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Do preseason polls mean anything?
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Of course they do.
Preseason polls are the extension of the over-the-summer polls that start just weeks after the NCAA Tournament.
What else happens over the summer?
RECRUITING
Consistency in the Top 25 is one of the most powerful recruiting tools (probably the most powerful). It is easy to sell "the moment" to a player, if your team in already there in reality.
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Originally posted by Indy_BBOf course they do.
Preseason polls are the extension of the over-the-summer polls that start just weeks after the NCAA Tournament.
What else happens over the summer?
RECRUITING
Consistency in the Top 25 is one of the most powerful recruiting tools (probably the most powerful). It is easy to sell "the moment" to a player, if your team in already there in reality.
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Originally posted by AnthroshockOriginally posted by SpanglerFan316Are post-season polls any more meaningful? The NCAA tourney determines the Sweet 16, Final Four and the National Champions. Who cares about polls?Infinity Art Glass - Fantastic local artist and Shocker fan
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If we are a play-in team again either:
1) This team underachieved.....by ALOT!!!
2) The valley will get 4-5 teams in the NCAA tourney LOL
For the record...I don't think either of those will happen. :D"He called me around noon and was thrilled," Brandt said. "He said he was going to be a Shocker forever." -- RIP Guy, you WILL indeed be a Shocker forever!
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The future's so bright - I gotta wear shades.
We like to cut down nets and get sized for championship rings.
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