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(03-14-2018 11:24 AM)Maryland Monarch Wrote:  I watched Ashville take USC to double overtime last night, and they (Ashville) should have won in the first overtime. Ashville looked every bit as good as a Pac 12 team, yet the patch on their jersey automatically disqualifies them from any serious consideration for at-large post-season play. They wouldn't even have been selected for the NIT if they hadn't won their regular season conference.

The arrogance of the P5 and their shills is mind-blowing. There are so many undeserving P5 teams in the NCAA field simply because of their conference affiliation. I know this isn't news to anyone, but it galls me so much. Money and greed are ruining the beauty of college sports. I'm convinced the more they stack the deck against Mid-Majors, the more folks will be turned off. The casual fan wants to see the Cinderella story. That's what makes the tournament compelling. Who doesn't remember Valpo's last second half court shot, or Mason's run to the Final 4? The networks and the P5 Cabal will squeeze every last nickel out of America until there are no regular fans left. They'll end up with nothing more than a crappy professional league that nobody cares about.

The alumni from the P5 schools will care, and the casual fan who has no collegiate loyalty will still care. But otherwise, I agree with your post 100%.