Wichita State media love thread

[1972Shocker]

If I had to rank sports writers, ******* would be around 17 too. No hard feelings.

Wow! That high.

[_kai_]

Wow! That high.

College basketball writers at ESPN.

[Bluzrover]

From CBS Sports today (http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...loss-is-coming):
Wichita State (12-0)

What they've done recently: We might not see the Shockers get knocked off this list for a few weeks, although this past weekend's win over North Carolina Central wasn't as easy as expected. The Missouri Valley always has tough road tests; will the Shockers navigate them effectively?
Next game: Dec. 29 vs. Davidson
Next possible loss: Jan. 18 at Indiana State

[1972Shocker]

College basketball writers at ESPN.

Wow! That high.

[im4wsu]

Originally Posted by _kai_ If I had to rank sports writers, ******* would be around 17 too. No hard feelings.

College basketball writers at ESPN.

All 16 of them!

[Shox21]

Daily Word from ESPN: 3. Wichita State is in the top 10 of the Associated Press poll for the first time since 2006. Product of a soft schedule or worthy move up the polls?

Katz: Worthy. Wichita State tried but couldn't land a better slate. The CBE Hall of Fame Classic wasn't bad, with Wichita State scoring a quality win over BYU. The Shockers pass the eye test. This team looks the part and is deeper, more able to score points and tougher on defense than the Final Four team from last season.

Brennan: Seeing as they've already beaten BYU, Saint Louis (on the road), Tennessee and Alabama (same), I don't know how anyone could accuse the Shockers of having a soft schedule. It's a solid schedule -- and Wichita State is really, really good.

Medcalf: Well, the Shockers have benefited from their schedule. But they're not alone in that. Plus, this squad might be better than the one that reached the Final Four but its schedule might not allow it to prove that until March. I think they're top-10 good. http://espn.go.com/ncb/notebook/_/pa...224/daily-word

[wichshock65]

"The Wichita State Shockers basically have everything right now. They are one of the most notable mid-majors in the country, they are the best mid-major in the country, they are undefeated and they are ranked in the top 10. It really cannot get much better for this team, or can it? With that in mind, what is the No. 1 item on the Shockers’ Christmas list?"

http://www.rantsports.com/ncaa-basketball/2013/12/24/no-1-item-on-wichita-state-shockers-christmas-list/

[rrshock]

"The Wichita State Shockers basically have everything right now. They are one of the most notable mid-majors in the country, they are the best mid-major in the country, they are undefeated and they are ranked in the top 10. It really cannot get much better for this team, or can it? With that in mind, what is the No. 1 item on the Shockers’ Christmas list?"

http://www.rantsports.com/ncaa-baske...hristmas-list/

#1 item us to not be called mid-major anymore... at least for the fans.

I agree that the main thing is to be #1. That is how HCGM is wired and I believe this team is as well. We all believe that our beloved shocks are very capable of being that. I don't know if the voters will ever allow them to get there, but hope WSU at least sniffs the top spot before the season is over. I will settle for just being ranked #1 one time this season. That would be in the poll that comes out in April.

[jocoshock]

#1 item us to not be called mid-major anymore... at least for the fans.

I agree that the main thing is to be #1. That is how HCGM is wired and I believe this team is as well. We all believe that our beloved shocks are very capable of being that. I don't know if the voters will ever allow them to get there, but hope WSU at least sniffs the top spot before the season is over. I will settle for just being ranked #1 one time this season. That would be in the poll that comes out in April.

You can't hang a ranking from the rafters or display it in the trophy case.

I guess you could technically, but it would be pretty lame..

[rrshock]

You can't hang a ranking from the rafters or display it in the trophy case.

I guess you could technically, but it would be pretty lame..

But that #1 ranking in April sure as hell can be hung from rafters.

[AZ Shocker]

But that #1 ranking in April sure as hell can be hung from rafters.

Wouldn't you just lose all hope for humanity should Wichita St. win the national championship in April but tragically finish in the final AP poll as #2 or #3 in the country. I could almost see that happening. Lol

#1 - Duke
#2 - 3rd Place - Arizona
#3 - National Champion - Wichita St.
#4 - 4th Place - Kentucky

[Aargh]

Wouldn't you just lose all hope for humanity should Wichita St. win the national championship in April but tragically finish in the final AP poll as #2 or #3 in the country. I could almost see that happening. Lol

#1 - Duke
#2 - 3rd Place - Arizona
#3 - National Champion - Wichita St.
#4 - 4th Place - Kentucky

That would not bother me at all. If the Shox get a NC and only end up rated #10, that would not bother me. If the Shox made another F4, or better yet, made the NC game and ended up rated #15, that would not bother me.

[jocoshock]

http://m.kansascity.com/?cu=spreed%3A%2F15988412%2F15988419%2F23132115

Unbeaten Wichita State Shockers find ways to get better

[Aargh]

http://m.kansascity.com/?cu=spreed%3...419%2F23132115

Unbeaten Wichita State Shockers find ways to get better

Interesting to see Suellentrop's articles appearing in out-of-town papers as well as in the Eagle.

[jocoshock]

Interesting to see Suellentrop's articles appearing in out-of-town papers as well as in the Eagle.

It's a fairly common occurrence. The Star and Eagle share quite a few columns by their respective sports writers. Actually though, it occurred more frequently last year than it has so far this year. In fact last year, Marshall's post game press conference videos were a regular staple of the Star sports section.