Quote:"Commissioner Mike Aresco agressively pursues inclusion into the Power 5: Aresco and the American put together a hefty PR pitch/manifesto/stratagem in order to up the league's public standing. Here's the thing: the Wichita State inclusion promotes the conference in and of itself. And it's not a "power 6." There's a -- go with me on this term? -- Major 7. The Big East, though not a player in football, is indisputably a top-four conference in college basketball now. We had a major six group of leagues, and the AAC can now definitively be put with those groups thanks to successfully recruiting the Shockers. As for football, that's another matter I'll leave to the gridiron scribes. "

(07-10-2017 03:20 PM)M1T4 Wrote:  Lol what a tool bag

(07-10-2017 03:26 PM)FlyingTiger2016 Wrote:  

(07-10-2017 03:20 PM)M1T4 Wrote:  Lol what a tool bag

I'm not stressing two of the four. I don't understand why we should stress losing a guy with a 11.1 AAC PER in KJ Lawson, and Nick Marshall who couldn't play at JUCO Motlow State.

Jamal Johnson and Kyvon Davenport are both on the edge of being a four star. David Nickelberry was a top 100 guy for most of his recruitment.

But whatever.

(07-10-2017 02:28 PM)justinhub2003 Wrote:  http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/american-offseason-power-rankings-the-aacs-new-team-is-also-its-best-team/

I don't think Norlander gave Jacob Evans enough love. The leading scorer doesn't even get a mention

(07-10-2017 04:44 PM)pesik Wrote:  

(07-10-2017 02:28 PM)justinhub2003 Wrote:  http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/american-offseason-power-rankings-the-aacs-new-team-is-also-its-best-team/

I don't think Norlander gave Jacob Evans enough love. The leading scorer doesn't even get a mention

mr i don't expect houston anywhere near the top 5, here's a snap shot of the team

(07-10-2017 04:44 PM)pesik Wrote:  

(07-10-2017 02:28 PM)justinhub2003 Wrote:  http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/american-offseason-power-rankings-the-aacs-new-team-is-also-its-best-team/

I don't think Norlander gave Jacob Evans enough love. The leading scorer doesn't even get a mention

mr i don't expect houston anywhere near the top 5, here's a snap shot of the team

(07-10-2017 06:25 PM)PonyExpressHoops Wrote:  

(07-10-2017 04:44 PM)pesik Wrote:  

(07-10-2017 02:28 PM)justinhub2003 Wrote:  http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/american-offseason-power-rankings-the-aacs-new-team-is-also-its-best-team/

I don't think Norlander gave Jacob Evans enough love. The leading scorer doesn't even get a mention

mr i don't expect houston anywhere near the top 5, here's a snap shot of the team

Huh? Is a hype video supposed to show you are top 5 or are you just joking?

(07-10-2017 06:44 PM)pesik Wrote:  

(07-10-2017 06:25 PM)PonyExpressHoops Wrote:  

(07-10-2017 04:44 PM)pesik Wrote:  

(07-10-2017 02:28 PM)justinhub2003 Wrote:  http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/american-offseason-power-rankings-the-aacs-new-team-is-also-its-best-team/

I don't think Norlander gave Jacob Evans enough love. The leading scorer doesn't even get a mention

mr i don't expect houston anywhere near the top 5, here's a snap shot of the team

Huh? Is a hype video supposed to show you are top 5 or are you just joking?

we have had an 8 page debate about this already ...this vid was just adding to that, the video alone wasn't the debate

ill gie you the breeze by:
his points:
-no one good on our team but gray
- lost too much
-dont have the talent of his perceived top 5

my points:
-we literally only lost 1 significant player
- on a team that finished 3rd last year
-and are way deeper than last years team and should be way better

the video was just to show him the players on our team ..rob isn't our only player

(07-10-2017 07:22 PM)Shockdaminkey Wrote:  Seriously, this guy must have had to meet deadline before he got around to "analyzing" Temple.
As for Memphis, he is way too hung up on rating stars. Tubby doesn't have to have high star guys like Calipari requires to be successful. Memphis could well be an addition by subtraction roster, though it is going to take a year or two to get better. But there are already some nice pieces, stars be damned.
Houston I simply still don't know enough about to make my own analysis.
I do agree with his indication that Tulsa could be the darkhorse this year.
WSU, Cincy, UCF, he made the easy calls. UConn should be pushing to the top again.
Since I have limited knowledge of USF, and Tulane this was at least somewhat helpful information. But I'm not sure there is any heat under Lebo's seat is there? Should be, of course, but from the musings I've read from ECU fans here doesn't seem like he has much to be concerned about from their current admn.

