Marshall Record in Sight

[Hurley]

I believe the record for consecutive 30 win seasons by a coach is 4 by Bill Self (someone correct me if I'm wrong). With our prospects for this season, I would expect Marshall can tie that record this year.

[ShoxRoxMySox]

He who shall not be named also did it for 4 years at Memphis starting in the 05-06 season, but I'm not sure if that accounts for any possible vacated wins or not. Too lazy to look.

[Bluzrover]

He who shall not be named also did it for 4 years at Memphis starting in the 05-06 season, but I'm not sure if that accounts for any possible vacated wins or not. Too lazy to look.

You are correct. The NCAA vacated his 2007-2008 results which, if they had stood, would have been 38-1. He gets a lot of credit for his record at Memphis even though his team was playing in the "tough" Conference USA.

3G is building a very solid record for himself and will tie Self sometime around the 27th of February against Illinois State. (I predict)

[Hurley]

He Who Shall Not Be Named has an official record of 0-2 in 2007-08. Therefore, Billy Self owns the most consecutive seasons of 30 wins. Soon to be joined by GM.

[Dave Stalwart]

Billy Self owns the most consecutive seasons of 30 wins. Soon to be joined by GM.

The only difference will be that HC3Gv3.3 will have the tie breaker :)

[Shocker1976]

The only difference will be that HC3Gv3.3 will have the tie breaker :)

And 3G's streak will be in progress.

[WSUwatcher]

WSU is developing a basketball record against the Chickenhawks similar to what the baseball team has against Texas -- never win during the regular season (well, almost never: I was there for the 54-49 win Fogler engineered at the Roundhouse); never lose in post-season play. Not a bad trade-off.

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John Calipari

[Steeleshocker]

John Calipari

Dude! You weren't supposed to name him! There's a reason he shall not be named!

[ShoxRoxMySox]

You are correct. The NCAA vacated his 2007-2008 results which, if they had stood, would have been 38-1. He gets a lot of credit for his record at Memphis even though his team was playing in the "tough" Conference USA.

3G is building a very solid record for himself and will tie Self sometime around the 27th of February against Illinois State. (I predict)

I'm really happy to hear that! I despise Pay-Pal Cal

[ShockTalk]

John Calipari

Dude! You weren't supposed to name him! There's a reason he shall not be named!

How true. If you must "name", just say "the squid".

[Jhook89]

The real question is can he keep it going next season and break the record... That will be a little tougher.

[ShockdaWorld]

I think it's always difficult to win 30 in a season. However, I also think that given our returning players, we will have as good of a shot as anybody of winning 30 next year.

[WSUwatcher]

The real question is can he keep it going next season and break the record... That will be a little tougher.

Not easy, sure -- but even AFRE (After Fred, Ron, and Evan) there's going to be a lot of talent, a culture of intensity and winning, and the right coaching staff to make it all work. So it won't be a surprise to see the Shocks to drive for five. But first let's see 'em stay healthy and make it four.

[WuDrWu]

Not easy, sure -- but even AFRE (After Fred, Ron, and Evan) there's going to be a lot of talent, a culture of intensity and winning, and the right coaching staff to make it all work. So it won't be a surprise to see the Shocks to drive for five. But first let's see 'em stay healthy and make it four.

No kidding, 30-3 going into the tourney is a hell of a year, and one never to be counted on.