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The Victory Bell

Column: Valparaiso reminded of place in the Valley

MBB: In a year of total upheaval, Valley voters still put Beacons toward back of the line

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Paul Oren
Oct 02, 2024
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Rodney Dangerfield died 20 years ago this week.

The self-deprecating comedian was a national treasure known for his zingers that would often end with the same refrain.

“No respect.”

It’s a phrase that could certainly be shouted in the Valparaiso men’s basketball offices after the Missouri Valley Conference released its preseason poll on Wednesday morning.

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