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Post by Ye Olde Dawg on Oct 19, 2006 15:32:51 GMT -5
Lastly, where in the world does anyone see 4 wins in the final 11 matches for Arizona or Arizona St? Would take some mighty upsets, along the way. The Arizona schools still play Washington State twice, Oregon State once, and each other one more time. I think Arizona could do it if they get out of their tailspin, but admittedly that's a big if. ASU would actually be favored for all those matches wouldn't they?
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Post by Ye Olde Dawg on Oct 19, 2006 15:37:53 GMT -5
Moreover, given the fact that Oregon would have demonstrated itself over the course of the conference season to be better than either Arizona or Arizona St, it is reasonable to think they would have done just as well or better against the same teams in those preconference schedules. I'll just say that I was highly skeptical about Oregon's record this season because they would go like 11-1 nonconference almost every year beating up on patsies, followed by a 2-16 Pac-10 season. I think they've turned it around to some degree, but I don't think they have the players yet to seriously challenge for a top 10 ranking. Personally I wouldn't put Oregon in the top 10, but I'd put them in the top 20. See what you think after tonight's match.
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Post by reiker21 on Oct 19, 2006 15:45:23 GMT -5
Arizona schools play both Oregon teams one more time and Washington teams twice. Since ASU has already swept Arizona once they would be favored at this point. ASU still will be playing Oregon and OSU with home court advantage
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Post by ugopher on Oct 19, 2006 15:57:45 GMT -5
I haven't followed AZ this year. What happened to them?! Started the season ranked 18th and started with some ugly losses to Northern Colorado and Dayton? The conference record can be understandble as they have faced some pretty tough teams although I would think the ASU loss at home had to hurt.
Anything goofy going on down there? And, how is Dosty playing?
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Post by reiker21 on Oct 19, 2006 16:05:04 GMT -5
ASU swept Arizona at home
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