[Cracked Sidewalks] Grambling State Preview

[brewcity77]

Looking for a second favorite team this year? If you're a fan of Milwaukee sports, look no further than the Grambling Tigers. They are heavy favorites to win their league, they are their school's best team in a generation, and despite traveling from Louisiana, they have deep Wisconsin roots.

http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2019/09/grambling-state-preview.html?m=1

[brewcity77]

Day two bump for the home away from homers.

[Dr. Blackheart]

I'd love nothing more for the SWAC to make a come back in athletics. I think the consolidation of power in the football conferences have significantly hurt them. I am glad MU continues to schedule these buy games as the revenue really helps their athletic budgets, although this has meant a SOS hit. The Milwaukee connection is certainly interesting. 

[Nukem2]

Yes, the MKE angle certainly is interesting.  Again, Brew, thanks for the game review!

[Marcus92]

Another great team preview. I never would have thought that I'd find a 600+ word analysis of Grambling State so interesting. Well done.

[Herman Cain]

Deontay Long matriculated to Grambling State . The plan going in is is for him to redshirt this season and get acclimated to college life . The Milwaukee connection helps.  Hopefully it all works out and the young man and Grambling find success in the future.

[brewcity77]

Gameday bump! Finals are done and we're finally back at home. Bring on the Tigers.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Gameday bump! Finals are done and we're finally back at home. Bring on the Tigers.

Do you think think Grambling is actually  going to be a decent buy game this year?  see they're down near 300 in kenpom right now. 

[brewcity77]

Do you think think Grambling is actually  going to be a decent buy game this year?  see they're down near 300 in kenpom right now.

I think they'll still tick up. I'm not sure what happened to Dallas Polk-Hilliard, who was supposed to be one of their best players. If he comes back, I think mid-200s is possible. They should be one of the top teams in the SWAC regardless, so while they might not have top-200 upside, they also likely won't be the typical sub-300 Grambling we usually expect.

[Nukem2]

I think they'll still tick up. I'm not sure what happened to Dallas Polk-Hilliard, who was supposed to be one of their best players. If he comes back, I think mid-200s is possible. They should be one of the top teams in the SWAC regardless, so while they might not have top-200 upside, they also likely won't be the typical sub-300 Grambling we usually expect.

Polk-Hilliard is not even listed on the roster on Grambling's website.

[brewcity77]

Polk-Hilliard is not even listed on the roster on Grambling's website.

I couldn't find anything news or social media related. It's like he just went nowhere.

[The Sultan]

Polk-Hillard had an appeal for an extra season denied by the NCAA.  He was a two year JUCO player, went to South Dakota State and transferred at semester after only playing five games.  For some reason, he didn't have to wait until mid-year at Grambling so he played all last year for them, but wasn't given back the extra season.