Summit Standings

[roadwarrior]

NDSU 16-2
ORU 14-4
OU 13-5
IUPUI 9-9
IPFW 8-10
SUU 8-10
SDSU 7-11
CC 6-12
WIU 6-12
UMKC 3-15

[Iamabisonfan]

Next Top 25: Dec. 15

Record

1. Gonzaga (31) 6-0
2. Davidson 6-1
3. St. Mary's 6-1
4. Illinois State 8-0
5. Butler 7-0
6. Creighton 5-2
7. College of Charleston 7-1
8. Western Kentucky 5-2
9. Arkansas-Little Rock 5-1
10. Siena 4-3
11. Stephen F. Austin 4-2
12. VCU 5-3
13. Liberty 6-2
14. George Mason 5-2
15. Cleveland State 5-4
16. Mercer 6-3
17. Portland State 6-1
18. Murray State 5-2
19. Hofstra 6-1
20. South Alabama 6-2
21. VMI 6-2
22. Rider 4-2
23. Middle Tennessee 3-3
23. Missouri State 4-2
25. Jacksonville State 6-1


OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Kent State 91, Lehigh 89, San Diego 88, Lamar 82, Miami (OH) 65, American 62, Drake 57, Niagara 46, Illinois- Chicago 43, Akron 42, Evansville 50, Bradley 38, Arkansas State 37, Austin Peay 36, Mount St Mary's 32, Portland 30, Navy 28, East Tennessee State 25, Southern Illinois 25, Old Dominion 23, Cornell 21, Wisconsin-Green Bay 19, Wagner 18, Fairfield 15, Belmont 13, UC Riverside 13, Binghamton 12, Tennessee Tech 10, Oakland 7, Savannah State 7, Eastern Washington 4, Hampton 2, North Dakota State 2, Boston University 1, Cal State Fullerton 1, San Francisco 1.

[roadwarrior]

Scores 12.31.2008

NDSU 67 IPFW 60
UMKC 69 IUPUI 72
SDSU 81 OU 86
SUU 53 WIU 61

NDSU gets the only road victory today!

[roadwarrior]

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[RunDMc34]

Next Top 25: Jan. 5

Record
Points
Previous

1. Gonzaga (21) 8-3 751 1
2. Illinois State (3) 12-0 732 2
3. Butler (2) 10-1 686 5
4. St. Mary's (3) 12-1 649 4
4. Davidson (2) 8-2 649 3
6. Creighton 11-2 638 6
7. College of Charleston 10-1 549 7
8. Cleveland State 9-4 511 8
9. VCU 8-4 508 11
10. Portland State 10-3 506 17
11. George Mason 7-2 481 9
12. Liberty 10-4 403 15
13. Stephen F. Austin 7-3 370 12
14. Siena 7-4 335 14
15. Western Kentucky 7-4 331 10
16. Illinois-Chicago 8-3 318 16
17. Evansville 9-2 266 20
18. Hofstra 9-3 202 13
19. Arkansas-Little Rock 8-4 201 18
20. VMI 9-2 152 19
21. Niagara 9-2 127 21
22. East Tennessee State 7-3 110 NR
23. Miami (Ohio) 6-4 107 23
24. Arkansas State 9-3 101 22
25. Drake 8-4 77 24


OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: San Diego 44, Lehigh 41, Wisconsin-Green Bay 35, Fairfield 31, Akron 29, Belmont 26, Old Dominion 21, Jacksonville State 13, Lamar 13, Rider 11, Mercer 9, Cornell 8, North Texas 7, Vermont 6, Northeastern 5, Loyola-Chicago 4, Missouri State 4, Mount St. Mary's 4, IUPUI 3, Navy 1, North Dakota State 1.

