they hit threes, they win.

Defense, rebounding and getting high % shots, is the key. Of course threes is the great equalizer and teams like EU's only prayer at having a chance against superior teams.

[WuDrWu]

With all that I quoted, I still offer the following; those Aces fans are all more well informed than KCShox.

[Cdizzle]

Yes, if EU is hitting their shots, they have a good chance of winning. DUH! If any team hits their shots, they have a chance of winning.

The Valley, is a league of unathletes that can hit threes. If they hit threes, they win.

Defense, rebounding and getting high % shots, is the key. Of course threes is the great equalizer and teams like EU's only prayer at having a chance against superior teams.

SIU hit their shots.

This game still scares me. Mostly the foul trouble scares me.

[I_Vector_Wu]

We Are Wichita State - 71
Team vicius - 68

Please stamina, stay with us this upcoming week

[Rixtoy1]

We lose the next two out of three games (and if T. Brown is reinstated before our game, it will be a three game losing streak). The Shox have not put together a complete game in their last three and stating the obvious, not having CH is still a real killer for us. We lose 70 to 61 as we will not be able to defend the dribble penetration, get into foul trouble and put EU on the line way too much. By the way, as a team EU is shooting 88 percent from the line in league play and 75 percent overall.

Our non-con schedule is going to crap and being exposed. Other than VCU, we beat up on a bunch of crappy to average teams. Our overall SOS has dropped to 105. We're the only team in the top 20 of the RPI with a SOS of over 100.

Who is this "WE" of which you speak - I am a Shocker fan - not sure who "we" is . . .

And, NO, I am not blindly allegiant to ignore facts - you keep predicting losses and they don't materialize (save, one).
Why not find a team you can love rather than one you seem to hate - jus' askin' . . .

[shoxlax]

Quick Whistles and more poor block/charge calls-we lose

Slow Whistles and letting them play, including flops-we win

[1972Shocker]

We lose the next two out of three games (and if T. Brown is reinstated before our game, it will be a three game losing streak). The Shox have not put together a complete game in their last three and stating the obvious, not having CH is still a real killer for us. We lose 70 to 61 as we will not be able to defend the dribble penetration, get into foul trouble and put EU on the line way too much. By the way, as a team EU is shooting 88 percent from the line in league play and 75 percent overall.

Our non-con schedule is going to crap and being exposed. Other than VCU, we beat up on a bunch of crappy to average teams. Our overall SOS has dropped to 105. We're the only team in the top 20 of the RPI with a SOS of over 100.

We'll just have to do our best and see what happens. You never know when the Shocks will pull an upset out of the hat.

Head Coach Mike Cohen

[Veritas]

I simply can't allow myself to EVER think of WSU losing to teams like Evansville. The biggest thing they have going for them is simply being in the same league as WSU or CU. I'm not even sure their lower bowl at the Ford Center will sell out. There are a lot of blue dots on their updated seat map.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/050048F287A16030?artistid=849844&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=7

[1972Shocker]

One of the things that makes this a tough game, in addition, to an always difficult Evansville team who has a player, Colt Ryan, capable of taking over a game is that it is the Shocks 4th game in 11 days, 3 of which have been on the road. OTOH, 3G's teams seem to thrive on the challenge of playing on the road.

Go Shocks!

[rrshock]

One of the things that makes this a tough game, in addition, to an always difficult Evansville team who has a player, Colt Ryan, capable of taking over a game is that it is the Shocks 4th game in 11 days, 3 of which have been on the road. OTOH, 3G's teams seem to thrive on the challenge of playing on the road.

Go Shocks!

They sure do. Road Warriors they are. Colt Ryan is a really good player. I just don't know if he can beat the Shocks by himself.

[rrshock]

We lose the next two out of three games (and if T. Brown is reinstated before our game, it will be a three game losing streak). The Shox have not put together a complete game in their last three and stating the obvious, not having CH is still a real killer for us. We lose 70 to 61 as we will not be able to defend the dribble penetration, get into foul trouble and put EU on the line way too much. By the way, as a team EU is shooting 88 percent from the line in league play and 75 percent overall.

Our non-con schedule is going to crap and being exposed. Other than VCU, we beat up on a bunch of crappy to average teams. Our overall SOS has dropped to 105. We're the only team in the top 20 of the RPI with a SOS of over 100.

I thought that you were taking a different path this season with predictions. What happened?