MVC Tourney Championship - Illinois St vs Creighton

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Re: MVC Tourney Championship - Illinois St vs Creighton

Postby bugmunch » March 4th, 2012, 5:38 pm

Chin up, Redbirds! That was 2 very impressive showings in 2 days. And 2 really nice comebacks that demonstrate good character and sound coaching. Ya’ll are gonna be a bitch next year.

And a major shout-out to Grant Gibbs!!! Go jays!
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Re: MVC Tourney Championship - Illinois St vs Creighton

Postby DoubleJayAlum » March 4th, 2012, 6:23 pm

I want to say how impressed I am with Illinois St. Way to play your ass off this weekend. A impressed as I was with your team yesterday, I was just as impressed today. Moore is special and Carmichael is amazing. I hope you get a trip to the NIT as you've earned one with your play. Here's to a rematch at next year's MVC tourney finals: :Cheers: .

Grant Gibbs was the man today. If you would have told me he was going to get 20 prior to the game, I would have laughed in your face. Dougie was Dougie - hopefully he wrapped up a first team all american selection today. Very proud of my Jays.
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Re: MVC Tourney Championship - Illinois St vs Creighton

Postby 2livewu » March 4th, 2012, 6:41 pm

Congrats to the Jays, no doubt the best team this weekend although the Redbirds played their hearts out.

Anything but a repeat exactly one year from today will be a complete surprise to this fan. I expect CU to be the runaway favorite and a top 15 team preseason, and ISU to be a clear 2nd choice. They are 2 extremely talented teams with a lot of options.

Those 2 clubs are going to combine for 50-60 wins next season, mark my words.

I really, REALLY hope ISU has a non-conference schedule next year worthy of their talent.
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Re: MVC Tourney Championship - Illinois St vs Creighton

Postby Heinro » March 4th, 2012, 7:08 pm

2livewu wrote:Anything but a repeat exactly one year from today will be a complete surprise to this fan. I expect CU to be the runaway favorite and a top 15 team preseason, and ISU to be a clear 2nd choice. They are 2 extremely talented teams with a lot of options.


Next year will be interesting. ISU showed great this weekend but a clear 2nd choice? UNI, Drake, ISUR all return almost everyone. I think the Valley could have a legit shot at 3-5 bids next year between CU, those 3, EU, and maybe an Odum led ISUB or brand new WSU team surprise some people.
Thoughts and prayers to WSU finding a new conference.
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Re: MVC Tourney Championship - Illinois St vs Creighton

Postby 2livewu » March 4th, 2012, 9:40 pm

I don't want to hijack this thread, but yes, CLEAR second choice.

Let's start with the easy ones. Indiana State? Bwah hahahaha. They lose their 2 best athletes that can compete inside. It will be a good season if they stay out of the Thursday game. WSU? Same. They lose almost everything, It's a total rebuild. Yes there is talent coming in (hopefully) but unless you are Kentucky it will take time, and you can bank WSU will be bottom half of the conference.

Drake? I like Drake, and I think they will be better. Phelps is not a great coach. Also counting on post men coming back better, and healthy. Not always a given. One can make an argument for Drake, but Carmichael > VanDeest and Moore&Brown >any 2 Drake guards.

UNI? Again, you can make an argument but only out of passion. ISU has better talent.
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Re: MVC Tourney Championship - Illinois St vs Creighton

Postby MVCfans » March 4th, 2012, 11:47 pm

Nice article written by Luke Winn of SI on Doug McDermott and Grant Gibbs.

http://ncaa-tournament.si.com/2012/03/0 ... t=cb_wr_a1
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Re: MVC Tourney Championship - Illinois St vs Creighton

Postby Ricardo del Rio » March 5th, 2012, 8:55 am

A nice win and extra nice championship.

Congratulations, Jays.

I opened the sports section this morning and was greeted by this headline:

Bluejay Heaven.

For a guy, who refused to read the newpaper or box score following the bitter Shocker loss on Saturday, this was added humiliation plus more fuel for my depression.

Again, congratulations. May we meet in the finals.
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Re: MVC Tourney Championship - Illinois St vs Creighton

Postby Bluejay09Bear06 » March 5th, 2012, 2:12 pm

My takeaway from the Tournament, other than elation that the Jays took the title, is this: Illinois State is GOOD. Their improvement over the course of the year was remarkable and what a bright future they have. If I'm a Redbird fan, I'm very happy about the the shape and direction of the program overall.

Great battle in the title game. You WILL be in the NCAA's next year. As for this year, tear it up in the NIT and defend the Valley's crown. Looks like the Valley will be well-represented in both the NCAA's and NIT this year.

I also have to give credit to the Redbird fans that made it to STL: classy and level headed, from what I could see.
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Re: MVC Tourney Championship - Illinois St vs Creighton

Postby ictjay » March 5th, 2012, 2:24 pm

Ace Dad wrote:Redbirds great job!

Bluejays, I love your team.

CU students, when you are drink, do not screw with adult fans after a win. Be humble. I had to counsel several of you.


Dad, I do the same thing every year with whatever kids from whatever school. They all take it well.
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Re: MVC Tourney Championship - Illinois St vs Creighton

Postby sixth ace » March 5th, 2012, 2:43 pm

Well Done Jays
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