Daily Dribble: Site Update.. and Random Thoughts
- I'm taking a break from the State of '08 series today.. but I'll be back with some interesting states in Illinois and Indiana coming up.
- Instead of the State of '08, I'm spending the afternoon putting together an updated 2009 NCAA Tournament Projection* (here's the last version) & NCAA & NIT brackets that keep track of how our Top 144 teams fit into a projected field.
- We're going to be featuring some football content throughout the season (if you need a break from non-stop basketball.. if that's even possible). Check out the new football page. Most of the gridiron coverage will be by Raphielle Johnson. On a related note, we're taking a break from college hoops Cheerleaders of the Day, and posting some football girls for the next couple of weeks.
- Today's Michigan preview marks the mid-way point of the Top 144. This means the first games are coming up in just about 2 months!
- I've been running out of interesting polls to put up each day.. if you have anything you'd like me to ask about, just let me know.
- Lastly, check the site soon for the annual preseason coach & player Q&A's. I'm getting them lined up as we speak.
* - The new tourney projection is online now.
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...and since I brought it up
...and since I brought it up -
NCAA Hegemony on post season play.
The farmers down in Shawnee Mission, KS think they are AT&T or Microsoft, that they own the world (or at least the collegiate portion of it). I wrote an article last year on their heavy handed control of college basketball postseason play. Who the heck do they think they are - to 'suggest' to schools not to reject an NIT invite, if offered, in order to play in the CBI.
The postseason NIT has been spayed and neutered by its' former competitor and now "owner", the NCAA. The NIT is now rendered obsolete by its' former rival. The Show in NYC is now an illegit child of the sons of Naismith. As such the NIT deserves to be given a proper burial. It should not be allowed for the NCAA to further besmirch and tarnish a venerable institution like the NIT. Let it die with its' dignity intact.
The CBI Postseason Tourney is a credible and innovative replacement for the NIT. One which can compete (as the NIT formerly did) with the NCAA for the TOP Teams to enter and compete in its' tournament. The CBI could inherit the MSG or deem ATL as it's annual Championship site, a much more cost effective/efficient method than the traveling roadshow used by the NCAA.
The last time someone rejected an NCAA Bid was Al McGuire's Marquette squad back in the mid 70's - Al didn't like the seed they were giving him. He instead elected to go to the NIT, and won it. The knuckleheads @ the NCAA vowed to never let that happen again, and along with the 1970's squeezing out the vast majority of independent basketball schools, and many smaller conferences, they have systematically tightened their stranglehold on the game. The crap coming out of Shawnee Mission is foul smelling and is stifling the game.
It is time for a new organization for college basketball. Or perhaps a revamped NAIA Division for all of the non-BCS Div 1 basketball conferences, with the CBI as their national championship tourney. Food for thought.
How about for an interesting
How about for an interesting poll idea...do a state of Poll Like Best College basketball player in the state of North Carolina
New Jersey
Florida
Ohio
I think it would be an interesting poll for people who go to various colleges around the country can vote on the best college player in their respected states
Any thoughts?
Justin Glover
Media Relations
Western Carolina University
Justin, I like that idea a
Justin, I like that idea a lot. I think I might save it for in-season though in the slow period around New Year's and do a series of articles/polls on the top players from each state.
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Thoughts for Polls - Shawn,
Thoughts for Polls -
Shawn, here are a few suggestions for polls.
Should the Postseason NIT be independent of the NCAA?
Should the Postseason NIT be cancelled/dissolved-Is it still credible?
How did the new CBI Tourney fare this year?
Should the new, independent CBI Postseason Tourney be expanded?
CBI format - Best 2 of 3 Championship Round: Love it or Leave it?
Raiding for Recruits - the Bobby Gonzalez method - Fair game or Road to Ruin?
Recruiting Shifting Sands - How far is too far?
...just a few topics for you to consider...
gtmo