In the rankings that came out today X registers #9 in the coaches poll and sits at #10 in the Associated Press rankings. All of which may be setting us up for a colossal upset next Saturday ;). I doubt it but you never know.
And a couple of quick comments regarding UC and their football program. It is absolutely big time that they are in the Orange Bowl and the city should be damn proud of their accomplishments. But coach Kelly being in the BCS cannot be compared to the Final Four. If you were in the Final Four you would have a chance at the national championship. Sorry you do not have that opportunity. The reality is who ever wins the Florida/Oklahoma game on January 8th will be the national champion. That is why college basketball is better than college football. Champions are decided on the floor and not by asinine rankings. Nevertheless this is huge for UC and validation on my part that being in the Big East serves all their programs well except basketball but that is a subject for another time.
Monday, December 8, 2008
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"Nevertheless this is huge for UC and validation on my part that being in the Big East serves all their programs well except basketball but that is a subject for another time."
Its validation for the first part, but certainly not validation for the second.
You cannot begin to judge UC's basketball success so far in the Big East because of what coincided with their move to the Big East: that is the firing of their coach and the gutting of their roster without adequate time to regroup.
UC is clearly moving the right direction with their coaching, recruiting and results on the floor. A better conference will undoubtedly bring more competition and likely better recruiting, which in turn could very well result in better results in the NCAA Tournament in the future.
However, that is all speculation at this point and everything still needs to play itself out. There is no validation at this point.
Well put Bryan. I dont think you'll be getting through to my cohort Deck anytime soon though. UC has a bright future in the Big East and the football program is a testament to what ALL UC athletics can accomplish in this league.
I will say this though XU, Memphis, and Gonzaga all have enjoyed incredible success being the big fish in their respective small ponds.
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