ARon

1) It is volleyball. Do you really think other volleyball programs around the country pack the house for those matches? I love volleyball but that just isn't the case. In 2008, the average attendance for a Big 10 volleyball match was barely over 2,000. And the Big Ten has higher attendance than any other conference. If you think we are somehow failing because our only just recently successful program is not drawing 5,000 a game you are just wrong. http://web1.ncaa.org/web_files/stats/w_vol...009/VBAtt08.pdf 2) Soccer - the same deal. No one attends soccer anywhere. For at least three years this decade SLU has LED THE NATION in average attendance. http://www.slubillikens.com/sports/m-socce.../012704aaa.html 3) 2009 average men's DI Basketball attendance = 5,378. SLU's average attendance 7,627. That ranks SLU 71st. Would we like to be higher, sure but WE"RE NOT A TOP PROGRAM YET. Let me repeat that. WE ARE NOT A TOP PROGRAM. I want us to be one as bad as anyone but I don't walk around with blinders on pretending we are right there with DUKE, NC, Kansas, Kentucky, hell even Xavier. We aren't there yet. http://web1.ncaa.org/web_files/stats/m_bas...09mbbattend.pdf So factually, yeah you were wrong.

I disagree with characterizing KC's defense as below D1 quality. But offensively yes, I don't care what RM says anymore, I don't believe KC will ever be a consistent scoring threat for this team.

That's utter and complete bull****. Sorry, but it is.

I saw security lead a blue crew member or two away at one point, though I think they just got a stern talking to. When you consider that the night's promotion was that "anyone with a college ID" can get in for $5 and sit in the student section.....what did they think would happen? At least the student section was full.

Over Under on SLU TOs? I'm saying 15

I know I say that about 5 times a game.

"It's always darkest...right before it turns completely black." Spoken like a true Billikens fan.

On the postgame show however, RM did say that it was stupid of Conklin to get that T. So maybe he felt it was justified. From where I sit that play was blocked by the backboard so I have no idea.

I agree the refs had some kind of issue with BC for most of the game. Before the game I was looking at Belmont's stats, none of their players has averaged more the 3 fouls a game so far this year. Yet tonight it seems like almost every one of them finished the game with 4.

It was definitely his eye. Was really hurting him, he could barely stand up straight to walk. The refs lost control of the game in my opinion, though I'm sure they'll blame it all on Brian Incognito....I mean Conklin.

That is sarcasm right? Just checking.

I would think PM would have to be on the top of the list if RM left, unless it was a bad ending and a p@$$ed off Biondi wanted to clean house. I've heard RM go out of his way to point out that PM is an associate head coach and not an assistant coach, and how there is a real difference. Someone asked earlier about the MVC national TV deal. I saw a lot of Valley games on Fox Sports MW last year. I guess that is what people mean.

I've tried to go to the Annex twice now. Once last night - closed. Once tonight - closed for a private party of 17 ward democrats. Hopefully third time will be the charm. Do they validate parking at Laclede or any other garage?

The game recap on Yahoo says L-ville was without their top 3 guards. But I'll take it.

I stand corrected.

We have a scholarship if PE goes to acedemic.

Do we know anything about this kid? Could he be getting PE's athletic scholarship next year? 6'2" 200lb PG From ESPN: "Jett is a stocky and strong lead guard with the instincts and savvy of a 30 year old veteran. He has great floor vision, pinpoint passing ability, and loves to throw the bounce pass." http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_13912721?nclick_check=1 (Check the second to last paragraph)

Ballgame

Who would have thought that we'd have a game where all we could do right was hit free throws?

Over/Under on road wins this year ... 1?

This is the best pee-wee basketball game I've ever watched.

Gee I sure hope the darts championships don't run long.

Rival game channel says Harangody has 3 fouls. Is that true? If so I'd like to see a few drive at him, try to get a foul and sit him down.

Lighten up Francis

Have there really only been 4 total fouls in the first half?