I wanted to start this thread a little early to include information about the bus and pregame event for this game before the registration deadline.
Visit http://alumni.valpo.edu/s/1347/index.aspx?sid=1347&gid=1&pgid=1296&cid=2794&ecid=2794&crid=0&calpgid=61&calcid=1962 (http://alumni.valpo.edu/s/1347/index.aspx?sid=1347&gid=1&pgid=1296&cid=2794&ecid=2794&crid=0&calpgid=61&calcid=1962) before Midnight on Monday, December 15 to register online. Or call the Alumni Office at 219-464-5142 during normal business hours.
Options:
Game only - $6/person (Game tips at 7pm ET at the Hilliard Gates Center on the campus of IPFW)
Sit with other Valpo fans and cheer the Crusaders on to victory for just $6 with our group ticket rate. We already have 60+ people signed up, so there should be a good Valpo crowd in the stands.
Dinner only - $10/person (4:30pm ET to 6:30pm ET in the Grand Lobby of the IPFW Alumni Center)
Enjoy a dinner of hamburgers, chicken and BBQ pork sandwiches, pasta salad, homestead beans, fresh veggies, fruit and soft drinks, catered by alumni owned Goeglien's. A cash bar will also be available. Coach Homer Drew and Athletic Director Mark LaBarbera (aka ml) will be in attendance as well.
Dinner and game together - $16/person
Bus to/from Ft. Wayne, dinner and game - $40/person
For fans in the Valpo area, get everything all in one! Transportation to and from Ft. Wayne. Dinner with other fans, Coach Homer Drew and Athletic Director Mark LaBarbera and a game ticket in the Valpo section for $40. The bus will leave from the main entrance of the ARC (Union Street) at 1:15pm CT and travel directly to the pre-game dinner. After the game is over the bus should return to Valpo at roughly 10:30pm CT.
Hope you can join us and help bring a little of the ARC home court advantage to IPFW!
If you happen to be traveling from other parts of the state of Indiana or other states it's good to remember an important new feature about I-69. When INDOT numbered the exit numbers for the I-69 extension in central and southern Indiana they also renumbered the I-69 in northern Indiana. INDOT plans to add exactly 200 miles to I-69 when the project is finally completed so for all exits north of I-465 in Indy you add 200 to the old exit number.
I noticed that the IPFW website uses the old exit numbers for directions to the IPFW campus.
The actual exit number for Coldwater Rd is 312 (the old exit number is 112). The exit number for Goshen Rd/US30/US33 is 309 (the old exit number is 109).
http://www.gomastodons.com/sports/2010/6/10/FacilityDirections.aspx?tab=drivingdirections (http://www.gomastodons.com/sports/2010/6/10/FacilityDirections.aspx?tab=drivingdirections)
Would love to see and talk to as many forum members as I can before the IPFW game! Anybody going to be able to make the dinner and game?
Usually, nothing takes precedence over a VU basketball game, but it just so happens that our little 3-yr-old grandson has a part in a Christmas play at his preschool. I love that little guy more than life itself - gotta be there for him. :)
Valpo 72
IPFW 56
Gentlemen (and the occasional lady who stops by):
I have good news and bad news.
The good news is that the VU Athletics people are so prescient as to literally see the future.
The bad news is this:
(http://s1.postimg.org/c74w8bbdr/Screen_Shot_2014_12_13_at_10_35_18_PM.png)
DON'T TAKE THE BUS IT'S A TRAAAAAP
Finals will be over. From my memory, we have not done well against IPFW. To make up for FWalum's trip to see the New Mexico game, we need a full game from the team. I'd love to see tx's prediction of 72-56, but I think it will be closer:
Valpo 72
IPFW 66
I expect this game to be close for the majority of the action with a little spurt from us to jump the lead to 8-10 points and then keep it around there. I see a game where IPFW is never really out of it, but we don't let them put any real pressure on us in the last 2 or 3 minutes. 78-71 final.
