Our conference mates on opposite ends of I-65 have some tough marching orders this Saturday. I like WKU’s chances (+5.5) over Auburn more than UAB (+14.5) in Baton Rouge but I’ll be rooting for both upsets.

Athlon: Page 148

Blue Raiders national forecast 111, CUSA 8th, projected record 4-8, 3-5 CUSA

Just watched the Belmont vs Louisville game on ESPN PLUS. Both future MT opponents. Will not relay score for those wanting to watch a replay. In advance, this was an excellent game between 2 outstanding teams. Lady Raiders will have hands full with Belmont Wed night. Keep an eye on their guards Wells, Jones, & Harvey. They are players. Louisville is ranked #7 & has big time talent. They had fits with Wells & Jones all night. Look forward to their matchup with Wheeler, Blakely, & Gregory. Should be tremendous game

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

UTSA at Rice (ESPN+) 12 pm
Florida Atlantic at Middle Tennessee (ESPN+)2:30 pm
LA Tech at Charlotte (ESPN3) 2:30 pm
FIU at UTEP (ESPN+) 3 pm
WKU at Auburn (SEC Network) 3 pm
UAB at LSU (ESPN2) 8 pm

It's time for another Q&A with Lee De Leon.

My guess is that many of you may have questions about the state of the football program & Stockstill's fate / retirement / resignation / termination. I do too.

However, I don't see the Q&A as the venue to ask these questions. Whatever Lee's opinion, his job is to push MT. For better or worse, he has to "tote the company line" (i.e. "Stock is our HC"). His job is to engage the fans but he can't go against the boss. And every single member of the GoMiddle community that has a boss knows that, as an employee, our job is to execute the plan for our boss.

So fire away on your questions for Lee. But don't ask about Stock. 😂

General Information

Location: Carbondale, Ill.
Founded: 1869 Enrollment: 11,107
Colors: Maroon & White Nickname: Salukis
Series: MTSU leads 4-1
Conference: Missouri Valley
Facility: Banterra Center
Head Coach: Kelly Bond-White Record at SIU: First Season Overall: Same 2021-22 Record: 21-10 2022 Postseason: WNIT, First Round Starters Ret./Lost: 1/4 Letterwinners R/L: 7/7


Venue: Banterra Center (9,000)
Location: Carbondale, Ill.
Tip-Off Time: 7:00 PM
Radio: WGNS 100.5 FM, 101.9 FM; 1450-AM Talent: Dick Palmer (pxp)
TV: ESPN3

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Rice at WKU (ESPN+) 1 pm
Charlotte at Middle Tennessee (ESPN3) 2:30 pm
North Texas at UAB (Stadium) 2:30 pm
LA Tech at UTSA (ESPN+) 2:30 pm
Florida Atlantic at FIU (Stadium) 6 pm

New column. Enjoy!

Thursday, Nov. 10

Rice vs. St. Thomas CUSATV 5 p.m.
FIU vs. Florida National CUSATV 6 p.m.
WKU at Eastern Kentucky ESPN+ 6 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 11

UAB vs. Toledo (Philadelphia) Barstool TV 4 p.m.
Florida Atlantic at Ole Miss SEC Network+ 6 p.m.
UTSA at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ESPN+ 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12

Middle Tennessee at Winthrop ESPN+ 3 p.m.
UTEP vs. New Mexico State CUSATV 8 p.m.
WKU vs. Kentucky State

Sunday, Nov. 13

North Texas at Saint Mary’s WCC Network 7 p.m.

• Watch
• Listen
• Live Stats
• MTSU Game Notes
• CUSA Week Ten Notes
• Louisiana Tech Notes
• History

General Information

Location: Ruston, LA
Founded: 1894 Enrollment: 11,197
Colors: Blue and Red Nickname: Bulldogs
Series: LT leads 4-2
Stadium: Joe Aillet (28,562)
Head Coach: Sonny Cumbie (Texas Tech, 2004)
Record at LT: 0-0 (1st year) Overall: Same
2021 Record: 3-9 (2-6) 2021 Bowl: None
Starters Ret./Lost: 15/7 Lettermen R/L: 49/30

Western KY social media is a great follow and look a college president that is even willing to participate in the fun.

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I myself have felt for years this should be done with CUSA and SBC. Looks like the MAC beat us to it. Thoughts on another conference, especially with what should be some good bball teams coming in next year?


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Lady Raiders a 13 seed.

• WATCH
• LISTEN
• LIVE STATS
• MTSU GAME NOTES
• WKU GAME NOTES
• DIGITAL GAME PROGRAM
• HISTORY

General Information

Location: Bowling Green, Ky.
Founded: 1906 Enrollment: 20,267
Colors: Red and White Nickname: Hilltoppers
Series: Tied 35-35-1
Stadium: Houchens (22,113)
Head Coach: Tyson Helton (Houston, 1999)
Record at WKU: 23-16 (4th) Overall: Same
2021 Record: 9-5 (7-1) 2021 Bowl: Boca Raton
Starters Ret./Lost: 12/10 Lettermen R/L: 42/28

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I'll be posting notes here about MT and CUSA as I read through the College Basketball Almanac. This almanac is an 814 page preview for the 2022-2023 college basketball season.


To say there is a lot of info would be an understatement. It's available for $19.99 if you want a copy. Well worth it IMO. Especially if you plan to bet the upcoming season. Can't wait for Monday.

THE ALMANAC: The Year of the Big; A 2022-23 College Basketball Preview Digital Magazine


For CUSA:

1. Can the league get an at-large bid? C-USA boasts top-shelf contenders and tremendous depth.

2. C-USA has just one new coach: Louisiana Tech’s Talvin Hester. How will he fare in his initial campaign?

3. The sport’s tallest player and best shot-blocker resides here. You’ll want to watch WKU’s Jamarion Sharp play.

4. Florida Atlantic has a chance at the program’s best season ever. How high can these Owls fly?

5. Both UAB and North Texas feature incredible scoring guards: the Blazers’ Jelly Walker and the Mean Green’s Tylor Perry

They have MT projected 5th. Weston makes 2nd team as a guard for us but that's it.

T Lenard voted breakout player of the year.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3

UTEP at Rice (CBSSN) 6 pm


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

WKU at Charlotte (CBSSN) 11 am
Middle Tennessee at LA Tech (ESPN+) 2 pm
UTSA at UAB (Stadium) 2:30 pm
FIU at North Texas (ESPN+) 3 pm

7PM November 2

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