I wonder if anyone has done an analysis of past MAC preseason favorites vs. their actual conference performance. Which teams have been most disappointing over the years? At least one of Billy Hahn's teams might be up there...and there's a decent chance this year's squad will be too. From what I've seen thus far, and given likelihood 'Reef won't be back in any meaningful form, we look like a 6th-place team.

I think shy of a major injury ... most MAC preseason favorites were at least solid MAC contenders the year they were picked, other than that Billy Hahn team you mentioned, which had 2-3 NBA players on it. Just amazing.