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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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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...

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).

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.

2022 Arch Madness Preview

Preview of the 2022 edition of ARCH MADNESS!

MVC Hoops Power Rankings: One Game Left

Power rankings for MVC men's basketball in advance of the last games of the regular season.

MVC Hoops Power Rankings: ONE WEEK LEFT!

My MVC basketball power rankings with just one week left to play in the regular season!

Postseason Awards Preview- MVC Hoops

With just a week plus left of the regular season, I preview how the postseason MVC awards might look when they are announced in two weeks.

MVC's Top Ten Super Seniors/5th Year Players

The top ten super seniors in the MVC in 2021-22, with a few honorable mentions. Part five of five in the series.

MVC's Top Ten Seniors/Fourth-Year Players

A look at the MVC's top ten fourth year men's basketball players in the 2021-22 season.

MVC's Top Ten Juniors/Third-Year Players

The third in my five part series comparing the top ten MVC men's hoops players in each class. Part 3: Juniors.

First MVC Power Rankings of 2022

Power rankings after the first week of MVC play in the 2021-22 MVC men's hoops season.

MVC's Top Ten Sophomores/Second-Year Players

The second in my five part series comparing the top ten MVC men's hoops players in each class. Part 2: Sophomores.

MVC's Top Ten Freshmen/First-Year Players

The first in a five part series comparing the top ten MVC players in each class, starting with true freshmen.

Power Rankings & Best Newcomers

I power rank the MVC teams heading into conference season, and take a look at each team's best newcomer.

Every Team's Best Player (So Far) & Power Rankings

My latest MVC basketball power rankings featuring a look at every team's best player so far. Also a brief look at expansion candidates.

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