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Big Z · February 16

Memphis and Wichita State going to Overtime

NM Green · February 16

What a finish!
GMG

GMG_Dallas · February 16

Down goes Memphis!

Big Z · February 16

Memphis goes down

CMJ · February 16

On 2/9/2025 at 2:55 PM, CMJ said:

Wichita State may be starting to figure things out.

BigChiefGMG · February 16

Exactly what we needed. Hopefully we rested up this week and come out swinging Wednesday night. This is the time to get rolling! I smell something special with this team. Nothing but dawgs who put their heads down and work. These last 6 games will be telling going into Dickies

Dannymacfan · February 16

Big upset for the Shockers!

greenminer · February 16

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Matt from A700 · February 17

7 hours ago, GMG_Dallas said:

Down goes Memphis!

7 hours ago, Big Z said:

Memphis goes down

Memphis down goes!

greenminer · February 19

NT93 · February 19

Memphis ranked 7 spots ahead of us and they are almost guaranteed of getting in (and of having a sub #7 seed). Meanwhile, we are guaranteed NOT to get in if we don’t win the conference tournament. I get based on the body of work, yada, yada, yada, but it stinks.

Edited February 19 by NT93

greenminer · February 19

9 minutes ago, NT93 said:

Memphis ranked 7 spots ahead of us and they are almost guaranteed of getting in (and if having a sub #7 seed. Meanwhile, we are guaranteed NOT to get in if we don’t win the conference tournament. I get based on the body of work, yada, yada, yada, but it stinks.

When you think about the landscape, and where we stand with other quality Mid-Majors, the margin for error is ridiculously small.

Vito just published an article about our scheduling, basically highlighting the Q1/Q2 opportunities. It's a massive talking point right now. We need more of them.

Take those neutral opportunities!

NT80 · February 19

2 hours ago, NT93 said:

Memphis ranked 7 spots ahead of us and they are almost guaranteed of getting in (and of having a sub #7 seed). Meanwhile, we are guaranteed NOT to get in if we don’t win the conference tournament. I get based on the body of work, yada, yada, yada, but it stinks.

Lots of National ESPN media upcoming for us to make our case in Men's basketball. I don't recall a season before getting so much major media in a sport...

@ USF = ESPN-U

@ FAU = ESPN-2

vs. Wichita St. = ESPN-2

vs. Charlotte = ESPN-2

greenminer · February 19

1 hour ago, NT80 said:

Lots of National ESPN media upcoming for us to make our case in Men's basketball. I don't recall a season before getting so much major media in a sport...

@ USF = ESPN-U

@ FAU = ESPN-2

vs. Wichita St. = ESPN-2

vs. Charlotte = ESPN-2

There's some pessimist in me, because these wouldn't be important quad wins. Having said that, FAU and WSU have some good momentum right now, so maybe that will mean something (if we win, which isn't guaranteed.)

NT80 · February 19

11 hours ago, greenminer said:

There's some pessimist in me, because these wouldn't be important quad wins. Having said that, FAU and WSU have some good momentum right now, so maybe that will mean something (if we win, which isn't guaranteed.)

Yes, these games are not so much about the opponent we're playing against as it is just "being seen" as a program Nationally. Building our Brand and program with more National media. Mid-majors that win, also need to be seen and known to pollsters. Dayton, Gonzaga, St. Marys, we've all seen them on ESPN. Our turn.

greenminer · February 19

2/19/2025 Today in The American

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NT80 · February 19

53 minutes ago, greenminer said:

2/19/2025 Today in The American

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Charlotte (269) in a weird Wednesday afternoon game (2pm) favored over Temple (151).

NorthTexasWeLove · February 19

58 minutes ago, greenminer said:

2/19/2025 Today in The American

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Look at that TV lineup... ESPN can't wait to send us packing.

greenminer · February 19

21 minutes ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

Look at that TV lineup... ESPN can't wait to send us packing.

The AAC needs to get their shit together. We have some basketball powers that aren't doing so well right now, and I'm seeing evidence on X that the media is chomping at the bit to pile it on and crap on our bed.

We need Temple and Wichita St to right their ship. And more, if possible! The more the merrier! **EDIT*Also, fix our schedule. Get these Q1 opportunities up closer to 6-8 chances per season, instead of 2-3. Even if it means taking them on neutral sites. This will help our situation (and UABs? I haven't dug into their issues) #ThisIsTheWay**

Thinking out loud: this one-bid assumption (AQ) is killing our perception. Think of all things that are happening that go along with a conference having 3+ bids. The momentum within the media, with perception, the competitive ball games, is probably dramatically better. If you are sitting in a place where the media just assumes you're only getting your Auto-bid, they throw you to the back of the dump truck pretty quick. And it gets lonely back there.

Edited February 19 by greenminer

NorthTexasWeLove · February 19

51 minutes ago, greenminer said:

The AAC needs to get their shit together. We have some basketball powers that aren't doing so well right now, and I'm seeing evidence on X that the media is chomping at the bit to pile it on and crap on our bed.

We need Temple and Wichita St to right their ship. And more, if possible! The more the merrier! **EDIT*Also, fix our schedule. Get these Q1 opportunities up closer to 6-8 chances per season, instead of 2-3. Even if it means taking them on neutral sites. This will help our situation (and UABs? I haven't dug into their issues) #ThisIsTheWay**

Thinking out loud: this one-bid assumption (AQ) is killing our perception. Think of all things that are happening that go along with a conference having 3+ bids. The momentum within the media, with perception, the competitive ball games, is probably dramatically better. If you are sitting in a place where the media just assumes you're only getting your Auto-bid, they throw you to the back of the dump truck pretty quick. And it gets lonely back there.

You have to schedule and beat competitive teams... the conference, outside of memphis, did not schedule and/or play particularly well vs OOC. This is the result.