memphis because uconn's "old self" is winning national titles.

I choice both because I really think UConn and Memphis will return to normal at the about the same rate.

The AAC should routinely field 4 to 5 teams in the NCAA Tourney and it will not happen without powerful Huskie and Tiger programs.

(03-29-2018 03:30 PM)Meatwad Wrote:  memphis because uconn's "old self" is winning national titles.

UConn does not get enough credit and respect from the national media for their outstanding results. Four NC's!

How do we always get ignored when it comes to AAC programs that are trying to regain former glories? We're constantly overlooked in this conference when it comes to teams that could be major contributors to the basketball success. We won the damn regular season two years ago and aren't that far removed from being a consistent tourney team. People are always listing UH, Cinci, SMU, Wichita, Memphis, UConn as the potential core of a great conference, and somehow the 5th winningest program in NCAA history is an afterthought. Temple was supposed to be one of the flagship basketball programs, along with Memphis and UConn, when this conference was founded not so long ago. Those other programs go belly-up, and everyone wonders when they're coming back. We have a down era and suddenly we're not looked at as a core program going forward.

When Dunphy finally goes and we rebuild, Temple is going to regularly compete for the conference title.

(03-29-2018 08:27 PM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(03-29-2018 03:30 PM)Meatwad Wrote:  memphis because uconn's "old self" is winning national titles.

UConn does not get enough credit and respect from the national media for their outstanding results. Four NC's!

They get their fair share of credit. UConn is inconsistent, like UCLA. The other programs that have that many titles are in the tournament almost every year as a Final Four caliber seed, except UCLA.

And Indiana...

(03-30-2018 01:21 AM)The Grape King Wrote:  How do we always get ignored when it comes to AAC programs that are trying to regain former glories? We're constantly overlooked in this conference when it comes to teams that could be major contributors to the basketball success. We won the damn regular season two years ago and aren't that far removed from being a consistent tourney team. People are always listing UH, Cinci, SMU, Wichita, Memphis, UConn as the potential core of a great conference, and somehow the 5th winningest program in NCAA history is an afterthought. Temple was supposed to be one of the flagship basketball programs, along with Memphis and UConn, when this conference was founded not so long ago. Those other programs go belly-up, and everyone wonders when they're coming back. We have a down era and suddenly we're not looked at as a core program going forward.

When Dunphy finally goes and we rebuild, Temple is going to regularly compete for the conference title.

It really is unfortunate, because Temple certainly belongs in any conversation regarding the top overall AAC basketball programs. If Nova wasn't in the same city, there's no doubt in my mind that that Owls would receive more recognition.

It's been almost 20 years since your last Elite Eight and 60 years since the Final Four, so I think very few younger folks have any recollection when Temple was strong.

(03-30-2018 04:43 AM)EvilLore Wrote:  

(03-30-2018 01:21 AM)The Grape King Wrote:  How do we always get ignored when it comes to AAC programs that are trying to regain former glories? We're constantly overlooked in this conference when it comes to teams that could be major contributors to the basketball success. We won the damn regular season two years ago and aren't that far removed from being a consistent tourney team. People are always listing UH, Cinci, SMU, Wichita, Memphis, UConn as the potential core of a great conference, and somehow the 5th winningest program in NCAA history is an afterthought. Temple was supposed to be one of the flagship basketball programs, along with Memphis and UConn, when this conference was founded not so long ago. Those other programs go belly-up, and everyone wonders when they're coming back. We have a down era and suddenly we're not looked at as a core program going forward.

When Dunphy finally goes and we rebuild, Temple is going to regularly compete for the conference title.

It really is unfortunate, because Temple certainly belongs in any conversation regarding the top overall AAC basketball programs. If Nova wasn't in the same city, there's no doubt in my mind that that Owls would receive more recognition.

It's been almost 20 years since your last Elite Eight and 60 years since the Final Four, so I think very few younger folks have any recollection when Temple was strong.

This is very true.

(03-30-2018 01:21 AM)The Grape King Wrote:  How do we always get ignored when it comes to AAC programs that are trying to regain former glories? We're constantly overlooked in this conference when it comes to teams that could be major contributors to the basketball success. We won the damn regular season two years ago and aren't that far removed from being a consistent tourney team. People are always listing UH, Cinci, SMU, Wichita, Memphis, UConn as the potential core of a great conference, and somehow the 5th winningest program in NCAA history is an afterthought. Temple was supposed to be one of the flagship basketball programs, along with Memphis and UConn, when this conference was founded not so long ago. Those other programs go belly-up, and everyone wonders when they're coming back. We have a down era and suddenly we're not looked at as a core program going forward.

When Dunphy finally goes and we rebuild, Temple is going to regularly compete for the conference title.

You just answered your own question. Fire Dunphy and the perception will change. I fear you guys are in that same spot that Memphis was in. Meaning stuck with a coach with a great reputation who'll NEVER get you there, until you say screw the national perception and do what is right for Temple you're just treading in the waters of irrelevance

(03-30-2018 01:21 AM)The Grape King Wrote:  How do we always get ignored when it comes to AAC programs that are trying to regain former glories? We're constantly overlooked in this conference when it comes to teams that could be major contributors to the basketball success. We won the damn regular season two years ago and aren't that far removed from being a consistent tourney team. People are always listing UH, Cinci, SMU, Wichita, Memphis, UConn as the potential core of a great conference, and somehow the 5th winningest program in NCAA history is an afterthought. Temple was supposed to be one of the flagship basketball programs, along with Memphis and UConn, when this conference was founded not so long ago. Those other programs go belly-up, and everyone wonders when they're coming back. We have a down era and suddenly we're not looked at as a core program going forward.

When Dunphy finally goes and we rebuild, Temple is going to regularly compete for the conference title.

Bill Cosby just ruined everything...

(03-30-2018 09:17 AM)Def Berkkat Wrote:  

(03-30-2018 01:21 AM)The Grape King Wrote:  How do we always get ignored when it comes to AAC programs that are trying to regain former glories? We're constantly overlooked in this conference when it comes to teams that could be major contributors to the basketball success. We won the damn regular season two years ago and aren't that far removed from being a consistent tourney team. People are always listing UH, Cinci, SMU, Wichita, Memphis, UConn as the potential core of a great conference, and somehow the 5th winningest program in NCAA history is an afterthought. Temple was supposed to be one of the flagship basketball programs, along with Memphis and UConn, when this conference was founded not so long ago. Those other programs go belly-up, and everyone wonders when they're coming back. We have a down era and suddenly we're not looked at as a core program going forward.

When Dunphy finally goes and we rebuild, Temple is going to regularly compete for the conference title.

Bill Cosby just ruined everything...

Yup. He put the Temple basketball program to sleep. Eventually, it'll wake up; unsure of what happened the season before.

Atx with the kill

I’m not sure why ECU isn’t on this poll. Pretty sure they will be back to their old selves next year.

(03-30-2018 09:54 AM)Pony94 Wrote:  Atx with the kill

It had to be done.