WSU VERSUS INDIANA STATE PREDICTIONS

[pinstripers]

We win
They don't

[WuDrWu]

WSU 68-63.
Doubtful on their leading scorer back in time.
http://www.tribstar.com/collegesport...yword=topstory

"Perhaps no two programs since then have followed a path quite as similar as ISU and WSU have, so it’s appropriate that tonight’s game at Hulman Center presents a sort of crossroads for both the Sycamores and the Shockers."






Where's Cold when we need him? No way he let's this gem slide......he has to be shaking right now.

[WuDrWu]

By the way, just show the guys a tape of the MSU v Geese contest last night. That should be enough to ensure they continue to defend at a high level.

Defend the 3 like we've done this season and we'll be fine. Relax and hello Bears.

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

Doc, I think he was talking about since the two coaches took over 3 years ago. And that includes ISU being much better in year one.

At this point, I would tend to think it was correct. If we win tonight and Indiana State loses that confidence they have built, even without Kelly, they could spiral out of control. However, a win could solidify them as a upper half Valley team.

[WuDrWu]

I'm sorry, but please don't EVER again compare WSU's current program to Indiana State.

For crying out loud, they couldn't get Larry Bird back for their Final 4 reunion.


Memo to the Foxes:


If Larry Legend can't attend, then you DON'T have a reunion. It's like the tree that falls in the forest yet nobody is around to hear it.

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

I hear that Doc....

wait, or did I?

With a win tonight, without Kelly, and Indiana State is 4-2, same as WSU in the league. A place WSU would not be without Clevin Hannah.

A Wichita State win moves us to a point where we could start to open this up. It could be a two horse race, and with our closing schedule, I like our chances.

[WuDrWu]

Doc, I think he was talking about since the two coaches took over 3 years ago. And that includes ISU being much better in year one.

At this point, I would tend to think it was correct. If we win tonight and Indiana State loses that confidence they have built, even without Kelly, they could spiral out of control. However, a win could solidify them as a upper half Valley team.

I know you are right, but they mention it more than once and there is an inference there imho. Perhaps I am reading too much into it. Still, when was the last time ISUB WASN'T in the play-in round?

These are 2 vastly different teams. And frankly, VASTLY different coaches. Gregg's history at Winthrop far outweighs Kevin's at UNO if you ask me, and I don't care how good of friends Dana and Kevin are.

[WuDrWu]

I hear that Doc....

wait, or did I?

With a win tonight, without Kelly, and Indiana State is 4-2, same as WSU in the league. A place WSU would not be without Clevin Hannah.

A Wichita State win moves us to a point where we could start to open this up. It could be a two horse race, and with our closing schedule, I like our chances.

I know this is why they play the games. No doubt ISUB is playing well and making the most of their talent and true, the Trees may well win tonight. I still don't think the two teams, programs, coaches or anything else are remotely close to being comparable. And I doubt anyone that is honest and unbiased thinks so either.

But that's just me, I could be wrong.

:wsu_posters: :goshocks:

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

Sure you do, at least a little. No way McKenna coming from Creighton doesn't impact your opinion of him. I know it does me, but he seems like a very "not Dana" guy. We all have our faults, his seemed to be a decision to join Creighton's staff.

They are different teams, and as the writer said (you must give him that he is infinitely better than Marie P) tonight to be the separating moment for the two. WSU needs to take that next step, and tonight is the night.

[WuDrWu]

WSU needs to take that next step, and tonight is the night.

+1000

[1972Shocker]

Hopefully, the stars will have changed alignment by tonight. Some of the recent goings on in College Basketball a scary.

A depleted Tennessee over Kansas. Drake over MSU (easily). UNI's 52-50 escape over Bradley at home.

Good opportunity for the Shocks to show that they understand what it takes to be a contender. I think the Shocks will get it done.

Shocks - 67
Trees - 61

:goshocks:

[ShockRef]

As usual, I'll be in attendance tonight in wonderful Terre Haute.

Hopefully, the Shocks play with the same energy level this year as they did last year. If they do, the result will be the same.

Hopefully, most of the red-neck degenerates that occasionally attend an InSU game will stay home due to the cold.

Hopefully. 8)

[RoyalShock]

Either INSU is a difficult team to figure out or I'm just hesitant to state the obvious.

They have two wins against top-100 RPI teams: #93 Colorado St. at home and a good win at #48 W. Kentucky. To offset those, they have home losses to #146 Coastal Carolina (by 15) and #256 Ball St.

Their 3-2 MVC record has come against the bottom five league teams: @SIU (L by 18), CU (W), @DU (W by 16), @BU (L) and UE (W).

They looked pretty good against UE on Sunday, but I'm not sure how much of that was due to the opponent. Even if they win tonight to tie us at 4-2, they could easily be 4-6 after the following four games (@UNI, @MSU, UNI, SIU) and 5-9 after the next eight.

[WuDrWu]

I must be too mean spirited. I thought Evansville was bloody awful and Indiana State was just less awful. If we don't draw and quarter these guys in the paint, I will be extraordinarily frustrated.

[newshock1234]

I must be too mean spirited. I thought Evansville was bloody awful and Indiana State was just less awful. If we don't draw and quarter these guys in the paint, I will be extraordinarily frustrated.

yup agreed