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.
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Covering Missouri Valley Conference Basketball, MVFC Football, and other mid-major college sports.
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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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.
Power Rankings At The (Sort Of) Midway Point & 2nd Best Players
Power rankings at the almost mid-point of the 2021-22 MVC basketball season with a look at every team's second best player.
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.
FCS Playoffs Quarterfinals Preview
A preview of the FCS quarterfinals in the fall 2021 season!
MVFC Playoffs Week 2 Recap
A recap of week two of the FCS playoffs in the fall of 2021 with an emphasis on the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
MVFC Playoffs Round 2 Preview
A preview of round two action in the 2021 FCS playoffs for both the Valley and the entire championship subdivision.
MVC Hoops Power Rankings & Conference Openers Preview
I power rank the MVC through November and take a look at tomorrow's Valley openers.
MVFC Week 1 Playoffs Recap
A recap of the first week of the 2021 fall playoffs in the Valley and the FCS.
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