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MVCBeat · December 30, 2021, 06:28:03 PM

I am back with my post-nonconference season power rankings. I also take a closer look at each team's best newcomer.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/power-rankings-best-newcomers

NotBryceDrew · December 31, 2021, 11:31:00 AM

Great analysis and love that current ranking, let's go!

Chairback · December 31, 2021, 12:50:59 PM

Thanks was very good. Thank you.

MVCBeat · January 03, 2022, 05:39:06 PM

I am going to do a five part series examining the ten best MVC men's hoops players in each class. Today, I started with the freshmen/first-years.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-freshmen-first-year-players

usc4valpo · January 04, 2022, 06:57:48 AM

Last week we drove on I35 from San Antonio through Austin, Waco and Fort Worth and the traffic was absolutely insane. The growth in Texas is certainly exceeding its infrastructure.

That being said, if the Valley wants to look at long term growth, perhaps they should consider adding 2 Texas schools. Just a thought. UMKC and Omaha would be bad selections. UIC is a maybe but Chicago is a mess.

valpotx · January 04, 2022, 07:35:18 AM

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We keep building new highways all over the place, but you are correct, that the population growth has gotten out of hand. It really picked up during the Global Recession of 2008, as we were largely unaffected by layoffs in TX, and it has only increased with the job reports over the last few years. People from the East and West coasts are flocking here, due to our mostly recession-proof industries, weather, and lower cost-of-living, but are now driving up home prices for those of us that have been here a long time.

usc4valpo · January 04, 2022, 05:50:18 PM

Why would a truck stop town like Waco have such bad traffic jams?

MVCBeat · January 05, 2022, 05:57:52 PM

Before you settle in to watch what's left of the MVC schedule tonight, take a look at part 2 of my series examining the top ten MVC men's basketball players in each class. Today we'll look at the sophomores.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-sophomores-second-year-players

valpotx · January 05, 2022, 06:13:43 PM

Quote from: usc4valpo on January 04, 2022, 05:50:18 PM
Why would a truck stop town like Waco have such bad traffic jams?

Major thoroughfare for folks driving through

MVCBeat · January 10, 2022, 08:44:45 PM

Updated power rankings hot off the press. Written while still dealing with the effects of the flu so.....just keep that in mind.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/first-mvc-power-rankings-of-2022

MVCBeat · January 15, 2022, 01:02:58 PM

Part three of my five part series looking at all of the league's top players by class is now posted. Take a look at the Missouri Valley's top ten juniors/third-year players below. Krikke is featured.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-juniors-third-year-players

MVCBeat · January 23, 2022, 05:44:07 PM

My latest article features my take on the top ten seniors/fourth-year players in the league. But there are actually 21 guys featured total including five honorable mentions and six Belmont/Murray/UIC guys who would be in the top ten if they were in the MVC. Enjoy! Or don't!

Valpo has one guy in the top ten and one in honorable mentions (who I had as my first guy out).

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-seniors-fourth-year-players

MVCBeat · January 28, 2022, 06:54:05 PM

As we hit the (scheduled) midway point of the league season, I have a new batch of power rankings. I'll also take a look at who I think each team's second best player is. It was kind of tough to pick for your team since your (arguably) two best players have missed significant time. Thoughts on my choice?[/size]https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/power-rankings-at-the-sort-of-midway-point-2nd-best-players

MVCBeat · February 02, 2022, 05:20:54 PM

The last of my five part series examining the top ten MVC men's hoops players by class. This list is for the super seniors. Two Beacons make an appearance.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-s-top-ten-super-seniors-5th-year-players

MVCBeat · February 04, 2022, 01:06:04 PM

UIC's head men's basketball coach Luke Yaklich took the time to answer a few of my questions about the Flames' move to the Valley. Check it out below. It is a quick read!

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/interview-with-uic-head-coach-luke-yaklich

MVCBeat · February 07, 2022, 01:39:50 PM

I spoke to a fan of each of the incoming schools to get the dirt on why we should be excited their school is joining the league next year. Here is part one focusing on Murray State, featuring @RacerJoeD.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/murray-state-from-a-fan-s-perspective

vu84v2 · February 07, 2022, 01:55:43 PM

Very nice comments in the interview with Racer Joe. I will add that another strength of their program is that they find good coaches who move on when they perform well, but are very able to find good replacements. This is essential to be a strong mid-major program.

MVCBeat · February 09, 2022, 01:17:10 PM

I spoke to a fan of each of the incoming schools to get the dirt on why we should be excited their school is joining the league next year. Here is part two focusing on UIC, featuring UICJohn and Govey23.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/uic-from-a-fan-s-perspective

MVCBeat · February 11, 2022, 01:27:26 PM

Today I posted the last of my three-part series covering each of the incoming schools from their fans' perspective. Belmont is featured, as two Bruins fans tell all.[/size]My next project will be updated power rankings, which I haven't done in over two weeks. You can also follow me on Twitter @BeatMVC if you're so inclined.https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/belmont-from-a-fan-s-perspective

MVCBeat · February 15, 2022, 05:48:10 PM

As you gear up for tonight's games, take a look at MVC Beat's updated power rankings, freshly published!

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-hoops-power-rankings-two-weeks-left

MVCBeat · February 18, 2022, 05:18:40 PM

I previewed the postseason MVC awards in my new article. Check it out below.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/postseason-awards-preview-mvc-hoops

MVCBeat · February 21, 2022, 02:38:02 PM

With one week and 13 games left to play, I have another set of power rankings for you (freshly published). Assist to Matt Hackman as his probability charts are referenced repeatedly.

https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/mvc-hoops-power-rankings-one-week-left

MVCBeat · February 23, 2022, 04:31:39 PM

Inspired by the guys at MarchArchPod, I took a dive into the depths of MVC mediocrity in an attempt to dig up the single worst Valley basketball team this millennium. What was my conclusion? Click below, dear reader, to find out.https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/quick-hitter-worst-mvc-team-this-millennium

valpo04 · February 24, 2022, 09:59:24 AM

Quote from: MVCBeat on February 23, 2022, 04:31:39 PM
Inspired by the guys at MarchArchPod, I took a dive into the depths of MVC mediocrity in an attempt to dig up the single worst Valley basketball team this millennium. What was my conclusion? Click below, dear reader, to find out.https://www.missourivalleybeat.com/post/quick-hitter-worst-mvc-team-this-millennium

I'm not sure where you are getting the formatting from in your posts, but for some reason you are setting the font size to 3px. I edited the latest post to make it legible.

MVCBeat · February 25, 2022, 10:01:08 PM

I have no idea why that keeps happening on this board. Thank you for the assist!