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Well, you can't just use the argument that because Iowa is in the best conference, they deserve more of a look. You really need to comb over Iowa's resume, and you'll understand why they aren't in the discussion.

76 RPI, 97 strength of schedule. Have not beat a single team of note. Two road wins, over Northwestern and Penn State. They have missed multiple opportunities to build their resume.

Getting to 9-9 won't assure them of much because the game is home against Nebraska. They need to make a deep run in the BTT.

It's been talked about that if they get to 9-9 and win a game or 2 in the B1G tourney then they will probably be in. Also, people have to remember that the SEC has 14 teams. They'll most likely get 4 teams in while the B1G gets 7 or 8. That's 4 out of 14(29%) for the SEC and 8 out of 12(67%) for the B1G.

Well that should factor in there quite a bit. They are playing good competition night in and night out. They have beaten several potential tourney teams in Iowa St, Wisky, Minny and Illinois. I know their rpi stinks but they should be atleast in the discussion. They've done well at home. I'm not arguing just for Iowa but also the conference as a whole and also asking why the SEC teams are right on the fringe of getting in?

Well, from what I've seen from bracketology (yes, I get bored often lol!), they aren't even in the next four out. CBS bubble watch says they are likely out.

At this point in time, they just have not done enough. Most bubble teams have one or two wins that they can hang their hat on. Iowa doesn't. They need to knock off a couple of ranked teams in the BTT. They have a HUGE hill to climb. I'll wager my alarm clock that Iowa doesn't get in.

I'll take getting 7/12 teams from the conference (Indiana, Michigan, MSU, OSU, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota).

They have 6 in the discussion because it will be the top 2 and then the next 4 teams are battling for the last two spots. It's unfortunate but that's what the tourney has become, 68 teams dilutes the field.

The conference will be very well-represented. Getting seven is nothing to sneeze at. I just don't think Iowa has done nearly enough, and the proof is in the pudding.

I'm happy for seven teams for the most part but there's a part of me that says no way is the SEC a four bid conference. Also the Bigeast will get 8 or 9. Guess my whole point was that Iowas conference record has to be better than those SEC teams and some other fringe teams. Just my thoughts

Unfortunately for other bubble teams, Kentucky is going to be tough to keep out. Despite what the committee may say, there is bias in the selection process. And it's going to be darn hard to keep out the defending national champion.

Alabama does this crap every year. They have a gaudy conference record, but when you really look at their record, they are very unimpressive (is that a word?) Tennessee has some good wins, including a win over an elite team (Florida). The bubble is VERY soft this year, which ultimately does help Iowa's case... However, they need to build that resume in a hurry. They are going to need to make a lot of noise in the BTT.

Right. They are in desperate need of some mojo. Hopefully their big win doesn't come at the expense of Michigan :)

I agree on UK even without Noel. They will give Cal the benefit of the doubt on how he can do in a one and done format. Plus it keeps them in the spotlight for next year when they will be good again.

The SEC is a two bid league possibly three if Kentucky can win a couple in the conference tournament. If Tenn and UK get in hopefully we get them in our side of the bracket, much rather play and SEC team then Iowa.

I hope you are right. Unfortunately I see them as a three possibly four bid league. They don't deserve it and yes I'd like UM to play any SEC team early on except Florida