Re: Loyola’s Success
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Mikovio wrote:jsaluki080 wrote:MissouriValleyUnite, I’m sure more ppl are talking about/interested in the MVC, especially up around Chicago, and buying more Loyola merchandise but will that translate into tv deals? Will the ncaa tourney committee be more respectful to MVC teams in terms of ranking/bids?
As I see it, one great scenario would be more Chicago area atheletes are willing to play for MVC team (hopefully Loyola doesn’t get them all)
It could certainly translate into a bigger ESPN deal, and ensure CBS stays on board. The MVCT final ratings were proof in the pudding. And at that time, Loyola fever hadn't even taken hold yet. More ESPN_ and CBSSN games and more money for them can't hurt.
Recruiting in Chicago gets easier.
Obviously, Chicago media is all over Loyola ATM. Will this increased coverage carry over? I think it might, esp if Loyola starts hot again next year. If they stumble though, they'll get buried. That remains to be seen. But no doubt their ceiling is so much higher than Wichiwho's.
Will the committee give us better seeds? Bradley's AD will make sure they don't forget this!
Totally disagree with that. This is one run after Loyola has been largely irrelevant for 30+ years. They are also spending right in line with the rest of the Valley. This isn't Wichita spending $6M annually on basketball.
Their ceiling is the same as everyone elses in the Valley. Cyclical with big upticks when they've got older guys. Just like UNI recently and SIU in the past. You suffer a down year or two to build to being really good for a 1 to 2 year window.
I take absolutely nothing away from Loyola and I hope they get two more Ws but the draw helped immensely. They ran into Nevada and KState in their regional. Similar UNI teams ran into Michigan State and Louisville and similar SIU teams ran into Kansas and UConn.