Those close losses vs USC and vs SFA hurt both would be quality wins

[IzzyFlexion]

Next Top 25: Jan. 5

Record
Points
Previous

1. Gonzaga (21) 8-3 751 1
2. Illinois State (3) 12-0 732 2
3. Butler (2) 10-1 686 5
4. St. Mary's (3) 12-1 649 4
4. Davidson (2) 8-2 649 3
6. Creighton 11-2 638 6
7. College of Charleston 10-1 549 7
8. Cleveland State 9-4 511 8
9. VCU 8-4 508 11
10. Portland State 10-3 506 17
11. George Mason 7-2 481 9
12. Liberty 10-4 403 15
13. Stephen F. Austin 7-3 370 12
14. Siena 7-4 335 14
15. Western Kentucky 7-4 331 10
16. Illinois-Chicago 8-3 318 16
17. Evansville 9-2 266 20
18. Hofstra 9-3 202 13
19. Arkansas-Little Rock 8-4 201 18
20. VMI 9-2 152 19
21. Niagara 9-2 127 21
22. East Tennessee State 7-3 110 NR
23. Miami (Ohio) 6-4 107 23
24. Arkansas State 9-3 101 22
25. Drake 8-4 77 24


OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: San Diego 44, Lehigh 41, Wisconsin-Green Bay 35, Fairfield 31, Akron 29, Belmont 26, Old Dominion 21, Jacksonville State 13, Lamar 13, Rider 11, Mercer 9, Cornell 8, North Texas 7, Vermont 6, Northeastern 5, Loyola-Chicago 4, Missouri State 4, Mount St. Mary's 4, IUPUI 3, Navy 1, North Dakota State 1.

Those close losses vs USC and vs SFA hurt both would be quality wins

Not to mention the loss at Idaho (in that pathetic Junior High School looking gym). The current RPI puts them at # 298. Would not have been a "quality win", but clearly should not have lost.

[roadwarrior]

Games 1.2.2009

SUU 54 IUPUI 59
NDSU 76 OU 77
UMKC 68 WIU 71
SDSU 66 IPFW 100
CC 59 ORU 82

[Blue]

Games 1.2.2009
SDSU 66 IPFW 100
Great effort Jackrabbit men:blush:

[Greenie]

How in the heck does Nagy still have a job? Seriously, he has been terrible since the move to DI. The new AD will need to find a new coach.

[onbison09]

I thought those top 25 polls were the AP poll lol. I freaked out for a sec.

[TheDoctor]

I thought those top 25 polls were the AP poll lol. I freaked out for a sec.

:rofl: I would have too. :rofl:

[roadwarrior]

Games Thur Jan 8:

IPFW 46 ORU 73
WIU 55 SDSU 64
Oakland 60 Centenary 80
IUPUI 52 NDSU 55

[roadwarrior]

Games Thurs Jan 22:

IUPUI 57 OU 75
WIU 71 IPFW 80
SUU 56 CC 81
UMKC 54 ORU 89

[roadwarrior]

We are half way through the Summit regular season sitting at 8-1 !!!

Best of all is that we are 4-1 on the road. Lets start the second half out right with a big game against Oakland this thursday!

[Mr. Burgundy]

If the summit tourney was held today....1 vs 8.....Bison Vs Jacks. Always fun.

[bisonmike2]

Interesting...T-vac has on his blog that the Jackrabbit men will be struggling to even make the tourney in Sioux Falls. What a shame, a post-season tourney just 50 miles from home and they might get stuck watching it from home.

http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&U=69144e41448a46579a2772abd68f472c&plckController=PersonaBlog&plckScript=personaScript&plckElementId=personaDest&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a69144e41448a46579a2772abd68f472c Post%3a56836fe8-1067-4306-a64a-8f5ae140ff07&sid=sitelife.argusleader.com

[devin45k]

Interesting...T-vac has on his blog that the Jackrabbit men will be struggling to even make the tourney in Sioux Falls. What a shame, a post-season tourney just 50 miles from home and they might get stuck watching it from home.

http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&U=69144e41448a46579a2772abd68f472c&plckController=PersonaBlog&plckScript=personaScript&plckElementId=personaDest&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a69144e41448a46579a2772abd68f472c Post%3a56836fe8-1067-4306-a64a-8f5ae140ff07&sid=sitelife.argusleader.com


Good that's the way I want it.

