One of the prevailing arguments commonly heard about why football should not be brought back is that it will hurt men's basketball. To help displace this notion consider the following. From 1964-1986 Wichita State qualified for 5 NCAA tournaments and played some of its best basketball in the history of the University. In comparison, from 1986-2008 (the same 22 year time period), the Shox have played in only 3 NCAA tournaments and fans were forced to endure a decade of terrible basketball. Furthermore, only one of those appearances came after 1988. Clearly, not having football hasn't helped the basketball team. I'm not saying I'm just saying....
Below is a list of Valley teams that field an FCS Football squad along with a list of their corresponding NCAA basketball success.
NCAA APPEARANCES SINCE 1986
Indiana State: 2
Wichita State: 3
Northern Iowa: 4
Illinois State: 4
Missouri State: 6
Southern Illinois: 9
Below is a list of Valley teams that field an FCS Football squad along with a list of their corresponding NCAA basketball success.
NCAA APPEARANCES SINCE 1986
Indiana State: 2
Wichita State: 3
Northern Iowa: 4
Illinois State: 4
Missouri State: 6
Southern Illinois: 9
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