It doesn't matter what ANYONE says. Everyone in this field is going to be tough just like St. Louis was last year. We just need to focus on our play. We are some what circumspect in the post. That is my biggest worry. Hopefully we will figure out a way to beat whomever we play Thursday. Nothing that proves naysayers wrong like just winning. Go Tigers!

(03-17-2013 10:38 PM)Jedi Master Sipho-Dyas Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 08:37 PM)WeSingWithLove Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 08:28 PM)JMSTiger Wrote:  There will be tons of media hacks and opposing fans (and even some of our own fans) that will pick against the Tigers. A lot of people perceive us as frauds because of this narrative they have constructed about C-USA since 2005-06. There is but one way to shut these slowleaks up. Kick ass.

Unfortunately if we lose, and until we beat a top 25 team next season, they'll be justified in that narrative.

Justified in saying we haven't beat a "ranked" team? yes

But we are not "frauds" and that is a bunch of BS.

30-4 teams that finish 16-0 in conference and win their conf tourney's are not "frauds".

I don't think we're a fraud, I'm saying when the media says things like "they're not as good as they seem," they'll be right due to lack of top 25 wins and tournament wins. Going undefeated in ANY conference is hard, and they don't give us enough credit for that. But their narrative will always be "all they did was beat up on C-USA schools" until we prove otherwise (luckily we're not in C-USA next year). It is what it is. And until we do one of those two things, I agree with them to an extent. We are what we are. But I think we can do big things starting Thursday.

(03-17-2013 11:08 PM)WeSingWithLove Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 10:38 PM)Jedi Master Sipho-Dyas Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 08:37 PM)WeSingWithLove Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 08:28 PM)JMSTiger Wrote:  There will be tons of media hacks and opposing fans (and even some of our own fans) that will pick against the Tigers. A lot of people perceive us as frauds because of this narrative they have constructed about C-USA since 2005-06. There is but one way to shut these slowleaks up. Kick ass.

Unfortunately if we lose, and until we beat a top 25 team next season, they'll be justified in that narrative.

Justified in saying we haven't beat a "ranked" team? yes

But we are not "frauds" and that is a bunch of BS.

30-4 teams that finish 16-0 in conference and win their conf tourney's are not "frauds".

I don't think we're a fraud, I'm saying when the media says things like "they're not as good as they seem," they'll be right due to lack of top 25 wins and tournament wins. Going undefeated in ANY conference is hard, and they don't give us enough credit for that. But their narrative will always be "all they did was beat up on C-USA schools" until we prove otherwise (luckily we're not in C-USA next year). It is what it is. And until we do one of those two things, I agree with them to an extent. We are what we are. But I think we can do big things starting Thursday.

agreed

I knew you weren't saying we were frauds, you were referring to people using such terms.

(03-17-2013 11:11 PM)Jedi Master Sipho-Dyas Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 11:08 PM)WeSingWithLove Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 10:38 PM)Jedi Master Sipho-Dyas Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 08:37 PM)WeSingWithLove Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 08:28 PM)JMSTiger Wrote:  There will be tons of media hacks and opposing fans (and even some of our own fans) that will pick against the Tigers. A lot of people perceive us as frauds because of this narrative they have constructed about C-USA since 2005-06. There is but one way to shut these slowleaks up. Kick ass.

Unfortunately if we lose, and until we beat a top 25 team next season, they'll be justified in that narrative.

Justified in saying we haven't beat a "ranked" team? yes

But we are not "frauds" and that is a bunch of BS.

30-4 teams that finish 16-0 in conference and win their conf tourney's are not "frauds".

I don't think we're a fraud, I'm saying when the media says things like "they're not as good as they seem," they'll be right due to lack of top 25 wins and tournament wins. Going undefeated in ANY conference is hard, and they don't give us enough credit for that. But their narrative will always be "all they did was beat up on C-USA schools" until we prove otherwise (luckily we're not in C-USA next year). It is what it is. And until we do one of those two things, I agree with them to an extent. We are what we are. But I think we can do big things starting Thursday.

agreed

I knew you weren't saying we were frauds, you were referring to people using such terms.

Well sports fans, we could win one, two, or even three tourney games and STILL not have a Top 20 win.

