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...
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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...
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!
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).
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!
MVC Hoops Power Rankings: Two Weeks Left
My MVC basketball power rankings with 2 weeks left in the 2021-22 season.
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.
Interview With UIC Head Coach Luke Yaklich
UIC head coach Luke Yaklich talks about the Flames' move to the MVC. MVC Beat's first ever interview!
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.
Power Rankings At The (Sort Of) Midway Point & 2nd Best Players
Power rankings at the almost mid-point of the 2021-22 MVC basketball season with a look at every team's second best player.
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.
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