San Diego St 62 Air Force 41

[YankeeFan22]

Alright good I thought something was wrong with you. Late at night I dont think thing through.

[NEERFAN]

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 .

[h.s.sportsrbest]

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.

[cshs81]

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?

[h.s.sportsrbest]

The Salukies are in the MVC, correct?

Yes.

[cshs81]

Yes.

 

 

From earlier:

 

They'd get hammered in any and all of the big conferences including the MVC.

 

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[h.s.sportsrbest]

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.

[cshs81]

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.

[h.s.sportsrbest]

I don't include the MVC in the mid-major group anymore.

Sorry, I didn't realize they were off your unofficial list.

[diggerphelps]

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?

[UKMustangFan]

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.

[SLINK]

Falcons get smacked.

[cshs81]

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.

[h.s.sportsrbest]

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: