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IMO it's far more likely that the A-10 continues to sink vs. the AAC losing members to power 5 conferences. It seems that the Big 12 has stabilized thanks to the looney rule that a 10-team conference with no divisions can have a money grab (aka "title" game) at the end of the season. The A-10 raided leagues like the CAA and Southern and now looks more like the CAA or Southern. This year the Conf RPI sank to 11 just behind the mighty Mid-American Conference. In fact, the A-10 RPI % was closer to #16 Southern vs #7 AAC. Yes, the A-10 received 3 bids, thanks to Davidson's tourney run. And yes, UD and VCU being down certainly contributed to the low ranking. However, if the slate is further tilting toward the power 5, I'd much rather have the opportunity of watching UC, UConn, Wichita St, etc. night in, night out than the current A-10 product. Postseason chips fall where they may.
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