(03-16-2015 04:42 AM)emussuperfan Wrote:  

(03-15-2015 10:04 PM)EagleSam Wrote:  Per twitter, we are going to Louisiana-Monroe.

Big whoop. teamranking has them losing. 2 point underdog

Sagarins would have them dead even, counting about 3.5 point to UL-M for the home court.

My guess is that this year's EMU team is more likely to put out a good effort in post season than last year's team.

I'm counting more on Talley and Ward than GB III and Riley.

(03-15-2015 11:08 PM)emu steve Wrote:  

(03-15-2015 10:18 PM)EagleSam Wrote:  

(03-15-2015 10:09 PM)FrankAnderson Wrote:  The full bracket: http://www.gazellegroup.com/events/cbi/c...racket.pdf

A win would set up a potential matchup with Stony Brook and former Michigan Mr. Basketball winner Deshaun Thrower. That would be pretty neat.

I like Stony Brook. They lost a heart breaker to Albany on some ridiculous, how did it happen shot...

That have a forward, Wormley, who is a hand full.

Maybe we end up out on Long Island.

Hahaha. You guys are actually breaking this s*** down? Are you in a CBI office pool? I am literally laughing at some of these posts.

(03-16-2015 02:38 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(03-16-2015 12:01 AM)EagleSam Wrote:  

(03-15-2015 11:49 PM)rayEMU Wrote:  I did not realize it before, but Akron declined the CIT/CBI too. Along with Toledo, that makes 2 MAC teams to do so this year. I am still excited for EMU...

Kent, BGSU, and WMU are all in the CIT. They must not have read Bob Wickersham's "scam" post. Oops.

It must have been the 'ignore option'. (Sam, that was a fat pitch right down the middle of the plate, belt buckle high).

Seriously, I don't consider CBI and CIT 'scams'. They are tourneys without commercial sponsorship and deep pockets.

No different then a bowl game requiring teams to guarantee tickets. It's called business.

I've got this "tournament" on the ignore option. It's business because they've created a phony market where there is no demand for the crap they're selling. I gotta believe the players do not want to be in this. This really is pretty pathetic.

(03-16-2015 05:46 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(03-16-2015 04:42 AM)emussuperfan Wrote:  

(03-15-2015 10:04 PM)EagleSam Wrote:  Per twitter, we are going to Louisiana-Monroe.

Big whoop. teamranking has them losing. 2 point underdog

Sagarins would have them dead even, counting about 3.5 point to UL-M for the home court.

My guess is that this year's EMU team is more likely to put out a good effort in post season than last year's team.

I'm counting more on Talley and Ward than GB III and Riley.

Looks like the game will be at 8:00 and on CBSsports.com. Per the main board.

(03-16-2015 07:25 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(03-16-2015 02:38 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(03-16-2015 12:01 AM)EagleSam Wrote:  

(03-15-2015 11:49 PM)rayEMU Wrote:  I did not realize it before, but Akron declined the CIT/CBI too. Along with Toledo, that makes 2 MAC teams to do so this year. I am still excited for EMU...

Kent, BGSU, and WMU are all in the CIT. They must not have read Bob Wickersham's "scam" post. Oops.

It must have been the 'ignore option'. (Sam, that was a fat pitch right down the middle of the plate, belt buckle high).

Seriously, I don't consider CBI and CIT 'scams'. They are tourneys without commercial sponsorship and deep pockets.

No different then a bowl game requiring teams to guarantee tickets. It's called business.

I've got this "tournament" on the ignore option. It's business because they've created a phony market where there is no demand for the crap they're selling. I gotta believe the players do not want to be in this. This really is pretty pathetic.

You've made your thoughts abundantly clear. For a tournament you don't care about, and an athletic program that you've given up on supporting, you sure have posted in this thread a lot. The Keno Davis board must've been a bit slow this weekend.

They don't even mention Talley in the synopsis due to the fact he did not rice All-MAC considerations. I hope he kills in this tournament

http://www.gazellegroup.com/events/cbi/teams.htm

I didn't realize we were 11th in the country in steals and opposing team FG%. Another banner year for our defense...now about that offensive efficiency.

I just wish Murphy cared as much about offense as he does defense. He could be a special coach.

My last post about this subject emu is a 1 point underdog.

I wish super would just move to Vegas and become a bookie. Maybe that will keep him from posting idiotic crap on here.

(03-16-2015 07:25 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(03-16-2015 02:38 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(03-16-2015 12:01 AM)EagleSam Wrote:  

(03-15-2015 11:49 PM)rayEMU Wrote:  I did not realize it before, but Akron declined the CIT/CBI too. Along with Toledo, that makes 2 MAC teams to do so this year. I am still excited for EMU...

