tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post4336608446783524119..comments2024-01-27T06:41:13.204-05:00Comments on Bracketology 101: B101's Questions For The CompetitionBracketology 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-25572532074002802732010-02-26T12:28:36.409-05:002010-02-26T12:28:36.409-05:00How does Vandy lose and go up in the seedings?
Th...How does Vandy lose and go up in the seedings?<br /><br />The same way they lost and went up in the AP Poll.RetepAdamhttp://www.fvsports.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-5193479427032992302010-02-24T18:06:34.399-05:002010-02-24T18:06:34.399-05:00I agree with Matt R. It makes no sense to put Kent...I agree with Matt R. It makes no sense to put Kentucky in Big 10 country when there are 2 sites in SEC country. Kentucky fans travel very well and would fill the arena in New Orleans. Duke has to hoping that Kentucky does not get put in Jacksonville with them. All those Kentucky fans would be rooting against the hated Blue Devils. It makes more sense to put 2 Big 10 teams in Milwaukee.Wally Horsenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-25335229462621575842010-02-24T18:01:31.968-05:002010-02-24T18:01:31.968-05:00So are you saying if Minnesota beats Purdue, they ...So are you saying if Minnesota beats Purdue, they can lose to Illinois and Michigan? It seems like you put more weight on big wins than bad losses, cause Minnesota has many more bad losses than good wins. I don't think a win over Purdue makes up for all those bad losses. If Minnesota were to go 2-0 this week, then I would start drinking the B101 Minnesota Koolaid. But I don't see it happening and see the Gophers in the NIT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-40625275159577696822010-02-24T15:29:15.127-05:002010-02-24T15:29:15.127-05:00Also just noticed Lunardi fixed the Big Ten issue ...Also just noticed Lunardi fixed the Big Ten issue (Purdue and Wisconsin in the same half region). I think we can call B.S. on his 'Updated Feb 22' at the top.matt rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-36837030995008259372010-02-24T15:26:36.303-05:002010-02-24T15:26:36.303-05:00I have no problem with putting Syracuse out west, ...I have no problem with putting Syracuse out west, it is a long plane ride either way. There is no miles measurement or flight time clause in the principles... you either are geographically close are you aren't and as long as Kansas is in St. Louis as overall #1, Syracuse will have to just go with whatever they get. They picked a bad year to host a regional. Not sure why these teams even volunteer to be "host institutions" unless they get a pay day out of it.<br /><br />And I agree that it is a bit contradictory. Putting Kentucky in Milwaukee for an 8-hour drive vs 11-hour drive to NO/JAX doesn't really sway me (_much_ closer, really??), especially with so many high-seeded Big Ten teams. Kentucky has been in NO or JAX for weeks with us, and was in NO for the NCAA's mock bracket with the media a few weeks ago. <br /><br />http://www.ncaa.com/blog/200910d1mensbasketball/2010/02/mock-selection-day-one-videos.htmlmatt rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-40091273177388553822010-02-24T14:53:02.930-05:002010-02-24T14:53:02.930-05:00Exactly anon. He explained it away by saying both...Exactly anon. He explained it away by saying both Kentucky and Houston are "midwest sites." MAybe he just needs a geography lesson.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09950409970670730043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-90410813266169845532010-02-24T14:23:10.081-05:002010-02-24T14:23:10.081-05:00Kentucky is actually closer to Syracuse than Houst...Kentucky is actually closer to Syracuse than Houston.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-61193494900593630792010-02-24T13:41:44.432-05:002010-02-24T13:41:44.432-05:00Did you see Glockner's follow up column? http...Did you see Glockner's follow up column? http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/andy_glockner/02/23/bracket.questions/index.html?eref=sihp<br /><br />The answers to his first two questions are contradictory.<br />1) Kentucky will be placed in Milwaukee since it is closest.<br />2) Syracuse will go out west because it makes more sense not to inconvenience two teams by shipping Syracuse south and sending one of those teams out West.<br /><br />In that case wouldn't it make more sense to send Kentucky south so as not to inconvenience a Big Ten team? <br />Why he completely ignores sending the fourth #1 out west, I have no idea. He's all over the board.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09950409970670730043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-856942736121436902010-02-24T13:02:49.113-05:002010-02-24T13:02:49.113-05:00Keep in mind, too, that our seeding of Texas also ...Keep in mind, too, that our seeding of Texas also factors in their remaining schedule, which includes games at Texas A&M and at Baylor.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-81143280237580377702010-02-24T13:00:03.807-05:002010-02-24T13:00:03.807-05:00We admit that Minnesota is a risky inclusion, but ...We admit that Minnesota is a risky inclusion, but we like the Gophers' chances to get themselves at-large worthy down the stretch. We think they have a good shot to knock off Purdue at home tonight given the way they played at home against Wisconsin last Thursday, and a case could even be made that Minnesota belongs in with a loss to Purdue and a win at Illinois this weekend. If the Boilers win tonight, they'll almost certainly get to 10-8 in conference and they'll be in everyone's field next week.