Arkansas Pine-Bluff

[Dave in Green]

I have seen at least a few fans talking optimistically in this forum about the MAC getting more than one team in the NCAA tournament, so those are the folks who need to be aware of the historical facts in order to be more realistic in their expectations

I really think the best reason for the Zips to try to raise SOS and RPI is to become more attractive for high SOS/RPI teams to consider scheduling the Zips. As long as the Zips have a relatively low SOS/RPI, teams from BCS conferences that might be on the bubble for making the NCAA tournament would be reluctant to schedule the Zips, as it would drag down their SOS/RPI and hurt their odds as an at-large entry with the NCAA tournament selection committee.

That's why I favor a steady increase in the Zips OOC SOS over the next few years. If the Zips SOS and RPI can be steadily raised, it might actually reach the point where some decent teams would consider home-and-away series with the Zips. That, in turn, would make the Zips more attractive to quality recruits as well as fans.

Steadily increasing SOS is like steadily adding weight to a weight-lifting program. I really believe that's the way to build a stronger basketball program.

[GP1]

Our schedule & 20+ wins are like a girl with really big boobs.

We are astounded that no guys will pay attention to us because we have such big boobs?! It is inexplicable!?

Well...we are also 297 lbs...have a uni-brow...haven't showered in a month...and pick our nose constantly.

Until we lose some weight, shave our eyebrows, bath regularly and stop picking our nose, our 24-win boobs are not going to get noticed by anyone. They are only a small piece of the puzzle. If the CBI is the only guy hitting on you, chances are you're CBI-level material. Accept it, or improve yourself.

Are you saying nobody is willing to go ugly early and avoid the rush?