Biggest MVC Threat!

[PantherPride23]

What is everyone's opinion on who the biggest threat is in the MVC. I personally think Creighton first because of Funk and their depth. BUt then I also think it could be SIU with Tatum.

[BCPanther]

The League is so tough top to bottom everynight is a war and I do not look at one game or two games being overly tougher than the rest. By the way you are a little off on SIU- great program but in a little bit of a rebuilding year they lost an awful lot from last year

[GonzoCat]

It's early in the noncon season, and I wouldn't put them in the top 4 yet, but damn Drake is looking very tough so far this year. As stated this conference is just looking very good top to bottom. I think a #7 ranking for the MVC might be a little low, but there is no way we will ever be ranked higher than that, no way the powers that be could ever admit the Big 6 "majors" weren't necessarily the top 6.

[PantherPride23]

I would have to agree that we our almost a top 5 conference this year. So far this year I think both with UNI's and Creighton's depth these two teams are going to be on the top at the end. It is also going to be close between Benny and Nate Funk for POY in the MVC. Nate just had 38 against Dayton but he played most of the game something Benny hasn't had the luxury of doing because of the competition!

[Marc Wigim]

The MVC is 19-6 against DI competition to date. That's 71%. That's better by 1% when compared to this point last year. The quality of competition might actually be a little better, too. However, the MVC is still just the MVC in the eyes of the Powers That Be, so I say screw 'em.

[ejacobson]

When BU gets back O'Bryant they are scary, just ask DePaul, SIU seems to be floundering a little, but Im sure by January theyll be back on track, and CU is just as usaul. But really watch out for WSU and BU they have both shown some unexpected power against some big time teams.

[panther2317]

I really wish WSU would have beaten Illinois. I know it's not the Illini of last season...but it would have given the Valley a Top 25 win. Drake's 3 point loss to Boston College (ranked #10) would have been HUGE!

[BBALL_NATION]

What is everyone's opinion on who the biggest threat is in the MVC. I personally think Creighton first because of Funk and their depth. BUt then I also think it could be SIU with Tatum.

Now there is a guy that is scary not only does he have talent but the refs love him as well.

I listened to the Dayton game as they got jobbed by the officials.... From what it sounded like... Funk just drove up the lane head down getting blocking fouls istead of charges. Is it like that all of the time... do they really give him that crap? The radio personalities couldn't believe it. He went to the line more than the entire Dayton Team!!!!!

[panther2317]

So...you listened to the Dayton broadcast? Are you an entire Valley hater? Now there's a worthwhile hobby

[BBALL_NATION]

Valley hater? No, Creighton is a solid team I don't care what conference they are in.

[BBALL_NATION]

I would have to agree that we our almost a top 5 conference this year. So far this year I think both with UNI's and Creighton's depth these two teams are going to be on the top at the end. It is also going to be close between Benny and Nate Funk for POY in the MVC. Nate just had 38 against Dayton but he played most of the game something Benny hasn't had the luxury of doing because of the competition!

Depth? I wasn't aware that you guys had any...... But I will be the first to retract if the box score proves me wrong tomorrow.

[NJ Panther]

Proof: Bench points by percentage of total score:
UNI Panthers 35.4%
Iowa Hawkeyes 25%
UNI's bench has infact scored the same number of bench points as Iowa, and has played 2 fewer games. Oh, and if you take out the Texas and Kentucky games Iowa's bench average raises to 26%. Points are certainly not the only way to measure one's bench, but they are certainly the best statistical (box score) way of looking at things.
(Note: Statistics compiled from www.unipanthers.com and www.hawkeyebasketball.com)

[Panthers to the Bone]

Good statistical evidence NJ.

[UNIAlum95]

When BU gets back O'Bryant they are scary, just ask DePaul, SIU seems to be floundering a little, but Im sure by January theyll be back on track, and CU is just as usaul. But really watch out for WSU and BU they have both shown some unexpected power against some big time teams.

This will be the year to determine if CL is the right man for the job in Carbondale. I'm not sold on him yet. Now his team can't just rely on pure skill. The Valley has several teams that can complete athletically with them. He'll have to outcoach to win some games this year. Just a thought.

[BBALL_NATION]

Proof: Bench points by percentage of total score:
UNI Panthers 35.4%
Iowa Hawkeyes 25%
UNI's bench has infact scored the same number of bench points as Iowa, and has played 2 fewer games. Oh, and if you take out the Texas and Kentucky games Iowa's bench average raises to 26%. Points are certainly not the only way to measure one's bench, but they are certainly the best statistical (box score) way of looking at things.
(Note: Statistics compiled from www.unipanthers.com and www.hawkeyebasketball.com)

I'm talking about your bench and why use the early season games when you limit your starters because it is a blowout. A better representation would be tonight against a team with some talent that is a little better than UPPER IOWA but wait until you play a good team and then we shall see.