(01-27-2020 11:48 PM)The Big O Wrote:  The Athletic is definitely worth a subscription. I managed to get a deal for $24 per year.

2 bucks a month? Sign me up lol

Taking the thread off topic but I'm definitely loyal to The Athletic too and highly recommend it. Everything that makes sites like ESPN, SI, etc terrible is what The Athletic is attempting to avoid.

Zero ads
Zero pop ups
Zero politics or agendas
About the cleanest website you can find
Writers can write about what they want to write about

The more teams you're a fan of and want to follow, the better value the service is. I get great local coverage for Bearcats basketball and football, Blue Jackets, Reds, Indians, and then Bengals, Browns, and Cavs when I care enough to read.. along with great national stuff.

Look around online and there's bound to be discount codes where it shouldn't cost more than 2 or 3 bucks a month. I think at most you're paying $48 a year.

To keep it on topic: Eamonn Brennan's bubble watch was updated about an hour ago.. he has Wichita State and Houston as "should be in" and Memphis with "work left to do"..
"Give Memphis this much: It has the American’s best interests at heart. The Tigers looked like the most solid outfit in the league a week ago; two losses later, and suddenly we’re looking at SMU and Tulsa as potential bubble teams. The latter is the closer of the two, but both have significant résumé flaws that hold them back. The same is true of Cincinnati (NET: 58, SOS: 35), which has good headline figures and is trending in the right direction after two more wins … but the Bearcats have still have those three Quadrant 3 losses weighing them down. Patience is advised."

(01-28-2020 09:47 AM)dubcat14 Wrote:  Taking the thread off topic but I'm definitely loyal to The Athletic too and highly recommend it. Everything that makes sites like ESPN, SI, etc terrible is what The Athletic is attempting to avoid.

Zero ads
Zero pop ups
Zero politics or agendas
About the cleanest website you can find
Writers can write about what they want to write about

The more teams you're a fan of and want to follow, the better value the service is. I get great local coverage for Bearcats basketball and football, Blue Jackets, Reds, Indians, and then Bengals, Browns, and Cavs when I care enough to read.. along with great national stuff.

Look around online and there's bound to be discount codes where it shouldn't cost more than 2 or 3 bucks a month. I think at most you're paying $48 a year.

I signed up in October for $33/year

Speaking of .. new Bubble watch posted on the Athletic today.

Should be In: Wichita State, Houston
Work to do: Memphis

No others mentioned right now.

Lunardi has Tulsa, Wichita State, Houston, and Memphis in with Memphis among the last four in.

(01-27-2020 10:26 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 08:56 PM)stxrunner Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 08:08 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 11:22 AM)stxrunner Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 10:44 AM)Nameless Wrote:  Looking at those numbers, my guess is 4 teams make it in. WSU and Houston, then 2 of Cincy, Memphis, SMU and Tulsa.

Does anyone know if ESPN is still doing those articles where they list teams by conference and group them into categories like "should be in", "work left to do" etc? It's one of the few pieces they put out that I usually like to read each week, but I haven't seen any yet. Thought they usually started coming out mid January.

The writer who used to do such a good job with that moved to The Athletic, and he still does it there. ESPN still does one I think, but the one on The Athletic is way better.

Thanks. Is it still called Bubble Watch or does it go by a different name?

Thanks to all the others who responded to my question as well

Still called Bubble Watch.

Here’s the link (though it’s a paywall site, as The Athletic is a subscription based service): https://theathletic.com/1548296/2020/01/...ed-article

Worth the subscription in your eyes?

IMO, it is not worth the subscription cost I paid ($35.99). The articles concerning the Tigers are mediocre and I can obtain other information I desire from other sources. I doubt I will renew unless I get a better deal.

(01-28-2020 10:11 AM)mustangxc Wrote:  Lunardi has Tulsa, Wichita State, Houston, and Memphis in with Memphis among the last four in.

He has Tulsa in as the auto bid (since they would be the conference leader if the season ended today), but below the at-large cut line at a 12 seed.

