http://www.freep.com/article/20100128/HSS/100128054/1355/sports/States-top-50-re\
cruits

Maybe it is because it is such a "small" class??


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It's mathematically impossible for your subject line to be true...

http://bwi.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?Sort=0&PosType=0&Year=2010&conf=0

http://pennstate.scout.com/a.z?s=157&p=9&c=14&yr=2010

Penn State Proud, Trader Kevin

http://www.PennStateClips.com/2010/02/penn-state-rival-pitt-to-big-ten.html

Saw this over the weekend on the Boards.....I sure hope it's BS. If Pitt
comes in, we should bolt and create a new Big East.

Rocko


On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 11:26 AM, Trader Kevin <cbot_kevin@...> wrote:

>
>
> http://www.PennStateClips.com/2010/02/penn-state-rival-pitt-to-big-ten.html
>
>
>


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Message board rumors and Fox News quoting one unnamed source. Nothing remotely
reliable.

But I think it's plausible. The invitation is extended by the presidents, not
the athletic departments, and the presidents are driven by the academic side.
Most Penn State fans don't believe it, but Pitt is a world class research
university that would bring a lot academically to the B10. If they can't have
Texas, why not Pitt? And I don't see why Spanier would oppose -- Paterno
nonwithstanding, I'm sure relations between Pitt and PSU administrators are a
lot warmer than they are between football fans.

I think it would be a really good move for Western Pa as well. Having Pitt in
the B10 would mean a lot to greater Pittsburgh over the long term.

--- In We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com, Trader Kevin <cbot_kevin@...> wrote:
>
> http://www.PennStateClips.com/2010/02/penn-state-rival-pitt-to-big-ten.html
>

You have to ask yourself this question...."Why would PItt's athletes be
informed about this move prior to any official announcement?" That makes it
sound totally bogus. If it's the University Presidents making these
decisions, why would they ever leak the info to athletes?
I can only imagine Pitt being invited after all other options have been
exhausted. They bring zero $$$ to the table, and would be one more mouth to
feed.

Rocko


On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 1:53 PM, tboynew33 <tboyer@...> wrote:

>
>
> Message board rumors and Fox News quoting one unnamed source. Nothing
> remotely reliable.
>
> But I think it's plausible. The invitation is extended by the presidents,
> not the athletic departments, and the presidents are driven by the academic
> side. Most Penn State fans don't believe it, but Pitt is a world class
> research university that would bring a lot academically to the B10. If they
> can't have Texas, why not Pitt? And I don't see why Spanier would oppose --
> Paterno nonwithstanding, I'm sure relations between Pitt and PSU
> administrators are a lot warmer than they are between football fans.
>
> I think it would be a really good move for Western Pa as well. Having Pitt
> in the B10 would mean a lot to greater Pittsburgh over the long term.
>
> --- In We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com<We_Are_Penn_State%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Trader Kevin <cbot_kevin@...> wrote:
> >
> >
> http://www.PennStateClips.com/2010/02/penn-state-rival-pitt-to-big-ten.html
> >
>
>
>


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We don't need no stenken Panthers...:)



I've seen the same sources you all have and I haven't seen anything reliable
either but if this is actually happening it's much too early for a real source
anyway.


Dave Kroll   Penn State Proud
DB2 and IMS from Soup 2 Nuts Support

256-544-1462    (-Office-)
210-827-1382    (-Cell-)
256-325-6952    (-Home-)

[cid:image001.jpg@...]

From: We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tboynew33
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 12:53 PM
To: We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [We Are...Penn State] Re: Pitt to Big Ten this week???



Message board rumors and Fox News quoting one unnamed source. Nothing remotely
reliable.

But I think it's plausible. The invitation is extended by the presidents, not
the athletic departments, and the presidents are driven by the academic side.
Most Penn State fans don't believe it, but Pitt is a world class research
university that would bring a lot academically to the B10. If they can't have
Texas, why not Pitt? And I don't see why Spanier would oppose -- Paterno
nonwithstanding, I'm sure relations between Pitt and PSU administrators are a
lot warmer than they are between football fans.

