No. 11 in the Polls, No. 1 in our Hearts

AP and USA Today both gave the Southern Illinois Salukis the number 11 spot in their polls, so that makes them our spotlight team of the day!
 

I know what you’re fist question is.  So let me tell you.  The Saluki is actually a very unfortunate looking breed of dog, which appears to be a mix between greyhound and Owen Wilson.
 

One thing that isn’t ugly is the Saluki’s game, which is why so many polls agree that they are the 11th best team in the nation.  The Salukis have a 25-5 record as of their last game versus Evansville, and have a 15-3 record in the MVC (the Valley of Death!). 
 

Randal Falker, the Salukis junior starting forward, scored a career-high 30 points in their recent win over Evansville.  Falker is one of almost four Salukis averaging double digit points, making his performance somewhat of an anomaly on a very balanced offence.
 

You can check out the the Salukis in action at their conference championship by getting MVC Tournament tickets at your source for absurdly named teams, StubHub.com.


 

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Yeah? Well my Conference Could beat your…

According to ESPN’s Andy Glockner, the best basketball conference appears to be the ACC this year.  The Atlantic Coast Conference has six “locks” to enter the NCAA tourney, and no less than three “should-be-ins.” 
 

Well done.  Of course, you and I both know to never call anything a lock, even as obvious as some of the predictions Glockner makes. “Lock” could mean anything from Dewey for President to Rocky in his next unbelievable comeback.
 

The Titanic? “Lock.”   
 

Never the less, the ACC is followed quickly by the Pac-10 at five “locks,” one “should,” and the Big East, with five “locks”. 
 

This tournament within a tournament between the major conferences is only of concern if your particular team doesn’t make the NCAAs (even though they were such a lock they had a combination, man!).
 

If your specific team doesn’t make it, but “should be in,” you’ve got to root for a same-conference team.  Have some conference pride when you’re getting your NCAA basketball tickets this year at StubHub.com. 

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