I've been a supporter of Ball State's coach, but it's hard to ignore the constant disappointments the Cardinals come up with. Last year, they somehow lost the West despite starting 5-0. They're 1-11 against the East the last two seasons (that's probably why). They just lost at home to Toledo to drop their 7th straight. Jones and Davis are both graduating, so things don't look to get any better.

Ball State lost at home to Toledo - no question that's a bad loss combined with six in a row before that.

Isn't it somewhat odd that the real slide began when one player got eligible? It would be a real turn around if they actually went through the pain, accepted altered roles and learned to play around that player. Chemistry and understanding roles is everything.