2024-25 Rankings

For AP ranking’s you have to look at teams that could possibly pass us as well. I think we need to win at Creighton to get ranked.
 
No one said they did. But for all the reasons SJU Dave has eloquently stated they determine relevance at the present time including enhanced media coverage which is very helpful to the program.
They haven't been relevant since the advent of the selection committee, of which not a single member belongs to the Associated Press. Networks determine media coverage and they are well aware of how collegiate sports teams are performing, in every sport.
 
This may be conspiracy brained or thinking too low of the committee, but I firmly believe FAU was never seen as a bubble team last year *only* because they were ranked for most of the year.
 
They haven't been relevant since the advent of the selection committee, of which not a single member belongs to the Associated Press. Networks determine media coverage and they are well aware of how collegiate sports teams are performing, in every sport.
Simply not true. When you look at scores on ESPN, it defaults to scores of teams ranked in the AP top 25 as does the sports shows on ESPN and ESPN2. Forgetting about who gets into the dance being ranked in the AP top 25’during the year is relevant.
 
Simply not true. When you look at scores on ESPN, it defaults to scores of teams ranked in the AP top 25 as does the sports shows on ESPN and ESPN2. Forgetting about who gets into the dance being ranked in the AP top 25’during the y

Simply not true. When you look at scores on ESPN, it defaults to scores of teams ranked in the AP top 25 as does the sports shows on ESPN and ESPN2. Forgetting about who gets into the dance being ranked in the AP top 25’during the year is relevant.
If you're still watching Soortscenter and Joe Lunardi, I can't help you
 
Tom - you're missing the point. While AP is not technically relevant for tourney, it still has high visibility to both the hardcore and casual fan. That goes long way in media for both the sport team and school overall reputation.
 
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