Do I want them in or do I want them out?

[BU ICEMAN]

This is a question I'm sure that nearly each and every BU fan here has asked themselves, and I thought it would make for a heckuva thread, albeit a "dangerous" thread....that being said, the statements I may make are hyperbole and intended to entertain, not be taken with a 100% seriousness....

Of course, the "them" that I refer to is ISU.

On the one hand, since I view ISU as one step above pond scum on the evolutionary scale, I want so bad for ISU to not only be a member of the "Last 4 out" club, but to take the title for "Last 1 out." I mean, how the heck do I ever root for ISU, unless an ISU win has a greater positive effect for BU? Which sort of leads into the other hand....

As a member of the MVC, it does provide BU some benefit (for the future) by furthering the reputation of the MVC as being a perennial multi-bid, competitive conference. So, I sort of want ISU to get in....and I guess I have to root for them if they do get in.....the mere thought is enough to unsettle the lunch I have in my stomach.....

What's a true BU fan to do?

[MacabreMob]

I want 'em IN.

(hey... I'm reaching across the aisle here)

[BU ICEMAN]

I want 'em IN.

(hey... I'm reaching across the aisle here)

More like down I-74....but I like your spirit of bi-partisanship.

[mike radigan]

MVC, gotta want 'em in. The more respect for the Valley the better. Who knows we made need that respect in the future.

[MacabreMob]

You know... where is the argument that we as fans should and do root for the big State U cause that's the state we live in?

And did we not all want SIU to do well?

No-brainer... we all want ISU IN!

[SFP]

You know... where is the argument that we as fans should and do root for the big State U cause that's the state we live in?

And did we not all want SIU to do well?

No-brainer... we all want ISU IN!

I'm not from IL so that rational does not hold for me. I only want them in if they show up to play. They could emabarass the league if they play another game like last Sunday

[shaunguth]

IN

Only for the sake of the Valley, but it ain't easy!

If the Valley had two or three teams already lined up for bids, I would probably say OUT!

[shaunguth]

I'm not from IL so that rational does not hold for me. I only want them in if they show up to play. They could emabarass the league if they play another game like last Sunday

Yes....I've thought about that as well. If they do get in, they'll be playing a team on the same level as Drake.

[MacabreMob]

I can't explain the last game against Drake. The other 2 meetings, they blew leads in both games. In 2006, maybe many MVC fans didn't want BU in, just in case they don't show up to play (like in the 2nd 1/2 of the MVCT vs SIU).

[dogsrus]

They have suffered long enough...in and I hope they win.

[VromanFan]

They have suffered long enough...in and I hope they win.

I hope they get it in. I really don't care that much....but at least they'd be a team in the tournament I'm somewhat familiar with. Gives me something to watch. And I gotta say I like watching Eldrige play.

[thefish7]

I want em in. Good for the MVC, and for each game they appear $$$$ for the MVC and MVC members.

[BradleyBrave]

In. Gotta look at the bigger picture here. The MVC remaining a 2+ bid league is important, and a bid also makes the chances of Jankovich jumping ship that much higher. I get the feeling that he's looking for the first BCS offer he can get.

[shaunguth]

I get the feeling that he's looking for the first BCS offer he can get.

I have a feeling you're right about that!

[Dubl R 1]

I want them in for sure. What's good for the Valley is good for BU. Go MVC.