So last season I wasn't able to do my conference predictions, but I had for the previous few. Here is my write-up for the Aggies before season 40 (we just finished season41).
Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies Goodwell, Oklahoma. A_in_the_b
Season 39 Prediction: 14-15. PIT 1st rd
Season 39 Result: 7-20, 5-11 (208 RPI)
With another rebuilding season under his belt and a newly minted fab 5 recruiting class that represents the nations 30th best, a_in_the_b is making great strides with this perennial cellar dweller. The Aggies will look to the senior tandem of guard Charles Phillips and center Emanuel Stephens for their primary 1-2 punch and for much needed senior leadership. By tourney time the freshmen might be experienced enough to help ab win a couple games in the post season for the first time since SIMAI season 1, assuming of course that a daunting non-conference slate and the rigors of banging heads with the Heartland night in and night out leave OPSU in position to make a post-season appearance. I say book it.
Season 40 Prediction: 16-10 (17-12) NT 1st rd.
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(season 40 actual - 16-13, RPI 94, PIT 1st)
Ok, so I over shot a little bit, but season 40 found OPSU in the PIT, so they came through on that post-season bid prediction. The team fell back slightly in season 41, missing the post season again. I'd like to point out however that the previously mentioned #30 recruiting class are now juniors next season. While they may be a little light on defense, there are some ballers there. The league is tough what with the 11 humans and all, so this won't be easy, but we also put 7 in the postseason this year (earned about $5200 each in post season cash) and had the #1 conference RPI. The place is really coming together - if you have any interest in coaching D2 in Knight in a competitive but fun environment I don't see how you pass this up!
9/27/2011 7:53 AM (edited)