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I say enough already because while I do respect what they have done on the court against the competition that is on their schedule (which is impressive no matter how you look at it), the media is going over the top on this team. ESPN for example...
"Perfectly Comfortable"
"Shockers stroll into MVC final"
Well , I hope they are feeling perfectly comfortable and strolling along against the likes of Evansville (200 RPI) and Missouri State (RPI 91). We are now being told to dismiss their schedule because they are worthy of a 1 seed. Fine for the second part of that but dismissing their schedule... horse . Just think, if any other top ten team could feast on the likes of Missouri State, Indiana State, Norther Iowa, Illinois State, Southern Illinois, Bradely, Drake, etc., the only thing that could derail consistent blowout wins is falling asleep at the wheel.
So... that's the credit I give this Witchita State team right now - not falling asleep at the wheel when they very well could have over a long regular season. I really mean that because it's not the competition in the Missouri Valley that is going to beat them but themselves. Therefore, Kudos for not allowing that to happen (truly). However, a one seed and all this talk that about how great they are. No, I can't do that until I see them play a damn top 25 team. How about just one? Of if they really want to get crazy, how about a top 10 team? Now I will say that they do look like a good squad, but again, how can you measure this team?
How can the media and analysts say with all sincerity that this is a great team and well deserving of a one seed when they have played only ONE game ALL year against a top 25 RPI team. I'll state it again... ONE game ALL year against a top 25 RPI team. Even more, they have only played TWO teams in the top 50 RPI (one of which was the one that was a 25 RPI team).
So how can one defend this team and say with all due sincerity that it is truly deserving of a one seed?
1. They control only what they can by beating the teams on their schedule. That is, they can't beat teams who they don't face.
2. They were in the final four last year.
I say horse to both of those flimsy defenses. I for one do give them credit for beating everyone on their schedule in a convincing manner. However, because it is against JV caliber opposition, I just don't think that is worthy of vaulting them to a one seed where there are so many other teams that have been battle tested. The biggest battle test that this team must get is in practice. As for last year, precisely, that was LAST YEAR. Should we get preferential treatment because we were in the final four last year as well? Of course not and we won't. What you did last year means nothing when looking at this year regardless of who was with you at that time and now. You are where you are and it is what it is. Preseason rankings are where that crap comes into play.
Now that I'm all worked up, I'm ready to go watch UNC punch Duke in the face. As for my tirade, sorry Witchita State, you really could be one of the best teams this year (doubt it), however, there is no way anyone knows that right now. You could also be a team squeaking around the top 15-25 mark or worse if you had the competition - but who knows?
Let's just see what you do in the NCAA's and then we will know for sure. Perhaps then, you will have more of a hobble in your step than a comfortable stroll.
"Perfectly Comfortable"
"Shockers stroll into MVC final"
Well , I hope they are feeling perfectly comfortable and strolling along against the likes of Evansville (200 RPI) and Missouri State (RPI 91). We are now being told to dismiss their schedule because they are worthy of a 1 seed. Fine for the second part of that but dismissing their schedule... horse . Just think, if any other top ten team could feast on the likes of Missouri State, Indiana State, Norther Iowa, Illinois State, Southern Illinois, Bradely, Drake, etc., the only thing that could derail consistent blowout wins is falling asleep at the wheel.
So... that's the credit I give this Witchita State team right now - not falling asleep at the wheel when they very well could have over a long regular season. I really mean that because it's not the competition in the Missouri Valley that is going to beat them but themselves. Therefore, Kudos for not allowing that to happen (truly). However, a one seed and all this talk that about how great they are. No, I can't do that until I see them play a damn top 25 team. How about just one? Of if they really want to get crazy, how about a top 10 team? Now I will say that they do look like a good squad, but again, how can you measure this team?
How can the media and analysts say with all sincerity that this is a great team and well deserving of a one seed when they have played only ONE game ALL year against a top 25 RPI team. I'll state it again... ONE game ALL year against a top 25 RPI team. Even more, they have only played TWO teams in the top 50 RPI (one of which was the one that was a 25 RPI team).
So how can one defend this team and say with all due sincerity that it is truly deserving of a one seed?
1. They control only what they can by beating the teams on their schedule. That is, they can't beat teams who they don't face.
2. They were in the final four last year.
I say horse to both of those flimsy defenses. I for one do give them credit for beating everyone on their schedule in a convincing manner. However, because it is against JV caliber opposition, I just don't think that is worthy of vaulting them to a one seed where there are so many other teams that have been battle tested. The biggest battle test that this team must get is in practice. As for last year, precisely, that was LAST YEAR. Should we get preferential treatment because we were in the final four last year as well? Of course not and we won't. What you did last year means nothing when looking at this year regardless of who was with you at that time and now. You are where you are and it is what it is. Preseason rankings are where that crap comes into play.
Now that I'm all worked up, I'm ready to go watch UNC punch Duke in the face. As for my tirade, sorry Witchita State, you really could be one of the best teams this year (doubt it), however, there is no way anyone knows that right now. You could also be a team squeaking around the top 15-25 mark or worse if you had the competition - but who knows?
Let's just see what you do in the NCAA's and then we will know for sure. Perhaps then, you will have more of a hobble in your step than a comfortable stroll.
