#24 in AP

[TheLivingLegend]

Originally Posted by JasonS

Did I miss something here? Is UC the only team that hasn't played any games yet? Are all the other teams already proven? OF COURSE NOT. Preseason rankings are ONLY about what teams look like on paper. The fact this team is not ranked in some preseason polls (and that Cash is not ranked as a top 50 PG) just continues to show the lack of respect this program is getting Nationally. And yes, it does have a factor in fan turn out for games and perception of the program to recruits. You are blind if you think otherwise.

You make my point... Pre season ranks are lame and should not exist. As for recruiting purposes... The way to gain a recruiting edge is by winning, especially your conf tourney and in March. (unless your coach cal and you have tv shows, deep pockets of cash and the world wide wes)

[JasonS]

Originally Posted by TheLivingLegend

You make my point... Pre season ranks are lame and should not exist. As for recruiting purposes... The way to gain a recruiting edge is by winning, especially your conf tourney and in March. (unless your coach cal and you have tv shows, deep pockets of cash and the world wide wes)

Sure, rankings in the preseason should not exist, but they do. They mostly exist for TV to garner up buzz for games early in the year. It's not going anywhere so since you can't fight for that, you might as well fight for respect.

[TheLivingLegend]

Originally Posted by JasonS

Sure, rankings in the preseason should not exist, but they do. They mostly exist for TV to garner up buzz for games early in the year. It's not going anywhere so since you can't fight for that, you might as well fight for respect.

I think its a fight that I can win.