(01-28-2020 10:11 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 10:26 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 08:56 PM)stxrunner Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 08:08 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 11:22 AM)stxrunner Wrote:  The writer who used to do such a good job with that moved to The Athletic, and he still does it there. ESPN still does one I think, but the one on The Athletic is way better.

Thanks. Is it still called Bubble Watch or does it go by a different name?

Thanks to all the others who responded to my question as well

Still called Bubble Watch.

Here’s the link (though it’s a paywall site, as The Athletic is a subscription based service): https://theathletic.com/1548296/2020/01/...ed-article

Worth the subscription in your eyes?

IMO, it is not worth the subscription cost I paid ($35.99). The articles concerning the Tigers are mediocre and I can obtain other information I desire from other sources. I doubt I will renew unless I get a better deal.

Are the Tigers the only team you paid for the subscription to follow? Would you agree with others it's worth the money if you follow multiple teams?

Probably going to purchase a sub later today, just applying to a lot of law schools so I'm trying to get as much info as possible before I drop even more money this month lol

(01-28-2020 12:52 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 10:11 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 10:26 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 08:56 PM)stxrunner Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 08:08 PM)Nameless Wrote:  Thanks. Is it still called Bubble Watch or does it go by a different name?

Thanks to all the others who responded to my question as well

Still called Bubble Watch.

Here’s the link (though it’s a paywall site, as The Athletic is a subscription based service): https://theathletic.com/1548296/2020/01/...ed-article

Worth the subscription in your eyes?

IMO, it is not worth the subscription cost I paid ($35.99). The articles concerning the Tigers are mediocre and I can obtain other information I desire from other sources. I doubt I will renew unless I get a better deal.

Are the Tigers the only team you paid for the subscription to follow? Would you agree with others it's worth the money if you follow multiple teams?

Probably going to purchase a sub later today, just applying to a lot of law schools so I'm trying to get as much info as possible before I drop even more money this month lol

My subscription covers all material issued by The Athletic.

Good luck with your applications.

(01-28-2020 10:17 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 10:11 AM)mustangxc Wrote:  Lunardi has Tulsa, Wichita State, Houston, and Memphis in with Memphis among the last four in.

He has Tulsa in as the auto bid (since they would be the conference leader if the season ended today), but below the at-large cut line at a 12 seed.

I would take it. Tulsa has had good success as a 12 seed and unless our record in conference is exceptional it might take three in a row in early March to get us in.

(01-28-2020 02:07 PM)Nevadanatural Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 10:17 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 10:11 AM)mustangxc Wrote:  Lunardi has Tulsa, Wichita State, Houston, and Memphis in with Memphis among the last four in.

He has Tulsa in as the auto bid (since they would be the conference leader if the season ended today), but below the at-large cut line at a 12 seed.

I would take it. Tulsa has had good success as a 12 seed and unless our record in conference is exceptional it might take three in a row in early March to get us in.

I think Houston and Wichita State are in and if SMU or Tulsa and possibly Cincinnati finish top 3 in the league then I think they are solidly in. Memphis needs to finish strong and gets in.

Dunno who has +, though with our ESPN deal showing lots of it on +, might as well.
Both complimentary and dismissive of Houston at the same time. While also hugely dismissive of schools' records like Texas Tech.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket...ket-season

(01-28-2020 01:07 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 12:52 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 10:11 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 10:26 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 08:56 PM)stxrunner Wrote:  Still called Bubble Watch.

Here’s the link (though it’s a paywall site, as The Athletic is a subscription based service): https://theathletic.com/1548296/2020/01/...ed-article

Worth the subscription in your eyes?

IMO, it is not worth the subscription cost I paid ($35.99). The articles concerning the Tigers are mediocre and I can obtain other information I desire from other sources. I doubt I will renew unless I get a better deal.

Are the Tigers the only team you paid for the subscription to follow? Would you agree with others it's worth the money if you follow multiple teams?

Probably going to purchase a sub later today, just applying to a lot of law schools so I'm trying to get as much info as possible before I drop even more money this month lol

My subscription covers all material issued by The Athletic.

Good luck with your applications.

