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[QUOTE="BBQuse, post: 5014063, member: 193"]
While it now seems clear why we turned down the NIT, this statement is absurd.  First of all Red, previously said the opposite.  Secondly, it reads as if we would NEVER accept an NIT bid under any circumstances, even going forward.  Some here might agree with that, but it's still stupid to say it for multiple reasons (among others, not poking the NCAA in the eye, but also leaving the door open for future years where it might actually be a helpful stepping stone for a young team where core players are planning to return).

Why the heck couldn't the school just say we respectfully decline or, if they wanted to say more, just say that, with short roster in transition, this just wasn't the year.

And lastly, no good excuse not to say whatever they were going to say prior to the selection show.  I might be in the minority, but I look forward to any SU game --  NIT, exhibition, scrub or top 10.  The goal is always the NCAAT, but I was still looking forward to a few more games to extend the season before the off-season waiting game.  To sit through the selection show befuddled and frustrated for no reason is just a slap in the face to like minded fans.
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