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Posted: 9/24/2024 9:59 PM

So much for flying under the radar this season.

https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketolo...

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Posted: 9/25/2024 2:03 AM

He has Memphis as a 10 seed.

Dayton vs Pitt as 11 vs 11 play-in game is an interesting pick.

Morehead State as an AQ 16 seed play-in game participant. Not a good look for the OVC. What's left of it.

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Posted: 9/25/2024 9:02 AM

Nice to see Bradley in here as well, since we have potential to play them in Myrtle.

Interesting choice in Troy for the Sun Belt champion. I still think James Madison has the most upside.

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Posted: 9/25/2024 9:05 AM

M.D.W.S.T wrote:expand_more

So much for flying under the radar this season.

https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketolo...

I like the national recognition. If you're a CBB fan/analyst, I don't think you can look at what we have returning and not like the upside.

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Posted: 9/25/2024 10:57 AM

Of course it's as Ohio U. Just write Ohio, Joe.

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Posted: 9/26/2024 12:11 PM

Kevin Finnegan wrote:expand_more

Of course it's as Ohio U. Just write Ohio, Joe.

I kind of like that he feels he needs to make sure that nobody thinks he’d put the Buckeyes as a 14 seed.

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Posted: 9/26/2024 3:23 PM

El Gato Roberto wrote:expand_more

Kevin Finnegan wrote:expand_more

Of course it's as Ohio U. Just write Ohio, Joe.

I kind of like that he feels he needs to make sure that nobody thinks he’d put the Buckeyes as a 14 seed.

He knows better. Maybe he read the Beacon-Journal too much.

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Posted: 10/1/2024 5:49 PM

OhioCatFan wrote:expand_more

El Gato Roberto wrote:expand_more

Kevin Finnegan wrote:expand_more

Of course it's as Ohio U. Just write Ohio, Joe.

I kind of like that he feels he needs to make sure that nobody thinks he’d put the Buckeyes as a 14 seed.

He knows better. Maybe he read the Beacon-Journal too much.

It's Beacon Journal which used to have one of the best sports sections in the state.

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Posted: 10/2/2024 12:02 PM

The College Experience Podcast had a nice full MAC preview for each team.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsT0nyVz-CM

They had Boals on a few weeks ago as well. They have a ton of access for being a seemingly small youtube show. Tons of interviews with coaches. More than I've ever seen if we're being honest. Kinda wild.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XntTHd3WZto&list=PL0NOurs...

MAC Regular Season Predictions (two hosts below)

1 - Ohio (Kent State wins tournament)
2 - Kent
3 - Akron
4 - Toledo

1 - Toledo (Ohio wins tournament)
2 - Ohio
3 - Akron
4 - Kent

Sleeper: Kent State (cause they finished 8th last season)

*edit*
Friend of the program Kevin Kuwik also interviewed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kurMoue78ts&list=PL0NOurs...

Last Edited: 10/2/2024 12:29:37 PM by M.D.W.S.T

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Posted: 10/2/2024 1:45 PM

M.D.W.S.T wrote:expand_more

It is different from extended MAC history how 4 programs have dominated since Nate Oats left Buffalo. The MAC for almost couple of decades had power ratings approximately on par with conferences that often earned at-large bids but parity prevented it from happening.