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I wondered about Wednesday's 11 AM start time: http://www.slubillikens.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27200&ATCLID=211401097 " Saint Louis University women’s basketball will welcome approximately 3,000 local elementary and middle-school students to Chaifetz Arena for the seventh annual Education Day field trip Wednesday, Jan. 11. The Billikens host Atlantic 10 Conference rival St. Bonaventure in a game that begins at 11 a.m."

If your going to the game tonight, the game preview says: FREE CRAFT BEER TASTING PRIOR TO TIPOFF •Lohr Distributing will host a free craft beer tasting in Chaifetz Pavilion from 5:30-7 p.m. The event is open to adults 21 and older with a valid ID. http://www.slubillikens.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27200&ATCLID=211370001

Saturday December 17th at Webster/Midwest Showdown Game 1 @ 1pm Soldan, MO vs MICDS, MO Game 2 @ 2:30pm Cardinal Ritter, MO vs Whites Creek, TN Game 3 @ 4pm Whitfield, MO vs Memphis W.E.B. Dubois Game 4 @ 5:30pm CBC, MO vs Chicago North Lawndale Game 5 @ 7pm Webster Groves, MO vs Chicago Uplift Game 6 @ 8:30pm Vashon, MO vs Chicago Thornton #goseethekidsplay

Here is another angle looking at Mr. French last Friday:

My understanding is that Ford is going to build a wall around our Saint Louis recruits and Columbia, Mo will be paying for that wall.

Announced but targeted for 2017 so we will see... http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2016/08/03/new-microbrewery-to-open-next-to-pappy-s-in.html

Wichita State announced December 6 as the date against the Billikens. http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/article92458202.html

Nice to see Thomas Crone writing about athletics this year: http://www.billikenextra.com/

Interesting acticles about the future of Grand Center: http://nextstl.com/2015/10/bull-moose-and-what-grand-center-could-should-and-might-become/ http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/new-head-of-grand-center-blends-development-skill-with-love/article_288f604a-db3c-5e9b-ad0c-e3251f4c673a.html

http://archauthority.com/2015/06/04/billikens-in-the-pros-baseball-edition/ I am not sure of this article's accuracy. I see Grant Nelson started the season with the Grizzlies but is no longer on the roster. Perhaps he is moving on from baseball...

That makes sense. I know Hinson has said they want to continue the series. Also, the AD at Carbondale is leaving and the MVC is changing their requirements for non-conference scheduling. So, they may be slow getting their ducks in a row.

My understanding is that the Bills/Salukis series is not being renewed for next year. Can anyone else confim? Thanks.

Corrected. Thank you.

I am unable to attend the Vandy game. 2 tickets in Sec 111 Row K. Looking for face value. PM me if interested.

The nextstl site is very informative. Here is a March article about some of the possible residential components of the Cortex plan: http://nextstl.com/2014/03/cortex-ready-residential-leap-district-eyes-infill-historic-conversion/ This image from the Shack blog covers a lot of other developments in the area:

This thread is fantastic. I could never have predicted a scenario where people were upset about the Billikens being ranked 10/8. Seriously, a pretty cool thing.

Lots of love in this piece. http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10453020/saint-louis-enjoying-best-season-school-history

Whomever is running the Red Panda F'book page has a sense of humor: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Red-Panda/124250494279217 "Red Panda in final negotiations with MTV to host 'Pimp my Unicycle' " "Red Panda wants to thank all 30,000+ fans who came to Red Panda Show with pre and post show entertainment provided by green and red basketball teams."

http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/lawrence-group-will-give-sun-theater-an-million-makeover/article_40c5a54e-b3cd-5107-8145-3a88fb1ce1eb.html

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/boys-basketball/cbc-picks-tatum-to-lead-basketball-program/article_1aa34790-97c1-11e2-84d0-001a4bcf6878.html

Let's not forget what Kyle and Brian did to help put this team in the position it is today. Their leadership, the practices, the tournament experience, etc. Just like Majerus, they were an integral part of building this ball club.

I watched the away Butler game at The Post. Every TV was on the Billiken game with full sound. I expect the same on Friday.

In fairness, he never says he has contempt for the Cardinals. He says "this act will be viewed with great contempt".

http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/gutcheck/2013/03/flying_saucer_royal_fan_cardinals_fan_saucerwatch.php This story cheered me up, today. "Like any self-respecting Royals fan, I have no love for the Cardinals. So I came up with the idea of going after the #1 plate in the Saint Louis Flying Saucer, except instead of my name, it would be adorned with the name of Don Denkinger, the first base umpire who "blew a call" that allowed the Royals to win game 6 of the '85 World Series. The Royals went on to win game 7 and the World Series away from the Cardinals. While most Cardinal fans will deny any existence of a rivalry with the Royals, I feel this act will be viewed with great contempt, especially in a bar that looks directly at their stadium and will likely be filled with Cardinal fans on game days." "Twenty-four hours before the Flying Saucer opening, Troika Brodsky, the communications director at Schlafly, got wind of the plot. My immediate response from the depths inside was, 'Hell no, not on my watch,'" he says."

FYI. Here is the email I sent to Mike: "Season ticket holder since the 90's and I completely believe the "World's Greatest Pep Band" moniker. I love the fact that you include alumni in the band, think you do an excellent National Anthem, and actually have your CD. Every game I wish you guys had this one in your back pocket. It would be amazing live: Keep on rockin'" And here is Mike's response: "Thank you so much for your kind words. And we appreciate all your support! I checked out your song suggestion. No doubt, my band would love playing this one. They love good, challenging, up tempo songs and arrangements. This one would certainly fit the bill. I think I'll begin searching for a band arrangement of Cowboy Bebop as soon as I can. Great suggestion for us! Thanks again for thinking of us as well as your continued support of the band. We'll be rocking it out Saturday against Charlotte. Should be a great game with a great (sold out) crowd! Go Bills! Mike Beczkala Billiken Band" What a great response!