Archeobracketology

[Pantherpower]

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The Shox are going down for the 3rd time in a row in OT. Down 8 with under 30 seconds to go. Damn. Panthers really could've benefitted from this one.

[morrism0]

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Well Drake didn't help us either, by losing to Bradley. That really will hurt Drake come selection time. They need a good showing against Butler.

We on the other hand need to win out to avoid Sunday (not counting the bracket buster). The ISU win and Bradley win really stings. This is not good.

[joecooll6]

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Wow, what a tough night for our bye hopes. After tonight it looks pretty bleak indeed.

[joecooll6]

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Both Drake and Wichita blew big leads tonight very late in the game, it just sort of feels like were destined for the play-in round.

[Matt Trump]

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Once again, Bradley is getting hot heading into the tournament.

[Khan4Cats]

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Drake's loss last night means only one team hasn't lost at home during conference play this year.

Time to make it every team with a home loss after tonight.

[BCPanther]

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We still control our own destiny. Play big, win out, miss Thursday...

[unigriff]

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we dodge tonight with a WIN, and we are in SUPERB shape!

[unigriff]

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I'm using Joe's Archeobracketology as my column for this week!

[UNIPNTHR]

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I'm using Joe's Archeobracketology as my column for this week!

Are you going to send Joe your paycheck for this week?

[unigriff]

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Are you going to send Joe your paycheck for this week?

haha...no, i asked him prior to writing it if i could use his idea. I even credited him for it in the piece... no worries!! I owe him a beer

[clenz]

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Is SIU 60-1 in their last 61 conference games in Carbondale? Part of me says that they're "due" for a loss at home. Part of me thinks that we match-up well with the Salukis. I have one part in my brain that keeps asking, "which UNI team shows up tonight?" If the team that has played well shows up than I know we can win. If the team that played in Omaha last week shows up...it's going to be a long night.

I'm hoping that now that we're behind the 8-ball in regards to playing on Thursday night that someone on the team will become a vocal leader and get their guys to play with some passion!!! This is way beyond coaching strategy. The Panthers need a player to step up and lead this team emotionally and with their play. I hope that happens tonight.

I agree with almost all of this.

However, I don't think UNI playing with the mindset of being behind the 8 ball is a good idea for us this year. We don't look fluid the way it is, and if you add that pressure on it it could get even uglier.

Although I do hope you are right for us giving them a loss they are due for

[UNIAlum95]

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I disagree. I think this team wants to be challenged. I think they want to be told that they can't do it. I think they've got some guys just waiting to bust loose. I hope I'm right.

Well given that, I'll jump on and say UNI can't win at SIU-C. We shall see.

[clenz]

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I disagree. I think this team wants to be challenged. I think they want to be told that they can't do it. I think they've got some guys just waiting to bust loose. I hope I'm right.

I hope you are right too, but I just don't see it happening. But I really hope it does and i'll be pulling for it

[morrism0]

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Well I was holding out hope for a miracle run in St. Louis until I read this from the Arch Madness site (which also does not bode well for Drake):

How Seed It Is
The top seed has only 10 titles in the league’s 31-year tournament history, with only three titles by a No. 1 seed in the 17 previous years in St. Louis. No seed worse than a No. 5 has previously won the MVC Tournament.
Tournament Titles, By Seed
1 -- 10 (last : Illinois State in 1998), 3 in St. Louis
2 -- 13 (last: Creighton in 2007), 7 in St. Louis
3 -- 6 (last: Creighton in 2005), 5 in St. Louis
4 -- 1 (Creighton in 2000)
5 -- 1 (Indiana State in 2001)