bradley
PhD Student
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Age: 74
Reg: 01-15-16
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03-22-21 11:24 AM - Post#322388
In response to mrjames
I obviously disagree with the final decision of the IL Presidents. I do not have a clue about the process and really do not care. I agree with your thoughts that it is what it is and represents the attitude of IL Presidents. As fans, we can certainly object to their view of the world but it really will not change anything.
The decision, unlike every other conference, says a lot as to where sports fit in the pecking order for IL Presidents and really is not a great surprise based on current IL policies relating to sports. There is nothing wrong in deciding not to be on the playing field of some of the great IL teams during the 60s and 70s and to a lesser extent, the 80s and 90s as times have changed.
The notion that IL BB was going to become a two bid NCAAM Tournament league is a bit of a fantasy based on existing attitudes and policies of the IL. I remember that it was an arguing point for some as to the adoption of Ivy Madness. Two bids could happen on an isolated year but nothing is really going to change unless attitudes and policies change.
It is fine to be a second tier mid-major conference at the end of the day and try to pull off an upset or two in the field of 64 or 32. Just simply send your best team to achieve this realistic goal.
For some of us, what happened this year will effect future fandom -- for others, it will have no effect.
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