I believe we can make the Dance. We have dug ourselves into hole, but we can dig out. I still have confidence in this team.
If we don't make the 64, I definitely think we should take an NIT invite. It gives our seniors a chance to redeem and have fun, playing (and showing something to NBA scouts) and going to different places. It gives our underclassmen yet more experience playing road games. And, it does put a few bucks in our bank account. I just don't see a down side to it....other than pride.
As for pride, on the national scene, with basketball, Bama has little, nationally. No NC's....no Final Fours, even no Elite 8's. We are not part of the UK's, Indianas, Dukes, UNCs, or so on, who could turn down an NIT because of pride. Think about who in the SEC has reached the Final Four...actually several. Not us.
Hang in. We'll be OK.
RTR!!!