Non-Conference Schedule needs more.

[ShockerEngineer]

Starting to look like we need a craft beer thread or something. I could pretty much go on forever about it. Haha.

[choida]

Anyone tried the blue moon white ipa? Reviews?

[WstateU]

Starting to look like we need a craft beer thread or something. I could pretty much go on forever about it. Haha.

I'm surprised nobody questioned the 'Mooseknuckle Sweat'... pulled that one out of my backside. :)

I did find this and will have to give it a whirl sometime... I'm getting thirsty; it's five o'clock somewhere.

[ShockerEngineer]

If anyone wants a stout that will blow your face clean off, try Avery Mephistopheles' Stout. It's a once per year release, part of their Demons of Ale series. They also have a coffee version of it (that i've only seen on tap) called Tweak, formerly called Meph Addict.

[Wuzee]

If anyone wants a stout that will blow your face clean off, try Avery Mephistopheles' Stout. It's a once per year release, part of their Demons of Ale series. They also have a coffee version of it (that i've only seen on tap) called Tweak, formerly called Meph Addict.

Tweak was the best beer I had at the Strong Ale Fest this year. You can buy it at Rob’s World of Beers on West Street in single 12 oz bottles (which, at 17+% ABV is like drinking three normal beers). Absolutely delicious.

[ShockerEngineer]

Tweak was the best beer I had at the Strong Ale Fest this year. You can buy it at Rob’s World of Beers on West Street in single 12 oz bottles (which, at 17+% ABV is like drinking three normal beers). Absolutely delicious.

Interesting! I didn't know Tweak was ever available in bottles. I may have to go on a pilgrimage to the World of Beers this weekend to see if they have that and any other crazy stuff. :)

My buddy and I were at Strong Ale Fest, too. Also, we went to the Public at the Brickyard Demons of Ale tap takeover and got six ounce pours of each. We were preeeetty drunk after that 18 total ounces.

[Dupe]

I agree. The non-conference schedule needs more beer. Let's get on the phone with Creighton.

[Cdizzle]

I agree. The non-conference schedule needs more beer. Let's get on the phone with Creighton.

More beer, maybe. But it certainly doesn't need any more cupcakes.

[shock]

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

WSU has had an average RPI of 13.5 the last 4 years, never lower than 18. The KenPom numbers are even better(avg 11.25, low 17). That doesn't exactly scream "needs RPI help."

Say what you want about the RPI, but going 28-4 and getting a 7 seed screams "needs a better schedule".

[Dan]

we have to rely on volume of wins since our SOS is not that great. Look at our wins vs Top 50 and you'll see the problem.

[shockmonster]

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[shockmonster]

Say what you want about the RPI, but going 28-4 and getting a 7 seed screams "needs a better schedule".

I think I remember you predicting that Memphis, Nebraska, Colorado, were all going to stink and our schedule would shape up the way it did.

[SB Shock]

You look pretty good now for having graduated from college and holding an M 1. But I'm confused because that was a Marine uniform and I thought you were in the Army.:)

I was cross dressing?

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

I think I remember you predicting that Memphis, Nebraska, Colorado, were all going to stink and our schedule would shape up the way it did.

I don't think I quite said they would stink, but you are right that I had my doubts about the top teams on the schedule. I remember getting roasted by a few Shockernetters for the following comments.

May 2014:

Anyone else nervous about the possibility that although we have what looks like a much improved schedule overall, we could still easily reach the end of the year without playing more than maybe one or two NCAA Tournament level teams?

With all the optimism that this upcoming schedule will be better, I'm just a little concerned that at the end of the day, 3 out of __ (atlarge level teams) may be all we get. Heck, I could see it being as low as 2 depending on who fills out the last few remaining games.

Obviously this last year was amazing despite the problems with the schedule, but that doesn't mean I can't wish for better. I truly believe winning a very high % of games aganist decent competition (RPI 50-150) is a great formula for dancing with a really nice seed, and that is great and all, but a part of me just envies the fanbases who get to play top notch competition prior to March.

I'm simply talking about the fact that I wish our 4th or 5th strongest opponent out of 34 games wasn't on the level of a #14 seed. The fan in me wants to see more high quality opponents, and last year was fairly weak in that area. I fear the suppossed improvements to next year's schedule still might not remedy this specific area.