Midnight Madness traditions in danger

[Crimson Surfer]

Midnight Madness traditions in danger

Is it time to say good-bye to Midnight Madness?
Maybe. Among the nearly 150 items proposed to pass into NCAA law for next year is one that will change when NCAA Division I basketball teams can begin practice, from the current ''Saturday nearest to Oct. 15th," to ''7 p.m. on the Friday nearest Oct. 15th."

That ''Saturday nearest" rule allowed some basketball-crazy schools to go out, in a show of dedication, at 12:01 a.m. Saturday morning. Over the years, those first minute practices have been turned into basketball events, with fans being invited into the coliseum to await the striking of midnight, a practice that then begat more and more elaborate entertainment for those fans waiting for the first minute of NCAA-authorized practice.

But NCAA legislation (No. 04-45) being proposed for next year would do away with the tradition of ''Midnight Madness," and it's a proposal that is likely to be adopted, in spite of tradition, for several reasons.

One is that it makes sense. Teams get to take the floor at 7 p.m. — a reasonable hour — and have a full practice.

 

[BamaArrived2006]

That's pretty stupid....a coach can all practice when ever he wants, it just so happens Coach wants to call it at Midnight and it's open to the public!!!

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[TruCrimson]

Hand it to nuts at the NCAA to screw up something that is good for the sport of college b'ball......they need to work on something that is useful to bring crowds to the gym, to bring support to the b'ball programs, instead of running them off, we already are getting hurt by the NBA, which they(NCAA) refuse to do anything about.....it makes no sense! C'mon guys THINK for once....use your head for something-else other than a hat rack.