February 21st, 2009 at 12:06 PM ^
the same thing.
February 21st, 2009 at 12:30 PM ^
The tournament bids are more important in bulk for conferences. He'll go to bat for any Big 10 team if he gets the floor. He's a professional, not some two-bit, partisan fan.
If you want to be concerned about bias, focus on the SEC Comissioner being the comittee chair. This is the weakest the SEC has looked in year. Will having their comish in such a plush position help sway 3/4 bids into 5/6 bids?
That's a more legit concern, IMO.
February 21st, 2009 at 1:06 PM ^
he will push for Minnesota or PSU to get in over us.
Never ever leave the couch- ever! And never trust a Buckeye.
February 21st, 2009 at 1:11 PM ^
You're being paranoid. It's in his school's best interests for us to get in. And even if it weren't, he's just one of ten members.
February 21st, 2009 at 1:23 PM ^
I recall from various interviews that are done after the field is announced (in years past) that members recuse themselves from discussions involving teams from the conference they are affiliated with.
I may be remembering incorrectly, however.
February 21st, 2009 at 5:13 PM ^
I know conference commissioners aren't allowed to be involved in the discussions for anyone from their conference. I don't remember if ADs only have to recuse themselves from discussions on their team or the entire conference, but I think it's the conference.
February 21st, 2009 at 3:28 PM ^
OSU people always allow their hatred of all things Michigan to overrule all other considerations.
UM's arduous trek to the NCAA Tournament has just become somewhat tougher.
February 21st, 2009 at 5:06 PM ^
OSU athletic directors are not in the same category as OSU Rivals board posters. It's in OSU's best interest that Michigan be in the tournaments so I'd imagine this guy would campaign for us.
February 21st, 2009 at 7:15 PM ^
Best (use of) photo ever.
February 21st, 2009 at 8:31 PM ^
He's not going to let a rivalry come between him and the job he was appointed to do. I would expect any Michigan AD to give the Buckeyes a fair shake in a selection process and I believe Mr. Smith will give the Wolverines the same.