I think it would be a really good move for Western Pa as well. Having Pitt in
the B10 would mean a lot to greater Pittsburgh over the long term.

--- In
We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com<mailto:We_Are_Penn_State%40yahoogroups.com>,
Trader Kevin <cbot_kevin@...> wrote:
>
> http://www.PennStateClips.com/2010/02/penn-state-rival-pitt-to-big-ten.html
>



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Tom Boyer:

>> Message board rumors and Fox News quoting one unnamed source. Nothing
remotely reliable. <<

It's not even Fox News, it's a weekend host on Fox Sports Radio.

Here's what makes me skeptical: "Some athletes were informed of the move over
the weekend, a little birdie tells me."

No way, no how would Pitt tell any athletes about this news ahead of an
announcement.

I'll be shocked if this story moves from rumor to fact this week.

Penn State Proud, Trader Kevin

The Big Ten weighs in...

http://www.PennStateClips.com/2010/02/update-1-penn-state-rival-pitt-to-big.html

Apparently PSU football recruiting isn't over...

Lots of oddities about this one. He wants to play with his brother, who is a
very good QB and transferring out of Buffalo. He is a highly regarded safety but
may not want to play safety? He's down to PSU and Cal even though he never
visited PSU?

http://blog.al.com/bamabeat/2010/02/alabama_looks_to_be_out_of_con.html

I heard this as an unnamed rumor last night when I was up fixing a Johnson Space
Center DB2 job. It was a hardware problem. I let the rumor go because there was
too much fluff and not enough fact. I hadn't seen this article.

Dave Kroll   Penn State Proud
DB2 and IMS from Soup 2 Nuts Support

256-544-1462    (-Office-)
210-827-1382    (-Cell-)
256-325-6952    (-Home-)

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From: We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tboynew33
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 6:50 AM
To: We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [We Are...Penn State] PSU contending for five-star safety prospect...



Apparently PSU football recruiting isn't over...

Lots of oddities about this one. He wants to play with his brother, who is a
very good QB and transferring out of Buffalo. He is a highly regarded safety but
may not want to play safety? He's down to PSU and Cal even though he never
visited PSU?

http://blog.al.com/bamabeat/2010/02/alabama_looks_to_be_out_of_con.html



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I think it is Cal.

Dave Kroll   Penn State Proud
DB2 and IMS from Soup 2 Nuts Support

256-544-1462    (-Office-)
210-827-1382    (-Cell-)
256-325-6952    (-Home-)

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From: We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tboynew33
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 6:50 AM
To: We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [We Are...Penn State] PSU contending for five-star safety prospect...



Apparently PSU football recruiting isn't over...

Lots of oddities about this one. He wants to play with his brother, who is a
very good QB and transferring out of Buffalo. He is a highly regarded safety but
may not want to play safety? He's down to PSU and Cal even though he never
visited PSU?

http://blog.al.com/bamabeat/2010/02/alabama_looks_to_be_out_of_con.html



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It looks like Cal...

This is what my 'Bama Buddy sent back.

Dave Kroll   Penn State Proud
DB2 and IMS from Soup 2 Nuts Support

256-544-1462    (-Office-)
210-827-1382    (-Cell-)
256-325-6952    (-Home-)

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From: Gibbs, Christopher L. (MSFC-IS70)[UNITeS]
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 7:52 AM
To: Kroll, Paul D. (MSFC-IS70)[UNITeS]; Wright, Lorenzo F. (MSFC-IS70)[UNITeS]
Subject: RE: Is This True?

It's probably true and not a surprise. UA doesn't really need him. They have so
much talent at in the defensive back field, that it was actually crowded with
him there. Also, it's not being a 5 star play that makes the player excellent.
It's the coaching. Take Mark Ingram for example. He was barley a four star
player and ranked as the 30th best RB in the nation. Enough said about him, you
know the rest. Also, Rolando McClain was a four star LB. You know his story as
well. I've seen five star players not live up to their potential several times. 
KA is a better fit at Cal and will probably be to start as a freshman there. He
more than likely would have been red shirted at UA.

