I think it's a positive and will give the freshman something to build on for next year. Not what I wanted but we are progressing. I had them 1 over in Wins and Losses. They ended up 4 over. Lets get behind them and win the NIT. Good chance they play Valpo in first game in Carver.
Hawks a 1 or 2 seed in NIT
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Hawkalum2002
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Not a 1, those will go to the first four out automatically and we aren't on that line anymore IMO (if we ever really were to begin with). Not sure if the 2s are the next four out though or just the the top seeds locked in and it's whomever wants home games to help with the rest. Have to see how the tourneys play out still, but I'd think a low end 2 if no upsets, 3 if there are a couple still. Four years ago we were a 3, but still got a second home game when Stony Brook upset UMass in the 2 vs. 7 game. Probably similar seeding this time.
Welp. Bless your heart.
InGoodCo
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haha, no program would decline the NIT - this might be the worst sports take in the history of sports takes. Kentucky, Indiana and Nova just to name a few have all played in the NIT in the not so distant past.
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SteveGarvey1
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I'd give him a pass. I almost felt that way last night too then had a night to think about it and regain perspective.
ChosenChildren
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The NIT still matters. Remember, there are over 350 teams playing D-1 BB
hawkdrummer1
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Experience for a young team is good.
1hawkeye1
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ssckelley
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I love this bracket:
1. Syracuse
8. New Mexico St.
4. College of Charleston
5. Georgia Tech
3. Mississippi
6. UCF
2. Iowa
7. UNC Greensboro
expos1994
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Decline the invitation? Are you nuts. We hang banners for this kinda stuff. I know cuz they zoomed in on the banner for the 2001 Big Ten Tourney Championship during the PSU game and you could see Alford's streak of about 4 NITs in a row after that.
SteveGarvey1
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According to a few guys I've heard on the radio, there's still like a 0.73702% chance of making one of the play-in games. I know, I know, it's not gonna happen but let me have my last delusional moment.
ShockHawk22
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The sense of entitlement on this board is frustrating
BigD
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Better to be the the runner up than the winner in that type of contest. Aren't those held in Indiana?
HawkPrdatr40
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What a JOKE!! Give me a break this young team benefits from staying and playing together. This is just a Stupid thing to Say. Unreal people say and think such idiotic crap!!
DunderMifflinHk
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There are better teams in the NIT than there are in the NCAA tournament with automatic bids. Iowa absolutely should not turn down a bid.