Quote from: covufan on December 15, 2014, 11:32:22 AM
Finals will be over. From my memory, we have not done well against IPFW. To make up for FWalum's trip to see the New Mexico game, we need a full game from the team. I'd love to see tx's prediction of 72-56, but I think it will be closer:
Valpo 72
IPFW 66
You mean it won't be 65-62??? I called Vegas and placed a bet.
thanks i was beginning to think everyone had missed that.
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Quote from: bbtds on December 15, 2014, 03:39:08 PMYou mean it won't be 65-62??? I called Vegas and placed a bet.
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on December 15, 2014, 04:21:16 PMYou mean it won't be 65-62??? I called Vegas and placed a bet.
If the score ends up being 65 - 62, someone from the University better get on this board quickly with an "I told you so!"
Random thoughts
The Mastadons have 4 D1 wins...against teams with a combined record of 2-30. Realtimerpi showing Valpo on top 71-70.
That site has us tieh $ win over Murray State (on nice winning streak) and two Bad Losses with Mizzou and Lobos both out of top 100.
Did y'all see that James Madison beat Ball State by 20 tonight?
Quote from: talksalot on December 17, 2014, 09:46:22 PMDid y'all see that James Madison beat Ball State by 20 tonight?
Wowsers. That oughta get our attention. But...not until after this game.
In other news, if IPFW made this their fight song and alma mater, I might seriously start rooting for them.
CAKE - Mr. Mastodon Farm (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dbdHqRDm-E#)
(On Dec 21, that is.)
Quote from: covufan on December 17, 2014, 06:02:50 PMIf the score ends up being 65 - 62,
What do you mean "
IF?"
I got $7.43 riding on this game.
That was all I had left on my Visa gift card after purchasing a live video camera drone.
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=12518&PID=7101032&source=cj&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=CPA&utm_campaign=CJ (http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=12518&PID=7101032&source=cj&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=CPA&utm_campaign=CJ)
If you hear my drone outside your house look up and smile. I'm watching you!!!
Well we'll most likely be without Jubril for this game*, which hurts because they have a pretty potent 1-2 punch inside. Their centers are clearly the focal point of their offence with Steve Forbes finishing 30.1% of their possessions. For comparison Alec leads us with 26%. Forbes is only on the court 64% of the time, but another 11% of the time back up center Brent Calhoun is on the court and he finishes possessions 24.4% of the time. That means we're going to have to stop the inside game, and these are some wide bodies we're going to deal with down low. Their starting back court is the next highest usage % but effectiveness is right around Jubril's, so they shouldn't be a terrible challenge for Keith and the Walkers.
They are an experienced team with the 16th oldest team in the country (again, remember when we were #1 with Rowdy and Co?! Those were good times.) Their most frequently played line up consists of 3 seniors, a Junior and a Sophomore. They actually don't have a Freshman who has played minutes this season.
They have beaten a single team with a KenPom of under 275 (Miami (OH) at #274) and their other wins are 300+. Dartmouth (199), GA Tech (93) and Purdue (49) are their losses.
As for Valpo we're down to 104 (our lowest rating since before the Music City Challenge). We're predicted to win this one 70-68 and I would guess that if we do our KenPom will still stay steady since they are rated 196 and it's a road game.
This should be a good test for our bigs, but if we play like we did previous to New Mexico then we should win by double digits. If we play like we have since New Mexico we stand a shot of losing this game. It's a shame Jubril won't be in this game* because he would have a good learning experience from this game. Instead he gets the experience of "Don't go to a party with 100+ people if you're underage.
With Goshen on Sunday I see our bench getting most of the burn then since we'll need Vashil, Alec, Skara and maybe even *shudders* Chadwick for this game.
*Pure speculation on the "Jubril won't play" front. I have no knowledge one way or the other but I can't see him playing Saturday or Sunday.