Honestly, The recruiting is a less concern to me this year. I have more of a
concern of the Pres focusing his attention on trying to change the BCS and take
away more NASA jobs by killing the Ares program. I never thought I would see
this in my life time.

http://blog.al.com/press-register-sports/2010/02/finebaum_barack_obama_orrin_ha.\
html

http://www.whnt.com/news/whnt-president-obama-nasa-budget,0,7472567.story


From: Kroll, Paul D. (MSFC-IS70)[UNITeS]
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 7:15 AM
To: Gibbs, Christopher L. (MSFC-IS70)[UNITeS]; Wright, Lorenzo F.
(MSFC-IS70)[UNITeS]
Subject: Is This True?

http://blog.al.com/bamabeat/2010/02/alabama_looks_to_be_out_of_con.html


Is this true?

Dave Kroll   Penn State Proud
DB2 and IMS from Soup 2 Nuts Support

256-544-1462    (-Office-)
210-827-1382    (-Cell-)
256-325-6952    (-Home-)

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Not like he'd be starting at PSU either, at least not at safety. He might have a
shot at corner if Lynn leaves or be a wonderful nickel back. That is of course
provided he's a great football player. Lately for PSU the highly rated DBs
haven't been as talented as the lower rated ones (Morris).


--- In We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com, "Kroll, Paul D. (MSFC-IS70)[UNITeS]"
<Paul.D.Kroll@...> wrote:
>
> It looks like Cal...
>
> This is what my 'Bama Buddy sent back.
>
> Dave Kroll   Penn State Proud
> DB2 and IMS from Soup 2 Nuts Support
>
> 256-544-1462    (-Office-)
> 210-827-1382    (-Cell-)
> 256-325-6952    (-Home-)
>
> [cid:image004.png@...]
>
> From: Gibbs, Christopher L. (MSFC-IS70)[UNITeS]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 7:52 AM
> To: Kroll, Paul D. (MSFC-IS70)[UNITeS]; Wright, Lorenzo F. (MSFC-IS70)[UNITeS]
> Subject: RE: Is This True?
>
> It's probably true and not a surprise. UA doesn't really need him. They have
so much talent at in the defensive back field, that it was actually crowded with
him there. Also, it's not being a 5 star play that makes the player excellent.
It's the coaching. Take Mark Ingram for example. He was barley a four star
player and ranked as the 30th best RB in the nation. Enough said about him, you
know the rest. Also, Rolando McClain was a four star LB. You know his story as
well. I've seen five star players not live up to their potential several times. 
KA is a better fit at Cal and will probably be to start as a freshman there. He
more than likely would have been red shirted at UA.
>
> Honestly, The recruiting is a less concern to me this year. I have more of a
concern of the Pres focusing his attention on trying to change the BCS and take
away more NASA jobs by killing the Ares program. I never thought I would see
this in my life time.
>
>
http://blog.al.com/press-register-sports/2010/02/finebaum_barack_obama_orrin_ha.\
html
>
> http://www.whnt.com/news/whnt-president-obama-nasa-budget,0,7472567.story
>
>
> From: Kroll, Paul D. (MSFC-IS70)[UNITeS]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 7:15 AM
> To: Gibbs, Christopher L. (MSFC-IS70)[UNITeS]; Wright, Lorenzo F.
(MSFC-IS70)[UNITeS]
> Subject: Is This True?
>
> http://blog.al.com/bamabeat/2010/02/alabama_looks_to_be_out_of_con.html
>
>
> Is this true?
>
> Dave Kroll   Penn State Proud
> DB2 and IMS from Soup 2 Nuts Support
>
> 256-544-1462    (-Office-)
> 210-827-1382    (-Cell-)
> 256-325-6952    (-Home-)
>
> [cid:image001.png@...]
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Funny, the local newspaper down here is mentioning Penn State and Allen together
also.

Dave Kroll   Penn State Proud
DB2 and IMS from Soup 2 Nuts Support

256-544-1462    (-Office-)
210-827-1382    (-Cell-)
256-325-6952    (-Home-)

[cid:image003.png@...]



