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This game was fun to watch. I honestly think Crawford is stronger and quicker than Lisch but can't tell whether he has Kevin's three point shot-which was terrific. Most impressed with ability to twist and move quickly to the basket, and his outstanding demeanor on the court. He has a presence. Really has it.

Sorry. Blue Devils

Friends and I traveled to Tipton Indiana to watch Mike Crawford and his Tipton Devils ( ranked First in 2A) take on The Frankfort Hotdogs ( ranked high in 3A). Crawford started slow as the guards couldn't get the ball to him and Frankfort was leading at he quarter by 16. Then Crawford started bringing up the ball and hook over the game. He is a slasher, quick, strong and great body control, twisting around defenders for layups. Outside shot very good, but primarily a driver. All FTs swishes until one miss and then an intentional miss with seconds left. He didn't have lot of support, Frankfort was bigger and stronger, but they tried double teaming Mike but failed. Not sure how many he scored but probably in the 30s. He is going to be valuable. Strong legs and good leaper. He is an athlete! Modest and unassuming too. No showboating or whining but class kid. SLU is going o love this kid, who people there said is an excellent student.

Sorry, Cassity. Looking forward to seeing MC play. Most of the reports I have read are positive, but after I read we beat out Yale and Stetson for his services, I am more curious than before. Someone told me Crawford is a candidate for Mr. Basketball in Indiana, he has come on that much. I am going to Tipton with an open mind and no preconceptions. I really don't know what to expect.

Couple friends and I are going to Tipton Ind to watch our signee Mike Crawford play. We went to Pinckneyville some years ago to see Brett Thompson of Vienna and wound up impressed with a guard fom PHS named Kyle Cassidy, who we never heard of but who dominated. Met his mom who was selling tournament sweatshirts at halftime. At that time SLU was not interested in her son. Things changed after that. I today called the AD at Tipton who told me Pizza Shack is The place to go before and after the game. One hotel otherwise stay in Kokomo. Love these little trips. Small town hoosier hysteria. Tipton is near Terhune, a real town whose high school was one of Hickory's opponents in Hoosiers. I will report Sunday. if anyone interested meet us at pizza shack at 530 ET. We will be drinking and wearing SLU garb. Heard Crawford coming on strong.

People who really know Biondi and SLU and don't have an agenda tell me Biondi is working hard to get into the new conference.

Don't bet against Biondi. Hate him if you want, but they said we couldn't get an arena. They said we couldnt get a great coach.

The Bills were shorthanded without Carter, and wihout Jett for a half. McCall played hard, and Evans was tough. Ellis after playing poorly in first half ( except for taking charges) came on. Loe seemed to be intimidated. We didn't give up though. One official, who I saw yakking with the Kansas players during breaks in the action, was a true homer. Had Mitchell played, he would have controlled the tempo. It would have been a closer game.

Does anyone believe John Manning will see significant minutes this season? I was hoping he would see more time last night. Last year some posters thought he would be a force this year. CR didnt play last night. The fact that JM did not play until the final minute appears to be meaningful. Right now I don't see him contributing a lot. Hope I am wrong.

This statement has little to do with country clubs or rebuke to Biondi. I think Biondi has had a lot to do with SLU's rise among Catholic universities. It's easy to criticize his arrogance and other irritating personality traits, but not to recognize his leadership in transforming this sleepy college into a real force is wrong. The trustees are making a statement for which they should be commended. I am proud of SLU. No one thought we could build a stadium or make the campus attractive, but it happened.

Thanks, good to know.

Question for Board: Will Crews install his own D system or use Majeurus'? I seem to recall he was influenced by Bobby Knight's D theories while an asst at IU and at Evansville. Seems crazy to change RM's system ( I love how we send two or three back after our missed shot and rarely get burned on a fast break for eg--RM staple) but maybe he can't teach it like Rick so wonder if he might morph to his own system if more comfortable.

Notre Dame took complete responsibility over the death of Declan Sullivan. Admitted it and Sullivan family has said so. You are completely wrong. Hatred of ND for Sullivan tragedy is just wrong.

Hatred of other schools? I don't hate X, Dayton, ND or Marquette, or even Duke. These are good schools. Here are rotten pples everywhere. We have had our issues too I repect SLU for beefing up its academics, campus and basketball program. Easy to *****, but we are doing well without becoming a joke school.The schools that were a joke were Miami in Jimmy Johnson's tenure, UNLV under Tark, where the schools themselves let totally unqualified players in. There were others but to dis schools because jealousy is silly.

Critics thought ND couldnt stay independent twenty years ago. It just drew 33000 fans to Dublin. North Carolina and Georgia Tech saw their stadiums filled when ND came to town. Stanford, Pitt, every school fills the stadium when the Irish visit.

Does anyone think Marquette and DePaul might be exploring? The Big East is going downward. The two westernmost Catholic Schools --wonder if A10 with SLU Dayton Xavier Butler as opponents might be inviting to them. Better than TCU etc

We had four players involved in sexual misconduct a few years ago. Did that event cause you to condemn Majeurus or SLU? Let's wait before judging Duke or Coach K. The facts will come out.

Too early to condemn Duke or Coach K. He has no history of permitting cheating. Duke may take the hit because of the NCAA strict liability rule but to condemn Duke or its coach for this idiot is premature. Duke may be arrogant but it is not Memphis or UNLV.

Thanks.

Last year the official schedule was announced Sept 6th. Although a number of teams and dates are known, there are many conference dates not known. Anyone have a schedule compiled from sources other than SLU?

Evans. He is smart, really sharp. He rebounds very well because he is position and is a great athlete. He has a presence, tough but no bully. He continues o get better.

How many minutes do you experts see JM playing? Perhaps 15. RM is high on him. I didn't see enough of him last year to see this potential RM predicts will be displayed.

Maybe I was seeing things but he seemed to be moving like Bryce Husak when I saw him. Happy to read what you said. I must have seen him when he was gassed. As said, I trust RM. But the fans around me were kinda wondering about JM's speed too. Agreed Loe is slow and suited for half court game.

I keep reading posts that say RM says he will be all league, dominant etc. But watching him as a freshman he didn't seem to run well. I trust RM's judgment but you can't teach speed. Has anyone else noticed JM's ability to get down the floor? We can't always be in a half court offense, and getting back on d is a Majeurus trademark.