Thank you!

While I'm on the subject, for any SMU and Tulane fans reading this, I am considering applying to both of your schools. But I know private schools tend to be a little less generous with scholarship money, which is important to me. To fans of each respective school, any info as to whether or not your university tends to give decent financial aid? I know I can find general info on the web but it's nice to hear things from people personally connected to a university.

Thanks in advance!

(01-28-2020 04:33 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 01:07 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 12:52 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 10:11 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 10:26 PM)Nameless Wrote:  Worth the subscription in your eyes?

IMO, it is not worth the subscription cost I paid ($35.99). The articles concerning the Tigers are mediocre and I can obtain other information I desire from other sources. I doubt I will renew unless I get a better deal.

Are the Tigers the only team you paid for the subscription to follow? Would you agree with others it's worth the money if you follow multiple teams?

Probably going to purchase a sub later today, just applying to a lot of law schools so I'm trying to get as much info as possible before I drop even more money this month lol

My subscription covers all material issued by The Athletic.

Good luck with your applications.

Thank you!

While I'm on the subject, for any SMU and Tulane fans reading this, I am considering applying to both of your schools. But I know private schools tend to be a little less generous with scholarship money, which is important to me. To fans of each respective school, any info as to whether or not your university tends to give decent financial aid? I know I can find general info on the web but it's nice to hear things from people personally connected to a university.

Thanks in advance!

In my experience, Private schools tend to give MORE scholarship funds, but when it's all said and done, the costs between the private vs the public end up being roughly the same. Tulsa was always really generous with their scholarships. I would look at how much a school increases tuition year to year though. Sometimes you think you have enough scholarships in your freshman year, only to be overwhelmed by your senior year.

(01-28-2020 04:33 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 01:07 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 12:52 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 10:11 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-27-2020 10:26 PM)Nameless Wrote:  Worth the subscription in your eyes?

IMO, it is not worth the subscription cost I paid ($35.99). The articles concerning the Tigers are mediocre and I can obtain other information I desire from other sources. I doubt I will renew unless I get a better deal.

Are the Tigers the only team you paid for the subscription to follow? Would you agree with others it's worth the money if you follow multiple teams?

Probably going to purchase a sub later today, just applying to a lot of law schools so I'm trying to get as much info as possible before I drop even more money this month lol

My subscription covers all material issued by The Athletic.

Good luck with your applications.

Thank you!

While I'm on the subject, for any SMU and Tulane fans reading this, I am considering applying to both of your schools. But I know private schools tend to be a little less generous with scholarship money, which is important to me. To fans of each respective school, any info as to whether or not your university tends to give decent financial aid? I know I can find general info on the web but it's nice to hear things from people personally connected to a university.

Thanks in advance!

Under grad or grad school?

(01-28-2020 04:49 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 04:33 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 01:07 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 12:52 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 10:11 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  IMO, it is not worth the subscription cost I paid ($35.99). The articles concerning the Tigers are mediocre and I can obtain other information I desire from other sources. I doubt I will renew unless I get a better deal.

Are the Tigers the only team you paid for the subscription to follow? Would you agree with others it's worth the money if you follow multiple teams?

Probably going to purchase a sub later today, just applying to a lot of law schools so I'm trying to get as much info as possible before I drop even more money this month lol

My subscription covers all material issued by The Athletic.

Good luck with your applications.

Thank you!

While I'm on the subject, for any SMU and Tulane fans reading this, I am considering applying to both of your schools. But I know private schools tend to be a little less generous with scholarship money, which is important to me. To fans of each respective school, any info as to whether or not your university tends to give decent financial aid? I know I can find general info on the web but it's nice to hear things from people personally connected to a university.

Thanks in advance!

Under grad or grad school?

Grad school, specifically Dedman School of Law

(01-28-2020 04:43 PM)invisiblehand Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 04:33 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 01:07 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 12:52 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 10:11 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  IMO, it is not worth the subscription cost I paid ($35.99). The articles concerning the Tigers are mediocre and I can obtain other information I desire from other sources. I doubt I will renew unless I get a better deal.

