Bubble trouble? Watch these games
Butler may never more fans from BCS schools than it will tonight against Cleveland State. Well, BCS schools on the bubble, that is. If those bubble teams are smart, they’ll also be Western Kentucky fans.
Such is the case this time of year when schools like San Diego can make that bubble just a little more dicey for schools like Syracuse and Villanova, which open the BCS conference tournaments with their game Wednesday morning. Rest assured, both teams will be watching those games.
It won’t be just BCS schools watching, either. South Alabama’s stunning loss in the Sun Belt semifinals placed it squarely on the bubble. The Jaguars’ strong RPI (37) and regular-season crown give them a decent résumé, but three losses in their final 12 games hurts. It all makes for a long few days for a worthy mid-major. Kyle Whelliston thinks South ‘Bama is out. Most years, that may be true. But not in a shoddy bubble season like this. I’d slate the Jags as a 12 seed; Joe Lunardi has ‘em as an 11.
Illinois State will be doing the same. The Mo Valley seems like a lock for two at-large bids, but I have my doubts. If nothing else, the Redbirds can be known as the best team in Illinois.
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