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Post by LIONS90045 on Aug 5, 2009 21:44:45 GMT -5
Dick Vitale picks Gonzaga as favorite in the WCC with Matt Boldin leading the way (hard to argue with the Boldin selection) and as ranking #34 in the country. UCLA not in top 50 in the nation, nor is USC. Our opponents; Tulsa #37 and Notre Dame #28. sports.espn.go.com/espn/dickvitale/news/story?id=4361336   |
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Post by LMUpepbander on Aug 5, 2009 23:34:34 GMT -5
At least they didn't put them in the top 15 like in previous years.
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Post by ironlions on Aug 6, 2009 0:07:18 GMT -5
I bet Dickie V couldn't name 4 palyers in the wcc.
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Post by mesapilot1 on Aug 6, 2009 13:45:50 GMT -5
Yes he could Ironlions. He would say Pargo,Daye, Josh H. , Morrison, and swear that they all were playing this year for Gonzaga.Then he would call Nik Ravio his brothers name Derek if Portland were in the conversation.
I think he gets a little sleepy in the head when a team is west of Kansas anymore. I think it's past his bedtime in the senior community in Florida when WCC BB is played. He used to be pretty sharp though....
You Lion's keep picking up good quality players if Vinney's friend Brown?? who played at Oregon last year transfers too.
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Post by ADG'99 on Aug 6, 2009 19:45:48 GMT -5
I bet Dickie V couldn't name 4 players in the wcc. I doubt he could name 4 teams in the WCC. |
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Post by LIONS90045 on Aug 6, 2009 23:24:40 GMT -5
So there is consensus that DV is not the brightest bulb in the college basketball forecasting socket - I am with you here. He only seems to know the high profile teams.
It was interesting that he rates two of our opponents as top 50 teams and they are probably justifiable selections, especially ND with Harangody back.
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Post by sullivanfieldfan on Aug 7, 2009 3:01:23 GMT -5
Vitale didn't go very far out on the limb picking Gonzaga as the favorite to win the WCC. I'm sure when the conference starts the Zags'll find seven teams determined to end their reign as champs. Which team is the favorite to knock them off their pedestal?
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Post by LIONS90045 on Aug 7, 2009 20:31:19 GMT -5
I think you are asking the right question Sullivanfieldfan. Which team indeed - one of the favorites like Portland and an upstart, like  |
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