(07-10-2017 09:22 PM)Shockit Wrote:  Yes. I think Tubby can coach. He is getting older but he's won everywhere he's been.

(07-10-2017 07:22 PM)Shockdaminkey Wrote:  Seriously, this guy must have had to meet deadline before he got around to "analyzing" Temple.
As for Memphis, he is way too hung up on rating stars. Tubby doesn't have to have high star guys like Calipari requires to be successful. Memphis could well be an addition by subtraction roster, though it is going to take a year or two to get better. But there are already some nice pieces, stars be damned.
Houston I simply still don't know enough about to make my own analysis.
I do agree with his indication that Tulsa could be the darkhorse this year.
WSU, Cincy, UCF, he made the easy calls. UConn should be pushing to the top again.
Since I have limited knowledge of USF, and Tulane this was at least somewhat helpful information. But I'm not sure there is any heat under Lebo's seat is there? Should be, of course, but from the musings I've read from ECU fans here doesn't seem like he has much to be concerned about from their current admn.

(07-11-2017 05:50 AM)BrooklynRocket Wrote:  

(07-10-2017 07:22 PM)Shockdaminkey Wrote:  Seriously, this guy must have had to meet deadline before he got around to "analyzing" Temple.
As for Memphis, he is way too hung up on rating stars. Tubby doesn't have to have high star guys like Calipari requires to be successful. Memphis could well be an addition by subtraction roster, though it is going to take a year or two to get better. But there are already some nice pieces, stars be damned.
Houston I simply still don't know enough about to make my own analysis.
I do agree with his indication that Tulsa could be the darkhorse this year.
WSU, Cincy, UCF, he made the easy calls. UConn should be pushing to the top again.
Since I have limited knowledge of USF, and Tulane this was at least somewhat helpful information. But I'm not sure there is any heat under Lebo's seat is there? Should be, of course, but from the musings I've read from ECU fans here doesn't seem like he has much to be concerned about from their current admn.

While this article didn't allude to Memphis's potential in the future, because they are only returning two contributors from last year's squad and are not bringing in any "consensus Top 100" talent with this year's recruits, I think it's fair to be harsh about their chances this year.

Is there a team in the Top 8 you could realistically see them jumping in the standings this year?

(07-11-2017 05:50 AM)BrooklynRocket Wrote:  

(07-10-2017 07:22 PM)Shockdaminkey Wrote:  Seriously, this guy must have had to meet deadline before he got around to "analyzing" Temple.
As for Memphis, he is way too hung up on rating stars. Tubby doesn't have to have high star guys like Calipari requires to be successful. Memphis could well be an addition by subtraction roster, though it is going to take a year or two to get better. But there are already some nice pieces, stars be damned.
Houston I simply still don't know enough about to make my own analysis.
I do agree with his indication that Tulsa could be the darkhorse this year.
WSU, Cincy, UCF, he made the easy calls. UConn should be pushing to the top again.
Since I have limited knowledge of USF, and Tulane this was at least somewhat helpful information. But I'm not sure there is any heat under Lebo's seat is there? Should be, of course, but from the musings I've read from ECU fans here doesn't seem like he has much to be concerned about from their current admn.

While this article didn't allude to Memphis's potential in the future, because they are only returning two contributors from last year's squad and are not bringing in any "consensus Top 100" talent with this year's recruits, I think it's fair to be harsh about their chances this year.

Is there a team in the Top 8 you could realistically see them jumping in the standings this year?