It's time for MAC-Sun Belt Challenge to end ... ASAP

[RaginDave]

It should be a SBC/SLC challenge

I don't think the Eastern side of the SBC would go for that. At least with CUSA you could regionally work.

[VObserver]

We would all be better off [NET wise] playing 2 road games at SEC/ACC/B10 or B12 schools.

[CajunSID]

We would all be better off [NET wise] playing 2 road games at SEC/ACC/B10 or B12 schools.

Under the current landscape, probably best to try and schedule home/homes with the in-state SLC schools and multiple guarantee games within driving distance (Houston, LSU, etc).

Realize it is easier said than done.

[Turbine]

We would all be better off [NET wise] playing 2 road games at SEC/ACC/B10 or B12 schools.

Doable.

Each "SEC/ACC/B10 or B12" school believes the hype and would welcome a regroup break from the rigors of conference play.

Louisiana can grab an overall travel buck to their advantage.

The added competition helps get ready for the final conference run.

Helps Net doesn't hurt conference.

[ZoomZoom]

Well, seems Miami has dug its own grave. There are 365 D1 teams.

The MAC hasn't received multiple bids since 1998-99. Fittingly, that was the season Wally Szczerbiak led the RedHawks to the Sweet 16 after knocking off Washington and Utah in the first two rounds. Could history repeat itself? Along with Arizona, Miami is one of only two remaining unbeatens in Division I and ranks 40th on résumé as a result. The forecast models don't quite know how to handle the RedHawks. It is true that they are a borderline top-90 team in the predictive ratings (Akron actually ranks higher in the MAC) that has run up an undefeated record against the 355th-hardest schedule in the nation. But wins are wins, and the BPI gives Miami an 8% chance to win out from here.

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UL basketball coaches express frustration about MAC-Sun Belt Challenge

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Will Herrin

[zephyr]

Whether we agree or not, the timing of the article doesnt seem like it is aimed at helping attendance for either.

Article too late to effect immediate change,

Who said anything about attendance?

[ZoomZoom]

UL basketball coaches express frustration about MAC-Sun Belt Challenge

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Will Herrin

CGB is right, doesn’t move the NET meter. Coordinated “know your one bid place”.

FWIW, UL NET this AM is 334 (94 behind Texas State, the second lowest SBC team). Men’s NET is 323, second lowest in league. Kind of spitting in the wind.

Fully agree with bad timing. Whoever bought this as a possible “showdown” influencing an at large, lay off the booze.

[ultracajun]

It's just the way it is with P4s refusing to travel leaving bottom feeders wallowing among themselves.

[ZoomZoom]

It's just the way it is with P4s refusing to travel leaving bottom feeders wallowing among themselves.

Actually the ACC felt shorted a few years ago and were instructed to play teams that would positively impact NET numbers come NCAAT time. In fairness, they were told who TO play, never saying who not to play.

With the SBC/MAC challenge, it’s just 2 more status quo games. The P5 or whatever just consolidating to break away when the basketball media deal ends.