As Wichita State joins the American Athletic Conference, we are seeing which programs are consistently carrying the flag early on, and a couple of surprising programs that are not.
Tag: American Athletic Conference
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – April 27, 2017
In our latest podcast, the business of college sports, as well as that of sports media, takes center stage. We talk about the layoffs at ESPN, college basketball’s opening night, and Wichita State’s departure from the Missouri Valley Conference. We close with thoughts on a departed friend of the media business as well.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, April 5, 2017
The worst part about the college basketball season being over is that, well, it’s over. No more games. No more debates about rankings, or teams, or players, or conferences. The day-to-day fun is gone. That’s bad. What’s pops up in its place is worse.
Would the American Athletic Conference offer better NCAA Tournament access for Wichita State?
Reports suggest that Wichita State will one day leave the Missouri Valley Conference for the American Athletic Conference, with the only question being when it will happen. If it does happen, will that give the Shockers a better shot at reaching the NCAA Tournament?
The Morning Dish – Monday, March 13, 2017
The NCAA Tournament field is set, and there’s a lot to talk about. Plus the other three tournaments announced their fields, and weather appears likely to impact a number of travel plans in one part of the country.
The Morning Dish – Monday, January 30, 2017
As the fourth season of the American Athletic Conference continues, one team emerges as the best. Plus a Musketeer may be hurt and a Boilermaker departs in addition to the game action on the day.
How the conferences shape up as 2017 approaches
Conference play beckons and has even started in a number of conferences. With that, we take a look at how they shape up based on the non-conference performances.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, November 2, 2016
We’re ready for another great season, though we start with a little bit of perspective given something that happened on Tuesday.
2015-16 American Athletic Conference Post-Mortem
The American did well to place teams in the NCAA Tournament in 2015-16, but appears to be a conference still seeking a clear identity and a signature program.
The Morning Dish – Monday, March 14, 2016
The new-look Selection Show wasn’t exactly a hit with viewers on top of the selections themselves. Plus three other tournament fields come out, one conference commissioner isn’t happy, and coaching changes continue.
