2016-17 National Rankings

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

Maryland has 4 games remaining. They are the favorite, but by only single digits, in each game. Zero chances to make a big splash with a monster win (none of the 4 opponents are in the top 25 themselves). 4 chances to drop a game they were favored in.

I think the Shox pass Maryland either next week or the week after.

[Dave Stalwart]

According to the new AP poll, it seems as thought Illinois State is not receiving any votes. As in, none.

Vermont, Middle Tennessee and Monmouth, however, are receiving votes.

At this point, given what remains on the schedule, I don't know if it's going to be possible for the Burds to get ranked or even earn significant votes by the end of the year... even if they win Arch Madness. They are probably on the wrong side of the bubble if they don't win Arch Madness.

[Stickboy46]

Jeff *******.. An AP poll voter flat out admitting he doesn't watch WSU due to who we play.

"@shox:_KCfan @RyanSaindon @espn sorry but not watching Wichita state-northern Iowa for more than a few minutes when better games on TV."

https://twitter.com/GoodmanESPN/status/833732738964402180

[Dave Stalwart]

Jeff *******.. An AP poll voter flat out admitting he doesn't watch WSU due to who we play.

"@shox_KCfan @RyanSaindon @espn sorry but not watching Wichita state-northern Iowa for more than a few minutes when better games on TV."

https://twitter.com/GoodmanESPN/stat...32738964402180

That's alright. He will watch plenty of WSU basketball in the NCAA tournament.

[SHOCKvalue]

Jeff *******.. An AP poll voter flat out admitting he doesn't watch WSU due to who we play.

"@shox:_KCfan @RyanSaindon @espn sorry but not watching Wichita state-northern Iowa for more than a few minutes when better games on TV."

https://twitter.com/GoodmanESPN/stat...32738964402180

We're beating the hell out of our conference mates on such a scale that the games are unwatchable, and there are therefore less eyeballs on our program. What a strange problem to have.

Dear AAC, MWC, and (maybe) A10, we're patiently waiting:

[Dave Stalwart]

We're beating the hell out of our conference mates at such a scale that there are less eyeballs on our program. What a strange problem to have.

Dear AAC, MWC, and (maybe) A10, we're patiently waiting:

It is definitely odd. People are not watching the game because they know WSU will win and it's a foregone conclusion, yet they aren't sure if we are any good...

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

According to the new AP poll, it seems as thought Illinois State is not receiving any votes. As in, none.

Vermont, Middle Tennessee and Monmouth, however, are receiving votes.

At this point, given what remains on the schedule, I don't know if it's going to be possible for the Burds to get ranked or even earn significant votes by the end of the year... even if they win Arch Madness. They are probably on the wrong side of the bubble if they don't win Arch Madness.

ISUr would be MVC co-champs, 26-6, and a forecasted RPI of 29 should they next lose to WSU on Sunday in St. Louis. While I clearly think WSU is in better shape to be able to afford a loss in that game, should ISUr make it there and then lose, they would be a tough team for the committee to leave out.

[ShockerPrez]

We're beating the hell out of our conference mates at such a scale that there are less eyeballs on our program. What a strange problem to have.

Dear AAC, MWC, and (maybe) A10, we're patiently waiting:

At this point, I agree. You take any of those if invited.

The MVC is a 4 engine prop plane with a fuel line leak.

[Dave Stalwart]

ISUr would be MVC co-champs, 26-6, and a forecasted RPI of 29 should they next lose to WSU on Sunday in St. Louis. While I clearly think WSU is in better shape to lose that game, should ISUr make it there and then lose, they would be a tough team for the committee to leave out.

My point is really not that they aren't a tournament team idealistically. My point is that, given what we continue to see each year, they are in serious risk territory...and it would be a legitimate "snub" type situation. But I just don't have complete faith that 26-6 with and RPI of 29 will actually get in since they reside in the MVC. They are 23-5, with a solid RPI and receiving zero votes. That indicates to me that they are perceived like an MVC team that no one has heard of, rather than as the #30 team in the nation. If they were being viewed correctly, they would be at least receiving one vote.

If I chose the field, they would absolutely be in.

[SHOCKvalue]

At this point, I agree. You take any of those if invited.

The MVC is a 4 engine prop plane with a fuel line leak.

Four engine?

We're a twin, with one side that gets replaced every year with whatever remanufacturered engine is the cheapest at the time.

[ShockerPrez]

Four engine?

We're a twin, with one side that gets replaced every year with whatever remanufacturered engine is the cheapest at the time.

I was think WW2 era type...

[Shoxthemonkey]

^^^^ I was typing the same thought. Damn, you fast @SHOCKvalue:.

[Stickboy46]

25th in the coaches ... http://sportspolls.usatoday.com/ncaa.../coaches-poll/

[Ricardo del Rio]

Four engine?

We're a twin, with one side that gets replaced every year with whatever remanufacturered engine is the cheapest at the time.

Two are feathered.

[Dan]

I just hope that whoever we get matched up against in the NCAA tourney uses film from the Mich State and Louisville games as a scout on how to beat us, LOL