It looks like the coaches in the American Athletic Conference have been doing their homework. The Cincinnati Bearcats were voted No. 1 in the American Athletic Conference preseason poll for the second-straight year. While winning preseason awards is about as meaningful as a bank account full of Stanley Nickels, it’s still a recognition that the program is in good standing entering the season.
What is surprising for those outside the Cincinnati area is that conference newcomer Wichita State wasn’t selected. The Shockers finished right in the same neighborhood as the Bearcats in last year’s national rankings.