I understand that Aaron Leavitt has arranged for Bryce to be on The Fan ESPN 1380 this Friday at around 3:30 PM EST. This local sports talk show is hosted by Fort Wayne radio personality Billy Elvis who I believe went to Luther High South in Detroit. They stream live so you can listen via TuneIn Radio App or Click Here (http://v6.player.abacast.net/318) to listen on your computer. This game is receiving more buzz than usual and I have been told that it will be a sell out despite students not being here for Christmas Break. Of course it doesn't take much to fill up the Gates Center considering it only holds 1894.
Quote from: Kyle321n on December 18, 2014, 09:07:12 AMTheir centers are clearly the focal point of their offence with Steve Forbes finishing 30.1% of their possessions.
(http://i.imgur.com/lBfsRc1.png)
I don't see much of a resemblance except in the name.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyYQJMv_w7s#t=11 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyYQJMv_w7s#t=11)
Who is coming to the game! If you don't want to say on the board then PM me. Would be great to put a face with an avatar/nickname.
Here is some more Tom Davis talk somewhat related to this game. Tom has proposed a new and improved Crossroads type instate tournament involving all of the state's D1 schools. Statewide Hoop Battle (http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20141219/SPORTS/141219608/1002)
This game may show how valuable or unvaluable (??) Jubril is to the team. Still don't know if he's gonna suit up but I'm guessing it'll be a no, although something like this hasn't happened for a while in VU sports so I guess this will be a good measuring stick on how strict the VU basketball teams are as well as VU athletics in a whole. I would expect a 1-2 game suspension for Jubril anything more in my mind than 2 games is extreme for underage drinking (in my mind).
Quote from: classof2014 on December 19, 2014, 03:22:27 PMI would expect a 1-2 game suspension for Jubril anything more in my mind than 2 games is extreme for underage drinking (in my mind).
You may have missed this.
Quote from: valpopal on December 18, 2014, 09:04:54 PM
As I expected, public penalties for Adekoya and Hammink will be two game suspensions. Adekoya now and Hammink when he becomes eligible next fall.
Let me know if I have this wrong. The only place to get live video for tomorrow's game against IPFW is the Summit League website which is a pay website for viewing games. The game will not be on ESPN3. Does anyone know the exact cost?
http://www.thesummitleague.org/landing/index (http://www.thesummitleague.org/landing/index)
There is a button for video of the South Alabama at IUPUI game at 12:00 noon CT but no button for the video of the Valpo at IPFW game.
Go to the IPFW site. Single game video is six bucks.
The IPFW live video website for Valpo game 12/20/14 7:00 p.m. EST (http://www.gomastodons.com/watch/?Live=303)
Here is the website to buy the game→→→Mastodon All Access (http://www.gomastodons.com/watch/purchase.aspx#register)
Eastern Kentucky upsets Miami.
Quote from: Valpofan00 on December 20, 2014, 08:06:30 AM
Eastern Kentucky upsets Miami.
They didn't just upset them they mopped the floor with them a 28 point beatdown! Perhaps Miami is a bit overrated lost to both GB and EKY.
My recollections get foggy, but two disciplinary cases come to mind. (1) Logan something, who ended up in Idaho, sometime around the Christmas break, and (ii) a guard from about 10 yrs ago. Anybody else recall? Kind of a funny article on this event. Someone hiding in the attic reminds me of a story....
Oh and it was 33 years ago we had a huge snow (22") and exams were postponed. Mound street was a huge snowball fight. Mastadons were good in the snow. Hence, should be a close game. Valpo wins if they hit 70. 70-69 OT.
Quote from: valpo84 on December 20, 2014, 09:51:30 AM
My recollections get foggy, but two disciplinary cases come to mind. (1) Logan something, who ended up in Idaho, sometime around the Christmas break, and (ii) a guard from about 10 yrs ago. Anybody else recall? Kind of a funny article on this event. Someone hiding in the attic reminds me of a story....
