GUYMAN Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Being here on the East Coast I can only read accounts of the games. Seems like almost every one has been close, with good defense being played. Shots just are not falling - especially in close. That sounds like a situation that can turn around pretty quickly - or am I being too optimistic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 We're frustrated, but you're technically correct. This Billikens squad is more talented than its record seems to indicate. Is it possible they've been playing to the level of their competition, somewhat? Will they play Gonzaga and Iowa close -- on the road? Can they get enough shots to fall to pull off a surprise in Conference USA? Is anyone confident enough that they'll do it? Two years ago, the Bills were langushing at 9-12 (or so) and went on an eight-game winning streak to earn an NIT bid (and were even on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament); it's still possible for the Bills to make some noise. Heck, until they're eliminated in the C-USA Tournament, there's always a chance for them to make the NCAA Tournament. However, with every loss (unless they go on an extende winning streak), the hope appears yet dimmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobile-iken Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 As I've been posting for the last few days, not only do I have hope for a turn around, I expect one. It will happen guys, Sodeberg will get the wheels back on this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecrewwebmaster Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Even if we were playing well, it would take a deep run in the conference tourney to make the big dance anyway. WIth the likes of Cincy, Louisville, Charlotte, Memphis, Marquette, DePaul...they are always gonna get a first look. I'd be perfectly happy with a NIT run this year and look to the big dance as early as next year. The A10 is in a bit of a downswing. Xavier is rebuilding and not as good as their Elite 8 team last year. Other than that, St. Joes and Dayton are there too. Take what we can we learn this year and move forward. Even an NIT run could be VERY BENEFICIAL to this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjray Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Yeah Mac, he has a history of it .... but to what end? At this point it would only serve to give us some momentum into next year (but, as it seems to happen every year, we lose our top 2 scorers off this team). Its disappointing to be so far in the hole this early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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