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  • #31
    I'm picking WSU ahead of SIU this year. I think WSU has a better match between players and coaching styles than SIU. SIU's Soph class is a good one, but they don't seem to fit well into Lowery's "in your shorts" defensive style.

    I'm picking SIU ahead of BU, so I'm way off base with this top 144.
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    • #32
      I really doubt if they are picking us for 8th to 10th place in the Valley. Either Bradley or WSU will be up next from the Valley.
      In the fast lane

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      • #33
        BTW Doc, one national writer already picked WSU in the title chase with SIU not far BEHIND. Have faith.

        I got a chuckle out of the SIU fan's comment. He shouldn't expect much respect after a 13-18 season with the main new hope a turnover guy from Iowa.
        In the fast lane

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        • #34
          I would think SIU would be ahead of BU also. I think they are pretty much on par with us, which leads me to believe we must be next in the top 144 (for Valley teams anyway). One thing that may put us ahead is our finish to the season last year. Also I believe our recruiting class got a LITTLE more pub than theirs this year which could put us a notch above them in SOME people's eyes. And perhaps some writers feel that their recruiting class last year didn't live up to the "hype" which is why they are being a little more cautious with them this year.

          Who knows though, this is 1 writer's opinions and who knows how he goes about his rankings.
          "He called me around noon and was thrilled," Brandt said. "He said he was going to be a Shocker forever." -- RIP Guy, you WILL indeed be a Shocker forever!

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          • #35
            Not really surprised to see an SIU fan gripe about something.

            You're right tropicalshox. Going 13-18 last year and losing their PG Mullins isn't gonna translate into a Top 3 finish. I think 6th is a pretty safe pick for them. Sure, they're not used to it, but that's life and I personally think SIU has had their peak this decade.

            We definitely will make the list. I'm really thinking Bradley will be next and they'll have us pegged for 4th. I don't think anyone can deny the tremendous upswing we demonstrated towards the last half of the season last year.
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            ... No really, deuces.
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            • #36
              Originally posted by ShockerFever
              Not really surprised to see an SIU fan gripe about something.

              You're right tropicalshox. Going 13-18 last year and losing their PG Mullins isn't gonna translate into a Top 3 finish. I think 6th is a pretty safe pick for them. Sure, they're not used to it, but that's life and I personally think SIU has had their peak this decade.

              We definitely will make the list. I'm really thinking Bradley will be next and they'll have us pegged for 4th. I don't think anyone can deny the tremendous upswing we demonstrated towards the last half of the season last year.
              The more I've thought about it I agree it would be logical to have BU next and us 4th as we probably showed as much or more progress during the last half of last year than anyone in the league except for UNI. But I won't be pissed no matter what, even if we don't make this list.
              "He called me around noon and was thrilled," Brandt said. "He said he was going to be a Shocker forever." -- RIP Guy, you WILL indeed be a Shocker forever!

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              • #37
                That's what I was thinking as well. We finished strong with a VERY young team and we have a pretty nice recruiting class as well. People seem to look at WSU as on the way up. I predict Bradley is next from the Valley.
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                • #38
                  SIU comes in at 117 and 6th in the conference. They say they lost Carlton Fay. Not sure that is correct. This is his Junior year, right?

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                  • #39
                    I got it, they got Tony Boyle and Fay mixed up, since according to them, Tony Boyle will be the new go to guy since Fay graduated.

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                    • #40
                      If the same mistake were made on our writeup this place would be in 3-Mile Island mode.

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by BostonWu
                        If the same mistake were made on our writeup this place would be in 3-Mile Island mode.
                        And this would be bad because ... :noidea:

                        :D
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                        Don't worry too much about it. Just do all you can do and let the rough end drag.

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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by SpanglerFan316
                          Originally posted by BostonWu
                          If the same mistake were made on our writeup this place would be in 3-Mile Island mode.
                          And this would be bad because ... :noidea:

                          :D
                          I just find it a little ironic that some are being critical over SIU fan's comments in regards to sloppy journalism when folks would be completely apeschit around here. When reading their comments they basically dismissed the writeup after the writer botched major facts. I didn't see it so much as crying over lack of respect.

                          I got a chuckle out of the SIU fan's comment. He shouldn't expect much respect after a 13-18 season with the main new hope a turnover guy from Iowa.

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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by BostonWu
                            Originally posted by SpanglerFan316
                            Originally posted by BostonWu
                            If the same mistake were made on our writeup this place would be in 3-Mile Island mode.
                            And this would be bad because ... :noidea:

                            :D
                            I just find it a little ironic that some are being critical over SIU fan's comments in regards to sloppy journalism when folks would be completely apeschit around here. When reading their comments they basically dismissed the writeup after the writer botched major facts. I didn't see it so much as crying over lack of respect.

                            I got a chuckle out of the SIU fan's comment. He shouldn't expect much respect after a 13-18 season with the main new hope a turnover guy from Iowa.
                            He freaking switched a guy's name around.

                            Get over it.
                            Deuces Valley.
                            ... No really, deuces.
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                            • #44
                              lmao, top 144.

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by SoutheastShocker
                                lmao, top 144.
                                Washington State checked in at #141.

                                Opps!
                                http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/washington-st-basketball-preview-141-167004
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