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So I have a bunch of random thoughts on the tournament so instead of thread drifts, here is a thread to drift about anything from the tournament.
1. I would really miss this tournament in Sioux Falls. The only thing to benefit it moving would be my checkbook. But if it went to Detroit (or where ever) that would significantly hurt the checkbook if we decided to go. The Sports Authority can't screw this bid up. With USD being eligible to play postseason the first year of the next contract, it's truly a no-brainer. The corporate sponsorship will likely get larger, the crowds, etc. The only thing that could screw this up is a really stupid, greedy bid by the Spots Authority or the ancient arena (see Douple's comments in todays Argus).
2. Terry Vandrovec's coverage is simply second to none. Go take a long vacation after the SDSU women bow out of the dance. You deserve it man.
3. After watching the Big Sky tournament on tv last night, this league is kicking their @ss in talent. I know it's one game on tv versus the many games I've seen in person, but if SDSU couldn't beat either of those two teams 5 out of 10 times, I'd be shocked. OU and ORU would pummel them.
4. Jacks band, cheerleaders and dance team need to continue to do some homework. Yes, it's spring break, but it wouldn't matter if they had a full ensemble of people, they would still look inadequate compared to the best ones there.
5. It doesn't take nearly as much effort to get Jacks fans up and yelling in Sioux Falls. Get it going during the regular season more. And if the student section had as loud and active section as the 20 ORU students who were at the tournament, maybe it would entice kids to quit acting bored and texting during games and yell. Make Frost a hated place to play! The noise in the arena is only a start.
6. I am picking Oakland to win a game in my tournament bracket. I didn't pick them to beat Pitt last year and they were never in that game, but they are a really good team, even better than last year. I would be disappointed if I were them if they didn't get a 12 seed or better. Jacks women are a long shot to win a game, but staying away from the top 4 teams in the country would be nice. They are rolling and have really cut down on the turnovers, but I think once again the guard play against the high level schools is going to show the biggest weakness again.
7. There is some great talent coming back to the league next year. It should be a fun watch.
8. New arena Sioux Falls!
1. I would really miss this tournament in Sioux Falls. The only thing to benefit it moving would be my checkbook. But if it went to Detroit (or where ever) that would significantly hurt the checkbook if we decided to go. The Sports Authority can't screw this bid up. With USD being eligible to play postseason the first year of the next contract, it's truly a no-brainer. The corporate sponsorship will likely get larger, the crowds, etc. The only thing that could screw this up is a really stupid, greedy bid by the Spots Authority or the ancient arena (see Douple's comments in todays Argus).
2. Terry Vandrovec's coverage is simply second to none. Go take a long vacation after the SDSU women bow out of the dance. You deserve it man.
3. After watching the Big Sky tournament on tv last night, this league is kicking their @ss in talent. I know it's one game on tv versus the many games I've seen in person, but if SDSU couldn't beat either of those two teams 5 out of 10 times, I'd be shocked. OU and ORU would pummel them.
4. Jacks band, cheerleaders and dance team need to continue to do some homework. Yes, it's spring break, but it wouldn't matter if they had a full ensemble of people, they would still look inadequate compared to the best ones there.
5. It doesn't take nearly as much effort to get Jacks fans up and yelling in Sioux Falls. Get it going during the regular season more. And if the student section had as loud and active section as the 20 ORU students who were at the tournament, maybe it would entice kids to quit acting bored and texting during games and yell. Make Frost a hated place to play! The noise in the arena is only a start.
6. I am picking Oakland to win a game in my tournament bracket. I didn't pick them to beat Pitt last year and they were never in that game, but they are a really good team, even better than last year. I would be disappointed if I were them if they didn't get a 12 seed or better. Jacks women are a long shot to win a game, but staying away from the top 4 teams in the country would be nice. They are rolling and have really cut down on the turnovers, but I think once again the guard play against the high level schools is going to show the biggest weakness again.
7. There is some great talent coming back to the league next year. It should be a fun watch.
8. New arena Sioux Falls!
. I get somewhat embarrassed when attempts at halftime entertainment are made and you have to bury your hands in your face because it is usually so schlockey or bass ackwards.
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