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Originally posted by IUPalum View Post
So you're basically creating some sort of conspiracy theory and rubbish rumors like the media does... got it!
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I know the most recent regional rankings have WLU fans breathing a small sigh of relief, but I still think today's game is a must-win. This is the time of year when a bad loss must be avoided. I would argue that a loss in round 2 to Concord or a loss in the Finals to Charleston and WLU's resume still looks good enough to get in. But a loss today puts the Toppers firmly back on that very precarious bubble. So far, the chalk in the PSAC is helping matters for every at-large candidate, but I still see today as a must-win. Gotta take care of business against a pesky Glenville squad. Get it done, Toppers.
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Originally posted by Topper_Hopper View PostThinking out loud and without looking at the rankings, I can't easily envision a scenario where the Toppers would be on the bubble with a loss today. Maybe if Lock Haven and WVSU were to win their conference titles? Even then, I don't think ESU would jump WLU.
I think WL is in good shape.
However, I'd cheer against Lock Haven just to be safe.
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I expect Concord to be a close game tomorrow. They (Concord) could move off the bubble with a win.Last edited by Topper_Hopper; 03-08-2024, 04:43 PM.
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Originally posted by Topper_Hopper View PostI expect Concord to be a close game tomorrow. They (Concord) could move off the bubble with a win.
But as I said above, I want to believe that the Toppers are in even with a loss tomorrow. If Concord would win (and possibly move off the bubble--pending Lock Haven's results), it's a loss to a tournament team and it's a season record of 2-1 against that tournament team. I would hope the committee wouldn't ding the Toppers for a loss like that in the conference tourney.
But better safe than sorry--let's get the season sweep of the Mountain Lions tomorrow!
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Originally posted by Scrub View PostThe win today makes us all feel a little better. A loss to Concord tomorrow would at least be a respectable loss.
But, let's not stop there. Let's go after that revenge game with Charleston!
I swear WVSU gets hot every March. They must just lose interest at times during the season.
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View Post
Speaking of Charleston, I saw that pesky WVSU blasted them the other night.
I swear WVSU gets hot every March. They must just lose interest at times during the season.
I've been very complimentary of Brian Poore on this board in the past--I think he's a good coach. But you do have to wonder how his teams consistently play out this Jeckyl & Hyde routine, and it makes you wonder if it stems, somehow, from the top.
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View Post
ESU is really bad in the record vs regionally ranked category. That will hurt them Sunday night.
I think WL is in good shape.
However, I'd cheer against Lock Haven just to be safe.
1a. Gannon
1b. Cal
3a. UC
3b. WLU
5. Millersville
6. Concord
7. Haven
8. ESU (but Lincoln)
9. WV State
10. Lincoln
* Top 4 TBD by the result of the conf champ game.
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Originally posted by Scrub View PostThe win today makes us all feel a little better. A loss to Concord tomorrow would at least be a respectable loss.
But, let's not stop there. Let's go after that revenge game with Charleston!
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Originally posted by boatcapt View Post
Top 4 are in and PROBABLY in the positions that they are in the latest RR. 5-8 (5-7 with Lincoln). Four of that group are still in it and can control their own destiny. A victory by any of the four in todays semi's will lock them in although all four are probably underdogs. Assuming all four lose today, the question will be how much ESU is penalized for losing a round earlier than any of their competators for 5-7? Lock Haven should move ahead of ESU based on H-to-H. If we go chalk today, I predict:
1a. Gannon
1b. Cal
3a. UC
3b. WLU
5. Millersville
6. Concord
7. Haven
8. ESU (but Lincoln)
9. WV State
10. Lincoln
* Top 4 TBD by the result of the conf champ game.
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