Who's gonna take it all this year, A & B.

by **UTAlax16** on Tue Jan 25, 2005 2:58 am

Wonderin if anyones got any early season predictions on whos gonna be in the finals this year.

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by **CATLAX MAN** on Tue Jan 25, 2005 11:23 am

Don't be surprised if the same 2 teams are there again for the 3rd straight year. UCSB still has the same core of players that got them there for the last 2 years. Although CSU's roster will have a different look this year, their bench is deep with talent and I fully expect them to get to the championship game also. We will get a preview when these 2 teams square off in LA on 3/12 during the "First Four."

by **byualum** on Tue Jan 25, 2005 12:14 pm

BYU v. UCSB

by **bste_lax** on Tue Jan 25, 2005 1:41 pm

I might have to go out on a "limb" and say UCSB and CSU. :lol:

Although I think this is the year someone new breaks into the semis. I don't know who but I just got this fever....and the only prescription is more cowbell..........I mean I just got this feeling that someone new like Michigan or FSU or someone else will break into the Semis and knock off one of the top 4.

by **Jay Wisnieski** on Tue Jan 25, 2005 4:34 pm

I think it's a lot easier to speculate on who'll be in the Division A finals because they've had a national tournament for a while and we all know how certain teams match up to other teams on a national level. We don't know a whole lot about that for Division B, so how can we try to accurately predict who goes to the finals? With that said, I'll give it a shot anyway. I'll go with Calvin College vs. Texas-Arlington.

by **AlumniLax** on Tue Jan 25, 2005 7:09 pm

CSU v. UCSB ....... hell I might through FSU in there if they are as "good" as the press has been saying they are.... as always BYU and Noma are threats.... it will be interesting to see if someone else can make it out of the WCLL this year...... perhaps Zona?

by **monkeylax** on Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:57 pm

I see Arizona doing some damage in the Tourney this year. From what I know they are looking stronger than last year, and they were already a quick team. I also think the dark horses will be able to some damage in the semi's, perhaps this will be the year for a LSA team to break the glass ceiling. I am looking for good things out of Texas A&M, and the Univ. of Texas. I might be a lone voice but they are getting better recruits and they have always had solid athletes. I am also interested to see how Georgia Tech does, I think they could suprise some teams.

by **UVAlax15** on Tue Jan 25, 2005 11:02 pm

Georgia Tech seems to be good, but lose their big scorer in Oakley. What players might be stepping it up on the offensive end for them besides Wilkinson and Dvoran. Any new contributors added to the roster?

by **AlumniLax** on Wed Jan 26, 2005 1:15 am

Ga Tech and Ken Lovic are definitions of class. one of the classiest teams in the USLIA.

by **Timbalaned** on Wed Jan 26, 2005 2:53 am

Class is all and well and I am all for it, but it doesn't mean they are ready to make it to the championship. I can't see GT getting to the finals this year...

by **monkeylax** on Wed Jan 26, 2005 11:16 am

Me neither, GaTech will be lucky to break into the semi's, but they will still give a game to whoever they play, although they will not make it to the finals, agreed. I shouln't have overlooked Oregon as a possible semi's contender, I do question whether they can make it past that round.

by **Danny Hogan** on Wed Jan 26, 2005 11:48 am

i would say that anyone other than the big 4 would be lucky to break into the semi's.

by **Sonny** on Wed Jan 26, 2005 11:53 am

Danny Hogan wrote:i would say that anyone other than the big 4 would be lucky to break into the semi's.

Agree 100%. I would like to see someone else crash the Big 4 just for some variety. But until someone else can do it in the tournament with everything on the line... UCSB, CSU, Sonoma, and BYU are the favorites.

by **AlumniLax** on Wed Jan 26, 2005 12:28 pm

Sonny wrote:
Danny Hogan wrote:i would say that anyone other than the big 4 would be lucky to break into the semi's.

Agree 100%. I would like to see someone else crash the Big 4 just for some variety. But until someone else can do it in the tournament with everything on the line... UCSB, CSU, Sonoma, and BYU are the favorites.

I agree. I wasn't saying that class has anything to do with making it far in the tournament, just that they are a classy group. I do agree that it will more than likely be the big 4 again. Maybe add Zona in there......

by **UTAlax16** on Wed Jan 26, 2005 6:19 pm

Just wondering if Lindenwood fits anywhere in there, Ive heard about a couple D1 transfers theyve got that are supposed to make an impact. I guess we will see how good they look after there first game.