Oh and it was 33 years ago we had a huge snow (22") and exams were postponed. Mound street was a huge snowball fight. Mastadons were good in the snow. Hence, should be a close game. Valpo wins if they hit 70. 70-69 OT.
http://valpofans.proboards.com/thread/654 (http://valpofans.proboards.com/thread/654)
FW Journal Gazette line is VU -2.5
Quote from: valpo84 on December 20, 2014, 09:51:30 AM(1) Logan something, who ended up in Idaho, sometime around the Christmas break,
Logan Jones. High School-Madison, IN, Got caught smoking pot in a car by VU police. He transferred to Pittsburg State in Kansas which is Div. II.
Quote from: historyman on December 20, 2014, 12:38:31 PM
Quote from: valpo84 on December 20, 2014, 09:51:30 AM(1) Logan something, who ended up in Idaho, sometime around the Christmas break,
Logan Jones. High School-Madison, IN, Got caught smoking pot in a car by VU police. He transferred to Pittsburg State in Kansas which is Div. II.
Between Pittsburg State and VU, didn't he attend a junior college in Idaho?
Journal Gazette article Another strong Valpo squad to test Mastodons (http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/Another-strong-Valpo-squad-to-test-Mastodons-4093613)
News Sentinel article IPFW forward up to defensive challenge against Valpo star (http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20141220/SPORTS/141229998/1013)
Mastodons..... Just the name would put a bad spin on our ranking if we take a bad loss even though the stats have us pretty equal.
Are there signifcant fossil digs near Fort Wayne? Or does the prehistoric nightlife and that role in its tourism rate inspire that mascot name?
Quote from: crusadermoe on December 20, 2014, 01:01:24 PMMastodons..... Just the name would put a bad spin on our ranking if we take a bad loss even though the stats have us pretty equal.
Are there signifcant fossil digs near Fort Wayne? Or does the prehistoric nightlife and that role in its tourism rate inspire that mascot name?
Pot? Kettle?
But, taking your first question seriously,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPFW_Mastodons#Mascot_and_Monikers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPFW_Mastodons#Mascot_and_Monikers)
So, yes, at least one memorable, campus-related, fairly extensive fossil. Displayed on campus. And, amusingly, "By using the name Mastodons, IPFW is the only NCAA college to use an extinct organism as its mascot."
Can anyone find this game for free. I'm on IPFW website and in order to stream it, it will cost $6.
Quote from: oklahomamick on December 20, 2014, 02:34:15 PM
Can anyone find this game for free. I'm on IPFW website and in order to stream it, it will cost $6.
I'm afraid there are no other websites that I can find with the live video for the Valpo at IPFW game.
Obviously Jubril will miss Goshen. And obviously he will be done serving by conference.
Thus: whether he sits tonight or not will tell us which of these two road games Bryce is more worried about...
The feed is NOT a 6 dollar quality feed. Maybe 50 cents. . Looks like there is a strobe light.
#50 is a big boy.
We are getting beat in transition. And I don't understand why we aren't man to man? We are much more athletic.
Ugh don't ruin my day by losing VU. :'(
The video was crappy on my crappy laptop, so I have no way of knowing whether it's a reflection on IPFW.
The service on the other hand has been amateur hour for me. I signed up while watching Oakland get hosed by the refs once again at Pitt. After doing so, I needed to reboot my computer. When I went back to that page it didn't still have me logged in, so I tried to log in and it didn't remember my email address, so like a glutton for punishment I signed up again. After watching the first half (less than smooth performance by the video stream), I refreshed the page because the video was so choppy I was getting like 1 frame a minute. Once again it forgot who I was, so I said screw it. I'll just listen to Todd and Aaron for the 2nd half.
If I think of it, I'll send my feedback to gomastadons.com later, but I'm not sure I'll ever buy anything from them again.