Are the Tigers the only team you paid for the subscription to follow? Would you agree with others it's worth the money if you follow multiple teams?

Probably going to purchase a sub later today, just applying to a lot of law schools so I'm trying to get as much info as possible before I drop even more money this month lol

My subscription covers all material issued by The Athletic.

Good luck with your applications.

Thank you!

While I'm on the subject, for any SMU and Tulane fans reading this, I am considering applying to both of your schools. But I know private schools tend to be a little less generous with scholarship money, which is important to me. To fans of each respective school, any info as to whether or not your university tends to give decent financial aid? I know I can find general info on the web but it's nice to hear things from people personally connected to a university.

Thanks in advance!

In my experience, Private schools tend to give MORE scholarship funds, but when it's all said and done, the costs between the private vs the public end up being roughly the same. Tulsa was always really generous with their scholarships. I would look at how much a school increases tuition year to year though. Sometimes you think you have enough scholarships in your freshman year, only to be overwhelmed by your senior year.

Great advice that I will definitely keep in mind. Thanks

(01-28-2020 05:09 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 04:43 PM)invisiblehand Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 04:33 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 01:07 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 12:52 PM)Nameless Wrote:  Are the Tigers the only team you paid for the subscription to follow? Would you agree with others it's worth the money if you follow multiple teams?

Probably going to purchase a sub later today, just applying to a lot of law schools so I'm trying to get as much info as possible before I drop even more money this month lol

My subscription covers all material issued by The Athletic.

Good luck with your applications.

Thank you!

While I'm on the subject, for any SMU and Tulane fans reading this, I am considering applying to both of your schools. But I know private schools tend to be a little less generous with scholarship money, which is important to me. To fans of each respective school, any info as to whether or not your university tends to give decent financial aid? I know I can find general info on the web but it's nice to hear things from people personally connected to a university.

Thanks in advance!

In my experience, Private schools tend to give MORE scholarship funds, but when it's all said and done, the costs between the private vs the public end up being roughly the same. Tulsa was always really generous with their scholarships. I would look at how much a school increases tuition year to year though. Sometimes you think you have enough scholarships in your freshman year, only to be overwhelmed by your senior year.

Great advice that I will definitely keep in mind. Thanks

Not to suggest something out of what you are already considering, but being from the Northeast, have you looked into Fordham Law School? I know several grads from there that are very happy and successful.

Just a thought...

Back on topic, i believe we get 5 this year but it might be only 4... Tulane and ECU are winning games that they would have lost last year, and UCF is playing better than most folks here thought they would according to the poll on this board.

(01-28-2020 09:39 PM)GoOwls111 Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 05:09 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 04:43 PM)invisiblehand Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 04:33 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(01-28-2020 01:07 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  My subscription covers all material issued by The Athletic.

Good luck with your applications.

Thank you!

While I'm on the subject, for any SMU and Tulane fans reading this, I am considering applying to both of your schools. But I know private schools tend to be a little less generous with scholarship money, which is important to me. To fans of each respective school, any info as to whether or not your university tends to give decent financial aid? I know I can find general info on the web but it's nice to hear things from people personally connected to a university.

Thanks in advance!

In my experience, Private schools tend to give MORE scholarship funds, but when it's all said and done, the costs between the private vs the public end up being roughly the same. Tulsa was always really generous with their scholarships. I would look at how much a school increases tuition year to year though. Sometimes you think you have enough scholarships in your freshman year, only to be overwhelmed by your senior year.

Great advice that I will definitely keep in mind. Thanks

Not to suggest something out of what you are already considering, but being from the Northeast, have you looked into Fordham Law School? I know several grads from there that are very happy and successful.

Just a thought...

Thanks for the advice! I actually am well aware of Fordham, it's a great school. Just more looking to get out of the Northeast, preferably down south (although I've been accepted into a grad program in IR out in Cali as well, so that's a possibility too.) There's one school I'm applying to in CT (Quinnipiac, since they have a fellowship that would pay me to go to school there) but other than that I think every school I apply to will be further south than DC