tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538159334790759434.post9129208604387052178..comments2023-12-19T20:12:06.389-05:00Comments on Observations from Above the Rim: Curry's absence good for Southern Conference?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538159334790759434.post-12572994623150949642010-01-27T22:00:07.089-05:002010-01-27T22:00:07.089-05:00Cremins couldn't be more off base. Having any...Cremins couldn't be more off base. Having any exposure for a conference that is largely unknown outside the region is always a great thing, no matter how it comes. The Summit League might have great balance, but that doesn't mean it has any name recognition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538159334790759434.post-83523097114925824752010-01-27T20:59:15.386-05:002010-01-27T20:59:15.386-05:00Cremins needs to make up his mind. Only months ag...Cremins needs to make up his mind. Only months ago the Observer quoted him as saying that he was most persuasive with potential recruits by telling them, "Yes, we -- Charleston -- are in the same basketball conference with Davidson." Now, he changes his story. Well, all the Southern Conference schools will take in lots less money from attendance this year because Steph Curry was bringing in thousands of interested spectators. Let's hope all potential Charleston recruits recognize that Cremins has always been a pro at talking out of both sides of his mouth at the same time. He cannot be trusted ... friend today and foe tomorrow. This latest story just proves it once again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538159334790759434.post-84797137771405992942010-01-27T17:51:50.684-05:002010-01-27T17:51:50.684-05:00Actually, your final paragraph isn't true. Ch...Actually, your final paragraph isn't true. Charleston beat Davidson in a semi-final match and lost the championship to UT-Chattanooga. UTC appeared as a 16 seed in the tournament, while Charleston missed it completely. And of course, like all 16 seeds, UTC was roundly thrashed by UConn, losing 103-47. I think this actually favors McKillop's point. Balance and parity are all well and good but having a 16 seed in the tournament offers little to no benefit to a one-bid conference like the SoCon.John Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742418386667232728noreply@blogger.com