My esteemed Eagle colleague, Paul Suellentrop, mentions in his blog the possibility of Kansas State playing Wichita State in a men’s basketball scrimmage, much like the Wildcats did the past two seasons against Marquette.
My sources said no contract has been signed, but it appears K-State will continue its two-year trend of forgoing an exhibition in favor of a scrimmage.
I think the scrimmage makes a lot of sense for both sides. Both teams are entering “feeling out” phases, lots of new personnel to break in and find out who can do what. Too bad it wouldn’t be open to the public.
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I think it makes sense. I’m a huge KSU fan, but I’m not going to hate on the Shockers. A few years ago when they made that tourney run, I was rooting for them big time. A scrimmage between the two teams would be good for both sides.
It would be good for both sides financially. Heck of a lot cheaper to drive the team to Wichita. Plus these scrimmages have to be better practice than beating up some nobody exhibition team.
stupid idea imo. no better way to act like a mid major than to scrimmage one.
pissclams – for the win!!
pissclams,
Would it be better to play an exhibition game against a team like Coppin State (16-21 record last year in the MEAC) or scrimmage a local team?
BeerBrewer,
i think both of your suggestions are stupid. i think we should scrimmage a good team, like we’ve done the previous 2 years.