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Both schools have my respect, I watched the Furman/Nova game, haven't seen Buffalo just yet but their momentum from last year into this Fall warrants their ranking. Wofford is also a very talented mid major.  I'm just saying, when they dominate their leagues in a few months, will their positions hold?

True on all counts. Yeah I think Buffalo will for sure.

Nova and Temple in a Big 5 battle. All tied up 2nd half.

Not Big East, but related to us, VCU just won at Texas.

We moved up three spots to #29 in the NET mostly on the VCU win over Texas. Princeton and three more cupcakes to withstand before weak teams won't be an issue.

I don't think the NET will too friendly to a 9-9 conference performance, as it doesn't seem to reward close losses to good teams.

I don't think the NET will too friendly to a 9-9 conference performance, as it doesn't seem to reward close losses to good teams.

I think that's true. 

additionally for NET: close losses (to anyone) are better than blowout loses because they don't kill your efficiency numbers.  additionally, road losses (to anyone) don't hurt as much as home losses.  so if you're going to lose, lose close and on the road. 

unlike RPI, strength of you opponent only seems to matter in NET if you actually win the game, which makes sense.  In other words, beating bad teams won't hurt you and losing to good teams won't help (whereas in RPI the opposite was often true in many instances).  that said, NET definitely has issues and is a bit of a black box

I think that's true. 

additionally for NET: close losses (to anyone) are better than blowout loses because they don't kill your efficiency numbers.  additionally, road losses (to anyone) don't hurt as much as home losses.  so if you're going to lose, lose close and on the road. 

unlike RPI, strength of you opponent only seems to matter in NET if you actually win the game, which makes sense.  In other words, beating bad teams won't hurt you and losing to good teams won't help (whereas in RPI the opposite was often true in many instances).  that said, NET definitely has issues and is a bit of a black box

I've adjusted my expectation to 12-6. The lack of size in the conference will help. Don't get swept and then sweep three teams:  my guess is SH, DePaul, and one of Gtown/Xavier/Butler.

Wow, suck it Providence.

SHU beats UK on national TV in what was supposed to be our game. Good win for them and the BE

Wow, suck it Providence Ed Cooley's diseased head

I no longer take pleasure from good things happening to me, only from when bad things happen to other people. So I agree: excelsior. PS You've been completely on point recently, has someone hacked your account?

SHU beats UK on national TV in what was supposed to be our game. Good win for them and the BE

We would have lost though so this is another reason why our schedule is perfect.

SHU beats UK on national TV in what was supposed to be our game. Good win for them and the BE

After watching some of this game and the last 10 minutes in its entirety I am thinking the Hall will give us a tough game.  Kentucky always struggles early with all the freshmen  but they have the bodies.  Any thoughts on this game guys? I was in the gym and could not properly evaluate. 

The Hall will definitely give us a tough game. Big Game Myles Powell will be hard to stop. Johnnies better be ready for a long, grueling Big East grind.

After watching some of this game and the last 10 minutes in its entirety I am thinking the Hall will give us a tough game.  Kentucky always struggles early with all the freshmen  but they have the bodies.  Any thoughts on this game guys? I was in the gym and could not properly evaluate. 

We will be underdogs against the Hall in the BE opener, so yeah it won't be easy

The Hall will definitely give us a tough game. Big Game Myles Powell will be hard to stop. Johnnies better be ready for a long, grueling Big East grind.

There is no high major game on our schedule that won't be a problem.  I'm sure there will be a few games where we are hot and the opposing team is cold (or vice versa) that will result in a runaway, but I expect to see a lot of Ponds running the show late in single-digit games. 

I do think Seton Hall is a favorable matchup for us.  With Keita back I have it as a win.

Marquette and Wisconsin going OT! BE could have a great day today!

Marquette with a great win.  Going to be a very tough out for sju.  Big - Hausser (2x Sam, Joey) Bennett. Not to mention Howard (who has yet to meet a shot he wouldn’t take). New for this season they play d. 

Meant Morrow (Nebraska xfer) above

There is no high major game on our schedule that won't be a problem.  I'm sure there will be a few games where we are hot and the opposing team is cold (or vice versa) that will result in a runaway, but I expect to see a lot of Ponds running the show late in single-digit games. 

I do think Seton Hall is a favorable matchup for us.  With Keita back I have it as a win.

Let's hope Keita integrates back into the rotation nicely. I think it may be a little bumpy at first but he'll be a plus for us as conf play goes on.

Nova 17
Marq 21
St. Johns 30th 57 votes
Butler 2 votes 38 Seton Hall 1 Vote 39

Sorry St. John's 32....Butler tied 39 Seton Hall tied  41