NIT

[agibson]

Here's Valpo (resolution of calendar months)



And here's the weekly level since last February

[agibson]

This "valparaiso" business is tricky with the city in Chile, of course. Not to mention the city in Indiana. Restricting to the US helps, but, after that, does one trust google to distinguish?

It seems like the NIT so far is probably doing something for "valpo" (more sports related?). But, it does seem like, so far, it's not nearly as impressive as an NCAA bid.

Just two more graphs, at least for now!

Comparing to the other schools mentioned, on the 10-year time frame (calendar month data points):


and the last 13 months or so, weekly data points:


(Yeah! Data!)

[talksalot]

er uh.... back on target... looks like Valpo may be the only #1 seed to survive the Round of 16...

St. Bonnie gone in Round 1 to Wagner
Monmouth gone in round 2 to Geo Washington 87-71
So Carolina is about to be gone in Round 2 to GaTech... Wreck leading 67-36 with 10:30to play

Region 1:
Tuesday Night:  #4 Creighton @ #2 BYU

Region 3:
#4 Georgia Tech will travel to either #2 San Diego State or #3 Washington on Wednesday night

Region 4:
#4 George Washington travels to Gainesville to take on the #2 Gators

[justducky]

Monmouth gone in round 2 to Geo Washington 87-71

It was not close. I think the Massey number on Monmouth (about 62nd ?) was better than the selection committees opinion.

So Carolina is about to be gone in Round 2 to GaTech... Wreck leading 67-36 with 10:30to play

South Carolina suspended a number of players for this game and it shows.

I fear #2 St Mary's then #2 BYU then #2 Florida.  All will be very very difficult.

[talksalot]

South Carolina suspended a number of players for this game and it shows.

Here's the story...


http://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-mens-basketball/article66217612.html

[valpotx]

This is shaping up to be a fun final 8.  I would look forward to us playing any of these teams.

[historyman]

South Carolina suspended a number of players for this game and it shows.

Here's the story...


http://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-mens-basketball/article66217612.html

I encourage you to listen to Frank Martin talk about the privilege of playing basketball at a division 1 school. I wish more college coaches thought like Frank Martin. It has to be about more than just winning. 

[agibson]

South Carolina suspended a number of players for this game and it shows.

For the whole post-season, apoarently, from talksalot's link. Backup PG, redshirted, role players. But it has to be a big psychological hit and meant they only dressed 9.

Elsewhere in the NIT, in the (very) late game San Diego State beat Washington by 15 in San Diego, apparently on the strength of stifling interior defense. So, all of the other brackets end in 2-4 matchups.

[valpopal]

FWIW: CBS sportscaster Frank Cusumano reports St. Louis has contacted Bryce's representatives about their coaching position, but nothing happens until Valpo finishes with the NIT.

[a3uge]

Saw Monmouth's gym on TV, and it's actually pretty awesome. It was build in the past 10 years, but is set up kind of like the ARC. All the seats actually contract to set up a large practice area. The seats appear to be plastic, so nothing too fancy.











Valpo could totally do this with the ARC. They'd just need to move concessions to a proper area.

[NativeCheesehead]

Great pics. I agree something like this could work in the ARC. In truth, for all the talk, we don't need a new arena. More and more schools when they build something new build off campus. I love the location(could use a little more parking). Strip the lower level and do something similar to Monmouth or the Orena. Build a concession stand that opens up on the track above the loading dock or chairback entrance, and add that new LED style lighting. Great, glad that's cleared up. Everyone get in your couch cushions and see if we can rustle up a few mil.

[valpotx]

FWIW: CBS sportscaster Frank Cusumano reports St. Louis has contacted Bryce's representatives about their coaching position, but nothing happens until Valpo finishes with the NIT.

I would hope that he wouldn't leave us for a St. Louis.  While they have a solid stadium, are in a large city, and have that private school freedom that he would enjoy, I don't see it as much of a step up over our program.  He can do better than St. Louis, and if he were to leave, I would hope that it is for a Power 5, not an A-10 school.

[bbtds]

FWIW: CBS sportscaster Frank Cusumano reports St. Louis has contacted Bryce's representatives about their coaching position, but nothing happens until Valpo finishes with the NIT.

I would hope that he wouldn't leave us for a St. Louis.  While they have a solid stadium, are in a large city, and have that private school freedom that he would enjoy, I don't see it as much of a step up over our program.  He can do better than St. Louis, and if he were to leave, I would hope that it is for a Power 5, not an A-10 school.

I agree. I don't think Saint Louis fits Bryce any better than DePaul.

[usc4valpo]

SLU is a better job than DePaul. DePaul's hoop rpgram is a complete travesty.

[a3uge]

Didn't SLU pay Majerus close to $750,000 or something like that? If the money is right - Bryce will leave. Everyone has a price. With that said, Bryce has a permanent, low pressure job here at Valpo. I don't think he'd leave for SLU.

[agibson]

Didn't SLU pay Majerus close to $750,000 or something like that?

Thats sounds about right, consistent with their IRS 990 from a few years back. I don't see Crews on their more recent forms, putting him below $660k or so, probably. But, of course, comepnsation packages and accounting can be complicated.

Bryce has had bigger financial offers before, right?

But, this seriously belongs in its own thread. Which I can then attempt to ignore.

[historyman]

FWIW: CBS sportscaster Frank Cusumano reports St. Louis has contacted Bryce's representatives about their coaching position, but nothing happens until Valpo finishes with the NIT.

I would hope that he wouldn't leave us for a St. Louis.  While they have a solid stadium, are in a large city, and have that private school freedom that he would enjoy, I don't see it as much of a step up over our program.  He can do better than St. Louis, and if he were to leave, I would hope that it is for a Power 5, not an A-10 school.

I agree. I don't think Saint Louis fits Bryce any better than DePaul.

Although Homer grew up in Webster Groves, a suburb of St Louis, I don't believe Bryce has any St Louis connections.

[covufan]

FWIW: CBS sportscaster Frank Cusumano reports St. Louis has contacted Bryce's representatives about their coaching position, but nothing happens until Valpo finishes with the NIT.

If I'm Bryce, I at least think about the St Louis job. I'm not sure it is a full step ahead of where he has the Valpo program at this time.


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[oklahomamick]

That's a cool stadium and I could see the ARC being renovated to look like that.  I noticed the luxury sweets. 

[bbtds]

That's a cool stadium and I could see the ARC being renovated to look like that.  I noticed the luxury sweets. 

Sort of like the box of chocolates that Billy Donlon had to deal with. 

[usc4valpo]

If Valpo wins the NIT, there has to be serious actions for a significant ARC upgrade. The school is growing and the basketball program represents the school very well. The program and the university needs an upgraded athletics facility.

[VULB#62]

I'd say if Valpo was a finalist, win or lose.......

[bbtds]

I'd say if Valpo was a finalist, win or lose.......

Is that what the chinese think? How do you say that in Mandarin? Wontonese? 

Time for bed?

[VULB#62]

I have no idea. Just managing hello and thank you are major efforts.  Can't even get to Google translator here otherwise I would have written GO VALPO in Mandarin 

[govalpogo]

So no high majors making the trip to NYC?  Representatives from the Horizon, WCC, A10, and MWC.  I thought the CIT and CBI were the "mid-major tournaments!"