UNI's chance at the CBI or NIT?

[panthercurveball]

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http://www.gazellegroup.com/cbi/cbi_bracket08.pdf

Seeing this list makes me wonder why UNI isn't in it. I have a feeling that it was a financial issue

[Newsbreaker]

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I hate to keep saying the same things, but let's be honest...we weren't even on the radar.

The rub is that Natti has a "name" that draws a little casual interest. We don't. They need eyeballs much more this first year than they need good teams, especially considering nobody jumped the NIT to play in the CBI.

Personally, I'd rather not reward an average team for an average year and paint our season as something other than it was. It's too bad to lose the seniors, nobody is ready to see them go, but for the returning players, sitting home and knowing you have to play your way in and leave no doubt is probably a good thing.

[CR Panther]

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It appears the committee tried to follow their criteria for a portion of the list....teams who are doing well as of late and have winning records, regardless of RPI. After a certain point, it appears they went for "names" to fill the rest in.

Case in point, Washington, Virginia, Richmond, Utah, and Cinn all have worse records vs UNI. I wonder how many ended their tournaments in the semi-finals. They do have lower RPIs, but to reward a Virginia or Cinn for 5-12 and 8-11 conference records, respectively, reeks of name dropping. Good God!

Don't get me wrong...UNIs record/year isn't one that glows and warrants the best of the best. But, certainly needs consideration over the 5 schools listed above.

[Khan4Cats]

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Looking at how haphazard this appears to have been to get the final teams in, my fears of not having a connected AD seem to have been realized. At the same time, it may not have really mattered because it also appears to have been a money issue as well, and no way would we have had the funds to come up with for them if that was the case.

Will be interesting to see how this tourney plays out. Best of luck to Bradley. Also would love to see Creighton win a couple a least, since the second would be against Florida. Illinois State could make a run if they don't come apart from being passed over. Southern looks like they might be without Mullins, they would be in trouble if true.

Finish over .500 in Valley play next year and we're in post-season play.

[UNI MadCat]

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I dont know if I would want to be in the position where we have to BEG to get into the third teir tournament...

I get your point, but I dont think it would be begging. Look at what the Cincy people did... just kept in contact and then they were top of mind. Granted the Cincy name carries more weight than UNI but point still remains. Number one "trick" in sales, keep your name top of mind to your prospects, that way when they have a need for what you are offering, they dont have to go digging.

[Panther AC]

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Isn't the CBI tournament organized by the same group that set up the UNI November tourney with UMass, Cal Poly and Northern Illinois? I'm sure Jake was in contact with them frequently since being eliminated in St. Louis.
It looks like they were going for more teams from the BCS conference schools rather than getting teams with better records.

[joecooll6]

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I understand the name recognition thing, but I think that the 13-18 record Cincinnati carries will do more harm to this tournament's reputation than the "name rec" will do it good. People will say- "wow, look at what a joke this thing is, theres a 13-18 team there". Honestly. this tourney looks kind of like a joke, I hope Bradley does well, but beyond them I have absolutely 0 interest in following it, and in retrospect am not sad to see us not invited.

[clenz]

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I'm torn between wanting us in the CBI and not. It would be great to see us play more, but I mean a 13-18 team? Seriously? I don't care about how good they were when K-Mart was there. That shouldn't get them into the tourney a head of teams that are over .500. I say good riddance.

[Matt Trump]

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Personally, I'd rather not reward an average team for an average year and paint our season as something other than it was. It's too bad to lose the seniors, nobody is ready to see them go, but for the returning players, sitting home and knowing you have to play your way in and leave no doubt is probably a good thing.

Ditto News...

[Coachdags]

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How in the world does a 13-18 cincy team get a bid? The CBI said they wanted to take teams who were playing well as of late, and cincy lost their final 6 games of the season! What a joke!

Bids for a home game required a 60,000 dollar GTD...... Which again makes no sense....

[EastonWest]

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Ditto News...

Agreed, for sure.

[Newsbreaker]

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Bids for a home game required a 60,000 dollar GTD...... Which again makes no sense....

Why does that make no sense?

[Coachdags]

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Why does that make no sense?

If you are looking for particapants, you will certainly lose some if you charge for home bids....?

In the NCAA's or NIT is there a charge to host a regional site or home game....? I'm guessing the Home site even in the NCAA's (Host Institution) receives some funds, they do not have to pay....? Same with NIT home games....?

[JD720]

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It sounds like a handful of teams have turned down CBI bids. Texas Tech and New Mexico State have per the linked articles.

http://www.lcsun-news.com/sports/ci_8597299

http://lubbockonline.com/stories/031708/red_258542291.shtml

[Newsbreaker]

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If you are looking for particapants, you will certainly lose some if you charge for home bids....?

In the NCAA's or NIT is there a charge to host a regional site or home game....? I'm guessing the Home site even in the NCAA's (Host Institution) receives some funds, they do not have to pay....? Same with NIT home games....?

The NCAA's cost a mint. Ask Des Moines how hard it is to get a first round site contract.

You guys seem to believe this is about getting the "best" teams. This isn't AYSO soccer with a medal, pat on the backside and capri sun at halftime.