SIU adds Purdue

[KillerB]

Don't kno wif this was posted elsewhere..

The game will be Thanksgiving Friday in Chicago.

[tornado]

Yes, we knew this to be part of the Chicago Tournament, but I guess now there's certainty SIU will play PU

http://bradleyfans.com/vb/showthread.php?p=187105&#post187105

http://bradleyfans.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15757

[Future Walk-On]

You mean SIU has added a top 3 team in nation and a loss.

This will be epic.

[jasonpeoria911]

Are you saying you will enjoy watching SIU lose to Purdue when Bradley has to play at a potential #1 Duke?

Jason

You mean SIU has added a top 3 team in nation and a loss.

This will be epic.

[Future Walk-On]

Are you saying you will enjoy watching SIU lose to Purdue when Bradley has to play at a potential #1 Duke?

Jason

Yes....because

1. I am a BU fan and I don't like SIU.
2. I think Purdue is better than Duke
3. I think Bradley is better that SIU
4. I am not going to assume Bradley is going to get destroyed.

[ser_solace]

I'll support all MVC teams during non-conference play, and I think most non-BU fans cheer for us too in non-con.

[tornado]

guys - it is good for us and the entire conference if SIU can knock off Purdue...
I will be pulling for them to do so just as I was pulling for UNI to knock off Kansas!!

[LittleBrave]

Anyone know the location in Chicago where this tourney will be carried out?
I may go check it out.

[tornado]

Hoffman Estates...

Directions...

http://www.searscentre.com/arena/directions.aspx

http://www.searscentre.com/default.aspx

[saluki762]

I'll support all MVC teams during non-conference play, and I think most non-BU fans cheer for us too in non-con.

I am not a big supporter of other Valley teams, even in the non-conference. I will be rabidly rooting for Bradley to knock off Puke however.

[Bradleyguy10]

Hoffman Estates...

Directions...

http://www.searscentre.com/arena/directions.aspx

http://www.searscentre.com/default.aspx

That's right next to where I'm moving....I might check this out also!

[LittleBrave]

That's right next to where I'm moving....I might check this out also!

Cool for you B-guy! It might be a little hike for me - I'm in South Loop.
I don't want to go there to see the Salukis get hammered. Hoping they'll exceed expectations this season, which would be to win about 12 games probably.

[SycamoreFanatic]

Matt Painter is stepping up to the plate with the Valley ............have to give him credit. SIU on a neutral in Chicago and Indiana State on a neutral at Conseco/Indianapolis in the same season.

[LittleBrave]

Matt Painter is stepping up to the plate with the Valley ............have to give him credit. SIU on a neutral in Chicago and Indiana State on a neutral at Conseco/Indianapolis in the same season.

I admire him for that, but I wouldn't think it's a huge risk for PU to play SIU and Indy St. this season, even if it is on neutral court. Either would be the upset-of-the-Year! (not to put down ISU (blue)) Anything can happen in college hoops!

[AZ BU Fan]

I am just glad the MVC is able to schedule BCS teams to play, home, road, neutral doesn't matter. MVC needs all the press it can get from the media, especially ESPN TV, Radio, Internet....

I will root for all Valley teams to win or play tough. This is how the Valley got multiple NCAA bids back in '05-06.

It hurts all of us if any MVC team gets beat outside the Conference.