[TheDoctor]

Why don't we have game balls like this one? I like the Summit logo on the ball.

[Mr. Burgundy]

ORU with a big loss tonight!!!!!

[tony]

Games Thursday, Feb. 5:

North Dakota State 61, Western Illinois 52
Oral Roberts 69, Oakland 81
South Dakota State 63, IUPUI 71
Centenary 59, IPFW 71

[Gully]

Ok, do we really want to sweap ORU in the regular season? It just seems to me it would be hard to beat them three times in one year. I know that may seem silly and I don't have even one fact to support the notion, just thought I'd throw that thought out.

[BlueBisonRock]

Ok, do we really want to sweap ORU in the regular season? It just seems to me it would be hard to beat them three times in one year. I know that may seem silly and I don't have even one fact to support the notion, just thought I'd throw that thought out.

I vote yes. Make a statement with a sweep.

[ndsubison1]

Ok, do we really want to sweap ORU in the regular season? It just seems to me it would be hard to beat them three times in one year. I know that may seem silly and I don't have even one fact to support the notion, just thought I'd throw that thought out.

Yes, we want a sweep. It would be very nice to get the number one seed

[roadwarrior]

The Bison are currently 6-1 on the road in the Summit this season!!!!!! And of course 6-0 at home.

[Bison bison]

Ok, do we really want to sweap ORU in the regular season? It just seems to me it would be hard to beat them three times in one year. I know that may seem silly and I don't have even one fact to support the notion, just thought I'd throw that thought out.

I agree. Let's throw the game...

[ndsubisonx]

Tonights win was huge for us after ORU stumbling in Ft. Wayne.

[Gully]

I agree. Let's throw the game...

LOL. Of course I'm not suggesting that. I just remember in high school a few times a team would sweep the regular season from another team and then end up losing a close one in the tournament, it just seemed like it was hard to beat someone three times.

[onbison09]

Bison lock up title with any combo of wins or ORU losses that equal 4. http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/

[BisBison]

Bison lock up title with any combo of wins or ORU losses that equal 4. http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/

The number is now 2.:D

[roadwarrior]

Looks like UMKC has ended hopes of playing in Sioux Falls.

[Mr. Burgundy]

This is a quote from Nagy about playing in the bracketbuster.

Considering it’s locked in a battle to make the Summit League tournament, the SDSU men’s basketball team is less than thrilled about playing in an ESPNU BracketBusters game at Cal Poly (6-17) on Saturday.
“It’s not easy,” coach Scott Nagy said. “The travel’s not going to be easy, I’m sure it’ll be not a great atmosphere. It’d be hard for us to get up for. But it’ll be hard for them to get up for it, too. It’s weird to play a game like this in the middle of the conference season.”

__________________________________________-

Considering they are a below average mid major team, that has yet to win a road game, I would be VERY happy that ESPN would allow you to play in such a game....and get a home game out of it next year. Hard to really rip on your players for being flat after a game if your coach is going to have quotes like that. How about this...."It gives us a chance to showcase our talent in a different part of the country, to see some new alumni.....etc." I mean, take it for the team or be quiet.

[Tatanka]

This is a quote from Nagy about playing in the bracketbuster.

Considering it’s locked in a battle to make the Summit League tournament, the SDSU men’s basketball team is less than thrilled about playing in an ESPNU BracketBusters game at Cal Poly (6-17) on Saturday.
“It’s not easy,” coach Scott Nagy said. “The travel’s not going to be easy, I’m sure it’ll be not a great atmosphere. It’d be hard for us to get up for. But it’ll be hard for them to get up for it, too. It’s weird to play a game like this in the middle of the conference season.”

__________________________________________-

Considering they are a below average mid major team, that has yet to win a road game, I would be VERY happy that ESPN would allow you to play in such a game....and get a home game out of it next year. Hard to really rip on your players for being flat after a game if your coach is going to have quotes like that. How about this...."It gives us a chance to showcase our talent in a different part of the country, to see some new alumni.....etc." I mean, take it for the team or be quiet.

