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Post by dss03 on Jul 12, 2024 8:20:58 GMT -6
IlSU finally leaves the discussion with 50% of the vote. We’re now parsing how the byes in STL are sorted. These would be the 4 teams I personally would place at this stage, and I think the top of the MVC will be surprisingly strong from what the consensus seems to be.
12th - Valpo
11th - Indiana State
10th - Evansville
9th - UIC
8th - Belmont
7th - Drake
6th - Missouri State
5th - Illinois State
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Post by kingadard1959 on Jul 12, 2024 11:04:41 GMT -6
IlSU finally leaves the discussion with 50% of the vote. We’re now parsing how the byes in STL are sorted. These would be the 4 teams I personally would place at this stage, and I think the top of the MVC will be surprisingly strong from what the consensus seems to be. 12th - Valpo 11th - Indiana State 10th - Evansville 9th - UIC 8th - Belmont 7th - Drake 6th - Missouri State 5th - Illinois State Although imo Ilsu will be 4th, for this poll as it has evolved my vote now for 4th will be SIU. Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk |
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Post by dss03 on Jul 12, 2024 11:36:02 GMT -6
IlSU finally leaves the discussion with 50% of the vote. We’re now parsing how the byes in STL are sorted. These would be the 4 teams I personally would place at this stage, and I think the top of the MVC will be surprisingly strong from what the consensus seems to be. 12th - Valpo 11th - Indiana State 10th - Evansville 9th - UIC 8th - Belmont 7th - Drake 6th - Missouri State 5th - Illinois State Although imo Ilsu will be 4th, for this poll as it has evolved my vote now for 4th will be SIU. Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk Using the term “finally” for ISU was more in the context of the rivalry. I personally have them either 5th or 6th. I believe adding a little shooting will go a long way for them, but also see them losing Foster as making it volatile/risky/wide range of outcomes. They do have a stud headlining their roster, which usually makes it easier for the other pieces to fall in line with a good coach. It’s a huge, pivotal year for Pedon. If there is an appetite for it, at the end I can open a thread for people to discuss where they think the wisdom of crowds here got things wrong…..where their views veer furthest from the results either direction. |
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Post by kingadard1959 on Jul 12, 2024 11:47:50 GMT -6
Although imo Ilsu will be 4th, for this poll as it has evolved my vote now for 4th will be SIU. Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk Using the term “finally” for ISU was more in the context of the rivalry. I personally have them either 5th or 6th. I believe adding a little shooting will go a long way for them, but also see them losing Foster as making it volatile/risky/wide range of outcomes. They do have a stud headlining their roster, which usually makes it easier for the other pieces to fall in line with a good coach. It’s a huge, pivotal year for Pedon. If there is an appetite for it, at the end I can open a thread for people to discuss where they think the wisdom of crowds here got things wrong…..where their views veer furthest from the results either direction. My evaluation has more to do with key returning players and coaches, experience together as a team and coaching staff will go a long way.. I believe there will be a large gap between top 4 and 5th place. Open to good conversation on all of it when the polling is done. Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk |
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Post by Braves4Life on Jul 12, 2024 12:42:00 GMT -6
I agree with you kingadard1959. It's never easy to win in an established league with a new coach and players, but SIU could develop into a force by the second half of league play.
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Post by kingadard1959 on Jul 12, 2024 13:00:59 GMT -6
I agree with you kingadard1959. It's never easy to win in an established league with a new coach and players, but SIU could develop into a force by the second half of league play. Also about the time of year the veteran teams will be playing some of their best basketball, IE Bradley virtually every year under Wardle. As a fan of the Valley as a whole I hope all these teams with new coaches and ton of new players gel early and are competitive in both non von and the Valley season. Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk |
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