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[QUOTE="doc05, post: 1695307, member: 2805"]
Agreed.

I don't think anyone can take away their success, and Ollie has kept them afloat. But without a major conference affiliation they will probably be looking at an Xavier type status in the coming years. That is not a bad thing -- Xavier still has the ability to compete and win titles, but they are looking at that type of status. Remember, they are just two years removed from a NC and have had two subpar regular seasons in what is essentially a mid major conference since then -- with a ton of talent. Even with the 4 titles, they are not a "national brand" in the way the blue bloods are. I am by no means knocking them -- in fact they get all the respect in the world from me winning 4 titles -- what we wouldn't do to have them. But let's not kid ourselves bc Ollie has a good recruiting class on paper -- if they want to keep their "elite" status on a national scale, they will need to get out of the AAC. Their fan base knows that -- that is why everyday they check blogs and twitter hoping for any glimmer of hope for a Big10 invite. I for one was very disappointed when they didn't get an ACC invite -- they seemed like a natural choice and I wanted to see the Big East rivalry continue. Their fan base is another story, obviously -- but as a program they have accomplished what I wish we would have. But in no way shape or form would I trade our future for theirs so long as they are in the AAC.
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