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-80097559968052051252010-02-24T12:59:27.444-05:002010-02-24T12:59:27.444-05:00Based on your seedings, Texas is predicted to be t...Based on your seedings, Texas is predicted to be the 24th-best team in the field. <br /><br />You provide the two good arguments for why they should not be a 4 seed in Glockner's bracket. <br /><br />I do, however, see them in the 4/5 range in a "season-ends-today" projection. Their overall body of work is still better than the ACC #2, Butler (when was the last time they played a clear tournament team?), Xavier, BYU, and Gonzaga.Paymonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179522944078513967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-73958759227105536972010-02-24T12:41:24.780-05:002010-02-24T12:41:24.780-05:00We're not saying that Texas can't get to a...We're not saying that Texas can't get to a 4 eventually, but they don't deserve a 4 if the season ended today (which is how Glockner does his bracket). The Longhorns have lost six of their last 10 games, and in the last six games they've played against tourney-caliber teams, they are 1-5. That doesn't sound like a 4 seed to us.<br /><br />We'll get back to you on the dinner...Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-52972115520937577632010-02-24T11:57:16.514-05:002010-02-24T11:57:16.514-05:00How about a question for B101. Why is Minnesota in...How about a question for B101. Why is Minnesota in your field? They lost to non tourney teams Miami and Portland in OOC along with the bad losses to Michigan, Indiana, and Northwestern. The Gophers will be lucky to finish 2-2 with that remaining schedule. B101 was wrong to put the Gophers in the bracket. Minnesota will not make the tournament.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-23313735452677292702010-02-24T11:34:31.235-05:002010-02-24T11:34:31.235-05:00I love that Joe is showing so much love to the A-1...I love that Joe is showing so much love to the A-10. I hope the selection committee shows love to the A-10, CAA, and St. Mary's as well. I'm a Duke fan and I would rather face a Rhode Island or Dayton in the second round or sweet 16 rather than Louisville, Oklahoma State, or Marquette.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-71950540829332277902010-02-24T10:10:52.617-05:002010-02-24T10:10:52.617-05:00I must agree with Glockner, and think Texas (assum...I must agree with Glockner, and think Texas (assuming no more injuries) will have a protected seed. Why do they have that seed?<br /><br />* Defeated Pitt on a neutral floor<br />* Defeated Michigan St.<br />* Top 10 adjusted defensive efficiency; Top 30 adjusted offensive efficiency<br />* They only have 1 really bad loss (@ Oklahoma)<br />* They have and / or will have a better resume than: Vanderbilt, Butler, Tennessee, Wake, Gonzaga, MWC #2, Xavier<br /><br />It's very realistic for Texas to win 3 of 4 and to get to the Big XII tournament semis. If they do that, they will be a clear top 16 team.<br /><br />PS Can we have a side bet on this? If you come down to DC, dinner on me. If I come to wherever you're at, dinner on you.Paymonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179522944078513967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-18538198569921860462010-02-24T09:22:29.562-05:002010-02-24T09:22:29.562-05:00Defending Lunardi? We're very disappointed in ...Defending Lunardi? We're very disappointed in you, Murph. (Just kidding.)<br /><br />We agree that the last spot on the 3 line was hard to fill, but think Georgetown (and a couple of other teams) deserved that spot more than Vandy. The Commodores aren't an outlandish pick there by any stretch, but them being on the 3 line is another example of Lunardi's random seeding. He has routinely dropped teams for no apparent reason after two-win weeks, bumped teams up who have lost games the previous week, or even held teams on the same seed line after two-loss weeks. That's the main reason we singled Vandy out.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-6149631882008453872010-02-24T08:57:46.864-05:002010-02-24T08:57:46.864-05:00I can't believe I am answering for Lunardi, bu...I can't believe I am answering for Lunardi, but I think his defense for the Vandy bump up is that there wasn't a good team for that last 3 spot (as I think you have said re: G'Town). He had Vandy as his top 4-seed in his previous bracket, so that acted as a procedural tiebreaker.<br /><br />Can I say again that I can't believe I am defending Lunardi?Murphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14845583283239126965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-53745683069097364572010-02-24T07:39:39.542-05:002010-02-24T07:39:39.542-05:00We know that these match-ups are technically "...We know that these match-ups are technically "OK," but overall they are a result of oversight and laziness on Lunardi's part. As you said, there are several easy fixes to these problems, but rather than spend a little extra time putting his bracket together, he seeds teams sloppily and hides behind the NCAA's rule change. He definitely did not "exhaust all other options" before potentially matching-up Wisconsin and Purdue and Kentucky and Louisville.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-22505342650958029722010-02-24T01:16:06.541-05:002010-02-24T01:16:06.541-05:00I'm sure in Joe's mind that potential matc...I'm sure in Joe's mind that potential matchup between Purdue and Wisconsin is fine because he likes to repeat that the NCAA changed its rule and now allows teams from the same conference to meet as early as the second round of the tournament if said conference has more than nine participants or all other bracketing options have been exhausted. However, I can think of a couple of ways to fix this as well as the potential second-round rematch he has between Kentucky and Louisville (The NCAA likes to avoid first and second round rematches).Bracket Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343435318179404951noreply@blogger.com