Gregg Doyel's Terrible Predictions from 2007

[SubGod22]

Until we make consisted appearances in the national polls and the NCAA tournament with some March success, I don't understand how anyone can talk down about the Zags. Yes, they never made the Final Four, but in some peoples minds, we could easily be another George Mason and never make a run again. I don't believe that, but it's excessively arrogant to diminish Gonzaga in the mean time. Or ever for that matter. They are the ones who've set the bar for continued success out of a non-BcS conference.

[Kung Wu]

It would be nice if journalists would occasionally take a look back at articles like these instead of only reminding of us the times that they were right.

In all fairness how is a guy supposed to remember some obscure piece he wrote 6 years ago? Those guys are pumping out new content faster than fast. If he writes two articles per week, that's 100 articles per year ... over 5 years that's 500 pieces of content to track. Even if it was one article per week it would be 250 pieces of content.

[ShockerKhan]

Until we make consisted appearances in the national polls and the NCAA tournament with some March success, I don't understand how anyone can talk down about the Zags. Yes, they never made the Final Four, but in some peoples minds, we could easily be another George Mason and never make a run again.

George Mason's coach only stayed one season after the final four run and ended up at Miami. As long as HCGM is here I like our chances to match the Zags.

[shocksrbest]

Last I checked, Gonzaga would love to be the next Wichita State.

This

[SpanglerFan316]

George Mason's coach only stayed one season after the final four run and ended up at Miami. As long as HCGM is here I like our chances to match the Zags.

Jim Larranaga took GMU to the Final Four in 2006. He left GMU in 2011. 2011-2006=5.

[Shockeriffic]

In all fairness how is a guy supposed to remember some obscure piece he wrote 6 years ago? Those guys are pumping out new content faster than fast. If he writes two articles per week, that's 100 articles per year ... over 5 years that's 500 pieces of content to track. Even if it was one article per week it would be 250 pieces of content.

Stewart Mandel writes a similar piece every year at SI. He goes back 5 years later and looks at how he did. It wouldn't be that difficult for everyone to do the same and it gives them another easy column idea for the offseason.

[60Shock]

Funny. But I know there are a lot of dumb predictions I have made in the past that I am awfully glad that only my wife remembers.

And trust me, they never forget.

[shockmonster]

Until we make consisted appearances in the national polls and the NCAA tournament with some March success, I don't understand how anyone can talk down about the Zags. Yes, they never made the Final Four, but in some peoples minds, we could easily be another George Mason and never make a run again. I don't believe that, but it's excessively arrogant to diminish Gonzaga in the mean time. Or ever for that matter. They are the ones who've set the bar for continued success out of a non-BcS conference.

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Why would anyone want to talk down the Zags. The only thing I don't like is that they're playing in Wichita against a team other than the Shocks. And by the way, why does IBA advertise that game and not the Shocker/Tennessee game on upcoming events.

[ShockTalk]

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Why would anyone want to talk down the Zags. The only thing I don't like is that they're playing in Wichita against a team other than the Shocks. And by the way, why does IBA advertise that game and not the Shocker/Tennessee game on upcoming events.

Just looked and WSU vs TN was listed right in front of the K St game.

[ripemupshocks]

I sent it to him on twitter hahaha he replied....

https://twitter.com/GreggDoyelCBS/st...41298526928896

At least he is man enough to laugh at himself.

That and he obviously seemed to think very highly of WSU, even stating he thougt MT underperformed here. So the guy can't be all bad.

[pogo]

Jim Larranaga took GMU to the Final Four in 2006. He left GMU in 2011. 2011-2006=5.

Don't go screwing up a good story with facts.:)

[shockmonster]

Just looked and WSU vs TN was listed right in front of the K St game.

The Friday GO section did not have the shockers listed again. They listed Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Eagles, Wichita Thunder, OKC Thunder vs. Bulls, Wichita Wildcat Classic, and Monster Jam. Months - Sept. to January.

[ShockTalk]

The Friday GO section did not have the shockers listed again. They listed Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Eagles, Wichita Thunder, OKC Thunder vs. Bulls, Wichita Wildcat Classic, and Monster Jam. Months - Sept. to January.

No reason I can think of that IBA would not list the WSU game except if a part or most of the ad for each event is paid by the one promoting an event.

[1979Shocker]

The web page has the game listed.

http://www.intrustbankarena.com/events.asp?id=11&pid=552&task=display&seldate=12/1/2013

[shockmonster]

The web page has the game listed.

http://www.intrustbankarena.com/even...date=12/1/2013

It's been on their website since it was announced but never on the GO Section Ad.