Mid-Major Top 25

agw0038 · May 9, 2012

So i took a trip to the college insider, mid-maor top 25 website and, apparently, CUSA is not considered a mid-major conference. Granted, this applies to basketball only, but its still pretty interesting. I guess its just one of those things where i have to get use to what it will be like in CUSA.......... anyways.... just sayin.....

here's the link

http://www.collegeinsider.com/mmpoll/

MeanGreen61 · May 9, 2012

NOTE: The Mid-Major Poll is made up of teams from the following conferences: America East, Atlantic Sun, Big Sky, Big South, Big West, Colonial, Great West, Horizon, Independents, Ivy, Metro Atlantic, Mid-American, Mid-Eastern, Missouri Valley, Northeast, Ohio Valley, Patriot, Southern, Southland, Southwestern, Summit, Sun Belt, West Coast

agw0038 · May 9, 2012

NOTE: The Mid-Major Poll is made up of teams from the following conferences: America East, Atlantic Sun, Big Sky, Big South, Big West, Colonial, Great West, Horizon, Independents, Ivy, Metro Atlantic, Mid-American, Mid-Eastern, Missouri Valley, Northeast, Ohio Valley, Patriot, Southern, Southland, Southwestern, Summit, Sun Belt, West Coast

yeah i know. thats what i saw too. I was just surprised that CUSA is not considered a MMC in basketball... and i guess Memphis is the biggest reason for that

meangreenfan65 · May 9, 2012

yeah i know. thats what i saw too. I was just surprised that CUSA is not considered a MMC in basketball... and i guess Memphis is the biggest reason for that

Bingo! That's why this is a significant move for UNT.

agw0038 · May 9, 2012

Bingo! That's why this is a significant move for UNT.

True.

But i think the question is, will CUSA keep their present distinction as a non-mid-major conference in basketball with the departure of Memphis?

meangreenfan65 · May 9, 2012

True.

But i think the question is, will CUSA keep their present distinction as a non-mid-major conference in basketball with the departure of Memphis?

That,s my only fear!

MCMLXXX · May 9, 2012

Coach said last night that North Texas is High-Major. Why would we care about a mid-major poll?

Edited May 9, 2012 by MCMLXXX

Mean Green 93-98 · May 9, 2012

If I recall correctly, C-USA has specifically asked not to be included in any mid-major polls.

meangreenfan65 · May 9, 2012

Coach said last night that North Texas is High-Major. Why would we care about a mid-major poll?

Agreed!

All About UNT · May 9, 2012

except that this poll was updated over 1 month ago and long before the CUSA announcement. Just saying.

CMJ · May 9, 2012

If I recall correctly, C-USA has specifically asked not to be included in any mid-major polls.

This. The media still refers to CUSA as a mid major -- the conference itself asked to not be included.

Green Mean · May 9, 2012

This. The media still refers to CUSA as a mid major -- the conference itself asked to not be included.

So when Memphis is ranked are they also in mid major polls?

UNTcrazy727 · May 9, 2012

The mid major poll is meaningless. Just helps smaller schools feel better about themselves. I'm glad CUSA isn't included.

CMJ · May 9, 2012

So when Memphis is ranked are they also in mid major polls?

No, because CUSA asked not to be included. Gonzaga and Butler have both been ranked in the "real" and Md Major poll at the same time though.

oldschoollefty · May 10, 2012

True.

But i think the question is, will CUSA keep their present distinction as a non-mid-major conference in basketball with the departure of Memphis?

Yes....North Texas is the new Memphis! A nice, long run in the tournament will solidify that distinction.

MeanGreenTexan · May 10, 2012

This upcoming season, UNT will still be playing in the SunBelt. I expect to see us ranked very high on this mid-major poll.

Once we make the move to CUSA, we wont need to be on this poll as we will be on the AP top 25.

JeeberMiner · May 10, 2012

Yes....North Texas is the new Memphis! A nice, long run in the tournament will solidify that distinction.

I personally think UTEP will be the "new Memphis", but I hope y'all can continue to grow and improve your hoops program. I would love to see a strong basketball rivalry develop between the Miners and the Green...

Harry · May 10, 2012

I personally think UTEP will be the "new Memphis", but I hope y'all can continue to grow and improve your hoops program. I would love to see a strong basketball rivalry develop between the Miners and the Green...

Welcome to the site! Look forward to learning more about UTEP and also expect a strong rivalry to develop!

Censored by Laurie · May 10, 2012

I personally think UTEP will be the "new Memphis"

I think you're wrong

CMJ · May 10, 2012

Technically Memphis was more of the new UTEP, considering the Miners have an NCAA title while Memphis has three Final Four appearances (two of which were later vacated).

Edited May 10, 2012 by CMJ