(03-17-2013 11:14 PM)Claw Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 11:11 PM)Jedi Master Sipho-Dyas Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 11:08 PM)WeSingWithLove Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 10:38 PM)Jedi Master Sipho-Dyas Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 08:37 PM)WeSingWithLove Wrote:  Unfortunately if we lose, and until we beat a top 25 team next season, they'll be justified in that narrative.

Justified in saying we haven't beat a "ranked" team? yes

But we are not "frauds" and that is a bunch of BS.

30-4 teams that finish 16-0 in conference and win their conf tourney's are not "frauds".

I don't think we're a fraud, I'm saying when the media says things like "they're not as good as they seem," they'll be right due to lack of top 25 wins and tournament wins. Going undefeated in ANY conference is hard, and they don't give us enough credit for that. But their narrative will always be "all they did was beat up on C-USA schools" until we prove otherwise (luckily we're not in C-USA next year). It is what it is. And until we do one of those two things, I agree with them to an extent. We are what we are. But I think we can do big things starting Thursday.

agreed

I knew you weren't saying we were frauds, you were referring to people using such terms.

Well sports fans, we could win one, two, or even three tourney games and STILL not have a Top 20 win.

If we win a tournament game, that's all forgiven in my opinion. WAY more important stat.

I won't put a ceiling on this team. Been saying that. Still saying that.

(03-17-2013 10:19 PM)Tanyaskees Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 10:09 PM)TigersOhMy Wrote:  oh look, not listed among the non-bcs possible upsets. but dont worry! both MTSU and SMC are there...


http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketba...s-to-watch

Quote:The Blue Raiders will be looking to prove their worth in the NCAA tournament – and they have a First Four matchup against Saint Mary's to get a win. Kermit Davis has a deep roster from which to choose, and they like to force turnovers and contested perimeter jumpers. Marcos Knight can carry the load offensively, but who can shut down Matthew Dellavedova?

Hells yeah! One of my all-time favorite posts from you! Whoohoo!

Claw, the Baylor Bears reached Great Eights in two of the previous three seasons without getting a top 25 win in the first three games. It does happen, as you suggest, though I can't foresee that unfolding for us, given Michigan State's probably riding a bus to its games. Love Valpo, but Sparti, it will be.

I think we are about to embark on a magical ride and I don't care who says what, nor who we play. I love the "chip on the shoulder" mentality.

(03-17-2013 11:24 PM)tnzazz Wrote:  I think we are about to embark on a magical ride....

Is that an INvitation?

(03-17-2013 11:15 PM)WeSingWithLove Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 11:14 PM)Claw Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 11:11 PM)Jedi Master Sipho-Dyas Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 11:08 PM)WeSingWithLove Wrote:  [quote='Jedi Master Sipho-Dyas' pid='9111390' dateline='1363577911']

agreed

I knew you weren't saying we were frauds, you were referring to people using such terms.

Well sports fans, we could win one, two, or even three tourney games and STILL not have a Top 20 win.

If we win a tournament game, that's all forgiven in my opinion. WAY more important stat.

agreed

(03-17-2013 11:33 PM)ybbodeus Wrote:  

(03-17-2013 11:24 PM)tnzazz Wrote:  I think we are about to embark on a magical ride....

Is that an INvitation?

haha....now that you put it that way.

Norlander will be coming on the Gary Parrish program with Jeff Caulkins on FM 92.9 here in a few minutes (after 5pm).

It will be a hackfest!

He again says MTSU will beat Saint Mary's and Memphis.

He says he picked MTSU because they won their league by five games.

He says their awesome.

Says they are good at defense, Memphis is not.



He picks Mississippi over Wisconsin because he wants Henderson in the Dance as long as possible.

Tuned in...this guy is like a teenager with soiled underwear.

He actually knows basketball?

They all agree that they love Marshall Henderson in every way.

(03-18-2013 05:04 PM)Mimi Wrote:  Tuned in...this guy is like a teenager with soiled underwear.

He actually knows basketball?

His reason for picking MTSU and Mississippi are a little silly. MTSU is "awesome" and Mississippi needs to win so that Henderson stays in the Dance.

They would rather he not joke about DUI's, but other than that, they think Henderson is great.