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Where's Xavier? Oh, that's right, Division 2 teams aren't eligible for the polls!


On a side note, how is Notre Dame ranked 22nd? We are so much better than they are, it's not even close! Can't wait to see Kenny Frease's little bro. (Jack Cooley) get run out of the gym!
 
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I don't have any disrespect for Notre Dame. They will be a good team and Mike Brey's teams are fundamentally sound and disciplined. I have no problem with them being ranked in the top 25 but do think they are way over rated by some polls.They will not match up well with talented, disciplined, athletic teams and UC will be one of those.

My problem is the disrespect that Cincinnati gets. I guarantee you if this backcourt was at Georgetown it would be hyped. The past couple of seasons I have made some bold predictions and I feel this team has the chance to be special.My sole concern is the back up point guard situation and I feel that is an unknown at this point. Parker can cover time there if necessary and he at least would be solid, but that's not where you want him. Last season showed clearly he is a wing.

In this offense the frontcourt doesn't need to be great. It needs to defend, rebound, get put backs, and make the easy buckets off dishes. Nyarsuk is a good free throw shooter for a big and that will be a plus. Points will come from guards from deep and driving with Jackson, Rubles, Thomas and Sanders facing up from the 3/4.

This team can be scary good imo. I think they are a top 3 Big East team and a legitimate league championship threat. That said, I think the BEast will be a beast. It will be improved over last season and I think top to bottom it is still the deepest, best league in the country.
 
First time posting, pretty excited about the season. Hard to believe we only play 3 pre-season top 25 teams this year. Granted, one of them we play twice. That has to be a season low, right? Fine by me. Best team in awhile, easiest paper schedule. Add that together and we should have a good seed. Go Cats.
 
I guess I dont understand why people are so upset about pre season rankings....

Id rather have a team come in with a chip on their shoulders.

Also, while this team looks really good on paper they have yet to prove anything. If they come in and take care of business there ranking will reflect.
 
TheLivingLegend said:
I guess I dont understand why people are so upset about pre season rankings....

Id rather have a team come in with a chip on their shoulders.

Also, while this team looks really good on paper they have yet to prove anything. If they come in and take care of business there ranking will reflect.
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Completely agreed...especially when over the course of the last couple of seasons after a big win or two, they'd be a bit complacent leading to a Mick post-game press conference where he talks about the team thinking they are better than they are. I like #24...Keep 'em hungry.
 
TheLivingLegend said:
I guess I dont understand why people are so upset about pre season rankings....

Id rather have a team come in with a chip on their shoulders.

Also, while this team looks really good on paper they have yet to prove anything. If they come in and take care of business there ranking will reflect.
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Did I miss something here? Is UC the only team that hasn't played any games yet? Are all the other teams already proven? OF COURSE NOT. Preseason rankings are ONLY about what teams look like on paper. The fact this team is not ranked in some preseason polls (and that Cash is not ranked as a top 50 PG) just continues to show the lack of respect this program is getting Nationally. And yes, it does have a factor in fan turn out for games and perception of the program to recruits. You are blind if you think otherwise.
 
JasonS said:
Did I miss something here? Is UC the only team that hasn't played any games yet? Are all the other teams already proven? OF COURSE NOT. Preseason rankings are ONLY about what teams look like on paper. The fact this team is not ranked in some preseason polls (and that Cash is not ranked as a top 50 PG) just continues to show the lack of respect this program is getting Nationally. And yes, it does have a factor in fan turn out for games and perception of the program to recruits. You are blind if you think otherwise.
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You make my point... Pre season ranks are lame and should not exist. As for recruiting purposes... The way to gain a recruiting edge is by winning, especially your conf tourney and in March. (unless your coach cal and you have tv shows, deep pockets of cash and the world wide wes)
 
TheLivingLegend said:
You make my point... Pre season ranks are lame and should not exist. As for recruiting purposes... The way to gain a recruiting edge is by winning, especially your conf tourney and in March. (unless your coach cal and you have tv shows, deep pockets of cash and the world wide wes)
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Sure, rankings in the preseason should not exist, but they do. They mostly exist for TV to garner up buzz for games early in the year. It's not going anywhere so since you can't fight for that, you might as well fight for respect.
 
JasonS said:
Sure, rankings in the preseason should not exist, but they do. They mostly exist for TV to garner up buzz for games early in the year. It's not going anywhere so since you can't fight for that, you might as well fight for respect.
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I think its a fight that I can win.
 

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