PonyFans.com

indianmustang wrote:updated 2/27
AAC teams
3 in ncaa
4 in nit
https://www.dratings.com/predictor/bracketology/

Hope it does happen...that we get 7 teams in these two tournaments, that is

Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Is it good or bad if we make the NIT? Seems it would be good as its recognition as being one of the better teams to not make March Madness.

But is it bad cause that means we win and can't fire Jank?

I'm vexed as I don't know whether to pull to win or to lose

Nit Wits

They'd probably have us playing NTSU in first game at Home

Stallion wrote:They'd probably have us playing NTSU in first game at Home

If that projection proves close to accurate and SMU can climb into a 3 seed and UNT remains a 6 seed they just might do that. Might be a well attended game

ponyte wrote:Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Is it good or bad if we make the NIT? Seems it would be good as its recognition as being one of the better teams to not make March Madness.

But is it bad cause that means we win and can't fire Jank?

I'm vexed as I don't know whether to pull to win or to lose

Always root for the team. Jank will take care of itself with results. He isn't going anywhere after this season, unless they completely tank and lose their last 4. That is the only way he is on the hot seat.

When is the NIT selection show watch party in Moody going to be scheduled for?

Mock the NIT all you want but SMU has only had 12 seasons in program history with a better outcome than an NIT appearance. I know we can do better but SMU has no history to be mocking the NIT.

mustangxc wrote:Mock the NIT all you want but SMU has only had 12 seasons in program history with a better outcome than an NIT appearance. I know we can do better but SMU has no history to be mocking the NIT.

Thank yoy RGT. hater of all SMU sports. He is as bad a Pye when it comes to promoting and supporting our sports programs.

mustangxc wrote:Mock the NIT all you want but SMU has only had 12 seasons in program history with a better outcome than an NIT appearance. I know we can do better but SMU has no history to be mocking the NIT.

Agree. But this group has a better chance of winning the AAC tournament than winning the NIT. All of the games will be within a short drive from campus and (hopefully) it would require winning 3 games. And we know the home/road record of this team.

I would focus on winning the AAC tournament. Go buy your tix now and get to Ft. Worth!

mustangxc wrote:Mock the NIT all you want but SMU has only had 12 seasons in program history with a better outcome than an NIT appearance. I know we can do better but SMU has no history to be mocking the NIT.

While this is true, the NCAA tourney is kinda like the FB Bowl season, over time, the more the merrier.

When Ark Pony, MRydel & Charleston Pony were students, the tourney only had 25 teams, today of course, there is 68.

Dallas and Texas were different back then as well. No reason today that SMU can’t be a perpetual Top 35 basketball program.

PonyTime wrote:

mustangxc wrote:Mock the NIT all you want but SMU has only had 12 seasons in program history with a better outcome than an NIT appearance. I know we can do better but SMU has no history to be mocking the NIT.

Agree. But this group has a better chance of winning the AAC tournament than winning the NIT. All of the games will be within a short drive from campus and (hopefully) it would require winning 3 games. And we know the home/road record of this team.

I would focus on winning the AAC tournament. Go buy your tix now and get to Ft. Worth!

Anybody bought a ticket package for the AAC Tournament or is the strategy to buy single day tickets?

PonySnob wrote:

PonyTime wrote:

mustangxc wrote:Mock the NIT all you want but SMU has only had 12 seasons in program history with a better outcome than an NIT appearance. I know we can do better but SMU has no history to be mocking the NIT.

Agree. But this group has a better chance of winning the AAC tournament than winning the NIT. All of the games will be within a short drive from campus and (hopefully) it would require winning 3 games. And we know the home/road record of this team.

I would focus on winning the AAC tournament. Go buy your tix now and get to Ft. Worth!

Anybody bought a ticket package for the AAC Tournament or is the strategy to buy single day tickets?




BTG

Don’t mock the NIT. This team may not meet your expectations or you might just be done with the coach (I am) but there is a lot to be said for the experience gained by playing AND the entertainment factor for fans.

How quickly we forget that home three game run capped off by the Nic Moore three to beat Cal. If you went to MSG you were rewarded with two unforgettable games.... although I’d really prefer a different ending to the final. That guy stepped o/b on the baseline just before he assisted on the winning three.

With or without Jank our guys would benefit from the experience. No telling how much of our core we retain next year.... but it makes sense to let the Ponies run. When you are actually playing in a win or go home situation does it really matter what it says on the program?

another update from dratings
3/1
still same
https://www.dratings.com/predictor/bracketology/