slu72 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) It's on ESPN+. Not to beat a dead horse, but I will anyways, I'd like to see this be a game where Hargrove gets extended minutes and not just mop up time. Let the fans see what the mystery's all about by putting him out there for some minutes with JGood and other starters. Also, hoping Hankton can go as well. If French is nicked up let him rest and give some minutes to Diarra as well. Not looking so much for a blowout win like 110-50. Would rather see some lineups where at times we're playing our 5 FR. Edited December 16, 2019 by slu72 SLU_Lax, drkelsey55, Dr. Holly Hills and 3 others like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I agree, if French isn't 100%, sit him. So we win by 20 instead of 30. Wiz won't count it either way. Maryville has two Sikeston players, so perhaps Thatch can give them some grief (from the IR bench). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Hargrove should start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 46 minutes ago, almaman said: Hargrove should start. Is that you, glazedandconfused? Did you trade user names with Almaman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 2 hours ago, almaman said: Hargrove should start. No I agree. If things go sideways it gives you more opportunity to straighten it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 This should be like an exhibition game. No, we don't want to lose, but we might want to see what a guy can bring to a game and not just in practice. I don't know if he should start but give him a shot with some starters to see how he does. If he effs them up, then we'll know why he's riding the pine. But if he fits in and plays well maybe the staff might think he can contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock_Tower Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 1 hour ago, slu72 said: This should be like an exhibition game. No, we don't want to lose, but we might want to see what a guy can bring to a game and not just in practice. I don't know if he should start but give him a shot with some starters to see how he does. If he effs them up, then we'll know why he's riding the pine. But if he fits in and plays well maybe the staff might think he can contribute. Not sure your advice will be followed, but if it is, then there might actually be a purpose behind this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 HOT NEWS. Maryville's game tonight with Principia was canceled. They will be coming into Chaifetz on fresh legs tomorrow. Odds makers take note! NextYearBill likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Are we really soiling ourselves over Maryville now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Holly Hills Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Don’t overlook this maryville team... bunch of west county ruff necks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 8 hours ago, Dr. Holly Hills said: Don’t overlook this maryville team... bunch of west county ruff necks Foo-foos, as our old friend Moose Breath used to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkelsey55 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Snowed in. Too old to fight this much snow on my long driveway. Attendance will be sparce tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenbill Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 9 hours ago, Brighton said: Are we really soiling ourselves over Maryville now ? It’s a trap game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 59 minutes ago, Box and Won said: Foo-foos, as our old friend Moose Breath used to say. -some of that was entertaining, some was painful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basebill123 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Do stats count for this game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I take nothing for granted. We have lost to UMSL. Blackburn took us to overtime. Chaminade beat Virginia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Just now, willie said: I take nothing for granted. We have lost to UMSL. Blackburn took us to overtime. Chaminade beat Virginia. Don't forget UI of Springfield when RM was here - we won the game but it looked dismal for most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUBillsFan Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 58 minutes ago, basebill123 said: Do stats count for this game? I'm not sure if this is being sarcastic or not because I feel like this gets beaten like a dead horse every time we play a D-II opponent. However, I'm going to assume it is a serious question. The results of the game do NOT count toward the NCAA NET rankings (which replaced RPI rankings last year). Most other computer rankings (ex. Kenpom) do NOT seem to take D-II results into account either. I'd imagine results could sway voters in the AP and Coaches polls. If SLU was getting consideration in polls for example and lost or won a close game, they'd certainly drop. The results and stats from the game do count for SLU's internal record keeping purpose (a win will count towards Ford's coaching record and French blocks will add to his record). I'm not sure if the result and stats count toward officially NCAA records, but my guess is that they do. For example, Majerus was known to have played D-II opponents most years and I believe those wins count toward his official NCAA record. Interestingly or maybe confusingly, this game is regular season game for SLU, but an exhibition for Maryville. Therefore, I'd imagine none of the results or stats actually count for anything for Maryville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, willie said: I take nothing for granted. We have lost to UMSL. Blackburn took us to overtime. Chaminade beat Virginia. we have lost to mckendree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, billiken_roy said: we have lost to mckendree. Why did you have to remind me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 1 hour ago, willie said: I take nothing for granted. We have lost to UMSL. Blackburn took us to overtime. Chaminade beat Virginia. College all star team used to beat defending NFL champs in the yearly pre season charity game @ Solder's Field every so often back in the day too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntledbilliken Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 What was/is the logic in playing a D-II team in December? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 19 minutes ago, disgruntledbilliken said: What was/is the logic in playing a D-II team in December? a game to play after finals week that has little risk. we as fans want/deserve a certain number of games for our season ticket cost. but to fill the bill this scenario comes up. better than nothing. RUBillsFan likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 14 hours ago, HoosierPal said: HOT NEWS. Maryville's game tonight with Principia was canceled. They will be coming into Chaifetz on fresh legs tomorrow. Odds makers take note! Weather or another rough flu season over at Principia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 The logic as I understand it is: 1) You need to schedule a certain number non-exhibition of home games as part of the season ticket package 2) Presumably, we’ve already scheduled as many Seton Hall, Belmont, etc. team as we can (I.e., teams that will help our SOS). If we could schedule another one of those games we would 3) Our options are then to schedule another buy game, similar to Bethune Cookman. Assuming you can find a buy game that won’t be too bad for your SOS you do that. But if the only options available would hurt your SOS, it makes more sense to schedule a D-2 opponent that won’t hurt your tournament resume billiken_roy, Zink, Crewsorlose and 2 others like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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