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Message: [QUOTE="sun, post: 4141325, member: 11664"] It's not about the Tourney, but it does reflect the opinion of sports writers about which teams are currently the best in the nation. That perception can affect how fans and players view the relative strength of the UConn program. It doesn't hurt for UConn to be ranked higher than lower since reputations are on the line, of the coaches & players, and even students and fans pay some attention to it. Even if it only serves to motivate players, it's still a factor that can have psychological effects. [/QUOTE]