Covering Missouri Valley Conference Basketball, MVFC Football, and other mid-major college sports.

Missouri Valley Conference Beat is a blog dedicated to the Missouri Valley Conference, Missouri Valley Football Conference, mid-major basketball and FCS football. I am a Northern Iowa alum who loves small school DI sports. Enjoy my ramblings about all things mid-major, with a focus on the Missouri Valley, below.
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State of the Valley - One Game Left
With one game to go, it is time for the fourth of my five “State of the Valley” articles. This is the part where I typically talk about...
State of the Valley - One Week Left
We’ve got two rounds to go in the Valley season and the question on every MVC fan’s mind is, “How awesome is Arch Madness going to be...
2024 State of the Valley – 3/4ths Mark
We have reached the three-quarter point of the MVC season which means it is time for my next “State of the Valley”. This write-up will...
State of the Valley 2023-24 - Midway Point
Is this the best Valley in years? I think so! We have some separation at the top, competitiveness in the middle, and the teams at the...
How to Expand the NCAA Tournament (And Not Ruin It)
How do you expand the NCAA Tournament without ruining it? I took a crack at it and here is what I came up with.
2023 State of the Valley – 95% Of The Way
A look at the state of the 22-23 MVC men's basketball season with one game to go.
State of the Valley - 90% of the Way
A look at the state of the MVC with one week of games to go in the 22-23 men's basketball season.
2023 State of the Valley – 75% Of The Way
A look at the state of the MVC in 22-23 with 75% of the games in the book.
Halfway Point- State of the Valley
Taking a break from my long nap to check in on the MVC at the halfway point!
Blog Hiatus
Hello Fans! I am writing to say that I will be putting this blog on hiatus for at least the upcoming MVFC season. In the offseason I...
MVC Postseason Final Thoughts
My final thoughts on the MVC postseason in 21-22. See you in the fall!
MVC March Basketball Viewing Guide
MVC men's and women's basketball schedule and results. Updated regularly.
What If EVERYONE Came Back?
A way-too-early look at the MVC for 2022-23 in a universe where everyone eligible to return, returns (except Loyola).
MVC Basketball Postseason Preview
A quick preview of the postseason for all the MVC men's and women's basketball teams.
Best/Worst MVC Programs of the Millennium
I compare all the MVC men's basketball programs over the course of the last 22 years, since 2001.
On Arch Madness, Newbies, Postseason and MVC Ladies
Arch Madness post mortem. Also incoming teams' conference tourney results, possible postseason spots for MVC teams & Hoops in the Heartland.
MVC Hoops Power Rankings: One Game Left
Power rankings for MVC men's basketball in advance of the last games of the regular season.
Quick Hitter: Worst MVC Team This Millennium?
Who was the worst individual MVC team of this millennium? Read this article to find out!

