tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post1720953474666136556..comments2024-01-27T06:41:13.204-05:00Comments on Bracketology 101: Bracketology 101's Field of 65 - Dec. 24Bracketology 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-70335094527404228092009-01-06T18:20:00.000-05:002009-01-06T18:20:00.000-05:00Do you really think that their is only going to be...Do you really think that their is only going to be three from the pac 10??? Give me a break one its one of the better conferences and their is no way we only get three.<BR/><BR/>Great blog guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-62704821772235984922008-12-30T10:43:00.000-05:002008-12-30T10:43:00.000-05:00Looks like a tight season. I don't see Ark at 9-1 ...Looks like a tight season. I don't see Ark at 9-1 vs Ok . They should be in by your standards. Best teams this year are spread between 6 conf. That will make it tough to rate. (don't play each other)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-42899099760942793192008-12-26T19:21:00.000-05:002008-12-26T19:21:00.000-05:00I would echo the previous poster's comments, espec...I would echo the previous poster's comments, especially with regard to Syracuse. While I totally agree the Big East is strong enough to end up with three teams on the top two lines, I would have to say that based on resumes and statistics, both Notre Dame (Texas) and Georgetown (Maryland, Memphis) look more like the third team than Syracuse does.<BR/><BR/>Obviously we'll know a lot more once the BE season gets underway, but those are just my thoughts at this point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-71087946709349319542008-12-24T13:38:00.000-05:002008-12-24T13:38:00.000-05:00We aren't huge fans of Syracuse or Ohio State bein...We aren't huge fans of Syracuse or Ohio State being on the 2 line either, but there really aren't any teams worthy of being there right now (Gonzaga was on there until last night). We ended up going with Syracuse because, despite their lack of style points, they do have wins over Florida, Kansas, and Memphis, and this year, the third place team in the stacked Big East very well could get a two seed. Ohio State made it on the two line because of the wins you mentioned and the fact that the Big Ten champ (OSU or MSU) deserves at least a two seed down the road (they might even get a one with how strong the conference has been so far). <BR/><BR/>You may be right about Portland State; they could be a 14 very easily. Their conference RPI is holding them back though, and when it comes down to seeding the 13-16 seeds in March, conference RPI proves to be very important. <BR/><BR/>We're with you on the MEAC/SWAC play-in game. It probably won't happen for the reasons you mentioned, but it should. Based on conference RPI, Central Connecticut State (Northeast) or Austin Peay (Ohio Valley) would be the likely candidates to replace the MEAC or SWAC "champ."Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-88013078788963419532008-12-24T11:19:00.000-05:002008-12-24T11:19:00.000-05:00I agree in general with the teams chosen; however,...I agree in general with the teams chosen; however, I take exception to some of the seedings given that you guys utilize a projection/prediction model.<BR/><BR/>Do you really think Ohio State and Syracuse are #2 seeds in March? Syracuse has zero style points in their victories and Ohio State's two best wins have been against Miami (McClinton ejected early) and Notre Dame (overrated; Harangody played well but had pneumonia) <BR/><BR/>I think Portland State deserves better than a #15 seed for winning in Spokane and for playing Washington to the buzzer.<BR/><BR/>On the flipside, I like #4 seed for Wake Forest. Many will overrate them because they are crushing inferior competition. They have loads of talent (are also young and have an inexperienced coach) but must be on fraud alert. I have a feeling that once they lose, it may be the start of a tumble.<BR/><BR/>Also, the spineless committee won't pit the MEAC and SWAC champs together in a play-in game even if they are the 2 worst teams in the field. The NCAA decides to display its cultural sensitivity in this fashion rather than influencing the hiring of qualified minority coaches.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the great work! I love what you guys do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com