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Here's a link but its from my phone so I'm sorry if it doesn't work. One of the better previews I've seen.

http://mweb.cbssports.com/ncaab/eye-on- ... s-big-east

Nope, wrong. They're all Marquette homers. No way we finish in the top half. We are rebuilding this year, probably shouldn't even expect to make the NCAA tourney. Too many freshman, lost all our good players, etc. lol.

marquette wrote:Nope, wrong. They're all Marquette homers. No way we finish in the top half. We are rebuilding this year, probably shouldn't even expect to make the NCAA tourney. Too many freshman, lost all our good players, etc. lol.

I think you just covered every possible reply. Well done.

Seems pretty fair as far as X is concerned. I think a shot at the tournament is realistic this year, and should be expected next year.

marquette wrote:Nope, wrong. They're all Marquette homers. No way we finish in the top half. We are rebuilding this year, probably shouldn't even expect to make the NCAA tourney. Too many freshman, lost all our good players, etc. lol.

We picked your team to win the conference in the HolyLand poll. What more do want? That we think you are a lock for the Final 4?

marquette wrote:Nope, wrong. They're all Marquette homers. No way we finish in the top half. We are rebuilding this year, probably shouldn't even expect to make the NCAA tourney. Too many freshman, lost all our good players, etc. lol.

I'd bet every fan of every team in the top 7 in this league could make some sarcastic post of this sort about where they were/are predicted to finish. Like it or not it's a very balanced league this year. At least your on top.

Alright, I may have over-indulged in the validation. However, it's nice to have considering recent threads. We've all been a little on edge recently, the season needs to start already.

And for whatever it's worth, I think the separation between spots 1-5 are closer than spots 1-2 in most conferences. We all have very good teams.

One writer had Butler finishing ahead of St. John's. Ain't happening. And St. John's has 4 new players, not one. Orlando Sanchez is a monster and many think he's more talented then Jakarr Sampson who won the Big East Rookie of the year. Then there's Rasheed Jordon, a 5 star player, not 4. Then God's Gift Achua who was solid in his first year at St. John's. Then finally we have a sharpshooting 3 point shooter in Max Hooper. St. John's needed a point guard like Jordon and they got one, they got the forwards they need now and the 3 point threat. And Harrison will be more focused. The new Big East is shaping up very nicely.

Dave wrote:

marquette wrote:Nope, wrong. They're all Marquette homers. No way we finish in the top half. We are rebuilding this year, probably shouldn't even expect to make the NCAA tourney. Too many freshman, lost all our good players, etc. lol.

We picked your team to win the conference in the HolyLand poll. What more do want? That we think you are a lock for the Final 4?

It wasn't unanimous

aughnanure wrote:

Dave wrote:

marquette wrote:Nope, wrong. They're all Marquette homers. No way we finish in the top half. We are rebuilding this year, probably shouldn't even expect to make the NCAA tourney. Too many freshman, lost all our good players, etc. lol.

We picked your team to win the conference in the HolyLand poll. What more do want? That we think you are a lock for the Final 4?

It wasn't unanimous

And you'll probably finish 2nd or 3rd, just because you're the favorite.