Old guy Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Reality is this: We have 5 days left before Selection Sunday. If we do not get the confirmations very soon, we are not going to play any extra games, period. BigMouthBilliken likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I still think we need a game against anyone who is in the top 100 of the NET. I just don't like the idea of sitting idle while everyone else has a chance to improve their resumes. A top 30 game is of course ideal but any win is going to help. I know my thoughts don't matter but I am disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Area Billiken Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 13 minutes ago, slufan13 said: I still think we need a game against anyone who is in the top 100 of the NET. I just don't like the idea of sitting idle while everyone else has a chance to improve their resumes. A top 30 game is of course ideal but any win is going to help. I know my thoughts don't matter but I am disappointed. Per Coach Ford in his interview with Bob Ramsey that I heard on Facebook, and which aired on KMOX, SLU is trying to get a game. It sounds like there are issues beyond SLU's control, such as one team, unnamed, cited by Coach Ford, wanted to play us, but has already played the maximum allowed number of games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someoneelse Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Bay Area Billiken said: Per Coach Ford in his interview with Bob Ramsey that I heard on Facebook, and which aired on KMOX, SLU is trying to get a game. It sounds like there are issues beyond SLU's control, such as one team, unnamed, cited by Coach Ford, wanted to play us, but has already played the maximum allowed number of games. It’s easy to say you want to play someone when you know you’re out of games. JMM28 likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Not sure where to post this since neither team would have any interest in or incentive to playing SLU this weekend but this BYU v Zags game has been really fun to watch. BYU’s players move so well without the ball and they do a great job attacking the rim and then kicking it out for a 3 when they don’t have a decent shot. SLU would be a hard team to beat if they did those 2 things well. Completely forgot that Haarms kid transferred to BYU. Always disliked him and his cockatiel haircut... TheChosenOne likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkielBreakers Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 11 hours ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: Not sure where to post this since neither team would have any interest in or incentive to playing SLU this weekend but this BYU v Zags game has been really fun to watch. BYU’s players move so well without the ball and they do a great job attacking the rim and then kicking it out for a 3 when they don’t have a decent shot. SLU would be a hard team to beat if they did those 2 things well. Completely forgot that Haarms kid transferred to BYU. Always disliked him and his cockatiel haircut... BYU and the Zags play like the Bills did in non-conference. In the A10, these guys would have to face a lot more slashers and interior grinders. I am not sure how either team would do. Haarms is a great rim protector.e BYU would be able to survive, but i don’t think they would beat us, the Bonnies, or VCU. The zags look soft inside on defense. I doubt they could go undefeated in the A10, and I really do not like their chances for the championship now. They will just have to stay hot from outside, and pray for soft foul calls. billiken_roy likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenbill Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Looks like no extra game. Gonna roll the dice and see if their current resume is enough. Maybe we'll be the VCU of 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bay Area Billiken Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Time is running out. It appears an extra game is not happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkielBreakers Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bay Area Billiken said: Screw it. Call the Memphis Grizzlies. dlarry likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Bay Area Billiken said: Time is running out. It appears an extra game is not happening. Agreed. It's down to Xavier or nobody. First they would have to lose and then they would have to agree to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 -"best to play a game before Friday" to go Old Guy, that means today (Wed) or tomorrow (Thur), I am fairly certain CFord told Frank the NCST came about in less than 24 hours -my question, why is "before Friday" in this? why not Friday or Saturday? clearly not the case that the Committee can't process information on these days as conference tournaments end even as late as Sunday afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewsorlose Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Yeah, this is dumb. Play the loser of Duke vs. Louisville on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewsorlose Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 SLU can drive to Louisville on Friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonner89 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 It won't matter an hour from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Area Billiken Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Xavier just became available, and Louisville is about to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthBilliken Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 GET ON THE PHONE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Maybe I'm a little off on this. 1) Ford was told he needs to play another game, he wasn't told he has to play a team in the top 50. 2) I may be too optimistic, but I feel SLU is very close to 50/50 on getting in as is. What's the point in playing another game that would also be a toss up? For me, Id either like to play a game that's highly winnable, or just go with what he have right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgeldmacher Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 At this point, you could consider it a play in game if you schedule the right team. The idea would be that you would control your destiny rather than not. I'm not sold on the idea either, but I think that is what Ford and our Athletic Dept. is thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Xavier is looking to add a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Pistol said: Xavier is looking to add a game. I feel like we have to take them up on the offer. I feel good about winning the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, slufan13 said: I feel like we have to take them up on the offer. I feel good about winning the game question is would it be home, away, or neutral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Pelican Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I hope the details are being worked out right now. Win or lose, I think we need to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Pistol said: Xavier is looking to add a game. I would do it, but Ford's comments leave me thinking SLU might think this game is too high risk. I don't get the comments from Ford on 101 the other day. Seems like the program is oddly over confident about their chances. They may end up being correct, but I would prefer we put our chances in our own hands as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 minute ago, wgstl said: question is would it be home, away, or neutral. Wouldn't make any sense for SLU to play them at home. NET is too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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