Jasper67 wrote:ArmyVet wrote:Jasper67 wrote:Shaka has done more with less.
Both have done a great job. When the schedules even out and the double round robin is concluded, that is when we'll know who did the better job.
Great point. Here’s how I’m guessing it will look after the schedules even out (exclusive of the bottom of the league):
16-4 Creighton (tie)
16-4 Marquette (tie)
16-4 Xavier (tie)
14-6 Providence
13-7 UConn
9-11 Seton Hall
8-12 Villanova (tie)
8-12 St. John’s (tie)
No doubt Creighton is going to pile up wins in the lead up to MSG...doesn't really matter how many. However, I see UConn making a similar run....could easily take out CU at the CHI. I safely predict they end up in the top 5. AND...Villanova IS NOT going to end up 8-12!!!
BUT, that "scrum" in the middle will likely have Nova, SHU, SJU playing on dreaded Wednesday. Does Justin Moore's return have Villanova poised to get the 6? I think it does, and likely plays the #3 on Thursday.
Man, slugging it out to a #1 or #2 is paramount....I do think the #3 ends up with VU and the 4-5 will be absolutely brutal regardless. Prediction- 15-5 is top of the mark now (see below) for my Musketeers....will that be good enough for a top 2? Only if the inevitable tie breakers are favorable.
THIS JUST IN-
Zack Freemantle in a walking boot and doubtful for the Wednesday showdown with PC. Word is a re-aggravation of last years stress fracture. This is huge news.