I find these terms interesting. They all have their subtle connotations. Whether its "Power", "High Major", P5, "Major 7"..
Matt Norlander is using the Major 7 label to describe the AAC, ACC, B1G, Big 12, Big East, Pac 12, and SEC. He said the American will most likely fluctuate between 4-6 in Mens Hoops.
It's going to be interesting to see if they finally develop some kind of basketball-centric terms that suit the contemporary landscape.

I'm fine with being in the Major 7....even if we are #7, I'm good with it. But we will HAVE to get more than 2 teams in a year to really be embraced as such. UCONN, Memphis, and Temple have got to get their act together and quickly.

Sadly, I'm not sure any of the three have a coach to do it.

Memphis could...maybe with Tubby Smith.

I don't see Ollie or Dunphy being able to do it.

(04-15-2017 08:02 AM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  I'm fine with being in the Major 7....even if we are #7, I'm good with it. But we will HAVE to get more than 2 teams in a year to really be embraced as such. UCONN, Memphis, and Temple have got to get their act together and quickly.

Sadly, I'm not sure any of the three have a coach to do it.

Memphis could...maybe with Tubby Smith.

I don't see Ollie or Dunphy being able to do it.

I'm in a wait and see mode with all 3 (UConn, Temple, and Memphis) for next year. All 3 had similar issues. Key injuries and/or lack of dudes.
Temple gets an infusion of talent this year. Dunphy's been a back-to-back AAC Coach of the year (15&16). The Owls should be in the post season discussion next year.
It looks like Memphis is steadily recruiting themselves a team this year. They gained another commit last night. They'll be a wild card. Probably a couple years away. For once, their long term looks better than their short term. I could never say that under Josh.
UConn is now on the clock. This will be a defining year for Kevin Ollie. The cupboard is not bare and he should have a healthy squad. He either sinks or swims. That program wants to win bad and will do so either with him or without him.
All three of those teams have the pedigree and fanbase expectations for a good long term prognosis.
That's really what 'Major 7' is about. An established record of success. Wichita State was good before Gregg Marshall. Their Final Four tradition goes back more than half a century, with their great teams in the 60s. They fit in with a conference that has the skins on the wall to be considered among the best in the country when you stack up the banners and the trophies. The coaches bring their own credibility.

(04-15-2017 08:02 AM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  I'm fine with being in the Major 7....even if we are #7, I'm good with it. But we will HAVE to get more than 2 teams in a year to really be embraced as such. UCONN, Memphis, and Temple have got to get their act together and quickly.

Sadly, I'm not sure any of the three have a coach to do it.

Memphis could...maybe with Tubby Smith.

I don't see Ollie or Dunphy being able to do it.

I really think this league has the tools to land more than two in the NCAA tournament.

Tubby had some bad apples that needed special attention immediately but now that he's removed them off the pile I honestly believe he will get Memphis moving on the right track.

From what I see the jury still out on Ollie... I think if he doesn't get UConn on the tournament this coming season he's good but gone.

Dunphy has had some bad luck in the injury department than again I'm not sure he has the energy or fire in him anymore, we'll see.

Here are my top hungry wolf hunters

Cincinnati
Wichita State
SMU
Memphis
Houston
UConn
Tulsa
UCF
Temple

(04-15-2017 08:55 AM)BigHouston Wrote:  

(04-15-2017 08:02 AM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  I'm fine with being in the Major 7....even if we are #7, I'm good with it. But we will HAVE to get more than 2 teams in a year to really be embraced as such. UCONN, Memphis, and Temple have got to get their act together and quickly.

Sadly, I'm not sure any of the three have a coach to do it.

Memphis could...maybe with Tubby Smith.

I don't see Ollie or Dunphy being able to do it.

I really think this league has the tools to land more than two in the NCAA tournament.

Tubby had some bad apples that needed special attention immediately but now that he's removed them off the pile I honestly believe he will get Memphis moving on the right track.

From what I see the jury still out on Ollie... I think if he doesn't get UConn on the tournament this coming season he's good but gone.

Dunphy has had some bad luck in the injury department than again I'm not sure he has the energy or fire in him anymore, we'll see.

Here are my top hungry wolf hunters

Cincinnati
Wichita State
SMU
Memphis
Houston
UConn
Tulsa
UCF
Temple

It's all about money. When the AAC makes comparable amounts to the other conferences, they will be a part of that club. Until then, it's like being the skinniest kid at Fat Camp.

