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bradley 
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03-05-17 11:02 AM - Post#224960    
    In response to PennFan10

A fair statement is that the IL reputation has improved over the past 5+ years but the reputation is fragile. The improvement is largely due to the performance of the IL teams at the Big Dance. Many non-Ivy BB fans probably hope that the elitist IL schools fall flat on their fannies. What transpires in March will enhance or diminish the fragile reputation. Fortunately, the Harvard freshmen class also helps to change perceptions.

Now that we are past speculation as to what would happen during the season with actual results, an objective person can reasonably project seeding for all four teams and this year in particular, there is a significant difference based on actual results. Take historical norms by seed and the likelihood of a first round upset is questionable at best for seeds 2 thru 4. Princeton may well lose to the 4th seed at the NCAA tournament but they should be competitive and give a good showing based on their experience.

The introduction of the IL tournament did achieve the goal of keeping many IL fans in the game throughout the season and the Palestra will be exciting next weekend. The question if the league reputation will do well or take a hit this year will be determined by results and time will tell. If the Tigers win the IL Tournament this year, it would turn out to be a win-win for the league as to the introduction of the IL tournament but the odds are 50-50. I know that this statement may fall in the fear mongering category if the Tigers win the IL Tournament. Point is that if you want to introduce the IL Tournament do it when you are on safer ground.


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