Column: Breaking Down My 2018 MVC Preseason Ballot

Loyola has a strong chance to repeat as MVC champion this season.Last week, I turned in my ballot for the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) preseason poll for the second straight year. The MVC’s wide open this year; while Loyola’s coming off its first Final Four appearance since 1963, the Ramblers will have some stiff competition for the conference title this season.

Nonetheless, here are my picks. All I ask is that you don’t hold these against me as there’s a very good chance I’ll be wrong. Please save the @OldTakesExposed tweets for the pros.

Loyola University Chicago (LUC)

Despite how competitive I think the MVC will be this year, I have the Ramblers winning their second straight conference…