I'm a Dayton fan just checking out anything I can find on Villanova since I had not seen them play ever -- let alone this year. I do know a little about the bid process. I do not think there is a cost to submit a bid (not 100% sure on that -- but I don't think so). There is a guarantee the school has to sign off on if they are awarded a host. Basically sell X amount of tickets or write a check for the difference to the NCAA. I would not be upset with the NCAA if Creighton did not submit a bid -- but rather take a look inside Creighton Athletics administration. Also, sometimes there is a scheduling conflict for some of these schools if they share the gym space with another sport. I don't know Creighton's set up, but it might have factored into their non-bid decision. Hope this helps answer a couple questions.
Now -- if anyone know of another Villanova sports website that might have a little volleyball chat on it -- can you share it with me. For Dayton, the Villanova fans can check out
www.udpride.com.
Thanks!