Hannah and Murry make All-Newcomer Team

[shocks771]

Congrats to both Clevin and Toure! Toure also makes the All-Freshman Team.

Woodfox wins Player of the Year
Oguchi wins Newcomer of the Year
Dillard wins Freshman of the Year
Mullins wins Defensive Player of the Year

http://www.kansas.com/sports/updates/story/719615.html

[1972Shocker]

Oguchi's award should be called the Oldcomer of the Year considering he is a Senior.

[1972Shocker]

Bad News: No Shockers among the Top 15 players in the league.

Good News: 9 of the Top 15 are Seniors - No Shockers.

Returning Players Receiving MVC Recognition & Top Losses By Team:

Northern Iowa:
Adam Koch, Jr - 1st Team
Kwadzo Ahelegbe, So - 2nd Team & All-Defensive Team
Ali Farokhmanesh, Jr - All-Newcomer
Johnny Moran, Fr - All-Freshman Team
Top Losses: Travis Brown
Other Returners: Jason Eglseder, Brian Haak, Jake Koch, Lucas O'Rear, Adam Rodenberg

Creighton:
P'Allen Stinnett, So - 2nd Team
Kenny Lawson, So - All-Defense
Top Losses - Booker Woodfox - POY, Josh Dotzler - All-Defense
Other Returners: Chad Millard, Justin Carter, Cavell Witter, Antoine Young, Casey Harriman, Kaleb Korver, Kenton Walker

Illinois State:
Osiris Eldridge, Jr - 1st Team & All-Defense
Dinma Odiakosa, Jr - All-Defense
Top Losses: Champ Oguchi - NOY, Emanuel Holloway, Brandon Sampay
Other Returners: Lloyd Phillips, Landon Shipley

Bradley:
Top Losses: Theron Wilson - 1st Team & All-Defense, Sam Singh, David Collins
Other Returners: Sam Maniscalco, Dodie Dunson, Chris Roberts, Eddren McCain, Darian Norris, Taylor Brown

Southern Illinois:
Kevin Dillard, Fr - FOY
Top Losses - Brian Mullins - Honorable Mention & Defensive MVP, Tony Boyle, Wesley Clemmons
Other Returners: Carlton Fay, Ryan Hare, Justin Bocot, Anthony Booker, Nick Evans

Evansville:
Kaylon Williams, Fr - All Freshman Team
Top Losses: Shy Ely - 1st Team, Jason Holsinger - Honorable Mention, Nate Garner
Other Returners: James Haarsma, Pieter van Tongeren, Kavon Lacey, Denver Holmes

Drake:
Josh Young, Jr. - 2nd Team
Top Losses: Jonathan Cox - 2nd Team, Brent Heemskirk, John Michael Hall and Alex White
Other Returners: Josh Parker, Craig Stanley, Adam Templeton, Bill Eaddy

Indiana State:
Harry Marshall, Jr - Honorable Mention
Top Losses: Jay Tunnell - Honorable Mention
Other Returners: Rashad Reed, Aaron Carter, Jordan Printy, Carl Richard, Isiah Martin, Josh Crawford

Missouri State:
Kyle Weems, Fr - All-Freshman
Top Losses: Chris Cooks - Honorable Mention, Wade Knapp, Shane Laurie, Spencer Laurie
Other Returners: Will Creekmore, Cardell McFarland, Ryan Jehle, Jusitin Fuehrmeyer

Wichita State:
Clevin Hannah, Jr - All Newcomer
Toure Murry, Fr - All Newcomer and All Freshman
Top Losses: Ramon Clemente
Other Key Returners: JT Durley, AJ Hawkins, David Kyles, Graham Hatch, Aaron Ellis, Garrett Stutz
Key Necomers: Gabe Blair, Johnny Coy, Kenny Mannigault

Don't know much about the other teams' newcomers, but I like the Shocks chances of moving into the upper half of the league next year. Perhaps has high as 3rd. Looks like UNI and CU will be the favorites again next year.

[ShoxFan963]

No big surprises here.

[Aargh]

UNI looks evil next year.

Most of the Valley looks better next year than this year. UE is a notable exception.

The honors to WSU players seem deserved, and the omissions from honors also appear deserved. I'm looking for Durley to get some recognition next year. It's going to require that kind of a year from Durley and I think Durley is progressing well enough - finally - to achieve that level.

[91 mascot]

Question

I guess my only question would be - should Mullins really be Defensive MVP when he misses 1/4 of the league season? I think Mullins got better every year - but not certain I would have given him that honor. Did it really seem like there was a standout defender this year?

[ShockerFever]

Re: Question

I guess my only question would be - should Mullins really be Defensive MVP when he misses 1/4 of the league season? I think Mullins got better every year - but not certain I would have given him that honor. Did it really seem like there was a standout defender this year?

No, there wasn't. And that's why he probably got it. A list-ditch pick. Missing 1/4 season and getting it was definitely an iffy.

1972, thanks for the nice breakdown.

[SB Shock]

UNI looks evil next year.

Most of the Valley looks better next year than this year. UE is a notable exception.

It is going to be tough for WSU to move up in the standings. The other valley teams are going to be improving also. It will come down to how much the returning players are committed to work in the offseason to get better. Not sure if that can even be predicted.

The second question will the roster talent due new players coming in be greater than the roster losses - that looks a little easier to answer. At this point it should be yes.

[ShockerKhan]

Eagle is reporting that Sam Singh has received an additional year of eligibility for Bradley.

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

UNI looks evil next year.

Most of the Valley looks better next year than this year. UE is a notable exception.

It is going to be tough for WSU to move up in the standings. The other valley teams are going to be improving also. It will come down to how much the returning players are committed to work in the offseason to get better. Not sure if that can even be predicted.

The second question will the roster talent due new players coming in be greater than the roster losses - that looks a little easier to answer. At this point it should be yes.

You can rest assured that NO TEAM will work harder or be better prepared for next season than the boys in Gold and Black.

Lets make sure we are keeping our individual expectations within reason, but we moved forward faster and farther than any other team this year, and while losing Ramon hurts, we have some quality players ready to step in.

:goshocks:

[Dan]

I'd be interested to see what other eligible transfers and redshirts will be playing next year (ala Coy and Blair). It seems to be a distinct advantage when your newcomers have a year of practice under their belts. For this reason, I like WSU's chances of a top 3 finish. UNI should be the clear favorites.

[ShockerFever]

WSU will win the Valley title next year. Book it.

[tropicalshox]

Information about transfers who will play in the Valley next year can be found in the '09 Recruits at Valley Schools thread on the recruiting board.

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

Information about transfers who will play in the Valley next year can be found in the '09 Recruits at Valley Schools thread on the recruiting board.

And it is the finest place to find info about Valley recruiting anywhere on the net.

Thanks to our "Recruiting Czar"!

Thanks Trop!