Bison137
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10-30-17 09:04 PM - Post#235080
The preseason poll was just released. Bison are ranked #6, with Gonzaga, St. Mary's, and Vermont leading the pack. Monmouth was high among the others receiving votes, while Ball State and Siena also are listed. Note that this poll rightfully does not count the A-10 teams as mid-majors, so VCU, Richmond, LaSalle, and St. Joes were not eligible.
http://www.collegeinsider.com/mens-mid-major-top-2...
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Bison89
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10-30-17 10:24 PM - Post#235082
In response to Bison137
That Vermont game might be the best game played at Sojka in a few years.
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jkrun80
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10-31-17 10:24 AM - Post#235101
In response to Bison89
Might be the best men's game in a while.
The women's championship game in March was pretty damn good.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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10-31-17 12:21 PM - Post#235123
In response to jkrun80
Somewhat surprising to see Colgate received three votes while Boston University received none.
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HuskyColonial
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10-31-17 01:57 PM - Post#235147
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Somewhat surprising Monmouth is not ranked!
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MrPhillie
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10-31-17 04:20 PM - Post#235182
In response to HuskyColonial
Somewhat surprised to see Gonzaga still considered a mid-major.
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HuskyColonial
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10-31-17 04:41 PM - Post#235185
In response to MrPhillie
No doubt but the rest of their conference is genuine mid-major. St. Mary's has done a nice job of sustaining a top 25 program though too. They've also started to play to seed in the Dance as well.
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Bison89
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10-31-17 04:54 PM - Post#235187
In response to HuskyColonial
No doubt but the rest of their conference is genuine mid-major. St. Mary's has done a nice job of sustaining a top 25 program though too. They've also started to play to seed in the Dance as well.
I agree. That being said, according to Kenpom.com, BYU is #72, San Francisco is #116, and Santa Clara is #126. Those are very solid teams. So, the top 5 in the WCC have an average ranking of #72.8. After that, there is a BIG drop off in the WCC.
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Bison54
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10-31-17 05:09 PM - Post#235189
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
It was based on home game attendance
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bison63
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11-01-17 12:33 PM - Post#235254
In response to HuskyColonial
Somewhat surprising Monmouth is not ranked!
Fwiw, Monmouth is ranked 164 in the SI POLL.
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Bison89
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11-01-17 02:04 PM - Post#235268
In response to bison63
Somewhat surprising Monmouth is not ranked!
Fwiw, Monmouth is ranked 164 in the SI POLL.
And Kenpom.com has Monmouth at #165.
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