WSU Versus Missouri State Predictions and Pregame Discussions

[WuDrWu]

MSU passes on hosting MVC track meet due to expenses. WSU gets it now.

http://missouristatebears.com/news/2017/2/8/womens-track-bears-will-pass-on-hosting-mvc-track-meet.aspx

They really are having financial issues if they can't get their facilities updated in two years for an event they actively wanted to host.

A lot of class from 'Bolt:

"Our entire conference, coaches and student-athletes, were looking forward to competing at Missouri State," said Steve Rainbolt, Wichita State head track and field coach. "I feel bad for Missouri State's student-athletes and coaches that they are not able to host, and at the same time, we always enjoy the opportunity to host conference championships at Wichita State."

[WSUwatcher]

There's an easy way to cut costs. Bite the bullet like WSU did and drop football. As much as I like football and occasionally wish WSU had it, its a tremedous drag on athletic budgets at the MVC level. If we hadn't dropped football I doubt we would be having our current level of success in basketball let alone our other successful programs.

Absolutely, Wheat -- The reason WSU basketball is what it is these days is Gregg Marshall; and a big part of the reason Marshall is still here (along with, admittedly, the "can't buy happy; coach where you're loved" philosophy he so wisely adopted years ago) is because WSU can afford to pay him $3 million a year. They couldn't do that if they had football to pay for (certainly FBS football, and quite possibly even quality FCS football) -- there's just no way, unless Charles Koch were to fund his salary personally.

[WuShock Reaper]

The major prognosticators are once again unanimous, in favor of the Shockers in the "Roundhouse":

Nolan +21.0
Massey +17.0
RPI Forecast +18.7
Sagarin +23.0
Vegas +18.0

I'll go with the unanimous verdict and take WSU by 20:

Hillbilly U. - 63
Shockers - 83

[LuskingforGuttin]

I guess Dirty Dan really, really, really likes a relaxed fit. Personally, if I want comfort I would go more with the Bobby Knight approach.

Now it is possible that Dirty Dan's luggage was misplaced and he had to borrow this suit from Marty Simmons.

Man, all of this obsession over Muller's physique and his fashion sense. NTTIAWWT. I applaud all of you though. Cannot be easy to express views like that in the middle of nowhere Kansas. Good on you all.

As for the game, still like MSU +18. Al Michaels does too I bet.

[molly jabali]

Man, all of this obsession over Muller's physique and his fashion sense. NTTIAWWT. I applaud all of you though. Cannot be easy to express views like that in the middle of nowhere Kansas. Good on you all.

As for the game, still like MSU +18. Al Michaels does too I bet.

"nowhere Kansas"????? Really?????

[1972Shocker]

Man, all of this obsession over Muller's physique and his fashion sense. NTTIAWWT. I applaud all of you though. Cannot be easy to express views like that in the middle of nowhere Kansas. Good on you all.

As for the game, still like MSU +18. Al Michaels does too I bet.

I have to give you credit though. Our alleged obsession over Muller's fashion sense doesn't hold a candle to your obsession with ShockerNet and all things Wichita State. Most people don't wear envy well but you do a great job of it.

[SHOCKvalue]

Man, all of this obsession over Muller's physique and his fashion sense. NTTIAWWT. I applaud all of you though. Cannot be easy to express views like that in the middle of nowhere Kansas. Good on you all.

As for the game, still like MSU +18. Al Michaels does too I bet.

You know, I actually enjoy some facets of the Ozarks, but when you're from there it pretty much negates any ability whatsoever to talk geographic smack.

To say nothing for the obvious fact that metro Wichita is significantly larger than metro Springfield. So if Wichita is "middle of nowhere", how exactly do we best describe Springpatch?

[Eric]

Man, all of this obsession over Muller's physique and his fashion sense. NTTIAWWT. I applaud all of you though. Cannot be easy to express views like that in the middle of nowhere Kansas. Good on you all.

As for the game, still like MSU +18. Al Michaels does too I bet.

Run along now Tickle. The still needs tendin'

[Stickboy46]

So apparently Lusks contract has a clause that if MSU reaches the NCAA tourney, he gets the option to extend for 5 years with a 1.85 million buy out. So with that clause, they could enter Arch Madness at 0-31, get hot for 4 games and get a contract extension with a 4-32 record on the year. Who approved that?

http://www.news-leader.com/story/sports/college/msu/2017/02/08/ncaa-trip-could-mean-five-more-years-185-million-paul-lusk/97087280/

[ShockerFever]

Man, all of this obsession over Muller's physique and his fashion sense. NTTIAWWT. I applaud all of you though. Cannot be easy to express views like that in the middle of nowhere Kansas. Good on you all.

As for the game, still like MSU +18. Al Michaels does too I bet.

Your school is poor and totally f***ed.

How do you like those apples?

[ShoxRoxMySox]

So apparently Lusks contract has a clause that if MSU reaches the NCAA tourney, he gets the option to extend for 5 years with a 1.85 million buy out. So with that clause, they could enter Arch Madness at 0-31, get hot for 4 games and get a contract extension with a 4-32 record on the year. Who approved that?

http://www.news-leader.com/story/spo...lusk/97087280/

Reeks of absolute desperation.

[WheatShock]

Talk about setting the bar low.

[shoxxfmr]

Doesn't this clause mean the Shocks might be ahead to let MSU win the tournament, so they are stuck with Lusk for 5 more years with a larger buyout than anyone is ever likely to pay? Eliminates one Valley team from ever really competing for at least 5 more years.

[wichshock65]

Run along now Tickle. The still needs tendin'

Lol. That cracked me up

[ShockerPhi]

Doesn't this clause mean the Shocks might be ahead to let MSU win the tournament, so they are stuck with Lusk for 5 more years with a larger buyout than anyone is ever likely to pay? Eliminates one Valley team from ever really competing for at least 5 more years.

If anything, I'd rather these schools get better. But they just aren't capable. Misery State will still be mediocre at best with whatever coach they choose next.