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    An early preview of the 2008-2009 MVC season by a Fantasy Sports site.
    The review 10 MVC players to watch, and it includes 2 from Bradley--



    A couple gripes I would have with their selections-
    #10 is Anthony Booker of SIU. Though he is the top rated freshman recruit, he hasn't proven he will even play much, yet. I would pick between a couple of impressive players like Creighton's Woodfox or Witter, or Chamberlain Oguchi of ISU, who have proven something at the D1 level already.
    And #2- Jonathan Cox. I don't have a problem with including Cox in their 10 to watch, but to put him #2, and say they thought about ranking him #1 is a stretch. Apparently, the writer may have only seen Drake once, in their NCAA game when Cox had "the game of his life". I can think of several MVC players who belong above Cox on this list, and one of them is Drake's Josh Young, who is listed behind Cox. I expect Cox to have a good year, and get his rebounds, but will bet his scoring goes down without Emmenecker.

    And one more gripe--
    As usual, in his desription of Theron Wilson, the writer can't resist mentioning the 1 game suspension he had for "illegal consumption by a minor".
    Yet here is his article about the 10 players to watch in the ACC--

    Note that #4 in that list is Ty Lawson, point guard for North Carolina. But the writer manages to avoid mentioning that the reason Ty Lawson pulled out of the NBA draft was related to his similar arrest for underage drinking and driving that he got back on June 6th.


  • #2
    Warren. Season to remember. Book it!

    Eldridge = MVP. But he won't have as much help.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by bert notorius View Post
      Warren. Season to remember. Book it!

      Eldridge = MVP. But he won't have as much help.
      Hope you're right. Warren arguably could have made the difference between a BU NIT/NCAA appearance and their eventual destination of the CBI. I don't think it's a stretch to say that we beat SIU in Peoria (even without Ruffin) and Creighton in Omaha and St. Louis with a healthy Warren. But, that's in the past. I don't think there's much dispute that Andrew Warren will be one of the top players this year in the MVC.
      Onward and Upward!

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      • #4
        Originally posted by BradleyBrave View Post
        Hope you're right. Warren arguably could have made the difference between a BU NIT/NCAA appearance and their eventual destination of the CBI. I don't think it's a stretch to say that we beat SIU in Peoria (even without Ruffin) and Creighton in Omaha and St. Louis with a healthy Warren. But, that's in the past. I don't think there's much dispute that Andrew Warren will be one of the top players this year in the MVC.
        I have to agree with you on this. Warren is a great player and I expect him to have 2 great years ahead of him.
        Thinking is the hardest work, that is why so few people do it. -Henry Ford

        Yeah...I've been in college for a while now and I'm pretty sure that awesomest is not a word. -Andrew E.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Da Coach View Post
          Note that #4 in that list is Ty Lawson, point guard for North Carolina. But the writer manages to avoid mentioning that the reason Ty Lawson pulled out of the NBA draft was related to his similar arrest for underage drinking and driving that he got back on June 6th.

          http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7012008417
          I know Lawson might say that and the Tar Heel faithful might want to believe it, but the real reason Lawson pulled out of the draft was that he just WAS NOT very impressive in the pre-draft games and tryouts. Ultimately, he decided it was better to go back to school for another year where he can come out and potentially be the #1 point guard chosen in the draft (and a probable Lottery pick). Staying in the draft would have cost him A LOT of money!

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Da Coach View Post
            An early preview of the 2008-2009 MVC season by a Fantasy Sports site.
            The review 10 MVC players to watch, and it includes 2 from Bradley--



            And #2- Jonathan Cox....I expect Cox to have a good year, and get his rebounds, but will bet his scoring goes down without Emmenecker.
            I'd be willing to take that bet....for the most part, Drake fans don't see the departure of Emmenecker as being a huge obstacle to overcome.

            I'm pretty sure this list isn't his listing of the best players by conference, but is his thoughts on who would be the most valuable in a fantasy league.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by bert notorius View Post
              Eldridge = MVP.
              MVP's have gone to a player on the MVC Championship team. Guess this means Bert's suggesting the Redbirds win the MVC.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by MacabreMob View Post
                MVP's have gone to a player on the MVC Championship team. Guess this means Bert's suggesting the Redbirds win the MVC.
                I really haven't done my homework but OE is pretty good.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by bert notorius View Post
                  I really haven't done my homework but OE is pretty good.
                  Oh yes he is - and I do enjoy watching him play. Honest. I don't have the "hate" so much that I can't enjoy watching good players. I wish him and ISU well all season except for 2 maybe 3 games.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by bert notorius View Post
                    I really haven't done my homework but OE is pretty good.

                    I just hope he has a better haircut this year. That mohawk was so unbecoming of a star

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                    • #11
                      I thought the guy did a decent job...much better than the USUAL hack jobs some do when trying to talk about a conference they don't really follow but the editor says "do a piece on _______".

                      He DID mention Booker hadn't played a game against D1 but IF he is indeed the top incoming freshman I think you HAVE to include him. Recall this is Top players to WATCH...not a simple Top 10 players....HUGE difference IMO.

                      With that in mind (top players to WATCH) after Cox's game in the NCAA I think he indeed is deserving of his spot and AGAIN the writer says that he might be putting to much stock in his NCAA performance but still he warrants a top player to watch mention. I would have switched him with Warren, Wilson or Mullens but really no big deal. All three have proven it for the entire season but AGAIN...based on his terrific NCAA game he indeed is a player to watch.

                      Again....read the list in the context of what he is writing about and its a good job IMO. He's NOT saying #2 is better then 3,4,5.......10 just that hes potentially going to have a good/great year.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by DUBulldog View Post
                        I'm pretty sure this list isn't his listing of the best players by conference, but is his thoughts on who would be the most valuable in a fantasy league.

                        Exactly......in fact i think its even less about a fantasy league and just more about the potential of having huge impact in the league. I DID see the fantasy mention and it kind of threw me. I think he's just using it as a reference point since its something so many can relate to.

                        Addendum to above post..... then I look at the title of article and INDEED its "proFANTASYsports". So yes.....if you were drafting a MVC fantasy league would you take the POTENTIAL of a Cox over the proven predicatability over a Mullens or a Warren? After reading this again he indeed talks about how many times a player has gone for 20+ points.......in THAT regard (fantasy#s) he did a great job.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Braves4Life View Post
                          I just hope he has a better haircut this year. That mohawk was so unbecoming of a star
                          BTW...CLASSIC avatar. Well done.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Braves4Life View Post
                            I just hope he has a better haircut this year. That mohawk was so unbecoming of a star
                            Leaders tend to be trend setters.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by dogsrus View Post
                              BTW...CLASSIC avatar. Well done.
                              Yes, very funny avatar . . .

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