As Pitt fans this is really the first time we have ever been on the bubble! In the past it seems like we were always definitely in or out. And what I'm realizing is that just because Lunardi or DeCourcey has us on the cut line or has Illinois or Penn Star definitely in doesn't mean the committee does. It's all made up speculation just to keep us locked in and captivated until then.
Regardless, I think the first time ever we are realizing and experiencing how dumb this entire practice.
Really, the NCAA should go to the champions league model and just reward each conference a certain amount of spots based off prior performance in the dance. And just get rid or conference tournaments and have a mini playin tournaments for next best teams that didn't automatically qualify from conference standings.
Regardless, I think the first time ever we are realizing and experiencing how dumb this entire practice.
Really, the NCAA should go to the champions league model and just reward each conference a certain amount of spots based off prior performance in the dance. And just get rid or conference tournaments and have a mini playin tournaments for next best teams that didn't automatically qualify from conference standings.