New Mexico State game canceled? [Rescheduled for Feb 15 @ 7pm]

[shocks02]

Not from what I calculated. Either way it can only be a bad loss, no way it can be a quality win

It'll be no worse than playing half of the Valley teams remaining on our schedule. Another chance to see Ron, Fred and Wessel at the roundhouse and (hopefully) get the young guys some quality minutes. Who knows, maybe even Landry will be ready to roll by then.

[_kai_]

Updated the thread title with the new date.

[Stickboy46]

It'll be no worse than playing half of the Valley teams remaining on our schedule. Another chance to see Ron, Fred and Wessel at the roundhouse and (hopefully) get the young guys some quality minutes. Who knows, maybe even Landry will be ready to roll by then.

That's the only benefit for WSU that I can come up with. That Landry might get an extra game to get back into playing shape.

[shock-it-to-me]

For me, it's another chance to see Ron and Fred play a game. I could care less about the rest.

[Dave Stalwart]

This season, our win total is going to matter more than our RPI. Our RPI getting a tiny hit from playing NMSU and winning (hopefully) while adding another WIN to our record is a debatable point. I would be inclined to say that because of the way our team is perceived this year, it would be better to have wins than a few insignificant extra points in the RPI. Maybe I'm wrong. When I say "resume building" I'm talking about the perception that having more wins will create. The Shockers are a known commodity this year because of the notoriety Fred and Ron have. They just need to get back to a record that looks similar to the top 25 teams and we will get a lot of benefit of the doubt... and having this game against another 100-200 range team will help accomplish that.

Just don't lose.

And give me a break on splitting hairs on what defines exactly half of the MVC. I know Gregg Marshall struggles with counting, but I don't. :)

[ShockdaWorld]

For me, it's another chance to see Ron and Fred play a game. I could care less about the rest.

100% this as long as I can find tickets!

[ShockdaWorld]

Playing this game also gives us another opportunity to build toward another 30 win season. Will be nice to keep that streak alive as well.

[shock]

Updated the thread title with the new date.

And you found $5?

[_kai_]

And you found $5?

Just trying to be transparent.

[Kung Wu]

So how do the tickets work? I used mine to buy food at a discount.

[WstateU]

So how do the tickets work? I used mine to buy food at a discount.

[SHOXAAC]

So how do the tickets work? I used mine to buy food at a discount.

Find another soccer game to attend.
:-)

[Kung Wu]

Find another soccer game to attend.
:-)

Actually good point! I better check my schedule!

[WSUwatcher]

Playing this game also gives us another opportunity to build toward another 30 win season. Will be nice to keep that streak alive as well.

Good point, Shockda -- I remember suggesting way back early, back before the plague of injury locusts descended, and some posters were eager for Marshall to have a chance next year for five straight 30+ seasons, that it might be helpful for him to reach four first.

At that point, of course, we had no idea what was about to befall the Shocks. But now that we do know, a win against NMSU would enable the Shocks to get at most to 25 on the regular season, which would leave a championship in St. Louis and a successful first weekend in the NCAA as requirements to reach 30, even if they win 'em all. A loss or two or a non-win cancellation, and that trip to Houston suddenly becomes a necessity. That was the case last time, too (the Final Four team hit 30 on the number), so it's possible -- but the extra chance to win is a nice boost.

[Dave Stalwart]

Reminds me of this