Why is Peters in the post against big #50 with three fouls????? >:(
Go Valpo!!!
Exciting game.
Officially starting the Alec Peters for President campaign. Also, that Keith kid is pretty good too huh?
;D Good hard Win!!!
Well, I only got to watch the bad half, but that's fine.
As always, a win is much better than a loss.
The announcers for ipfw were hilarious. ... "When you get tired the ball just falls out of your hands" and "he is the player with the full length tights and a headband" (we thought they were super funny - I was waiting for one of them to say well the winner will be the team with the most points at the end. ....)
lol.....
Go Valpo Go! *CLAP CLAP CLAP* Go Valpo Go! *CLAP CLAP CLAP* Listened to the second half and it sounded like quite a battle! Any Valpo team that comes out of FW with a win is doing very well! 11-2 looks pretty nifty.
btw - wow - Alec ..... That was awesome - it was like he said "okay guess I need to do a lot in the second half" -and then he did.
Also, i never realized he thought about playing for ipfw.
Quote from: Smj on December 20, 2014, 06:11:05 PMThe feed is NOT a 6 dollar quality feed. Maybe 50 cents. . Looks like there is a strobe light.
Huh. The production values weren't great. But, the resolution was OK. And the feed was rock solid for me. I don't think it paused once. I don't remember it even dropping a frame. I joined a bit before half time.
Quote from: agibson on December 20, 2014, 08:07:10 PM
Quote from: Smj on December 20, 2014, 06:11:05 PMThe feed is NOT a 6 dollar quality feed. Maybe 50 cents. . Looks like there is a strobe light.
Huh. The production values weren't great. But, the resolution was OK. And the feed was rock solid for me. I don't think it paused once. I don't remember it even dropping a frame. I joined a bit before half time.
It is quite conceivable that my crappy laptop was to blame for that (it's about 4 years old and I probably don't take great care of it).
I still don't think much of their sign-up mechanism, though.
Quote from: StlVUFan on December 20, 2014, 07:52:34 PM
Well, I only got to watch the bad half, but that's fine.
As always, a win is much better than a loss.
You missed Peters get really hot, almost unstoppable. We switched to more man defense in second. Audio was still terrible.
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on December 20, 2014, 03:06:31 PM
Obviously Jubril will miss Goshen. And obviously he will be done serving by conference.
Thus: whether he sits tonight or not will tell us which of these two road games Bryce is more worried about...
I didn't catch why he was sitting?
I'll drink to that!! ;D
Quote from: Smj on December 20, 2014, 07:54:33 PM
The announcers for ipfw were hilarious. ... "When you get tired the ball just falls out of your hands" and "he is the player with the full length tights and a headband" (we thought they were super funny - I was waiting for one of them to say well the winner will be the team with the most points at the end. ....)
lol.....
Well I hate to tell you, but the play by play announcer is 84 VU grad and baseball player Brett Rump. He talked with Homer and ML before the game.
Quote from: oklahomamick on December 20, 2014, 08:26:46 PMI didn't catch why he was sitting?
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Quote from: FWalum on December 20, 2014, 09:07:30 PM
Quote from: Smj on December 20, 2014, 07:54:33 PM
The announcers for ipfw were hilarious. ... "When you get tired the ball just falls out of your hands" and "he is the player with the full length tights and a headband" (we thought they were super funny - I was waiting for one of them to say well the winner will be the team with the most points at the end. ....)
lol.....
Well I hate to tell you, but the play by play announcer is 84 VU grad and baseball player Brett Rump. He talked with Homer and ML before the game.
Do announcers not realize that during their radio breaks, that the TV audio can still be heard? You could hear the IPFW announcers the whole time, speaking about how they didn't like the preparation from the people they were working with. "We should have the video, but we don't," as well as, "We really should know who these people are that are performing right now at halftime, as we are on TV." ;D This happens every single time I watch and listen to an opponent's broadcast via the web. I usually like to listen to chef, but this time, his audio was AHEAD of the video feed, and I couldn't take knowing what was going to happen before I saw it.
