wgstl Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 11 minutes ago, Old guy said: Correction, the best ranked team to ever come to Chaifetz. they play #1 Michigan state right before us too Slu let the dogs out? likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 My prediction is that this year is going be really fun. cgeldmacher likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVBilliken Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 18 - 13 A10 tourney win 1 Final record 19 - 14 Really hoping for better but there are just a lot of unknowns, and a lot of minutes that need to be played by unproven sophomores and freshmen. Expect "senior" type leadership from our seasoned juniors but losing Bess, Foreman and company is going to be a real challenge for the Billikens. Now if French can hit 60% of his free throws, there might be one more win in store for the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I think those of you who are predicting 20+ wins are going to be disappointed, but I hope I'm wrong. RUBillsFan and Billiken Rich like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgeldmacher Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 19-14. I'm so torn on this, because I really like the team, but also want to be a realist. I could see better than this, and I could see worse, but this is where I'm landing. drkelsey55 likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy03 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I will go 17-13. 8-5 non conference 9-9 conference record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clocktoweraccords2004 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Can we wait until the first exhibition game? I think this all depends on how well Perkins is. If he can be a threat we have a chance at a 4-5 loss conference play max. French and Goodwin will have their best years and having a true PG in Weaver and Yuri plus true shooters in Jacobs, Gibson and KC will close out all gaps we had last year. Dont think our defense will dip much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 6 hours ago, cgeldmacher said: 19-14. I'm so torn on this, because I really like the team, but also want to be a realist. I could see better than this, and I could see worse, but this is where I'm landing. I am going to go with 18-12, but this my exact sentiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 38 minutes ago, Clocktoweraccords2004 said: Can we wait until the first exhibition game? I think this all depends on how well Perkins is. If he can be a threat we have a chance at a 4-5 loss conference play max. French and Goodwin will have their best years and having a true PG in Weaver and Yuri plus true shooters in Jacobs, Gibson and KC will close out all gaps we had last year. Dont think our defense will dip much I understand your point you are trying to make and I kind of agree but exhibition games tell you very little if anything worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Clocktoweraccords2004 said: Can we wait until the first exhibition game? I think this all depends on how well Perkins is. If he can be a threat we have a chance at a 4-5 loss conference play max. French and Goodwin will have their best years and having a true PG in Weaver and Yuri plus true shooters in Jacobs, Gibson and KC will close out all gaps we had last year. Dont think our defense will dip much I checked the fan rulebook......nothing about making predictions before the first exhibition. cgeldmacher, SLUMedBilliken15 and rgbilliken like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Majerus Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 20 wins is a good benchmark- I’ll go with that - hopefully better chemistry as the season evolves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I know I am being an idiot, but I find myself buying into some of the recent Ford quotes and some of these practice videos. I am just flat out chugging blue Kool-Aid right now, LET'S F@CKING GO! GoSluBills and slufanskip like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_w Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, TheChosenOne said: I know I am being an idiot, but I find myself buying into some of the recent Ford quotes and some of these practice videos. I am just flat out chugging blue Kool-Aid right now, LET'S F@CKING GO! I am chugging also, we may be idiots, but it is more fun this way. i am quite sure there will be folks quick to tell us how wrong we are. I will still be wearing my hard hat and swilling the blue stuff HenryB, slufanskip and RiseOfTheBillikens like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, dennis_w said: I am chugging also, we may be idiots, but it is more fun this way. i am quite sure there will be folks quick to tell us how wrong we are. I will still be wearing my hard hat and swilling the blue stuff And we beat Loyola in the top secret closed door scrimmage! Keep the Kool-Aid coming, balloon party at my house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Everybody just step back and take a deep breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bauman Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 2 hours ago, cheeseman said: Everybody just step back and take a deep breath. That's no fun ! cheeseman likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUBillsFan Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 18-15 overall (not counting any postseason after the A-10 tournament - see CBI note below) 8-5 non-conference 9-9 A-10 1-1 A-10 tournament Below .500 = disappointing season More than 20 wins = great Most likely somewhere in the middle I'd go for a CBI appearance if we can get one (and are healthy). #1 more Billikens basketball is always a good thing and #2 our only Sr. is Weaver so I think it could be a great experience for a young team to build toward the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Not going to start a separate thread for this question. Where do you think the A10 Coaches will have us in the standings after Media Day? I'm going with the 8 spot. 1) VCU 2)Davidson 3)UD 4)St. B's 5) UR 6) URI 7) DUQ 8.)SLU No idea after that other than Fordham DFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 46 minutes ago, slu72 said: Not going to start a separate thread for this question. Where do you think the A10 Coaches will have us in the standings after Media Day? I'm going with the 8 spot. 1) VCU 2)Davidson 3)UD 4)St. B's 5) UR 6) URI 7) DUQ 8.)SLU No idea after that other than Fordham DFL. I think you got it. Eighth place is roughly 9-9. It's nothing personal. The coaches picked VCU to finish 8th last year because of all the unknowns. It turned out that VCU was the best defensive team in the league last year and Santos-Silva emerged as a top tier big in the conference. We would have to surprise in a similar way to dramatically outperform expectations. wgstl likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 When is A-10 Media Day? @slu72 I think the teams you have in that top 8 are what I am expecting, just maybe some slight fluctuation as to where the various teams are ranked within there (like I think that top 3 is certainly the top 3, but then the next 5 seem like they are somewhat interchangeable heading into the season). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 19 minutes ago, 3star_recruit said: I think you got it. Eighth place is roughly 9-9. It's nothing personal. The coaches picked VCU to finish 8th last year because of all the unknowns. It turned out that VCU was the best defensive team in the league last year and Santos-Silva emerged as a top tier big in the conference. We would have to surprise in a similar way to dramatically outperform expectations. I could easily live with this too. and It already feels like it may be happening. I do wish thatch finished last season stronger, that would make me feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 21-10. Lose in the finals of the A10 tourney and squeak into the tourney. drkelsey55 likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bauman Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, slufanskip said: 21-10. Lose in the finals of the A10 tourney and squeak into the tourney. Skip, I would be happy with that, especially if your last phrase happens. slufanskip likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 A10 media day is tomorrow. TheChosenOne likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 4 hours ago, slufanskip said: 21-10. Lose in the finals of the A10 tourney and squeak into the tourney. If we sneak in that means we had some really good OOC wins. Like beat SH, KSU, and/or Auburn. Would have to win 2 of those 3 to get in. I like this team, but...... I have my doubts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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