Probably because they are undoubtedly top 3 teamsI'll never understand how Baylor and UM can take long breaks for COVID, and not lose their rankings. The 2 and 3 slots have been largely unavailable to teams that were still playing, even though those two were relaxing. Weird.
The NCAA doesn't determine the AP pole. ?Pretty sure folks at the NCAA wanted to prioritize player safety over all else, so they did not want to create incentive for teams to potentially hide positive COVID results out of fear of losing their rankings.
Maybe the folks at the NCAA could get with the folks in the B1G commissioners office and give them a few pointers on how to deal with player safety...Pretty sure folks at the NCAA wanted to prioritize player safety over all else, so they did not want to create incentive for teams to potentially hide positive COVID results out of fear of losing their rankings.
This high ranking must help in recruiting. Ayo being discussed as a POY candidate must help. Broadcasters repeatedly mentioning both of those points must help. These are things the Illini haven't had in years. The future is bright.
And Kofi for top 5 Jabbar award and Curbelo for freshman of the week and......you're right we have a plethora of reasons for recruits to come.This high ranking must help in recruiting. Ayo being discussed as a POY candidate must help. Broadcasters repeatedly mentioning both of those points must help. These are things the Illini haven't had in years. The future is bright.
Underwood started from the bottom and now he's here! Most of the team are his recruits, so no, I don't think it's a Weber situationCorrection: it should help.
For an example of squandering such an opportunity, see: "Weber, Bruce."
Correction: it should help.
For an example of squandering such an opportunity, see: "Weber, Bruce."
I will “like” this pic every time it appearsFound him!
So 3 hours ago!1 Gonzaga
2 Michigan
3 Baylor
4 Illinois
5 Iowa
6 West Virginia
7 Ohio State
8 Alabama
9 Houston
10 Villanova
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