The Valley is a 3 Bid League...

[jman2004]

Re: The Valley is a 3 Bid League...

Illinois State has not had the opportunities to face the big boys like Ohio State has.

I'm not an idiot. I realize both teams are "on the bubble". The argument comes in which one is more deserving. Looking at Ohio State, how can anyone make a case for them over teams like St. Mary's and Illinois State. I don't understand it.

[Panther789]

Re: The Valley is a 3 Bid League...

Illinois State has not had the opportunities to face the big boys like Ohio State has.

I'm not an idiot. I realize both teams are "on the bubble". The argument comes in which one is more deserving. Looking at Ohio State, how can anyone make a case for them over teams like St. Mary's and Illinois State. I don't understand it.

Which brackets have OSU ahead of Illinois State?

Lunardi doesnt. CBS doesn't. Again, you are creating an issue where there isnt one. On the other hand, Lunardi has New Mexico ahead of ISU. New Mexico has an RPI of 52.

Why not preach about that pick?

[jman2004]

Re: The Valley is a 3 Bid League...

Which brackets have OSU ahead of Illinois State?

Lunardi doesnt. CBS doesn't.

Then you're not watching television. Lunardi is not the end-all of college basketball. The majority of announcers and sportscasters I've seen on ESPN and CBS recently ALL talk down to Illinois State because they're a Valley school and talk UP to OSU. Many of them think OSU is in.

I hope the Selection Committee is smarter than I think. Based on what they've done, they shouldn't be in.

Why are you so testy involving OSU? Just because Lunardi doesn't have them in or above Illinois State doesn't mean it's NOT an issue. Lots of people on television recently have counted OSU as "in".

[Panther789]

Re: The Valley is a 3 Bid League...

Then you're not watching television. Lunardi is not the end-all of college basketball. The majority of announcers and sportscasters I've seen on ESPN and CBS recently ALL talk down to Illinois State because they're a Valley school and talk UP to OSU. Many of them think OSU is in.


Why are you so testy involving OSU?

Any quotes? Links? Who said this? I provided 2 examples of people saying ISU is ahead of OSU.

I dont think that I am testy about OSU. You brought it up. You asked for someone....anyone...to make a case. I did so and now I am being called "testy." I also pointed out that its not clear at all that OSU is ahead of ISU at this point. I apoligize for participating in the conversation you sparked.