February 7, 200719 yr Alright good I thought something was wrong with you. Late at night I dont think thing through.
February 7, 200719 yr I mean how could you honestly take Air Force serious in the tourny??? Because they grind it out on offense, that offense has been known to give team fits, I wouldn't want to face them in round one. Are they a threat to win the title, no but they can win a game or two .
February 7, 200719 yr Agree completely. Air Force (and Butler) don't have the athletes to play with the big boys. While they are fundamentally solid, they are more similar to Gonzaga 6 years ago than to a Top 10 team. A darling (to steal Cshs' term) who could maybe win one game in the Tourney but that'd be it. Don't over-use the "mid-major" term as a back-handed label. Southern Illinois is capable of beating anyone in America and is built for a deep run in March. Just because Air Force (and Butler) isn't, doesn't mean none of them are.
February 7, 200719 yr Don't over-use the "mid-major" term as a back-handed label. Southern Illinois is capable of beating anyone in America and is built for a deep run in March. Just because Air Force (and Butler) isn't, doesn't mean none of them are. The Salukies are in the MVC, correct?
February 7, 200719 yr Yes. From earlier: They'd get hammered in any and all of the big conferences including the MVC. .
February 7, 200719 yr Agreed. I was simply making a point that while some "mid-majors" aren't built for the long-haul, Southern Illinois is one that is. I understood your point originally.
February 7, 200719 yr Agreed. I was simply making a point that while some "mid-majors" aren't built for the long-haul, Southern Illinois is one that is. I understood your point originally. I don't include the MVC in the mid-major group anymore.
February 7, 200719 yr I don't include the MVC in the mid-major group anymore. Sorry, I didn't realize they were off your unofficial list.
February 7, 200719 yr Agree completely. Air Force (and Butler) don't have the athletes to play with the big boys. While they are fundamentally solid, they are more similar to Gonzaga 6 years ago than to a Top 10 team. A darling (to steal Cshs' term) who could maybe win one game in the Tourney but that'd be it. Don't over-use the "mid-major" term as a back-handed label. Southern Illinois is capable of beating anyone in America and is built for a deep run in March. Just because Air Force (and Butler) isn't, doesn't mean none of them are. I agree w/ Air Force, but Butler? Didn't they go on a four game streak that included Notre Dame, Indiana, Gonzaga, and North Carolina, all on neutral floors?
February 7, 200719 yr I agree w/ Air Force, but Butler? Didn't they go on a four game streak that included Notre Dame, Indiana, Gonzaga, and North Carolina, all on neutral floors? It was Tennessee instead of UNC, but I agree. I actually think both Butler and Air Force are going to be teams that no one wants to face come tournament time.
February 7, 200719 yr It was Tennessee instead of UNC, but I agree. I actually think both Butler and Air Force are going to be teams that no one wants to face come tournament time. GU beat UNC 82-74 in NYC.
February 7, 200719 yr I agree w/ Air Force, but Butler? Yes. I'll be shocked if they are playing come Week #2 of the Tourney. No, scratch that, not shocked....flabbergasted. I'm putting a little less than zero stock in a win from November. Heck, WKU beat Georgia in Athens...have you seen their paths since? :cry:
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