Kent, BGSU, and WMU are all in the CIT. They must not have read Bob Wickersham's "scam" post. Oops.

It must have been the 'ignore option'. (Sam, that was a fat pitch right down the middle of the plate, belt buckle high).

Seriously, I don't consider CBI and CIT 'scams'. They are tourneys without commercial sponsorship and deep pockets.

No different then a bowl game requiring teams to guarantee tickets. It's called business.

I've got this "tournament" on the ignore option. It's business because they've created a phony market where there is no demand for the crap they're selling. I gotta believe the players do not want to be in this. This really is pretty pathetic.

I've given this and Toledo's refusal some thought.

UT played poorly down the stretch and seemed 'finished' and done with the season.

EMU, OTOH, got it going in March and playing the best ball of the season.

Ditto for the EMU women (they got it going in February).

I think it is simple:

IF you're playing good ball, keep playing until the last "L" of the season.

If you're (like UT) mailed it in, then why extend the agony. Hoist the white flag and get ready for spring break...

(03-16-2015 11:27 AM)realistEagle Wrote:  I wish super would just move to Vegas and become a bookie. Maybe that will keep him from posting idiotic crap on here.

Are you tsking lessons from bob? i just dont feel it's worth my to post anymore about this useless tournament now if want me to keep posting about this nonsense tournament just insult me again.

I don't understand why are you guys so against it.

It is simple - if you want to play in it then do it, if not than just don't.

For some reason EMU decided to play in it. I think playing additional games can only benefit us. If they decided against I would be fine with it too.

I just can't understand complaining about it for 15 pages.

(03-16-2015 12:09 PM)realistEagle Wrote:  I don't understand why are you guys so against it.

It is simple - if you want to play in it then do it, if not than just don't.

For some reason EMU decided to play in it. I think playing additional games can only benefit us. If they decided against I would be fine with it too.

I just can't understand complaining about it for 15 pages.

Yep, ask the players and staff what they think and go with it.

Really, the game is for the players and their wishes. We're members of the peanut gallery....

After this I'm done, stop braging about it then!

(03-16-2015 12:09 PM)realistEagle Wrote:  I don't understand why are you guys so against it.

It is simple - if you want to play in it then do it, if not than just don't.

For some reason EMU decided to play in it. I think playing additional games can only benefit us. If they decided against I would be fine with it too.

I just can't understand complaining about it for 15 pages.

i think you just summed up the internet.

and, for the record, i agree with you. if i was the coach, i would let the players decide.

We're not the only ones "split" see the WMU board Broncos to CIT.

(03-16-2015 02:59 PM)emu79 Wrote:  We're not the only ones "split" see the WMU board Broncos to CIT.

Your not kidding. WMU is having the same debate. Uncanny how similar the rational against the CTI/CBI are on both sites.

I really fail to see the reason for debate. If the team wants to play another game, and the opportunity is there, that's great. And I don't care what some are saying here, a 21-win season with some quality wins, deserves a postseason nod. Too many people spend too much time being miserable.

(03-16-2015 08:38 PM)HuronDave Wrote:  I really fail to see the reason for debate. If the team wants to play another game, and the opportunity is there, that's great. And I don't care what some are saying here, a 21-win season with some quality wins, deserves a postseason nod. Too many people spend too much time being miserable.

+2.

This team won 4-in-a-row before losing to Toledo and wants to play.

Remember, this is a 'Sweet 16' (16 teams) tourney. Two wins and the teams are in the semis.

Get into the semis and the interest starts to build. Might be television for the finals (best of three series).

(03-16-2015 08:38 PM)HuronDave Wrote:  I really fail to see the reason for debate. If the team wants to play another game, and the opportunity is there, that's great. And I don't care what some are saying here, a 21-win season with some quality wins, deserves a postseason nod. Too many people spend too much time being miserable.

Well, the proof will be in the outcome.

In my opinion, not many young men who are college athletes like being second. They like to win and be a part of something prestigious.! There is nothing prestigious about these tournaments. That's why everyone is excited to play in the NCAA Tournament.

Just because EMU is playing in the CBI does not mean the young men actually want to be there. If they come out and play their hearts out I will say this was their decision and I will support it. If they come out with a lackluster performance it will be clear this wasn't their decision and was probably an administrative decision.

EMU would have to go very deep or win the tournament for it to really be of any benefit. Otherwise it's just one or two more useless games. Last year's CTI tournament did nothing to improve this program.


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