Why does everyone keep saying Temple needs to get their act together? They've been good two of the last three years, they were just snubbed by the selection committee in 2015. Plus, they look like they should be fine again this year. Any team can be bad for one year.

(04-15-2017 08:59 AM)fanhood Wrote:  

(04-15-2017 08:55 AM)BigHouston Wrote:  

(04-15-2017 08:02 AM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  I'm fine with being in the Major 7....even if we are #7, I'm good with it. But we will HAVE to get more than 2 teams in a year to really be embraced as such. UCONN, Memphis, and Temple have got to get their act together and quickly.

Sadly, I'm not sure any of the three have a coach to do it.

Memphis could...maybe with Tubby Smith.

I don't see Ollie or Dunphy being able to do it.

I really think this league has the tools to land more than two in the NCAA tournament.

Tubby had some bad apples that needed special attention immediately but now that he's removed them off the pile I honestly believe he will get Memphis moving on the right track.

From what I see the jury still out on Ollie... I think if he doesn't get UConn on the tournament this coming season he's good but gone.

Dunphy has had some bad luck in the injury department than again I'm not sure he has the energy or fire in him anymore, we'll see.

Here are my top hungry wolf hunters

Cincinnati
Wichita State
SMU
Memphis
Houston
UConn
Tulsa
UCF
Temple

It's all about money. When the AAC makes comparable amounts to the other conferences, they will be a part of that club. Until then, it's like being the skinniest kid at Fat Camp.

With the 'war chest' now running out (people often seem to leave that out of the equation), the conference has made it known it is definitely looking at the upcoming negotiations.
What we're talking about here is bids and seedings.

Five bids in 2018. Book it!

I think Cincy, Wichita State, and SMU will be in with Temple and UCF in the mix. Memphis and UConn will be back soon.

Oh, and the more press that call us major 7, the better.

(04-15-2017 09:57 AM)Chappy Wrote:  I think Cincy, Wichita State, and SMU will be in with Temple and UCF in the mix. Memphis and UConn will be back soon.

I'm particularly curious to see how Memphis and UConn cap their 2017 classes. Memphis just gained the commitment of Raynere Thornton. If they add a couple more pieces to that group, it will get interesting. UConn's hosting Mamoudou Diarra and grad transfer Antwoine Anderson this weekend.

P6 in football and part of the major 7 in hoops. I'll take it.

Everyone else needs to go FCS or close shop.

(04-15-2017 10:46 AM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  P6 in football and part of the major 7 in hoops. I'll take it.

Everyone else needs to go FCS or close shop.

Not there yet...soon, hopefully.

The shockers enhance the strength of the sac no doubt.
I believe they're not going to give up on the football thing and I think they have a chance at it

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(04-15-2017 08:41 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  It looks like Memphis is steadily recruiting themselves a team this year. They gained another commit last night. They'll be a wild card. Probably a couple years away. For once, their long term looks better than their short term. I could never say that under Josh.

I agree...Tubby has quietly put a nice lookin' class together.

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/3432
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2784
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/65244
-----JuCo kids----- (247 seems better at ranking juco kids)
http://247sports.com/player/kyvon-davenport-46036420
http://247sports.com/player/kareem-brewton-46039297
http://247sports.com/player/raynere-thornton-46035881

we're still after a couple more...Clayton Hughes is visiting this weekend.
http://247sports.com/Player/Clayton-Hughes-71802

Why is South Florida omitted from the list of AAC basketball teams on 247? I understand why WSU is missing (not switched over yet) but not USF.

http://247sports.com/Season/2017-Basketb...erence=AAC

Maybe they need to take away the autobid for teams in conferences under the top 15 if the team isn't at least in the top 100 rpi.

In football charge a penalty for teams that can't meet basic standards.

(04-15-2017 09:12 AM)MKPitt Wrote:  Why does everyone keep saying Temple needs to get their act together? They've been good two of the last three years, they were just snubbed by the selection committee in 2015. Plus, they look like they should be fine again this year. Any team can be bad for one year.

No one is happy with the state of Temple's basketball program. A "good" year for Fran Dunphy is simply making the tournament. He's lowered expectations for the program substantially over the last decade and, quite frankly, the praise that is heaped upon Dunphy by the media is mystifying. Given the resources and history @ Temple he's been merely average.

(04-15-2017 09:58 AM)Chappy Wrote:  Oh, and the more press that call us major 7, the better.

The CBS guy was just trying to score points with the interviewer.

Hard to call a basketball conference as major with ECU in it.