++ I also found his quotes to be a bit, well, non-motivational...

[Mr. Burgundy]

I read the Jack board for two reasons, I like to see Nagy's post game comments, as well as how Kai's Mom thinks the team is doing. Both can be very entertaining. Especially after last night's game....I had to grab a cocktail and enjoy the reading. Good times. Nagy was very upset with the team after the game and said that things WILL change. Same old song and dance there. They are pesky at home, bad on the road. I still don't want to play them in Sioux Falls. I would enjoy it IF we won, but the stress may not be worth it. Plus, I would probably pass out if they started a Nickel...I mean Marker trophy chant if we were up 30 points late.

[Yellow]

This is a quote from Nagy about playing in the bracketbuster.

Considering it’s locked in a battle to make the Summit League tournament, the SDSU men’s basketball team is less than thrilled about playing in an ESPNU BracketBusters game at Cal Poly (6-17) on Saturday.
“It’s not easy,” coach Scott Nagy said. “The travel’s not going to be easy, I’m sure it’ll be not a great atmosphere. It’d be hard for us to get up for. But it’ll be hard for them to get up for it, too. It’s weird to play a game like this in the middle of the conference season.”

__________________________________________-

Considering they are a below average mid major team, that has yet to win a road game, I would be VERY happy that ESPN would allow you to play in such a game....and get a home game out of it next year. Hard to really rip on your players for being flat after a game if your coach is going to have quotes like that. How about this...."It gives us a chance to showcase our talent in a different part of the country, to see some new alumni.....etc." I mean, take it for the team or be quiet.

Its pretty hard to motivate your team when the Coach himself is not motivated to play the game. A shame

[Kermit]

I read the Jack board for two reasons, I like to see Nagy's post game comments, as well as how Kai's Mom thinks the team is doing. Both can be very entertaining.

Last night Kai's mom came on the board after the Jacks' game was over. She wanted to know who led the Jacks in scoring--it happened to be Kai so she was pleased. Sometimes Jacks fans make comments critical of Kai, which is understandable because he seems to have Randy Moss "I'll play if I want to" syndrome. The critical posters tend to get shouted down by others who are afraid someone might offend Kai's mom. Unbelievable.

[Tatanka]

Last night Kai's mom came on the board after the Jacks' game was over. She wanted to know who led the Jacks in scoring--it happened to be Kai so she was pleased. Sometimes Jacks fans make comments critical of Kai, which is understandable because he seems to have Randy Moss "I'll play if I want to" syndrome. The critical posters tend to get shouted down by others who are afraid someone might offend Kai's mom. Unbelievable.

http://pro.corbis.com/images/U1276265INP.jpg?size=67&uid=%7BA72B8BA2-32DF-4506-A9AC-0C72A7302C0D%7D
Leave my baby alone!!! --Kai's mommy

[X-Factor]

++ I also found his quotes to be a bit, well, non-motivational...

What a striking similarity with the Jackrabbits overall records the last 3 or 4 years. :hide:

[lakesbison]

dont talk about Kai's mom on their board.

big bad filbert will warn you!!! ha ha... hilarious.

[Twentysix]

BracketBusters shook up the Mid-Major Power Rankings a bit this week. Gonzaga, which views itself as too cool for BracketBusters, takes over at No. 1 after a careful comparison with Siena, which recorded one of BracketBusters better wins when it beat Northern Iowa.

1. Gonzaga (21-5) -- The Zags get the nod over Siena due to a 4-4 mark against projected NCAA teams, while Siena checks in at 1-3. Plus, even though it was early, Siena went 0-3 at the Old Spice Classic, while Gonzaga went 3-0 to win the tourney.

2. Siena (22-6) -- The Saints appear safe even if they don't win the MAAC tournament, but they shouldn't get overly comfortable. An 0-4 record vs. the RPI top 50 might be tough to overcome if the bids start to dwindle due to some surprise conference tournament winners.

