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Missouri Valley Conference Beat is a blog dedicated to the Missouri Valley Conference, Missouri Valley Football Conference, mid-major basketball and FCS football.  I am a Northern Iowa alum who loves small school DI sports.  Enjoy my ramblings about all things mid-major, with a focus on the Missouri Valley, below.

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MVC Hoops Power Rankings: ONE WEEK LEFT!

My MVC basketball power rankings with just one week left to play in the regular season!

Postseason Awards Preview- MVC Hoops

With just a week plus left of the regular season, I preview how the postseason MVC awards might look when they are announced in two weeks.

Belmont From a Fan's Perspective

Hear about what makes Belmont great from the perspective of two die-hard fans. Third in a 3-part series featuring each incoming school.

UIC From a Fan's Perspective

Hear about what makes UIC great from the perspective of two die-hard fans. Second in a 3-part series featuring each incoming school.

Murray State From a Fan's Perspective

Hear about what makes Murray State great from the perspective of a die-hard fan. First in a 3-part series featuring each incoming school.

Interview With UIC Head Coach Luke Yaklich

UIC head coach Luke Yaklich talks about the Flames' move to the MVC. MVC Beat's first ever interview!

MVC's Top Ten Super Seniors/5th Year Players

The top ten super seniors in the MVC in 2021-22, with a few honorable mentions. Part five of five in the series.

MVC's Top Ten Seniors/Fourth-Year Players

A look at the MVC's top ten fourth year men's basketball players in the 2021-22 season.

MVC's Top Ten Juniors/Third-Year Players

The third in my five part series comparing the top ten MVC men's hoops players in each class. Part 3: Juniors.

First MVC Power Rankings of 2022

Power rankings after the first week of MVC play in the 2021-22 MVC men's hoops season.

MVC's Top Ten Sophomores/Second-Year Players

The second in my five part series comparing the top ten MVC men's hoops players in each class. Part 2: Sophomores.

MVC's Top Ten Freshmen/First-Year Players

The first in a five part series comparing the top ten MVC players in each class, starting with true freshmen.

Power Rankings & Best Newcomers

I power rank the MVC teams heading into conference season, and take a look at each team's best newcomer.

FCS Playoffs Semifinals Recap

A recap of the semifinal round of the 2021 FCS playoffs. NDSU and Montana State move on to the National Championship Game.

MVC Expansion Candidate Profiles

An in depth look at the MVC expansion candidates: UIC, Kansas City, Murray State, Omaha and UT-Arlington.

FCS Playoffs Semifinals Preview

A preview of this weekend's FCS semifinal games!

FCS Playoffs Quarterfinals Recap

A recap of the fall 2021 FCS playoffs quarterfinals. Two Valley teams in the semis!

Every Team's Best Player (So Far) & Power Rankings

My latest MVC basketball power rankings featuring a look at every team's best player so far. Also a brief look at expansion candidates.

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