tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post113969773686332969..comments2024-01-27T06:41:13.204-05:00Comments on Bracketology 101: Weekend RecapBracketology 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139804874496474802006-02-12T23:27:00.000-05:002006-02-12T23:27:00.000-05:00Indiana would only be 16-11 if they went 3-3. But...Indiana would only be 16-11 if they went 3-3. But its a moot point anyway, they will lose at least 4 of those remaining games...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139794210117669322006-02-12T20:30:00.000-05:002006-02-12T20:30:00.000-05:00Oh, I forgot to add that that loss to Vandy earlie...Oh, I forgot to add that that loss to Vandy earlier this year for GT is only looking better. They've got a strong case, if they meet the conditions as I said above.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139794143111217492006-02-12T20:29:00.000-05:002006-02-12T20:29:00.000-05:00Pitt and Georgetown are an interesting case. They ...Pitt and Georgetown are an interesting case. They have pretty much the same resume, in my book. I've seen both teams play, and both are pretty evenly matched (it's not like the GT-Pitt game was a blowout - Pitt lost a big lead, on the road, to a red-hot Hoya team, and lost by three, when they had a makeable three at the buzzer to send it into OT).<BR/><BR/>I foresee Pitt getting maybe one seed line higher, if the following occurs: a) both teams win out, and b) Pitt beats WVU again, on the road, giving them the season sweep (as GU lost to WVU earlier this year).<BR/><BR/>Of course, the Big East tourney will probably have a lot to say about this. I'd be a great rematch to see Pitt and GT again, this time on a neutral court, playing for a three seed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139794093119022552006-02-12T20:28:00.000-05:002006-02-12T20:28:00.000-05:00We agree. G'town needs to win first though.We agree. G'town needs to win first though.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139792414819946932006-02-12T20:00:00.000-05:002006-02-12T20:00:00.000-05:00If Georgetown hangs on to beat West Virginia (as I...If Georgetown hangs on to beat West Virginia (as I write this they are up 8 at half), how much of a factor to the conference standings become when you are looking at ranking them in relation to Pittsburgh. Although Pittsburgh has a higher RPI (I figure GU's will be 13 or 14 if they win), it's going to be hard to justify placing Pitt higher in the bracket IMO. GU would hold a one game (loss column) lead over Pitt, plus the head to head win, and it's fairly hard to see how Pitt can make that up (with GU's relatively easy finish). It's hard to say Pitt has a better OOC resume (their best win over Wisconsin at Pitt). What do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139791965919400362006-02-12T19:52:00.000-05:002006-02-12T19:52:00.000-05:00Miami really needs to beat UNC tonight at home or ...Miami really needs to beat UNC tonight at home or else things do not look good for them. Indiana has to go at least 3-3 in their last 6 games and it won't be easy especially with the way they are playing. Anticipate them being either last 4 in or last 4 out when our bracket comes out later tonightBracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139783046835150962006-02-12T17:24:00.000-05:002006-02-12T17:24:00.000-05:00What would happen to Miami if they lose their next...What would happen to Miami if they lose their next 3 games? Do you guys think Indiana will make the tournament? They will have a tough time going 3-3 in their last 6.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139777911689323382006-02-12T15:58:00.000-05:002006-02-12T15:58:00.000-05:00NC State was our last four seed last week, and eve...NC State was our last four seed last week, and even with their loss at Georgia Tech they shouldn't fall much past the end of the five line this week.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139776795526368852006-02-12T15:39:00.000-05:002006-02-12T15:39:00.000-05:00How far do you think NC State will drop after what...How far do you think NC State will drop after what can only be considered a "bad" loss against GA Tech?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139771697215391402006-02-12T14:14:00.000-05:002006-02-12T14:14:00.000-05:00We agree that Colorado looks pretty unattractive r...We agree that Colorado looks pretty unattractive right now, but it's going a bit too far to say UAB and Temple are in over the Buffs. UAB has zero Top 50 wins and is in third place in a very weak C-USA. Their SOS is worse than Colorado's (137 to 131) and their most "impressive" win was against Nebraska. It's especially hard to justify the Blazers after their embarrassing performance against second-place UTEP this week. <BR/><BR/>Temple, meanwhile, has three good wins over Maryland, Alabama, and Miami(FL), but have enough bad loses to cancel those out. They have had their chances to crack the bracket a couple of times this season, but have gone out and lost very winnable games each time (see at LaSalle). The Owls are sixth right now in an A-10 that looks very much like a one-bid league. We give Temple some credit for a good non-conference schedule, but their losses ave piled up and they are buried in the A-10 standings. The only way they get a ticket is by upsetting GW in the conference tournament.