NIT: Not In Tournament

[Cannic88]

OK, I know we are all hoping for a St. Louis victory, but if we dont get that what does everyone think are chances are at a NIT bid? I still think we are even a long shot at that.

[UNIChippewa]

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OK, I know we are all hoping for a St. Louis victory, but if we dont get that what does everyone think are chances are at a NIT bid? I still think we are even a long shot at that.

The latest NIT "Bracketology" I saw last week had us as an 8 seed in that tournament, and that is before all these conference tournaments start where if the regular season champion gets upset they still get to automatically go to the NIT.

I think at this point either the CBI or CIT tournament are much more likely for us. Obviously the NIT is much more prestigious, but by playing in one of those tournaments we could get another home game (and a chance at redemption) as well as more playing time for our younger players.

[BCPanther]

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I have heard from a bunch of people and it was reported by Keeler that we won't pay to host a CBI or CIT game, its just too expensive and with a crowd like last nights we lose money.

I would almost guarantee we will play in the CBI on the road.

[UNIChippewa]

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I have heard from a bunch of people and it was reported by Keeler that we won't pay to host a CBI or CIT game, its just too expensive and with a crowd like last nights we lose money.

I would almost guarantee we will play in the CBI on the road.

Does anyone know how much it costs to host a game in those tournaments? I'm just curious. If it is cost prohibitive, especially with the budget situation being the way it is, I completely understand.

[Chitown Panther]

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We deserve to play on the road if invited to any tourney

[BCPanther]

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From what I understand it is well into the tens of thousands and goes up the further into the tournament you go...

[06panther10]

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I have heard from a bunch of people and it was reported by Keeler that we won't pay to host a CBI or CIT game, its just too expensive and with a crowd like last nights we lose money.

I would almost guarantee we will play in the CBI on the road.

Good. Those other tournaments are stupid. They mean nothing and are a pure waste of money.

I would rather that we not participate at all.

[UNIChippewa]

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They mean nothing and are a pure waste of money.

As a fan I wouldn't be as excited about them as I would about the NIT, much less another NCAA tournament, but it would still be a way for our seniors to end on a high note and as I wrote before would also be a chance for our bench to get some more playing time.

[UNI MadCat]

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I have heard from a bunch of people and it was reported by Keeler that we won't pay to host a CBI or CIT game, its just too expensive and with a crowd like last nights we lose money.

This makes complete sense to me. Just not worth it.

Last night I listened to the game and was surprised how often Gary and KB mentioned, it was the last home "regular season" game of the year. Made me think they knew something we didn't. But obviously they were just covering their bases if in fact we did end up with another home game of any kind.

Of course the flip side of not having a home game is that even less of our fanbase will care about a road game in one of these small tournaments. Ah well.

[PantherHawk]

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Any chance to play another game is always welcomed. It will give our players another game to get better and it will be against some different teams that we normally do not play.

If UNI wins at Creighton and win at least 1 in the MVC tourny I think they will be an 8 seed for the NIT. IF we lose both games, then we are going to be in the CBI tourny.

[porkchop]

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If UNI wins at Creighton and win at least 1 in the MVC tourny I think they will be an 8 seed for the NIT. IF we lose both games, then we are going to be in the CBI tourny.

I agree, but which tournament, the CBI or CIT, is a better tournament to play in if we happen to slip to the "third tier" tourney level?

Historically the top MVC teams not in the NCAA or NIT participate in the CIT, making the CBI the "quote" 4th tier tournament for MVC teams. Based on this trend why do a lot of you think we will be playing in the CBI and not the CIT? Not that I rally care, just curious.

NCAA - 68
NIT - 32
CIT - 16 (inaugural event 2009)
CBI - 16 (inaugural event 2008)

MVC History

2009-2010
Northern Iowa 28-4 NCAA (MVC)
Wichita State 25-9 NIT
Illinois State 22-10 NIT
Missouri State 20-12 CIT
Indiana State 17-14 CBI
Creighton 16-15 CIT
Bradley 16-15
Southern Illinois 15-15
Drake 14-19
Evansville 9-21

2008-2009
Creighton 26-7 NIT
Illinois State 24-9 NIT
Northern Iowa 23-10 NCAA (MVC)
Evansville 17-13 CIT
Bradley 18-14 CIT
Drake 17-15 CIT
Wichita State 16-16 CBI
Southern Illinois 13-18
Missouri State 11-20
Indiana State 11-21

[TravelingPanther]

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We should play in which ever one gives us the opportunity for the most games while losing the least amount of money.

[ceaser150]

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CBI is much better. They will get some BCS schools to participate and they have some games on TV. The CIT is a joke and a waste of time.

[panther2317]

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You always want your team to play more games.

[Marc Wigim]

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CBI is much better. They will get some BCS schools to participate and they have some games on TV. The CIT is a joke and a waste of time.

Disagree. Any tournament that costs over 15,000 dollars to host a home game against a 15-16 BCS team is a complete joke. The CBI is a bunch of bored East Coasters with money, nothing more.