I wanted a coach whose team would rebound relentlessly. And they rebound the heck out of the basketball.
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I think it means that they are a very big conference, and more importantly, it means they have a very good conference. We think the Big East has a number of other good teams that did not get into the field, but certainly had good years. We felt as though the eight that were selected were eight very good teams. It's only of consequence that they happen to be from one conference.Craig Littlepage
The last time I felt like this was when I was completing my taxes at about 1135 p.m. the night before the deadline. There was that kind of pressure to get it done, but I think we put together a diverse field.
Craig Littlepage
I think if there is a message to relay today, it is too early to say what will happen. Every conference still has important games to be played.
Craig Littlepage
It's much like the question about injuries - it has to be considered, it has to be brought up. The committee member who has the monitoring assignment for that team and for that conference would be obliged to bring that to the attention of the committee.
Craig Littlepage
The perception is that a .500 record is the threshold for teams to get strong at-large consideration. But with unbalanced schedules and with teams in the same conference playing once or even not at all in some cases, it does create different challenges.
Craig Littlepage
If there's a message, the larger schools, the larger conferences, really do have a choice on who they play in non-conference.
Craig Littlepage
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