wgstl Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, NH said: I wonder what other options there were for scheduling this game. I am excited for it, and glad to be playing any game, but I hope the staff doesn’t think Iona’s NET of 46th will hold all season. I wouldn’t be surprised if this ends up being a Quad 3 game. Why? Idk much about maac but as long as they collect a bunch of wins they should move much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 11 minutes ago, wgstl said: Apparently the return game there will likely be played at MSG or the Barclays. If this ends up happening what an awesome last second home at home. That is pretty awesome. Fall of 2022 I presume? 100%* going if the game is at MSG. *50/50 CBFan likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Iona ranks 85 in TR, SLU ranks 63 in TR. Iona has played 3 high ranking opponents and won one of the games. These were: Alabama (15 rank TR), Iona won 72-68. AL was favored by the Vegas line 82-69 (13 pts in favor of AL), Iona won by 4 pts. Iona beat the Vegas line by 17 pts. Belmont (53 rank TR), Iona lost 72-65. Belmont was favored by the Vegas line by 5 pts, Belmont won 2 pts over the Vegas line. Kansas (6 rank TR), Iona lost 96-83. Kansas was favored by the Vegas line by 14 pts, Kansas won 1 pt below the Vegas line. Iona appears to be a pretty tough opponent, they are #1 team in the MAAC league. This looks like it could be a really tough game to win. Let's go Bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 26 minutes ago, wgstl said: Why? Idk much about maac but as long as they collect a bunch of wins they should move much Iona’s NET is higher than their ranking in any of the predictive metrics I’ve looked at (KenPom, Torvik, Haslam) which suggests it might be a reach that they’re actually a top 50 team going forward. Then you combine that with them having tons of opportunities in their conference for losses that could hurt their NET, with very few chances for Quad 1/2 games and you end up with a circumstance where it’s much easier to drop than to rise. The NET is always most favorable to mid-majors before conference play starts. The odds are stacked a little bit against you after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGB91 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, dennis_w said: Are you attempting to be amusing or a pr...? KFTK 97.1 for radio coverage with Bob and Earl. dennis_w likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny karate Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 When do final covid test results get released? Or is that already cleared? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny karate Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Just now, jonny karate said: When do final covid test results get released? Or is that already cleared? Asking for cautiously optimistic fan trying not to get to excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 26 minutes ago, NH said: Iona’s NET is higher than their ranking in any of the predictive metrics I’ve looked at (KenPom, Torvik, Haslam) which suggests it might be a reach that they’re actually a top 50 team going forward. Then you combine that with them having tons of opportunities in their conference for losses that could hurt their NET, with very few chances for Quad 1/2 games and you end up with a circumstance where it’s much easier to drop than to rise. The NET is always most favorable to mid-majors before conference play starts. The odds are stacked a little bit against you after that. I'm not saying they will remain high(or this high) but Id think as long as they stack a ton on wins in the MAAC they should finish top 80ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, wgstl said: I'm not saying they will remain high(or this high) but Id think as long as they stack a ton on wins in the MAAC they should finish top 80ish I hear you, hopefully they do. I’ve seen them play once this year and was impressed. It seems to me that their NET is near impossible to keep as high as it is right now, that’s all I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjoelabs Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Iona should win their league and be a tournament team. That and getting a crack at that snake Pitino makes this worthwhile! Hopefully they deliver a win for my birthday. Just got seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills By 40 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, mrjoelabs said: Iona should win their league and be a tournament team. That and getting a crack at that snake Pitino makes this worthwhile! Hopefully they deliver a win for my birthday. Just got seats. I got a blown 2nd half lead against UAB for my birthday - hoping for better for yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Checked the TR game stats up to this point in the season for SLU and Iona. We are pretty well matched but SLU has a definite edge on offense, Iona has slightly better stats on defense. Should be a good game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 18 minutes ago, Bills By 40 said: I got a blown 2nd half lead against UAB for my birthday - hoping for better for yours. I got auburn Bills By 40 likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Hoping Bally’s picks this up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Bally’s have Pacers playing in our time slot. Probably too late change their schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 4 hours ago, someoneelse said: I'm not saying that I need the Wiz to write up an analysis, but I need the Wiz to write up an analysis. I am on it....someone let me know when the plane takes off from Iona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 HoosierPal likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 ESPN + Is carrying it. Cheers for ESPN+! slufanskip likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 hours ago, dennis_w said: Are you attempting to be amusing or a pr...? There was a poster complaining that SLU never posted any radio station changes from KMOX. He was too lazy to click on the SLU game day announcement. Billiken Rich likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Beat me to W. This is a game I really wanted to see. I know B’roy’s excited because he loves Slick Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Area Billiken Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Iona is the likely NCAA Tournament team coming out of the MAAC, especially with Rick Pitino as the Gaels' Coach. The MAAC is traditionally a one bid league. The two top teams in the MAAC are Iona (NET 47) and Monmouth (NET 61). This is a very good game, on extremely short notice, for SLU (NET 67). It always helps to know someone. It will be even better for SLU if the Billikens win this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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A10Ref Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Excited for tomorrow. brianstl and Bay Area Billiken like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, mrjoelabs said: Iona should win their league and be a tournament team. That and getting a crack at that snake Pitino makes this worthwhile! Hopefully they deliver a win for my birthday. Just got seats. all the snakes sell tickets. I love playing name coaches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 We are 0-1 against Iona all time. Lost 77-73 in 11/87 in the Cork, Ireland tourney championship game. Who was there? Under HC Grawer, we did get a W against Canisius in the first round of the tourney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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