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I think I'd be able to make a more accurate assessment based on Big Blue Madness.

Last years was not very good and well...we weren't very good last year. I know you can't base an entire season off of one practice, let alone the first of the season, but you can still see who will stand out and what type of excitement is in the air.

I really don't ever trust what I see at Midnight Madness (or Big Blue, whatever). I know it's supposed to be a practice, and they do go through some drills like passing and fast breaks, but it's still mainly for the fans. The TV crews are filming, and there's always a big production with all the bells and whistles. Plus, they usually have a dunk contest, which is definitely, you could say, "made-for-TV"!