There really is no reason that anyone should have to make a case for the Ohio Bobcats to be included in the top 25. The ballots will be returned Monday, and while I am confident they will be receiving votes, I doubt they will make the cut. That is a shame because they most certainly deserve to be included and there are multiple reasons why.
The Bobcats are 20-2 overall and 9-2 in the best mid-major this season. In the non-conference, Ohio did not play a tough schedule but they do have a solid win against Purdue. The Boilermakers are currently 16-9 overall and 7-5 in the Big Ten.