Un-official Missouri Valley Competition thread

[BCPanther]

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Rpi is such a non factor, despite whtat the ncaa says, every year there's a small team that's got an RPI, of, like, 25, who gets left out because they needed to squeeze in the 4th worst ACC team.

Nailed it. Then they can use the 'eye test'.

[UNI Ka-Bullseye]

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Big game between the Shockers and Redbirds tonight.

I was looking at what each team would need to do in order to be in the talk for an at-large bid. It seemed like for either one, they would need to go at least 15-3 in the conference, and I'm not sure that would do it. The rpi wizard on rpiforecast.com was giving each one an RPI in the 30s/low 40s under that scenario. That's alright, but the problem would be neither one has any good wins.

I am looking forward to watching this game tonight for top spot in the conference. Should be way more competitive and compelling than Texans-Patriots.

[CyCarp]

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Wow, Vegas must have faith in us. I'm seeing us as 6.5 point favorites with the early spread. Don't everybody call your bookie at once.

[sevelev711]

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Well, son of a *****, Indiana State picked up the win tonight, against Bradley. We're the only team without a Valley win. E-ville and InSU both have one, Eville's only one coming against us.

Also, Wichita-Illinois State is a five point ISUr lead with 12 minutes to go.

[sevelev711]

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Wow, Illinois State took it to Wichita State, beating them by 14.

[UNIDebo]

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Wow, Illinois State took it to Wichita State, beating them by 14.

Ill state looked good. They are fun to watch.

Wihtcha State push offs, holding and hand checking getting old.

[run&blade]

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Wihtcha State push offs, holding and hand checking getting old.

Southern Illinois had a great run for years playing thug ball. Seems so long ago, they have been horrid for years now.

[Pantherlope2019]

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Southern Illinois had a great run for years playing thug ball. Seems so long ago, they have been horrid for years now.

That thug ball with quick perimeter guards is what we sorely lack.

[UNI Ka-Bullseye]

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Evansville in a one point game at Loyola. If the Ramblers lose and Panthers win tonight we will be tied for 6th place.

[UNI Ka-Bullseye]

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Aces couldn't pull it out. Still a chance to tie for 7th tonight.

[UNIGrainer]

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Drake staying with MSU in Springfield. What has gotten into these guys? Their new coach must be doing something right.

[UNIGrainer]

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Drake is in third place. That is the world we live in.

[domedays]

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Introducing new head Drake mens basketball coach Jeff Rutter. Getting very close i would say.

[panther-state]

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Based on SHC's track record...I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't happen.

He absolutely should be the guy. The turnaround has been unbelievable

[PurpleCatFan]

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Jeff Rutter of Drake. MVC coach of he year?