For any of those that watched, you noticed how VALUABLE Vashil is, as he was dominating in that second half. After a poor first 5 minutes for him, where he had 2-3 turnovers and 2 PFs, he was huge in that second half. He ended up with 8 pts, 5 rbs, and 6 blocks, but the IPFW players were pissing their pants any time they got in the post during the last 10 minutes. They tried to shake him over and over, and then just looked lost about what to do. Even the chubby guy was panicked in that second half.
Obviously, Peters and Carter were massive in that second half. Peters was taking and making tough shots throughout that comeback, and you have to love that from your star player, to see that desire and will to bring the team to victory. What a fun game!
Quote from: valpotx on December 20, 2014, 10:00:00 PMDo announcers not realize that during their radio breaks, that the TV audio can still be heard? You could hear the IPFW announcers the whole time, speaking about how they didn't like the preparation from the people they were working with. "We should have the video, but we don't," as well as, "We really should know who these people are that are performing right now at halftime, as we are on TV."
in Brett's defense, channel 39 is carrying 6 IPFW games this year for the first time, and this was the first game so there were obviously some tech difficulties and unknowns which they were discovering during this live initial broadcast.
Quote from: oklahomamick on December 20, 2014, 08:26:46 PM
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on December 20, 2014, 03:06:31 PM
Obviously Jubril will miss Goshen. And obviously he will be done serving by conference.
Thus: whether he sits tonight or not will tell us which of these two road games Bryce is more worried about...
I didn't catch why he was sitting?
I'm assuming you are not joking just in case you're not.
http://www.valpofanzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=2025.0 (http://www.valpofanzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=2025.0)
http://www.valpofanzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=2025.75 (http://www.valpofanzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=2025.75)
(scroll down to valpopal's post on Dec 18 at 10:04:54 p.m.)
Thanks for the link of the story. A friend from valpo posted on Facebook that 100 people were arrested at a party. I never thought one of the ball players were involved. I did my share of parties at valpo, maybe once a month. I only saw a couple bball players once or twice and it wasn't the starters.
Through my experience on campus (01-05) I always thought they were very professional in their behavior in and out of class. I was surprised I didn't see them out more.
Quote from: bbtds on December 20, 2014, 11:42:58 PM
I'm assuming you are not joking just in case you're not.
Aw, I almost want my like back. I thought he was trolling.
Sadly I was unable to watch the game last night. Sounds like it was a great game. Both Alec and KC are showing why they were such high recruits and Alec is showing why in the next two seasons he's gonna be one of the premier mid-major basketball players, not even halfway through his sophomore season and consistently puts up big numbers and hits big shots. For all the KC non-believers, he really seems to be coming into his own, shots are falling, plays lights out defensively, and runs the offense smoothly. I've also been very impressed with Vashil, 6 blocks yesterday, doesn't turn the ball over much (1 per game), and is shooting okay from FT at 66%, he has continued his trend upwards from last season.
As for everyone else... I've been very happy with (minus Jubril) team seems to play well together, stinks our two worst games were against our 2 toughest opponents but we're just saving the W's for those guys come March ;D
11-2 is very nice, 12-2 after this afternoon and a possible 13-2 record in OCC play, wasn't expecting that in the least. It'll be interesting to see how they match up with the rest of the HL.
Quote from: classof2014 on December 21, 2014, 10:54:15 AMI've also been very impressed with Vashil, 6 blocks yesterday, doesn't turn the ball over much (1 per game), and is shooting okay from FT at 66%, he has continued his trend upwards from last season.
