Gameday Pick ‘em #27: Southern Illinois (11-14; 6-8, t-6th)
The Pundits
“Jays aim to loosen Salukis’ big leash” (OWH)
“Dawgs look to Dillard” (The Southern)
“Justin Carter’s locks resemble old Bluejay foes” (OWH)
The Picks
It is Valentine’s Day, yet there is no love lost between Creighton and Southern Illinois. That these rivals would be pitted against one another on the national day of romance and love makes a mockery of what Cupid himself stands for.
I’ll put it this way: there will be some kids slinging some painful ammunition toward our Bluejays today in Carbondale, but it won’t be arrows with love attached to them.
But let’s be painfully honest: this is Creighton’s best chance to win in Carbondale for what has seemed like decades. CU hasn’t beaten the Dawgs in their home kennel since 2001. And while they’ve been close too many times to count, they are actually favored by Las Vegas headed into this afternoon’s nationally televised rivalry game.
SIU continues to fight injury problems and growing pains, issues that has left Chris Lowery’s team just 8 strong right now. CU has the deepest bench in the MVC, in comparison, and will most likely look to take the ball strong and pick up fouls on the foul Egyptian Dogs.
Hopefully the Jays can rally around one another and pull out the victory. The crimson that will surround them on their trip is not the traditional red hue associated with the day of love; rather, a darker shade reminiscent of the boiling blood shared amongst these two fan bases toward each of the programs.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
Leading Scorer
Creighton Otter: Kenny Lawson (13)
Dance Cam Guy: P’Allen Stinnett (22)
Panon: Stinnett (16)
Mrs. Creighton Otter: Justin Carter (15)
Mrs. Dance Cam Guy: Booker Woodfox (18)
Margin
Creighton Otter: Jays by 5
Dance Cam Guy: Jays by 2
Panon: Jays by 8
Mrs. Creighton Otter: Jays by 12
Mrs. Dance Cam Guy: Jays by 8
“Jays aim to loosen Salukis’ big leash” (OWH)
“Dawgs look to Dillard” (The Southern)
“Justin Carter’s locks resemble old Bluejay foes” (OWH)
The Picks
It is Valentine’s Day, yet there is no love lost between Creighton and Southern Illinois. That these rivals would be pitted against one another on the national day of romance and love makes a mockery of what Cupid himself stands for.
I’ll put it this way: there will be some kids slinging some painful ammunition toward our Bluejays today in Carbondale, but it won’t be arrows with love attached to them.
But let’s be painfully honest: this is Creighton’s best chance to win in Carbondale for what has seemed like decades. CU hasn’t beaten the Dawgs in their home kennel since 2001. And while they’ve been close too many times to count, they are actually favored by Las Vegas headed into this afternoon’s nationally televised rivalry game.
SIU continues to fight injury problems and growing pains, issues that has left Chris Lowery’s team just 8 strong right now. CU has the deepest bench in the MVC, in comparison, and will most likely look to take the ball strong and pick up fouls on the foul Egyptian Dogs.
Hopefully the Jays can rally around one another and pull out the victory. The crimson that will surround them on their trip is not the traditional red hue associated with the day of love; rather, a darker shade reminiscent of the boiling blood shared amongst these two fan bases toward each of the programs.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
Leading Scorer
Creighton Otter: Kenny Lawson (13)
Dance Cam Guy: P’Allen Stinnett (22)
Panon: Stinnett (16)
Mrs. Creighton Otter: Justin Carter (15)
Mrs. Dance Cam Guy: Booker Woodfox (18)
Margin
Creighton Otter: Jays by 5
Dance Cam Guy: Jays by 2
Panon: Jays by 8
Mrs. Creighton Otter: Jays by 12
Mrs. Dance Cam Guy: Jays by 8
posted by Creighton Otter at 11:13 AM
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