MacabreMob
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... A win on Saturday at UNI, and we finish 2nd. Not too bad for a team that only returned 51% of their scoring from last season.![]()
I expect UNI to roll over and play dead.... letting the Birds get that win on Saturday.
... A win on Saturday at UNI, and we finish 2nd. Not too bad for a team that only returned 51% of their scoring from last season.![]()
ditto for BU, except by my calcultions BU returned 52% and had to face a far tougher schedule..Not too bad for a team that only returned 51% of their scoring from last season.![]()
Doesn't everyone in the Valley play the same schedule for the conference?ditto for BU, except by my calcultions BU returned 52% and had to face a far tougher schedule
If Uni beats ISU on Saturday, they will be 9-1 against top 100. Discussion over. Uni doesn't have to win another game. they're in. I'll repeat...9-1 vs top 100. RPI in the mid 20's with a 1st round loss to salukis.
ditto for BU, except by my calcultions BU returned 52% and had to face a far tougher schedule
. A win on Saturday at UNI, and we finish 2nd. Not too bad for a team that only returned 51% of their scoring from last season.![]()
The amount of returning scoring is usually a factor that determines how well a team does.
Here are the numbers for the amount of returning scoring for each team in the MVC-
Bradley- last season- 67.1 ppg- returning 50.1 ppg- 74.7% (lost leading scorer)
Creighton- last season- 73.3 ppg- returning 50.7 ppg- 69.2% (lost leading scorer/POY)
Drake- last season 64.5 ppg- returning 30.9 ppg- 46.7% (lost 2nd & 3rd leading scorers)
Evansville- last season 67.1 ppg- returning 19.4 ppg- 28.9% (lost top 4 scorers)
IL State- last season 71.0 ppg- returning 36.4 ppg- 51.3% (lost leading scorer)
IN State- last season 63.1 ppg- returning 55.0 ppg- 87.2% (lost 2nd leading scorer)
MO State- last season 60.9 ppg- returning 35.8 ppg- 58.8% (lost leading scorer and 3 of top 4)
UNI- last season 67.4 ppg- returning 63.4 ppg- 92.4% (lost only 7th leading scorer)
So IL- last season 63.4 ppg- returning 36.5 ppg- 57.6% (lost 3rd & 4th leading scorers)
Wichita St- last season 62.9 ppg- returning 43.3 ppg- 68.8% (lost 4th & 5th leading scorers)
Additional notes-
Bradley also returns Andrew Warren who missed last season, but averaged 13.2 ppg in 2007-2008.
SIU adds Tony Freeman who lead Iowa in scoring in 2007-2008 with 13.8 ppg.
InSU might add Jake Kelly who lead Iowa in scoring in 2008-2009 with 11.6 ppg. No decision has been released by the NCAA on a waiver that could allow Kelly to play for Indiana State this season.
SIU's 3rd leading returning scorer, Ryan Hare, is suspended and charged with a felony. His return to the team is undetermined.
In order of highest to lowest returning scoring-
UNI..........92.4%
IN State...87.2%
Bradley.....74.7%
Creighton..69.2%
Wichita St.68.8%
MO State..58.8%
So IL........57.6%
IL State....51.3%
Drake.......46.7%
Evansville..28.9%
I expect UNI to roll over and play dead.... letting the Birds get that win on Saturday.
the amount of scoring that returned with Dodie was used by Da Coach but now obviously has to be removed from the equation....or did you not know he is out for the season??
..also to be precise, you must use the actual points scored and not the ppg averages - reasons are obvious
anyway, I guess I am stumped as to why you cannot just do the calcualtions yourself and demonstrate some independent thinking?
Are you saying that DaCoach's calculations aren't correct?
And why would I or anyone re-calculate anything if the work was already done properly in the first place?
I trust DaCoach's ability to figure those things. Why should I question the way he does his calculations?
As far as your attempt to flame me with your independent thinking dig. As a moderator or former moderator or whatever your role is here, I thought you would be above making a post about a poster. Remember posts are supposed to be about opinions on topics and not about the posters themselves.
You can't have it both ways.
Alright, everyone stop panicking.
Lunardi has UNI as a 7 seed.
7 seed.
If you think you can fall completely out of bracket from a 7 seed with 2 losses, you're insane in the membrane.
Losing to Evansville and blown out by Bradley put them on the edge. IMO, they need to win at least 2 more games. If they lose at home to ISU, they need to get to the finals in the tournament.
As far as your attempt to flame me with your independent thinking dig. As a moderator or former moderator or whatever your role is here, I thought you would be above making a post about a poster. Remember posts are supposed to be about opinions on topics and not about the posters themselves.
You can't have it both ways.
I think there is too much in-fighting on here lately. Can't we just let people post there OPINIONS without attacking them?
And that's the difference between you and......I hate it, but can admit it.
Another thing I find amusing.... I bet the bunch of people who claim UNI is on their way out will also tell me that this team is IN....
UNI
24-4
RPI 22
SOS 116
3-1 vs Top 50 RPI
8-1 vs Top 100 RPI
???????
18-10
RPI 65
SOS 59
4-6 vs Top 50 RPI
6-8 vs Top 100 RPI