(01-18-2019 12:35 PM)jdgaucho Wrote: My "temper tantrum" aside RB, what's your take on the article? CSUB would be at worst, the middle of the pack this year in the BW. Heck, your NET rating is higher than San Diego State.
I think its a fair assessment. Being a baseball booster/follower foremost, I AM concerned about our facilities. We have a very good field surface decent lighting (although not NCAA regional certified), but the amenities are lacking for both players and fans. With the move, I expect many more opposing school fans, due to proximity of course. So, I think it would be great if that warranted a move back to the Robobank for MBB, sooner or later.
The other thing is Bakersfield is a pretty decent-sized place. I frequently see cars with license frames telling me "Alumni of UC Davis, SLO, (due to Ag), UCSB, etc." The move should no doubt bring a FEW more of those people out. Not tons, but likely some. Lots of CSUN grads here too (several at my school).
The NET rating, eh. Our team this year (and recent years as well) is Jekyll and Hyde. We don't really know what we'll get, game to game. Plus, SDSU isn't nearly as good this year as in previous from what I understand, FWIW.
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Look...I get it. I don't want to start off in a pissing match with you. I read you on the BW boards and you have a lot of knowledge to offer, I appreciate it and respect it. We have ALL known for YEARS, the prevailing fan opinions of the BW. However, anyone who has followed conferences knew sooner or later, the 'Runners would end up in the BW. Nobody knew it would happen when it did though. But, it is what it is. Here's to this (including UCSD) being a benefit to ALL schools in the conference, both to their athletic AND their respective academic missions.