gokinsmen
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Reg: 02-06-10
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02-06-24 11:37 PM - Post#362858
In response to whitakk
I remember hearing on the Yale or Cornell broadcast that the NCAA Committee was sent a copy of the email in which two power conference teams pulled out of a tournament when Princeton joined - leading to the entire event being canceled.
That is to say, I don't think a lack of Quad 1 wins is fatal because the committee is aware that "Princeton + Sweet 16" makes marquee opponents run for the hills. Also, having no Quad 3 or Quad 4 losses is a major plus - even elite teams have 1 or 2 bad losses.
What is fatal, however, is losing too many Quad 2 road games. Those are our version of "marquee" opportunities. Can't lose @St. Joe's AND @Cornell AND @Yale. Oh well. I just think it's worth noting that the mainstream tide is finally turning - look out in 2025.
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