The Rebels (really drag that out for those of you who were at the tourney game in 2010) are undefeated although their only win that sticks out is a win versus Utah, and they haven't left Vegas yet. They are led by a 7' freshman Brandon McCoy. They are very tall, and appear to be very athletic.
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Originally posted by UNIhoops View PostI really hope the students and crowd show up to support this group. This could be an important win.Number of times on Sports Illustrated cover:
Ben Jacobson coached teams = 2
UNI teams coached by everyone ban thinks is better = 0
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Looks like we have a match of dueling freshman rebounders on our hands: Pickford vs. McCoy
http://mvc-sports.com/news/2017/11/2...ok-nov-27.aspx
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Tywhon Pickford of UNI had 18 rebounds in the Panthers’ win against North Carolina State on Nov. 23 -- it’s the second-best in the league this season (Alize Johnson of Missouri State had 20 against North Dakota State on Nov. 17). Pickford’s total matches the 8th-best performance in the NCAA this year and ties UNLV’s Brandon McCoy for the highest single-game rebound total by a freshman. The 18 caroms also matches Boise State senior Chandler Hutchison for the most rebounds by a guard.
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Since this is the MVC-MWC Challenge, I figure now is the time to ask this question.
What are the odds we can pull a Wichita and join the Mountain West? The MWC currently has 11 full members and one football-only member (Hawaii). That was a similar setup the AAC had when they added Wichita to enhance their basketball brand. Any chance the MWC one day does this with UNI? In this scenario we would stay FCS/MVFC in football and join the MWC in everything else.
-What are the odds the MWC decides to go to 12 in all other sports? If they do, who would the candidates be? Obviously Gonzaga first. Beyond that, who? BYU already has been in the MWC, would the league swallow their pride and let them join in everything except football? Hawaii for all-sports? Saint Mary's? UNI? Grand Canyon? NM State?
-What would it take for UNI's basketball brand to be good enough for a league like the MWC to seriously consider something like this?
-Would this even be the best move for UNI? Significantly increased travel costs for all sports in order to join a league that is probably better than the Valley, but not overwhelmingly so.
I have absolutely no evidence that this has even been a thought in the MWC's head. Purely hypothetical for fun message board's discussion's sake. Go.
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Originally posted by UNIGrainer View PostWhat are the odds we can ... join the Mountain West?
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The Valley is actually fairly strong this year in terms of RPI. The link MernerAve provided above lists a bunch of interesting stats for this year so far. Kind of ironic considering this is the first year without WSU. Hopefully this is an indicator of how the conference could be trending, but way too early to tell.
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Originally posted by UNIGrainer View PostSince this is the MVC-MWC Challenge, I figure now is the time to ask this question.
What are the odds we can pull a Wichita and join the Mountain West? The MWC currently has 11 full members and one football-only member (Hawaii). That was a similar setup the AAC had when they added Wichita to enhance their basketball brand. Any chance the MWC one day does this with UNI? In this scenario we would stay FCS/MVFC in football and join the MWC in everything else.
-What are the odds the MWC decides to go to 12 in all other sports? If they do, who would the candidates be? Obviously Gonzaga first. Beyond that, who? BYU already has been in the MWC, would the league swallow their pride and let them join in everything except football? Hawaii for all-sports? Saint Mary's? UNI? Grand Canyon? NM State?
-What would it take for UNI's basketball brand to be good enough for a league like the MWC to seriously consider something like this?
-Would this even be the best move for UNI? Significantly increased travel costs for all sports in order to join a league that is probably better than the Valley, but not overwhelmingly so.
I have absolutely no evidence that this has even been a thought in the MWC's head. Purely hypothetical for fun message board's discussion's sake. Go.
The difference in exposure would be too much to turn down. Most every football and basketball game on National TV, not the internet, is a massive advantage. My biggest concern works be the time zone difference. We'd have lots of 8:00 and 9:00 starts.
The only way we can even start to have this discussion is if Hawaii leaves the league. There's no way this move can happen without football.
Long term it's probably right for us, no idea how the Mountain West would feel.#MACtion
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Late night reminder that tickets are only $5 for GA seats through today (Cyber Monday). Cost returns to normal prices at midnight. Online sales only.
We really need a strong turnout for this game. Remember that keeping strong fan support helps the program keep coaches and attract athletes.The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice, clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Fire goes before Him, and consumes his foes on every side; His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles; the mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim His righteousness and all peoples will see His glory.
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Originally posted by BCPanther View Post
If the offer came, we'd go in a second.
The difference in exposure would be too much to turn down. Most every football and basketball game on National TV, not the internet, is a massive advantage. My biggest concern works be the time zone difference. We'd have lots of 8:00 and 9:00 starts.
The only way we can even start to have this discussion is if Hawaii leaves the league. There's no way this move can happen without football.
Long term it's probably right for us, no idea how the Mountain West would feel.
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