About six weeks ago, the feeling at C-USA Media Day was that the league would be much better this year. There was hype about Houston. There was hype about Morris Almond and Rice. There was hype about Mike Davis landing at UAB.

It all sounded good at the time. But I’m here to tell you, the league doesn’t appear to be any better. In fact, it might be worse. I know that’s a horrifying thought for Memphis fans, but the early returns aren’t looking good.

Though C-USA is actually seventh as a league right now in the RPI ratings — ahead of the Big East and the ACC — I wouldn’t put much stock in that. The RPI is very volatile and a little bit wacky early in the season, and if I were to look into my crystal ball, I’d say C-USA will only get one NCAA Tournament bid come March (going to Memphis, of course).

Here’s my breakdown of where each C-USA team stands as we flip the calendar to December:
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