I think New Mexico State will end up winning the WAC, and I think UTEP will end up being a Sweet 16 team, they're really really underrated, especially with Caracter and Culpepper.
BYU's a one and done team in the tourney. They just don't have the athleticism to match up with most teams. UNM and UNLV are better squads.
SDSU is behind all 3, but I think it's possible for all 4 to make it into the NCAAs this year.
Agreed. UNLV is a really good squad that no one hears about since UNM and BYU get all the attention. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if they upset UNM or BYU in the MWC tournament.
BYU, away from Provo, is a very beatable team. SDSU is decent, but I don't think they make the tournament. Overall, a pretty good showing from the MWC this season. Maybe we'll start getting some respect. If this win doesn't bump the Lobos up to the 5-8 range, there is definitely some bias...
Alford's done a hell of a job there this year.
He's a thug. I watched his expletive-laden tirade after the game Saturday against a classy young man in John Tavernari; That game should have an asterisk next to it due to Jimmer having a stomach bug and not playing in the 2nd half. He plays, and we win by 10. Easily.
I can't wait to get the Loblows in the MWC Tourney. It's revenge time, and will just be gravy onto what will be at the very least an Elite 8 run this season.
Tavernari went with Tom Holmoe, the AD to the UNM locker room to apologize for being out of hand earlier. That takes class, more than Alford has. Alford was sure setting a heck of an example for the young men (thugs) on his team by yelling obscenities at Tavernari and others.Oh yes, a classy young man. So classy he refuses to accept Hobson's apology after the elbow. So classy he follows Alford during the postgame handshake, yelling at him. Lets not forget about the classy fans throwing trash at any Lobos on the court. Yup, BYU is all about class.
Truthfully the team had an off night. It's hard to get up for an average team like UNM, and it bit them. UNM was shooting lights-out, we couldn't hit a lick at the end. Of course, it was still close despite this, and that blatant no-call of a "block" at the end just proved the refs had it in the bag for New Mexico.I find your assertion that Jimmer was the reason you lost interesting though. I mean, he played the entire game at The Pit, but you guys still lost. Oh, and when he played the entire first half, UNM was up by 8. The entire second half, which was extremely close, was played without Jimmer. Yeah, that HAS to be the reason BYU lost. BYU fans have to be the whiniest fans in the country.
We'll beat up UNM in the final on our way to a probable Final Four run. When you're back in ABQ sobbing about a first round loss to Weber State, we'll be taking in some great wins. We'll let you know how the top is, Loblows.Away from Provo, you all are average at best. On a neutral court, UNLV will knock you out of the MWC tournament. You won't play UNM again this season. Oh, and Elite 8? You guys will be one and done, yet again. I hope you enjoyed your reign at the top. The Mountain West belongs to UNM now...
Culpepper is something special. watched him a couple times when they came to orlando. apart from memphis other c-usa teams never really get any mention. utep in and uab maybe if they can when the cusa tourney.I think New Mexico State will end up winning the WAC, and I think UTEP will end up being a Sweet 16 team, they're really really underrated, especially with Caracter and Culpepper.
Culpepper is something special. watched him a couple times when they came to orlando. apart from memphis other c-usa teams never really get any mention. utep in and uab maybe if they can when the cusa tourney.
with memphis in free fall other teams get a shot now. for the past few years nobody other then memphis would get into the tourney.I watched them completely take apart Tulsa one night. They killed them inside and outside.
That night, I was sold on them as a Sweet 16 team.
with memphis in free fall other teams get a shot now. for the past few years nobody other then memphis would get into the tourney.