tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post4923216174053649935..comments2024-01-27T06:41:13.204-05:00Comments on Bracketology 101: Bracketology 101's Field of 65 - Feb. 8Bracketology 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-42358397435510995262010-02-13T21:13:43.498-05:002010-02-13T21:13:43.498-05:00B101, why Wake over Vandy and Temple?B101, why Wake over Vandy and Temple?Jeff Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391701310651038785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-23014912099024269782010-02-10T16:45:04.160-05:002010-02-10T16:45:04.160-05:00They'll be in the NIT.They'll be in the NIT.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-5243512942769430442010-02-10T16:39:45.366-05:002010-02-10T16:39:45.366-05:00how safe is clemson's spot in the field? with ...how safe is clemson's spot in the field? with that remaining schedule, it is possible that clemson will finish under 500 in the acc. what will happen if clemson finishes 7-9 in conference?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-11718444453868457522010-02-10T11:28:07.564-05:002010-02-10T11:28:07.564-05:00It is quite clear that the Big East is the best co...It is quite clear that the Big East is the best conference in the country (see, e.g., Georgetown over Duke, UConn over TX, WV over OhioSt, everybody and their weak aunt over whomever the Pac10 throws up). What has the BigXII or the ACC done so very well that they deserve to get 58% of the entire conference into the tournament while the best conference gets only 44%? <br /><br />Before saying "individual teams", I think we need to take a look at some of those -- Baylor (only 1 win over an OOC Tourney-quality team [Xavier, who might not even make it themselves]; 4-4 in conference and only decent win at all in conference over TX offset by loss at Colorado.<br /><br />Oklahoma St -- losing record in conference, possibly the weakest OOC schedule of any bubble team [best win = 1 pt. @ Stanford while lost to both URI and Tulsa]. Really they only have 1 good win all season -- at K.St. Looking ahead they most likely end up with a losing record in-conference. Feb 20 game v. Baylor should be a play-in game or just keep them both out.<br /><br />Maryland? - Best OOC win @ Indiana. 0-4 against at-large contenders (if you include William & Mary and Cincinnati). In-conference they swept Fl.St. Cool. Otherwise, nothing but bottom-feeders (only other ACC wins v. BC, NCSt, Miami and UNC). Lost to Clemson and Wake, yet to play GTech or Duke or Virginia or VT. Probably end up .500 in conference. <br /><br />Virginia Tech -- OOC schedule already discussed by others (lost to only Tourney team and best OOC win = OT over Seton Hall). In conference only road win = Virginia. Split w/ UNC. Split w/ Miami. Yet to play Wake, Duke, GTech or Maryland. <br /><br />So are those teams that much better than, for example Cincinnati? Cinci has already beaten Maryland and Vandy on a neutral floor. Only OOC losses are all to tourney at-large teams (neutral to Gonzaga and road losses at Xavier and UAB). Big East record not great, but certainly not worse than the above teams -- wins over ND, SFla and UConn.<br /><br />The Big East should get 8 (add Cinci) and absent something very unexpected, Baylor/OkSt and VT/Maryland should each be play-in games.DavidATLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-28305210268595945252010-02-09T16:54:36.010-05:002010-02-09T16:54:36.010-05:00Randy,
Since you're new to the site, perhaps ...Randy,<br /><br />Since you're new to the site, perhaps you don't know how we put together our bracket. We don't seed teams as if the season ended today, we look at what a team has done AND project what they will do in the future. We are well aware that VT has a poor OOC resume, but we think they have a very good chance of winning 10-11 ACC games with the schedule they have left. If the Hokies do that, they're not going to get left out no matter what they did (or didn't do) out of conference.<br /><br />We went with Louisville over South Florida because they are already a game and a half better in conference and because we think the Cardinals can beat Georgetown or Syracuse (or potentially both) at home. If they just win one of those games, and win at St. John's, at DePaul, and against ND at home, they'll finish 10-8 in conference and be in very good shape for a bid. If they also pick up a win at UConn or at Marquette (both also possible), they'll get to 11 wins and be pretty much a lock for a bid. We think South Florida, and to a lesser extent Notre Dame, Cincinnati, and UConn are all still alive for a bid, but looking ahead, we like Lousiville's chances the best.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-31118796071678866472010-02-09T16:08:23.140-05:002010-02-09T16:08:23.140-05:00Still would love to hear how Louisville is in...pl...Still would love to hear how Louisville is in...please?K Wechterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686840565010894235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1904929798065568972010-02-09T14:30:14.349-05:002010-02-09T14:30:14.349-05:00randy...