3. Butler (23-4) -- How rare is freshman Gordon Hayward? He's averaging 16.0 points per game on the road and 11.6 at home after his 27-point masterpiece in Butler's convincing win at Davidson on Saturday.

4. Creighton (23-6) -- The Bluejays have steadily lowered their RPI from 74 on Jan. 27 to 47 less than a month later thanks to an eight-game win streak, capped by a BracketBusters home win over George Mason. Creighton is two wins shy of (at least) sharing its first Missouri Valley title since 2002.

5. St. Mary's (22-5) -- The Gaels have reassured the selection committee they can win without Patty Mills, going 3-1 in their last four games with the one loss being a two-pointer to Gonzaga. Mills is on track to return for the WCC tournament. A good showing there and St. Mary's will be in the tournament for the third time in five years as an at-large.

6. Western Kentucky (19-8) -- The Hilltoppers could have used a high-profile BracketBusters game to boost their resume, but for some reason, no Sun Belt teams participated this year. Western is closing in on its third regular season title in four years.

7. Davidson (22-6) -- It is Southern Conference tournament or bust for the Wildcats, who were manhandled by Butler at home. Stephen Curry was off all day, thanks in part to a bad ankle. The biggest threats facing Davidson in the SoCon tourney? The Citadel and College of Charleston, both of whom split with Davidson this year.

8. North Dakota State (21-6) -- The Bison picked up an impressive 77-69 BracketBusters win at Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which had just beaten Butler. North Dakota State has a shot to win the Summit regular season title if it can win its final game at second-place Oral Roberts.

9. American (19-7) -- The Eagles have won eight straight and are on the verge of clinching homecourt throughout the Patriot League tournament. Garrison Carr hopes to lead Jeff Jones's club to its second straight NCAA tourney and second berth in school history.

10. VCU (19-9) – My SI.com colleague Seth Davis said on CBS on Sunday he thinks VCU will go deeper in the NCAA tournament than any mid-major team. Personally, I like Butler, but guard Eric Maynor justifies Davis' faith in the Rams. The CAA tournament will be no picnic with Northeastern and George Mason, but VCU will enjoy a decided homecourt advantage in 'neutral' Richmond.


Source: SI sports. feb 25 09

[Mr. Burgundy]

Any thoughts on who we want to play in round one in Sioux Falls?

[Mr. Burgundy]

With SDSU losing to Cent, they will have a 7 or 8 seed. NDSU will have a 1 or a 2 seed.....this could get interesting.

If you read the SDSU boards, the regular season didn't mean anything, a few posters are critical of how things are going, but most posters seem pretty happy and it is just a few tough breaks the program has went through. All of this rests on the conference tourney....you have to love it. Cent went on a 19-0 run on the Jacks in the 2nd half. I am not even sure how that is possible.

[NDSUstudent]

SDSU is the 7 seed, IPFW has 8 wins and SDSU owns the tiebreaker over WIU with their win over Oakland.

[Mr. Burgundy]

They are the 7 seed and they are backing up to the tune of .....beep, beep, beep, beep.....

[bisoneer]

Congrats Bison on a fantastic year and good luck in the tournaments!

[TheDoctor]

Lets see....ORU ended up with the 2nd seed...right??? No big deal....right???? Road to the championship....SDSU (home game)...Oakland...NDSU. :rofl: Good luck ORU! I expect to see Oakland in the finals! ;)

[90 BISON]

Lets see....ORU ended up with the 2nd seed...right??? No big deal....right???? Road to the championship....SDSU (home game)...Oakland...NDSU. :rofl: Good luck ORU! I expect to see Oakland in the finals! ;)

Yea that is a tough draw for them. We will only have to play one of those teams. SDSU is not that good but they will have a good crowd in Sioux Falls to watch. Then (if they win) Oakland: not an easy game they can play great ball at times. Lastly,if they survive us. Wow the one seed makes it look a lot easier to win!:nod: :nod: :nod:

[SDbison]

At this point all I hope is NDSU's men's team wins three games at the Summit tournament. One game at a time. Let's enjoy it Bisonville!