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After AAC tourney loss, Charlotte wants to keep playing - The Charlotte Post

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49ers would accept NIT berth following ouster by Temple

Not that it makes us feel any better, but our old friends over at Charlotte would trade places with us in a second. 

49ers’ head coach Aaron Fearne said...

“[The NIT] is another opportunity for the guys to play and grow. Last year we played in the [College Basketball Invitational] and that was an awesome experience. Playing postseason basketball is generally very physical and competitive. You learn to perform under pressure to keep moving on because if you don’t, you’re done.” 

"Charlotte guard Lu’Cye Patterson is hoping to play in another postseason tournament for the 49ers’ seniors. Any postseason tournament, whether it be the NIT or NCAA tournament are big tournaments,” he said. “So, I am down to play, especially for the senior guys like Robert [Braswell] and Jackson [Threadgill]. I wouldn’t want this to be the last time they go out wearing a Niners jersey. So, whatever presents itself, the NIT or anything would be good momentum going into next season. I’m down to play if that opportunity presents itself.”

34 minutes ago, Rex Havoc said:

Sorry man can’t get excited about the NIT like you. Wasn’t saying it wouldn’t be good for USF. Do you know if we will actually make money off the NIT? 

I didn't say I was excited to be in the NIT. I am, however, excited that I get to see this team play more games. Of course, I'm disappointed about missing out on the big tournament, but since that didn't happen, all we have left is the reality of the games USF does get to play. I plan to thoroughly enjoy every game left.

1 minute ago, Rex Havoc said:

Because 99.9% of sports fans can’t tell you who won the NIT last year. Not saying there aren’t some good teams, but it’s pretty much the best of the leftovers. 

So by that logic, if we can't win the NCAA championship, no other championship is worth pursuing? I will remember (and most USF fans will remember) if we win the NIT, and that's all I care about. 

So, why wouldn't a NIT Championship matter? It's not a JV trophy at all. There are some really great teams in that bracket. Not the least of which is our Bulls.

Serious question... Why would any school opt out of the NIT? I can think of legitimate reasons, but if it's only because they are butt-hurt for getting left out of the NCAAs, then I am embarrassed for them. It's another chance to keep competing.

I will be shocked if this team declines the inevitable NIT invitation. Declining the chance to keep playing and growing would not even come close to matching the messaging we've been hearing all season from the program. 

Bid earner.

30 minutes ago, Professor BullDawg said:

Great game by L’or today.

She definitely stepped it up!

Wilson three pointer count up to 4.

Wilson hits back-to-back threes. Nice!

And another one. Three for her in the first half.

I'd rather the streak end in this probably meaningless game than in the AAC tournament. 

32 minutes ago, John Lewis said:

Wouldn't it be USF ('12) vs. South Florida ('24)?

Yup. They would destroy each other I guess.

23 minutes ago, Bull Matrix said:

AAC should be at 3 bid league imo. USF, FAU, and Memphis should be good enough to get in.

love how you think.

2 hours ago, John Lewis said:

That would work, but this is just a comparison of 2 teams.

Hard to argue with the 2011 - 2012 team, but this team would certainly match up well with them.

Plus, if they were to play each other, someone on TBP could post, "USF will destroy us!".

30 minutes ago, Outlaw said:

 

Also didn't the b12 really decrease its value then by adding g5 and independent teams with Byu,Houston, Ucf, and Cincinnati.  By his own standard the b12 must really have lowered their value adding three g5 teams and losing the top 2 teams that has more money and ratings then the rest of the conference combined in football which is the only sport that matters to power TV contacts.

C.W. Lambert is clearly projecting.

Not sure if anyone already mentioned this, but the baselines were crowded with a lot of photographers last night for the game. It was very noticable considering usually there are hardly any photographers there. It's almost like USF men's basketball is a big sports news story or something.

The NCAA committee has to invite the hottest team in the nation, right? Just think of the Cinderella story line possibilities with this team. I mean, the Tampa Bay Times is running USF hoops stories. I think the rest of the nation would fall in love with our Bulls and our amazing head coach.

15 minutes ago, Cat941 said:

 

 

Anybody have metrics proving this? Also, does this "absolute truth" consider the future value of a football program once, let's say, USF gets to the ACC?

48 minutes ago, OhioBull said:

In my opinion, if this team isn't in the NCAA it will be a travesty.  I don't think I'm wearing Green and Gold glasses either.  You can't win this many games in a row and win the AAC regular season by this much and not be in.  I don't care what the "NET" says.  The only reason our NET is bad is because of early season games and if the committee can't see this and find a way to get us in then the whole thing is just silly.

This is 100% correct, except I would use a much harsher word than "silly"...

Exiting was pretty easy for us last night. We stayed for the championship celebration and net cutting instead of waiting in the parking lot. By the time we left the parking lot madhouse had mostly settled down. 

8 hours ago, CousinRicky said:

Was the place actually full tonight? Didn't get a good look at the upper tier opposite the students.

It was at least 90% filled from what I could tell. I walked around at halftime, and the lines for food and restrooms were down the hall. They even had a line for a popup concession stand behind us in the walkway behind section 213. The third level was pretty packed too. There were more empty seats in the club section than I expected, but even that was more full than usual. People love watching a winning team I guess.

I have a few lessons learned from last night's game that I'll have to remember for next season (since those will all be sold out games too, of course). Namely, don't try to go the back way unless you have lot 6 parking, arrive as early as possible, and Go Bulls!

2 hours ago, panchosanchez99 said:

Yes, but her play looked disappointing before the injury.

Not sure if any of us know exactly when the injury really happened or how bad it was. At least, I don't know. If it happened pre-season that explains a lot. Whatever the reason, it is certainly disappointing to see her have a letdown this season. Can't coach that kind of height after all.

Wasn't Emma injured earlier this season. If so, maybe she is still not 100% recovered yet?

I still remember the 1990 Sunbelt tournament championship fondly. It was my sophomore year at USF. Hard to believe it's been 34 years. Just highlights how special this team and this season is Bulls fans new and old.