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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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State of The Valley: Arch Madness Preview

The field is set, and it is finally time for the best weekend of the year.  Arch Madness is here! Since the season is now 100% complete...

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...

Halfway Point- State of the Valley

Taking a break from my long nap to check in on the MVC at the halfway point!

MVC Postseason Final Thoughts

My final thoughts on the MVC postseason in 21-22. See you in the fall!

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.

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.

Belmont From a Fan's Perspective

Hear about what makes Belmont great from the perspective of two die-hard fans. Third in a 3-part series featuring each incoming school.

UIC From a Fan's Perspective

Hear about what makes UIC great from the perspective of two die-hard fans. Second in a 3-part series featuring each incoming school.

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