Vashil had good numbers last night. But when he doesn't have good numbers, he still is a big presence. His turnovers were when he put the ball on the floor. I loved the alley-hoop dunk off the pick and roll with KC. Vashil also has developed a hook shot. Big fan of his progress from his first days at Valpo. Remember that he got a little playing time and increased his minutes as he has gotten better and older. Who is that person now? Vashil will be gone at the end of the season. Who is getting a little playing time and progressing like Vashil did in his early years? Who will take his spot at the end of the year? Please don't say Jubril or Chadwick. We wont have a 5 next year with experience.
Quote from: agibson on December 21, 2014, 10:16:12 AM
Quote from: bbtds on December 20, 2014, 11:42:58 PM
I'm assuming you are not joking just in case you're not.
Aw, I almost want my like back. I thought he was trolling.
You can "unlike" a post anytime you want.
I unfortunately missed the game yesterday but will be anxiously awaiting the battle today with Goshen. So the box score says that there were 1249 people at the game. Was there a blizzard in town? I would have expected 1249 Lutherans to be at the game! Very disappointing. How does IPFW expect to have a successful program when they can draw for a game against a Indiana team like Valpo??
There was a very large Valpo contingent at the game. We had close to 90 at the Alumni Pre-game reception. Homer and ML both spoke about the fall sports and this years MBB team. It was a really good time and great to cap it off with a W.
Quote from: vu72 on December 21, 2014, 12:54:24 PM
I unfortunately missed the game yesterday but will be anxiously awaiting the battle today with Goshen. So the box score says that there were 1249 people at the game. Was there a blizzard in town? I would have expected 1249 Lutherans to be at the game! Very disappointing. How does IPFW expect to have a successful program when they can draw for a game against a Indiana team like Valpo??
The reasons I can think of:
1. It's IPFW. As close as they were to the tourney last year, I'd hesitate to call them a program.
2. I don't think school is in session, which doesn't help student attendance
3. Their arena is a bandbox, which isn't necessarily a cause/excuse for low attendance, but it does show what kind of crowds they expect over there.
Nonetheless, that does sound awfully pathetic for a Saturday night game against a familiar opponent. High schools routinely draw more.
IPFW has had more than one home game this season with less than 1,000 attending. Their crowd looked about normal to me. Good band and many cheerleaders almost out numbered the regular student section. Everything considered, they are not a "qualified" candidate for the Horizon League, even thought they are a much bigger school than VU.
Brett Rump attended VU, but I don't think ever graduated. He was a sophomore in 1984, spending many hours on WVUR. He really liked being on the radio and took a job in Ft Wayne.
Quote from: covufan on December 17, 2014, 06:02:50 PM
Quote from: bbtds on December 15, 2014, 03:39:08 PMYou mean it won't be 65-62??? I called Vegas and placed a bet.
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on December 15, 2014, 04:21:16 PMYou mean it won't be 65-62??? I called Vegas and placed a bet.
If the score ends up being 65 - 62, someone from the University better get on this board quickly with an "I told you so!"
Did the same three point spread help your bet? They were only off by a digit!
at one point we were winning 65-62 and I got excited
then they hit a trey and i was much less excited
Quote from: covufan on December 22, 2014, 09:59:19 AM
Quote from: covufan on December 17, 2014, 06:02:50 PM
Quote from: bbtds on December 15, 2014, 03:39:08 PMYou mean it won't be 65-62??? I called Vegas and placed a bet.
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on December 15, 2014, 04:21:16 PMYou mean it won't be 65-62??? I called Vegas and placed a bet.
If the score ends up being 65 - 62, someone from the University better get on this board quickly with an "I told you so!"
Did the same three point spread help your bet? They were only off by a digit!
The bookie didn't make a sound when I said that I should get something for being only 10 off each score. Oh well, there goes my $7.43.
I did see the official spread on the game was Valpo -2.5 on the CBSSports.com site just before tip off...
For those of you who did not hear this live, the Bryce interview before the IPFW game.Bryce IPFW Interview 12/19/2014 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5zMWiOhCxhnVThWVnlBWDlxWGc/view?usp=sharing)