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Tom Boyer:

>> He wants to play with his brother, who is a very good QB and transferring out
of Buffalo. <<

It's an overstatement to call the brother "a very good QB."

>> He is a highly regarded safety but may not want to play safety? He's down to
PSU and Cal even though he never visited PSU? <<

He was up for a Junior Day last season and his stepfather is from State College.
That being said, the PSU staff reportedly told him they can't accommodate a
package deal with his brother.

Penn State Proud, Trader Kevin

No joy for us on this list, but nice props in the box down below called "The
Best Of The BCS Conferences"...

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/notebook?page=notebook/signin\
gdaypreview2010

Penn State Proud, Trader Kevin

The PA Gatorade Player of the Year is headed to the Chippewas.
Kyle Smith of Lancaster Catholic chose Central Mich over Akron, Richmond,
Princeton, and Dartmouth.

Rocko


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Rocko:

>> The PA Gatorade Player of the Year is headed to the Chippewas. Kyle Smith of
Lancaster Catholic chose Central Mich over Akron, Richmond, Princeton, and
Dartmouth. <<

I started following Smith as a sophomore, where he showed a lot of promise, but
he didn't really develop as a passer like some other kids. He's kind of skinny
at 6-3, 183. Here's hoping he has success at CMU.

Penn State Proud, Trader Kevin

Story by John Ourand and Michael Smith
SportsBusiness Journal
February 1, 2010

CBS and Turner Sports are in discussions to create a joint bid for the NCAA
tournament rights if the NCAA decides to opt out of its current CBS deal.

The broadcaster and cable network could share rights to the tournament if the
NCAA decides to expand the field to 96 teams. In that scenario, the channel
broadcasting the Final Four would pay 60 percent of the annual rights fee and
the other network would pay 40 percent. The broadcast partners would alternate
coverage of the Final Four each year.

Other networks, including ESPN and Fox, also are considering making bids for the
tournament’s rights.

The broadcasters are basing their bids on an expanded tournament field,
according to a request for proposal issued by the NCAA to potential bidders late
last year. A copy of the RFP was obtained by SportsBusiness Journal.

The NCAA has its sights set on expanding from a 65-team tournament to either 68
or 96 teams if it opts out of the CBS contract, according to the 12-page RFP.

A 68-team field would add three “play-in” games to the current 65-team
format, and a 96-team field would expand the tournament’s inventory by 31
games.

The NCAA also says it is looking for a 14-year term on its next media deal, with
a “no-penalty, early termination right in favor of the NCAA,” according to
the RFP.

The NCAA is considering whether to opt out of its 11-year, $6 billion contract
with CBS after the Final Four in April. The deal has three years and $2.131
billion remaining.

Greg Shaheen, the NCAA’s senior vice president for basketball and business
strategies, is leading the RFP process.

“There continues to be dialogue with a number of entities that are interested
in submitting a proposal,” he said, but no time frame has been established.
Shaheen has said that the NCAA is doing due diligence to explore alternative
tournament formats, but it is not leaning in any direction.

However, industry sources indicated that the NCAA has until Aug. 31 to exercise
its right, though it hopes to conclude the process much earlier.

The NCAA could keep its current deal; make a new deal with its longtime
broadcast partner, CBS; make a new deal with a new partner; or create a split
rights agreement. In the split-rights deal, two broadcasters would submit a
joint proposal to share the media rights.

In the RFP, the NCAA outlines two 96-team split formats that have an
over-the-air partner teaming with a cable partner.

In one scenario in which the over-the-air partner has the Final Four, it would
carry 41 games while the cable partner carries 54. When the cable partner has
the Final Four, 57 games would appear on cable and 38 on over-the-air.

In those split-rights scenarios, the two broadcast partners would alternate
carriage of the Final Four. The broadcaster with the Final Four would pay 60
percent of the rights fee that year and the other broadcaster would pay 40
percent.

Also included in the RFP are the rights to the NCAA’s other championships,
including the women’s basketball tournament, the Football Championship
Subdivision playoffs and baseball; the corporate sponsorship program; and
Internet and mobile rights.

