NCAA Conference Re-Draft Project: 7th Round Results, Pittsburgh Joins The Team
by Cory Williams on Jul 7, 2011 1:16 PM MST
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With seven rounds now officially in the books of the SB Nation Conference Re-draft Project, I feel like it's an appropriate time to bring you an update on the situation at hand.
The House of a Thousand Sanctions has picked up Kentucky and Pittsburgh in the past two rounds, adding a great deal to the basketball prestige of the conference while not sacrificing anything on the football field.
We've added rivalries and close geographical ties that will quickly become legendary battles -- Syracuse/Pittsburgh/Notre Dame, Kentucky/Tennessee, etc.
At this juncture, we might need to start adding western schools to even out the divisions.
Our academic profile is not bad (we do have three of the finest private universities in the country), and we are dominant when it comes to media markets.
While others may not understand our methodology, we've clearly built a juggernaut through the first seven rounds.
I don't think any conference can outright claim to be better at this point, but I'd certainly enjoy to see them attempt to explain the logic behind their argument.
BCI BHGP TSK BECB HoS RCR
1
1. Texas
2. Florida
3. Alabama
4. Ohio State
5. USC
6. LSU
2
12. Georgia
11. Penn State
10. Oklahoma
9. Florida State
8. Notre Dame
7. Michigan
3
13. U.C.L.A.
14. Virginia Tech
15. Nebraska
16. Louisville
17. Oregon
18. North Carolina
4
24. Wisconsin
23. Miami (Fla.)
22. Texas A&M
21. Michigan State
20. Tennessee
19. Stanford
5
25. Washington
26. Auburn
27. Arizona
28. West Virginia
29. Syracuse
30. Arkansas
6
36. Duke
35. Kansas
34. California
33. Maryland
32. Kentucky
31. Iowa
7
37. Clemson
38. Illinois
39. Connecticut
40. Missouri
41. Pittsburgh
42. Oklahoma St.
Who do you think we should add next? Is it ASU's time?
PS - South Carolina was the first pick of the 8th round. We're now on the clock.
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Hmm
If you’re going to make a homer pick, it’s almost time, but you can probably go another round. Could also stay in the Big East with TCU (and get a foothold in Texas). In any case, probably want to head west (at least west of the Mississippi, anyway) somewhere.
You know what might could work?
BYU. It may come slightly out of nowhere, but they’re another western presence, they have a church that will guarantee nationwide viewing, and they have fairly strong programs in both football and basketball. I can’t think of another major conference program that will give you all of those things. Best major conference teams left are probably Georgia Tech and Arizona State (with a slight edge to Tech with the Atlanta market and ASU with rounding out the geography). But I honestly think BYU is a strong selection than either one. Also, ready-made rivalry with Notre Dame? Check.
Heel for school, Vol for life!
Go Bolts! Out West, go Preds! Southern hockey solidarity!
by Incipient_Senescence on Jul 7, 2011 2:52 PM MST reply actions
Also, ready-made rivalry with Notre Dame?
Throw in a Baylor later on (if available) and imagine the holy trinity. Not that one.
It's not what you've done but what you are doing that matters.
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by AlabamaJammer on Jul 7, 2011 3:52 PM MST up reply actions
Hmm...
…I think with the arrival of the women’s softball team, along with the baseball team’s history, gives ASU homer potential, but unfortunately the recent years of football [and a lack of ‘storied’ history, no offense] makes the homer pick a waste for a round or two.
For some reason my head keeps saying Mississippi State here. Rising to the top of the SECw in football, always at the top w/b-ball [this season was an anomaly], and have a baseball program that shows up occasionally.
My short list; MSU, BYU, TCU, GTU
It's not what you've done but what you are doing that matters.
Maybe next year the Ice Surface at Jobing.com should be frozen with the tears of Winnipeg. - TimmyHate of FiveForHowling to a troll after it was alleged Coyote fans do not know how to ice skate.
Georgia Tech is a better pick than MSU; BYU is a better pick than TCU
I understand that Dan Mullen is a good coach, but they’re not prepared to compete with the Alabamas and LSUs of the world in Starkville. One day he’ll leave and they’ll sink back. Georgia Tech has a better history and a better recent track record (except for last year). Also, Georgia Tech has a better market and better basketball and baseball program.
I like BYU over TCU because they have a pulse in more than one sport, and they have a better fan base.
Heel for school, Vol for life!
Go Bolts! Out West, go Preds! Southern hockey solidarity!
by Incipient_Senescence on Jul 7, 2011 5:00 PM MST up reply actions
erm
TCU has a pulse in baseball, and is the highest-revenue athletic program among current non-AQs.
I stand corrected
shows how much I pay attention to baseball. I still rate having a decent basketball team over a decent baseball team, but being good at baseball certainly isn’t something to be ignored.
And I’d just heard so much about TCU’s small alumni base and troubles filling their stadium that I assumed BYU would be better in that regard.
Heel for school, Vol for life!
Go Bolts! Out West, go Preds! Southern hockey solidarity!
by Incipient_Senescence on Jul 7, 2011 8:25 PM MST up reply actions
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