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Post by rconrad92 on Mar 8, 2020 13:31:57 GMT -5
Unsure of new NIT rules - with a losing record (but good strength of schedule) - is this even possible for us to get an invitation? Any insight is welcome.
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hoya95
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Post by hoya95 on Mar 8, 2020 13:37:03 GMT -5
Pretty sure we'd have to win two this week to be considered.
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Post by WhatRocks on Mar 8, 2020 13:52:44 GMT -5
Wikipedia says that the requirement for a winning record for NIT eligibility was eliminated.
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iowa80
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Post by iowa80 on Mar 8, 2020 14:02:56 GMT -5
I'd rather pass on going with a losing record, if that's the case.
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Post by WhatRocks on Mar 8, 2020 14:18:16 GMT -5
I don't know. We'd enter the tournament as Cinderella with a "compelling" backstory and a chance to move our one-loss record into positive territory. Considering how taxing it is to play all 40 minutes of a game, however, I'd consult the players prior to accepting a bid if I were the coach.
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Post by SSHoya on Mar 8, 2020 15:10:42 GMT -5
I don't know. We'd enter the tournament as Cinderella with a "compelling" backstory and a chance to move our one-loss record into positive territory. Considering how taxing it is to play all 40 minutes of a game, however, I'd consult the players prior to accepting a bid if I were the coach. I can't imagine these players saying to stop playing. They do not quit - a quality to be applauded. |
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Mar 8, 2020 15:56:37 GMT -5
Well it's what the fans want that matters?
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Mar 8, 2020 19:48:08 GMT -5
I can dig up my old posts on this, but the bottom line is the at large NIT bids are essentially the next teams out of the NCAA tournament, and I don’t think we would qualify without at least 2 more wins (that’s one way where the Villanova win could have helped a lot).
When the NIT was independent the criteria were way more favorable to high majors that didn’t make the NCAA because they wanted ticket sales, etc., but those factors are irrelevant now.
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Post by mdtd on Mar 8, 2020 22:05:25 GMT -5
Two wins most likely, one win most likely not.
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Post by FromTheBeginning on Mar 10, 2020 10:12:07 GMT -5
4 wins and we won't have to worry about it!
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