Turner’s interest in acquiring the tournament has not been disclosed before.
TNT has carried NBA games since 1988 but has never carried college basketball
games.

“The NCAA tournament is a strong property that would fit our brands but, as
with any sports rights, an acquisition must make economic sense for our
company,” a Turner spokesman said.

http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/64712

8545 yards passing - career - most in state history
118 career TD passes - most in state history
50 TD passes this season - state record
168 - 269 this season, with only 6 INT's
Double A State Champions

I see your point :-)

Rocko



On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 7:48 PM, Trader Kevin <cbot_kevin@...> wrote:

>
>
> Rocko:
>
>
> >> The PA Gatorade Player of the Year is headed to the Chippewas. Kyle
> Smith of Lancaster Catholic chose Central Mich over Akron, Richmond,
> Princeton, and Dartmouth. <<
>
> I started following Smith as a sophomore, where he showed a lot of promise,
> but he didn't really develop as a passer like some other kids. He's kind of
> skinny at 6-3, 183. Here's hoping he has success at CMU.
>
> Penn State Proud, Trader Kevin
>
>
>


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The answer would be "No."

But, what a bunch of hypocrites if this does happen. 96 flippin' teams in
the b-ball playoffs, but the BCS is only taking the top 2? Why? Because of
the impact on academics. ;-) ;-) Right.

Rocko


On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 7:44 PM, Trader Kevin <cbot_kevin@...> wrote:

>
>
> Story by John Ourand and Michael Smith
> SportsBusiness Journal
> February 1, 2010
>
> CBS and Turner Sports are in discussions to create a joint bid for the NCAA
> tournament rights if the NCAA decides to opt out of its current CBS deal.
>
> The broadcaster and cable network could share rights to the tournament if
> the NCAA decides to expand the field to 96 teams. In that scenario, the
> channel broadcasting the Final Four would pay 60 percent of the annual
> rights fee and the other network would pay 40 percent. The broadcast
> partners would alternate coverage of the Final Four each year.
>
> Other networks, including ESPN and Fox, also are considering making bids
> for the tournament�s rights.
>
> The broadcasters are basing their bids on an expanded tournament field,
> according to a request for proposal issued by the NCAA to potential bidders
> late last year. A copy of the RFP was obtained by SportsBusiness Journal.
>
> The NCAA has its sights set on expanding from a 65-team tournament to
> either 68 or 96 teams if it opts out of the CBS contract, according to the
> 12-page RFP.
>
> A 68-team field would add three �play-in� games to the current 65-team
> format, and a 96-team field would expand the tournament�s inventory by 31
> games.
>
> The NCAA also says it is looking for a 14-year term on its next media deal,
> with a �no-penalty, early termination right in favor of the NCAA,� according
> to the RFP.
>
> The NCAA is considering whether to opt out of its 11-year, $6 billion
> contract with CBS after the Final Four in April. The deal has three years
> and $2.131 billion remaining.
>
> Greg Shaheen, the NCAA�s senior vice president for basketball and business
> strategies, is leading the RFP process.
>
> �There continues to be dialogue with a number of entities that are
> interested in submitting a proposal,� he said, but no time frame has been
> established. Shaheen has said that the NCAA is doing due diligence to
> explore alternative tournament formats, but it is not leaning in any
> direction.
>
> However, industry sources indicated that the NCAA has until Aug. 31 to
> exercise its right, though it hopes to conclude the process much earlier.
>
> The NCAA could keep its current deal; make a new deal with its longtime
> broadcast partner, CBS; make a new deal with a new partner; or create a
> split rights agreement. In the split-rights deal, two broadcasters would
> submit a joint proposal to share the media rights.
>
> In the RFP, the NCAA outlines two 96-team split formats that have an
> over-the-air partner teaming with a cable partner.
>
> In one scenario in which the over-the-air partner has the Final Four, it
> would carry 41 games while the cable partner carries 54. When the cable
> partner has the Final Four, 57 games would appear on cable and 38 on
> over-the-air.
>
> In those split-rights scenarios, the two broadcast partners would alternate
> carriage of the Final Four. The broadcaster with the Final Four would pay 60
> percent of the rights fee that year and the other broadcaster would pay 40
> percent.
>
> Also included in the RFP are the rights to the NCAA�s other championships,
> including the women�s basketball tournament, the Football Championship
> Subdivision playoffs and baseball; the corporate sponsorship program; and
> Internet and mobile rights.
>
> Turner�s interest in acquiring the tournament has not been disclosed
> before. TNT has carried NBA games since 1988 but has never carried college
> basketball games.
>
> �The NCAA tournament is a strong property that would fit our brands but, as
> with any sports rights, an acquisition must make economic sense for our
> company,� a Turner spokesman said.
>
> http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/64712
>
>
>


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http://espn.go.com/espn/e60/index

Enjoy,
Chuck

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Trader Kevin:

>> I started following Smith as a sophomore, where he showed a lot of promise,
but he didn't really develop as a passer like some other kids. <<

Rocko:

>> 8545 yards passing - career - most in state history
>> 118 career TD passes - most in state history
>> 50 TD passes this season - state record
>> 168 - 269 this season, with only 6 INT's
>> Double A State Champions
>>
>> I see your point :-)

He's accurate, but he has a weak arm, which is why he's a 2-star prospect who
was only offered by Akron and Central Michigan.

Penn State Proud, Trader Kevin

To paraphrase Buddy Ryan's assessment of Chris Carter after he released him
from the Eagles, "All he does is throw touchdown passes." :-)

Rocko


On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 9:59 AM, Trader Kevin <cbot_kevin@...> wrote:

>
>
> Trader Kevin:
>
>
> >> I started following Smith as a sophomore, where he showed a lot of
> promise, but he didn't really develop as a passer like some other kids. <<
>
> Rocko:
>
>
> >> 8545 yards passing - career - most in state history
> >> 118 career TD passes - most in state history
> >> 50 TD passes this season - state record
> >> 168 - 269 this season, with only 6 INT's
> >> Double A State Champions
> >>
> >> I see your point :-)
>
> He's accurate, but he has a weak arm, which is why he's a 2-star prospect
> who was only offered by Akron and Central Michigan.
>
>
> Penn State Proud, Trader Kevin
>
>
>


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My Cumberland Valley Buddy sent this to me. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew9cEATPzDE

Penn State Proud, Trader Kevin

--- In We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com, Rocko <rockopsu@...> wrote:
>
> The answer would be "No."
>
> But, what a bunch of hypocrites if this does happen. 96 flippin' teams in
> the b-ball playoffs, but the BCS is only taking the top 2? Why? Because of
> the impact on academics. ;-) ;-) Right.
>
> Rocko
>

I guess I'm more of a Glass Half Full kind of guy.  I was thinking about how
much easier those NIT brackets would be for my alma mater to navigate.

Steve 1993

Good point. Hadn't thought of that angle. :-)

Rocko


On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 2:36 PM, StephenR <slevie@...> wrote:

>
>
> --- In We_Are_Penn_State@yahoogroups.com<We_Are_Penn_State%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Rocko <rockopsu@...> wrote:
> >
> > The answer would be "No."
> >
> > But, what a bunch of hypocrites if this does happen. 96 flippin' teams in
> > the b-ball playoffs, but the BCS is only taking the top 2? Why? Because
> of
> > the impact on academics. ;-) ;-) Right.
> >
> > Rocko
> >
>
> I guess I'm more of a Glass Half Full kind of guy. I was thinking about how
> much easier those NIT brackets would be for my alma mater to navigate.
>
> Steve 1993
>
>
>


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Steve 1993:

>> I guess I'm more of a Glass Half Full kind of guy. I was thinking about how
much easier those NIT brackets would be for my alma mater to navigate. <<

But would the NIT survive if the NCAA field was expanded to 96 teams?

Penn State Proud, Trader Kevin

Surprised Imposter hasn't posted this news already :-)

http://www.freep.com/article/2...for-NCAA-update<http://www.freep.com/article/20\
100203/SPORTS06/100203033/1319/U-M-regents-hold-closed-session-for-NCAA-update>

Rocko


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