WSU Versus Illinois State Predictions and Pregame Discussions

[Cdizzle]

I love how some of them dismiss this 'run' of recent success we're on as a fluke. WSU found magic in a bottle by getting lucky with recruiting RB and FVV. Once that core of first team performers leave, then WSU will fall back to their 1990's failures. They're not the only fans who say this to be fair, KU fans have been saying this for years.

Just goes to show you how fans outside of Wichita perceive us. The sleeping dragon started to wake up when Mark T. came on board. Now, GM has started to make the dragon yawn and stretch out its arms. They have no clue that dynasty is still in its infancy. Fools.

Co|d?

It would explain SO much.

[shocksrbest]

I hope we pound these guys. If for no other reason than to get their fan base to STFU. I usually read the other teams boards and ISU's is by far the worst IMO. With the exception of the two that post here, their whole fan base, coach and team can go to H3LL.

It's one thing to play hard and aggressive--like we do, but not dirty--which they do IMO. I just hope all our players remain uninjured. I despise them worse than Creighton.

[DwShock]

My prediction at the end of the game Gregg Marshall will break the record and become the winningest coach in Shocker history.

We have just under 24 hrs before tipoff

[ShockdaWorld]

My prediction at the end of the game Gregg Marshall will break the record and become the winningest coach in Shocker history.

We have just under 24 hrs before tipoff

I'm assuming you mean that he will be breaking his own record...or my meter is off a bit...

[DwShock]

I'm assuming you mean that he will be breaking his own record...or my meter is off a bit...

Absolutely. I guess you could call it my burrah joke

[MadaboutWu]

Dan Mueller is going to wish he voted for FVV for the Cousy award finalists.

[forevershockerfan]

this is a shame if you really believe this. this used to be such a respected rivalry going back a long ways. Ive been a fan for more than 30 years. I know many others that have been fans even longer. I know nobody who wants injuries. I also know that Dan doesn't coach that way. He didn;t play that way and certainly doesn't coach that way. He's not John Chaney.

Welcome back to SN Ghost Of Rick Lamb. You go way, way back with us on here and you have always been respectable and a good read. I always look forward to you posting when we play your team as do many others on here.

[WuDrWu]

I don't want to discount ANY team and or their preparation and effort. If I were ISU, I'd be looking for a lightning fast start. Teams have shown the occasional ability to hang with the Shocks for 10 minutes, maybe up to halftime.

This team is too dialed in and too deep for the vast majority of teams in the country, and every Valley team. BUT, if the Redbirds could come out of the game and fire in a bunch of threes, get the crowd involved, and can grab some kind of significant lead, say 8+ points, even if it's 8-0, then they could force the Shocks to play a game they aren't familiar with of late...playing from behind.

How would they react? Would the younger players panic? Make mistakes trying to do too much? I think that's ISU's only good chance. Not that they can't win a grind it out back and forth battle, but to do that, they'll need WSU to play off their best, way off their best if you ask me. This team is just too good right now.

So if the Redbirds want to try and control their own destiny, a fast start with a ton of speed and made shots, a taking a few chances to get there, seems like their best plan.

[Shocker85]

I don't want to discount ANY team and or their preparation and effort.

... plus lots of other good points ...

In reality, getting some of the adversity you describe would be of great benefit to the Shocks at this point. Some teaching points for close games would be very valuable.

However ...

Looking at the ISUr recent more solid performances, I notice they are versus the lower tier teams in the league.

I honestly think their optimism is based on fools hold. Plus, as many others have stated, this WSU team is locked into their mission. Fred, Ron, Evan, Anton, et al, will guide the youngsters through any adversity like the mentors they have become.

I really don't think this one will be very close.

[ShoxRoxMySox]

Wtf am I going to do until 9pm game time...... Ahhhh

[im4wsu]

Wtf am I going to do until 9pm game time...... Ahhhh

Imbibe?

[Shocktoberfest]

Wtf am I going to do until 9pm game time...... Ahhhh

Beakers, Kittens, Buddy, KD, Westbrook, Curry

[wuhog]

Wtf am I going to do until 9pm game time...... Ahhhh

I'll be taking Mrs. Wuhog and Wuhog Jr. to IBA for the globetrotters, then shocker time.

[Shoxthemonkey]

Drunk post alert

A buddy had a hole-in-one on #9 at Marion CC earlier today, 8 iron from 153. Lets see if I have the math right. #9 + 1 stroke + the $1 it cost me = 11. Shox win by 11 tonight. Apologies to @pogo:, we killed the biggest bottle of Crown that they had in Marion. GO SHOX!!

[bunck]

My prediction is that this WVU/Baylor game is going to run over quite a bit and we'll miss the beginning of ours.