Interview on CBS with Dan Gavitt

[Tony T 71]

He is the VP of men's basketball championships.

This made me nervous when he said that with so many teams so close together that the committee is putting more emphasis on wins in the league tourney

Not sure what that exactly means but I got a bad vibe from his comment.

[UD90]

Eliminates Arkansas, Missouri, Minnesota. Brings in Tennessee. We are above all of them.

[CE80]

I wish I had not opened this thread.
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[UD90]

Several bubble teams got blown out in their conference tourneys in addition to the ones above. I wouldn't read into it.

[anthonycharles]

SMU comes to mind. They won't get in and will be the team the networks won't understand not getting in. In the media's mind, Larry Brown gets SMU respect, regardless of their resume. That is how their little minds work.

[UD90]

Bingo. That's one I thought of in addition to the others.

[UDFlyer23]

There is nothing to worry about, we are in. We are not even close, like the OP have said, this statement causes concern for the Minnesotas, Arkansas, SMUs, and Missouris of the bubble. Just take a deep breath and enjoy the fact that we are even having these discussions on a Saturday before Selection Sunday. The worst possible thing that could happen is we get stuck in Dayton but I reaaaaalllly don't see that happening, 10 or 11 seed in the field. BOOM.

[Sea Bass]

not sure what to make of the comment as no team has made a serious run in a conference tourney by beating a couple of teams that are already in.

[momszer]

I pray that you are right.

[TA111]

No praying needed. We are easily in the field. It's just a matter of seed and location. Just hope it's fairly close.

[Sea Bass]

all the bid stealers are now gone with Providence already in most brackets

[Tony T 71]

Originally Posted by CE80 I wish I had not opened this thread. Posted via Mobile Device

I wish I didn't see the interview. My nerve endings are on high alert!!! This board is my support group right now

[Glen Clark]

Originally Posted by Tony T 71 I wish I didn't see the interview. My nerve endings are on high alert!!! This board is my support group right now

Well . . . there's also beer.

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[FlyerGuyer]

Originally Posted by Tony T 71 He is the VP of men's basketball championships. This made me nervous when he said that with so many teams so close together that the committee is putting more emphasis on wins in the league tourney

I know, and I really didn't like when he said, "For instance, you needed to do more than just beat, say, Fordham in the league tournament."

What did he mean by that?

	Fordham FORDHAM Fordham University is an independent Jesuit university established in 1841 as St. John's College on old Rose Hill Manor in the village of Fordham, then part of Westchester County in the Bronx, NY. The name Fordham is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "ford" and "ham," meaning a wading place or ford by a settlement. Rose Hill is the name given to the site in 1787 by Robert Watts, a wealthy New York merchant, in honor of his family's ancestral home of the same name in Scotland. The College was originally staffed by diocesan clergy. The name was officially changed to Fordham University in 1907. Fordham's 10 schools enroll 14,448 students. There are 7,652 undergraduates, of whom 3,842 live in University-managed housing either on-campus or in the local community. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams. Athletic claim to fame is consistent mediocrity in nearly all sports and few A10 title winning programs.

[T-Bone 84]

Originally Posted by FlyerGuyer I know, and I really didn't like when he said, "For instance, you needed to do more than just beat, say, Fordham in the league tournament." What did he mean by that?

I was OK with this thread until I saw THAT quote!

	Fordham FORDHAM Fordham University is an independent Jesuit university established in 1841 as St. John's College on old Rose Hill Manor in the village of Fordham, then part of Westchester County in the Bronx, NY. The name Fordham is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "ford" and "ham," meaning a wading place or ford by a settlement. Rose Hill is the name given to the site in 1787 by Robert Watts, a wealthy New York merchant, in honor of his family's ancestral home of the same name in Scotland. The College was originally staffed by diocesan clergy. The name was officially changed to Fordham University in 1907. Fordham's 10 schools enroll 14,448 students. There are 7,652 undergraduates, of whom 3,842 live in University-managed housing either on-campus or in the local community. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams. Athletic claim to fame is consistent mediocrity in nearly all sports and few A10 title winning programs.

[FlyingArrow]

Originally Posted by FlyerGuyer I know, and I really didn't like when he said, "For instance, you needed to do more than just beat, say, Fordham in the league tournament." What did he mean by that?

Joke?

	Fordham FORDHAM Fordham University is an independent Jesuit university established in 1841 as St. John's College on old Rose Hill Manor in the village of Fordham, then part of Westchester County in the Bronx, NY. The name Fordham is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "ford" and "ham," meaning a wading place or ford by a settlement. Rose Hill is the name given to the site in 1787 by Robert Watts, a wealthy New York merchant, in honor of his family's ancestral home of the same name in Scotland. The College was originally staffed by diocesan clergy. The name was officially changed to Fordham University in 1907. Fordham's 10 schools enroll 14,448 students. There are 7,652 undergraduates, of whom 3,842 live in University-managed housing either on-campus or in the local community. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams. Athletic claim to fame is consistent mediocrity in nearly all sports and few A10 title winning programs.

[T-Bone 84]

Originally Posted by FlyingArrow Joke?

About as much of a joke as the no-call on Galloway at the end of yesterday's game, and the subsequent white-wash on the A10 website.

I swear, if that costs us an NCAA bid, I'm going to start writing letters, and I won't care who I **** off!

[Townie]

He also doesn't have a vote.

[UDGutter2]

1983 all over again?

[rollo]

Originally Posted by UDGutter2 1983 all over again?

I'd prefer '84.

[Avid Flyer]

Originally Posted by Tony T 71 He is the VP of men's basketball championships. This made me nervous when he said that with so many teams so close together that the committee is putting more emphasis on wins in the league tourney Not sure what that exactly means but I got a bad vibe from his comment.

Translation: "We're looking for a way to screw Dayton..."

[UDGutter2]

Loved 1984, but 1983 was the heartbreak to end all heartbreaks. Everyone had UD in the NCAA only to miss even the NIT.