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The MAC once again is classified as a "major" conference that is trying to transcend being one bid. He cites the conference hovering around the top 10 in RPI the last couple of years. He picks Ohio to win the East and the MAC tournament, although he thinks there's probably about 8 teams that could win the tournament. He rates Jason Carter as the number one newcomer to the league. He thinks Big Tone is the favorite to win the MVP, though Simmons also is in the mix. (Inexplicably, he only rates Jaaron as the 7th best player in the league, behind Maric etc). He doesn't seem to think Ohio's defense will be much better this year. He seems enamored with Wadly, saying he is a key defensive presence...I'm not sure where he's getting that. He says Ohio has the best home court advantage. Another head scratcher...he says there has not been a consistent program in the league over the past 10 years. I'd have to say Akron has been. Will post more later. Back to Top Jeff McKinney Moderator Member Since: 11/12/2004 Post Count: 6,155 Status: Offline     RE: Sporting News pre season issue    Posted: 9/29/2016 12:22:54 PM  Doesn't say anything about an "eye test". Guess he hasn't barnstorm toured around the league cities yet. Back to Top OUVan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Bethesda, MD Post Count: 5,580 Status: Offline     RE: Sporting News pre season issue    Posted: 9/29/2016 2:08:16 PM  Jeff McKinney wrote: Doesn't say anything about an "eye test". Guess he hasn't barnstorm toured around the league cities yet. Hah, if I recall that article comes out just before league play starts. "Of all the two teams I've seen play..." Back to Top OUVan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Bethesda, MD Post Count: 5,580 Status: Offline     RE: Sporting News pre season issue    Posted: 9/29/2016 3:29:26 PM  By the way, the Post has been running articles this week featuring specific players. Today was Kenny Kaminski, yesterday was Gavin Block. I found the tone of Block's article interesting. I have been assuming he would slide right into Treg's vacated starting spot but Saul was pretty non-committal about it saying that will depend on how much stronger he's gotten in the offseason. It may be nothing but after reading his glowing quotes on Carter and Culver it surprised me. Back to Top OU_Country General User Member Since: 12/6/2005 Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County Post Count: 8,370 Status: Offline     RE: Sporting News pre season issue    Posted: 9/29/2016 4:39:03 PM  OUVan wrote: By the way, the Post has been running articles this week featuring specific players. Today was Kenny Kaminski, yesterday was Gavin Block. I found the tone of Block's article interesting. I have been assuming he would slide right into Treg's vacated starting spot but Saul was pretty non-committal about it saying that will depend on how much stronger he's gotten in the offseason. It may be nothing but after reading his glowing quotes on Carter and Culver it surprised me. I didn't notice that, I guess I've been delinquent in paying attention to The Post via twitter. Thanks for sharing! For everyone else, I grabbed the links of everything I found since the schedule was released: http://www.thepostathens.com/article/2016/09/ohio-mens-ba... http://www.thepostathens.com/article/2016/09/mens-basketb... http://www.thepostathens.com/article/2016/09/ohio-mens-ba... http://www.thepostathens.com/article/2016/09/dartis-set-f... http://www.thepostathens.com/article/2016/09/kenny-kamins... http://www.thepostathens.com/article/2016/09/jaaron-simmo... http://www.thepostathens.com/article/2016/09/saul-phillip... Back to Top OUVan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Bethesda, MD Post Count: 5,580 Status: Offline     RE: Sporting News pre season issue    Posted: 9/29/2016 7:25:29 PM  Saul Phillips wrote: He (Jaaron) can speak three words and have eight times the influence as anybody else in this program, including myself.” This quote speaks volumes. Back to Top RSBobcat General User Member Since: 8/22/2010 Location: Columbus, OH Post Count: 4,437 Status: Offline     RE: Sporting News pre season issue    Posted: 9/29/2016 10:24:35 PM  OUVan wrote: Saul Phillips wrote: He (Jaaron) can speak three words and have eight times the influence as anybody else in this program, including myself.” This quote speaks volumes. Yes it does - I Like it - And I believe it from what I have seen RS Bobcat Back to Top Showing Replies:   1 - 7  of 7 Posts Jump to Page:   1 View Other 'Ohio Basketball' Topics                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               WHO'S ONLINE There are 259 Active Visitors on BobcatAttack.com 258 Guests 1 Registered User:   bobcatsquared There are no other users looking at this page.

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