Quote Originally Posted by Mucrisco View Post
So, when discussing how conferences compare, is it fair to say that the only two periods that matter are the non conference portion and the tournament?
Yes. I also share your skepticism, if you will, about how conferences are rated. Teams change drastically over the season. Beating someone in the non-conference season does not necessarily translate to being the better team in March. That would hold true for conferences, as well.