That view is because it shows a more consistent performance than getting lucky 3 days in mid -March. Many posters on here think that way as well. Coach Marlin does not think that way however. Unfortunately the current system in college basketball where it is easy to make the tournament if you are in a major conference and almost impossible to gain an at large as a mid-major is a huge factor in support dropping in all of college basketball. Sadly, the powers that be don't recognize this. While I don't agree that basketball is dying as you do, there is no doubt that it has major issues. Nationally, basketball still gets more recognition than baseball despite this. Main reason baseball is more popular here is because we can truly compete for an at large.
The biggest monetary benefit of NCAA basketball is making the dance. Several posters have said they support basketball because they realize it is our 2nd best opportunity to make money and publicity for our school. Making the NCAA tournament is the only thing we should be talking about. For goodness sake, how the hell can your team slogan be "mission march" but winning a regular season title and NIT is better?
You ever notice that no one talks about winning 27 games last year? What people remember is losing to a hapless team on senior night and not making the dance. That's what people talk about. Obviously we'd all like to win throughout the season, but the ONLY mission should be "getting lucky for 3 days". Those lucky three days gets you PAID and PUBLICIZED.
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