Poll Watch (2013-14 Edition)

[shocks02]

These things are hard to predict. But I think we will be very, very close to Duke and Oklahoma State. If we don't pass them.

[The Mad Hatter]

Marcus Smart was battling some kind of stomach virus. Between that fact and the fact that this was a rematch of two top 25 teams (with OSU winning the first one going away), I don't see the Cowboys being penalized too much for the loss.

We should be in front of Duke no question, but who knows with that name on their jerseys. I think that we should also be in front of KU, maybe as much for how bad they looked against a UTEP team that was destroyed by Iowa as for the loss to Villanova, but I doubt it will happen. KU is still getting a bunch of credit for beating Duke in spite of the fact that it isn't looking like a particularly outstanding win according to the objective metrics.

[pogo]

I'm just happy we are still undefeated and looking to be in the top 10. Its a great time to be a shocker fan.

[jocoshock]

We had two good wins this week. OSU and KU both lost this week, but I just don't see either of them falling out of the top ten. I also don't think we have enough to jump anyone who didn't lose this week. I predict 11.

Edit: and duke right? Still think 11

11

[rjl]

KU was probably looking at a #20 to 25 preseason ranking before they landed Wiggins. Now that Wiggins hasn't proved to be the superman everyone thought he would be--he is human, after all--their hype might have been just a bit overblown.

Nothing against Wiggins at all. But the expectations of what he was going to do were just a bit much.

[im4wsu]

Marcus Smart was battling some kind of stomach virus. Between that fact and the fact that this was a rematch of two top 25 teams (with OSU winning the first one going away), I don't see the Cowboys being penalized too much for the loss.

We should be in front of Duke no question, but who knows with that name on their jerseys. I think that we should also be in front of KU, maybe as much for how bad they looked against a UTEP team that was destroyed by Iowa as for the loss to Villanova, but I doubt it will happen. KU is still getting a bunch of credit for beating Duke in spite of the fact that it isn't looking like a particularly outstanding win according to the objective metrics.

Don't you guys know that Duke has turned into a football school, playing Florida State for the ACC championship? Basketball is long forgotten.

[Veritas]

KU was probably looking at a #20 to 25 preseason ranking before they landed Wiggins. Now that Wiggins hasn't proved to be the superman everyone thought he would be--he is human, after all--their hype might have been just a bit overblown.

Nothing against Wiggins at all. But the expectations of what he was going to do were just a bit much.

Wiggins is a heck of a player for KU. It takes time for any freshman to learn a new system. Like Ellis last year, once Wiggins starts reacting rather than thinking so much you'll see his performance take a step up.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Shox at 9--- possibly 8.

[rjl]

Wiggins is a heck of a player for KU. It takes time for any freshman to learn a new system. Like Ellis last year, once Wiggins starts reacting rather than thinking so much you'll see his performance take a step up.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Shox at 9--- possibly 8.

I agree. I'm not dogging him or KU at all. I'm just saying that reality has set in and KU has some growing to do.

[AndShock]

Seth Davis @SethDavisHoops 7m
Then you'd have zero teams in your top 20 RT @rockchalktommy: I'm a ku fan & wouldn't have them in top 20 until they win 2 legit road games

Try again, Seth.

[tropicalshox]

Seth Davis @SethDavisHoops 28m 1. Mich St 2. Kentucky 3. Ariz 4. Syr 5. OhSt 6. Kan 7. Duke 8. Lou 9. Wich St 10. Fla 11. OkSt 12. Memphis 13. Wisc 14. UConn 15. Iowa St

[wsushox1]

Nova might jump us.

[wufan]

Nova might jump us.

Unranked to top 10 is unlikely.

[WuDrWu]

Unlikely yes, but they should be top 10. Unfortunately, that's not how the polls work. I suspect they'll come in around 16-18.

[Rosewood]

As long as no idiot goes out and makes a damn TShirt this time

[shox1989]

As long as no idiot goes out and makes a damn TShirt this time

I don't think the T-shirt was the problem. (unless the girl was wearing one and that is what caused the attraction, if you know what I mean). :numbness: