Jacks Getting Some Respect

[MontanaRabbit]

Re: Jacks Getting Some Respect

Illinois State, Indiana and Creighton. That's two big names right there. Or at least one.

Wouldn't consider any of those three really big names when it comes to women's basketball. To be honest I had forgotten we hosted Indiana and I was at the game, but I remembered the other two.

You can argue Indiana is a big name because of it's men's basketball tradition, but Illinois State and Creighton are far from big names.

My point is I think Frost will sell out if we host an NIT game.

Thanks for pointing out the fact you remember more than I about our WNIT trips.

[Jacks-02]

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In the NIT an NCAA event or is it run like the WNIT? Seem to remember that we really didn't make any money on the WNIT because all of the money went to the bid to buy the home game.

[filbert]

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In the NIT an NCAA event or is it run like the WNIT? Seem to remember that we really didn't make any money on the WNIT because all of the money went to the bid to buy the home game.

NIT is owned by the NCAA. WNIT is owned by Triple Crown Sports, I believe.

[HoboJack]

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In the NIT an NCAA event or is it run like the WNIT? Seem to remember that we really didn't make any money on the WNIT because all of the money went to the bid to buy the home game.

I believe the NCAA purchased the men's NIT about 4-5 years ago.

[filbert]

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Nope, that's WNIT. Men's NIT takes the 32 "next best" teams after the 31 conference champions and the 37 at-large teams go to the NCAA--so between the NIT and the NCAA, in theory, the best 69 non-conference-tournament winners go to one of the two NCAA-sponsored post-season tournaments.

SDSU's RPI as of today is 61 so the Jacks are definitely in the mix for the NIT they don't win the Summit League tournament (if they don't stub their toes, that is).

I am in error here. NIT does invite the conference regular-season champion, if that team does not make the NCAA Tournament field.

[6-4-3 Jackrabbit]

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Absolutly not. Playing in an empty arena in the NCAA is better for the program than playing in the NIT.

Pitt at a sold out Frost Arena. Potential matchup with Tubby and the Gophs or New Mexico St. at a sold out Frost Arena. Wow.

I know these are just projections, so this may not be the case, but hypothetical question: Would this scenario be potentailly better for the program, player experience, and fan experience than a 1 and done showing in the NCAA's in a regional out west or out east?

[joeboo22]

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Going to the NCAA tournament is hands down better for the program. Just because 20-30 years from now when you look through the program and it says NCAA tournament it looks better than NIT tournament. Also looks better for recruiting. However playing a NIT game at a sold out place against a real team wouldn't be horrible

[jacks1]

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I know that the Administration/Athletic Department did a nice job with the Women's NIT the first two years that we hosted. I would think that should weigh in our favor if we are relegated to the NIT. My only fear is that 6000 seats may not be the financial "windfall" that they are used to - I don't know. Anyone know (er, want to research!) what the first round games averaged for attendance in the NIT the last few years?

This will give you an idea. For the most part, attendance is not good in the NIT.

http://blogs.news-leader.com/msu/201...nd-attendance/

[joeboo22]

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This will give you an idea. For the most part, attendance is not good in the NIT.

http://blogs.news-leader.com/msu/201...nd-attendance/

I think it depends on who plays who much of the time as well. If there is a big name school going to a smaller school the attendance is generally pretty nice. I know Witchita State packed their building a few times. I don't think SDSU would have a problem selling out the place if it was a big name school or if ESPN was there. Now if its a McNeese State and its a none ESPN game. Then it would be a different story, though I still think they'd have good attendance #'s