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139765100143966982006-02-12T12:25:00.000-05:002006-02-12T12:25:00.000-05:00UAB would go in before Colorado. Uab & Temple at ...UAB would go in before Colorado. Uab & Temple at least have some quality wins. Remember in 2004 when Colorado missed the NCAA despite a 10-6 conference record? They had no resume just like this year. Why do you guys think Colorado deserves a bid? Their weak non conference slate? Their lack of quality wins?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139761755444654062006-02-12T11:29:00.000-05:002006-02-12T11:29:00.000-05:00It's kind of unfair to say that Stanford needed to...It's kind of unfair to say that Stanford needed to win at Gonzaga, but in reality they did. They have so many terrible losses, and only two good wins (Washington and Cal). Nine losses and a 76 RPI are also big negatives. Their game at Arizona this week is make-or-break for the Cardinal if they have any prayer of making it, especially considering they have games left at Washington and at home against UCLA.<BR/><BR/>The only way the WAC will get two bids at this point is if Nevada loses the conference tournament. They have played very well of late, have a couple of good wins on their resume, and have creeped up to 37 in the RPI. Right now, they are playing like everyone expected them to play at the beginning of the year, and they have a very good chance at an at large. Their previous tournament history won't hurt them either come Selection Sunday.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139761024867894812006-02-12T11:17:00.000-05:002006-02-12T11:17:00.000-05:00Colorado is going to be a real tough call this wee...Colorado is going to be a real tough call this week. Their record is nice, but their complete lack of a resume makes them very unattractive. The one problem with leaving Colorado out at this point, though, is finding someone else to put in. With the A-10, C-USA, MAC, MWC, WAC and WCC all looking like one-bid leagues, big conferences stand to benefit this year, and teams like Colorado might be able to sneak in with a weaker-than-normal resume. The Buffs also have an edge in that they have a few games left (Oklahoma, @ Kansas, Iowa State) that could really help thier case, while many mid-majors only have one big conference game or their Bracket Buster game left to get a big win.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139760930900181902006-02-12T11:15:00.000-05:002006-02-12T11:15:00.000-05:00Stanford is gonna need more than a win over a rank...Stanford is gonna need more than a win over a ranked team. Have you looked at their resume lately? They have 4 losses to teams outside of the top 100. Washington is their only win over the top 50. Do you think the selection committee will ignore all those bad losses?<BR/> Do you think the only way the WAC gets 2 bids is if Nevada loses in conference tournament? Nevada deserves an at large bid. They have road wins over NCAA teams Kansas & Pacific. It also can't hurt that Nevada has 3 NCAA tournament wins over the last 2 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139720182181396352006-02-11T23:56:00.000-05:002006-02-11T23:56:00.000-05:00Colorado has a good record but a terrible resume. ...Colorado has a good record but a terrible resume. How can you validate them making the bracket? Many of the teams they have beaten have losing records. The Big 12 only has 3 deserving teams. Politics is the only way they get 4.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139709159162820562006-02-11T20:52:00.000-05:002006-02-11T20:52:00.000-05:00MVC is looking real good for 4 bids right after th...MVC is looking real good for 4 bids right after this week with SIU beating Missouri State and Creighton. Like the Big 12 to get 4 as well and there is a better chance for the Big 12 to get 5 then there is for MVC (although I may eat these words as I see Missouri State is up 4 over UNI at the half). The BracketBuster will be huge for the MVC not only to determine how many teams the conference will get but for seeding.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1139708881328109802006-02-11T20:48:00.000-05:002006-02-11T20:48:00.000-05:00So you still think 4 in for the MVC? Some of the ...So you still think 4 in for the MVC? Some of the power conferences look week ie. SEC/Ky Big10/ In and ACC/MD.<BR/><BR/>Will the MVC get more in than Big 12? Never would of thought this when I was at SIU 20 years ago and they got robbeb vs. Larry Bird and Ind. St.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com