Around the Big East 25-26

passitback said:
What a dk!! Didn't realize I had to share your opinion to post here. Must have missed that in the rules when I registered.

Anyhow, the preseason rankings are a farce, doesn't matter if we have a single digit next to it, a double digit, or no digits.
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You can certainly post here. It's more fun when people disagree.

I just don't understand why a STJ fan wouldn't be happy about being preseason ranked (and, yes, they're a farce, ask Kansas fans, but they're at least a fun thing to talk about & unique to sports).

The thing I probably disagree with most on the board is poo-poo'ing the college landscape. Sure, it's still a mess. But it's always been a mess. The professionalization of college sports is the #1 reason why STJ is back on top. Just enjoy it.
 
passitback said:
the preseason rankings are a farce, doesn't matter if we have a single digit next to it, a double digit, or no digits.
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How is it a farce? It's a barometer of how you're viewed to start the season. Does it mean anything in the grand scheme of things? Not really. But it's great for optics, especially for a program like SJU that hasn't been preseason ranked in two decades. It matters to sell to recruits and portal transfers that you are on that level.

Why you'd be upset about it is beyond me. SJU finally matters and is recognized around the country...literally for the first time on a two year consistent basis since Jarvis was here...it's the best shape the program has been in overall and through the lens of the public and talking heads since Coach Lou patrolled the sidelines.

It all matters to a degree when you are trying to reshape the perception and build back up the brand.
 
SJUDave said:
How is it a farce? It's a barometer of how you're viewed to start the season. Does it mean anything in the grand scheme of things? Not really. But it's great for optics, especially for a program like SJU that hasn't been preseason ranked in two decades. It matters to sell to recruits and portal transfers that you are on that level.

Why you'd be upset about it is beyond me. SJU finally matters and is recognized around the country...literally for the first time on a two year consistent basis since Jarvis was here...it's the best shape the program has been in overall and through the lens of the public and talking heads since Coach Lou patrolled the sidelines.

It all matters to a degree when you are trying to reshape the perception and build back up the brand.
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Increases ticket sales, merchandise revenue, public perception and publicity as well. We’re just not used to this lol.
 
Now that we have a Great HC and a terrific roster, I care very little about the evaluations by many writers and mavens. I look forward to following this team’s journey on the court.
 
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