you have been here for about 5 minutes.....randy...<br /><br />you have been here for about 5 minutes....lost credibility?? this is the #1 site for accuracy in the land. Are you really going to rip on Va Tech, while boasting for Dayton? Really?? I'm sure the Flyers have someone who can match up with Jeff Allen. And, where does the A10 get off calling any conference weak? Go TerpsGary Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-27107373415752445242010-02-09T14:24:14.486-05:002010-02-09T14:24:14.486-05:00But you never even considered Virginia Tech's ...But you never even considered Virginia Tech's terrible non-conference schedule plus the fact that Dayton played a tough non-conference schedule and picked up some nice wins. You guys have already lost a lot of credibility with me. The whole body of work is supposed to be taken into consideration not just conference play. A few ACC wins do not make up for the fact that Virginia Tech played a very weak early schedule.<br /><br />You also failed to mention that their only ACC win over a team in your field is Clemson. They have beaten up on the bottom tier teams of the ACC. Tech also lost to North Carolina and Miami, who are 2 of the worst teams in the ACC. How can you justify including a team that has only 1 Win over a team currently in your field? Their 18-4 record is a joke when you consider the poor level of the teams they have beaten and 2 of those 4 losses are to non tourney teams.Randynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-48413544921836646042010-02-09T13:56:20.402-05:002010-02-09T13:56:20.402-05:00Great job as usual.
New Mexico State and Utah Sta...Great job as usual.<br /><br />New Mexico State and Utah State are tied for first in the WAC after NMSU beat La Tech at home last night. What are the chances two WAC teams make it to the NCAA's assuming Utah State stays hot and ends up losing in the WAC Championship to someone like New Mexico State?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-40727357373790234812010-02-09T13:08:16.471-05:002010-02-09T13:08:16.471-05:00Welcome aboard, Randy.
See above for our rational...Welcome aboard, Randy.<br /><br />See above for our rationale on VT and Dayton.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-17556225415584377412010-02-09T12:59:20.453-05:002010-02-09T12:59:20.453-05:00This is a terrific cbb site. I found you through f...This is a terrific cbb site. I found you through foxsports.com. Two things about your bracket really surprised me. How is virginia tech in the field? They played one of the worst non-conference schedules in the nation. How is Dayton not in your field? Doesn't the committee judge teams individually without worrying about how many make it from each conference? How is Dayton not in? They just beat an 8th seed(Xavier) by 25 points.Randynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-70821261181570289382010-02-08T20:36:38.149-05:002010-02-08T20:36:38.149-05:00You say VCU won 8 out of their last 9. Well North...You say VCU won 8 out of their last 9. Well Northeastern has won 14 out of their last 15. If any team has "turned things around" it's NU over VCU. Plus Northeastern has already beaten VCU this season (on the road).<br /><br />I don't get why Northeastern is so underrated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-20200243684489005562010-02-08T19:56:14.634-05:002010-02-08T19:56:14.634-05:00I can see why Lunardi said that. I mean, he picks...I can see why Lunardi said that. I mean, he picks his bracket as if the season ended now. I have six A-10 teams too, but I don't think they'll end up with six. <br /><br />I still don't get Louisville over USF and ND. Louisville can't win on the road; USF has a much more favorible schedule coming up too. The Cardinals have to beat 'Cuse or G'Town. I don't see it happening.K Wechterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686840565010894235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-78976345739063514962010-02-08T19:32:20.592-05:002010-02-08T19:32:20.592-05:00Glockner is a moron....Lunardi is a tool. I recei...Glockner is a moron....Lunardi is a tool. I received an email from him today stating that Maryland was in the field now. Now?? He also pointed out that finishing #1 in the acc was irrevelant. Then lunardi does that bs with the a10. Riddle me this joe, do you really think maryland will be worried about playing a 3 seeded temple team?? Vasquez & Co will beat them like unc got dominated on Sunday. Go Garyland!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-43354746293630179042010-02-08T18:11:58.505-05:002010-02-08T18:11:58.505-05:00Northern Iowa will probably max out at a 6 seed.Northern Iowa will probably max out at a 6 seed.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-88696942017500823422010-02-08T18:11:29.489-05:002010-02-08T18:11:29.489-05:00From Lunardi's chat on ESPN.com this afternoon...From Lunardi's chat on ESPN.com this afternoon:<br /><br />Tony (Louisville)<br />does the a10 really get 6 teams in?<br /><br />Joe Lunardi (3:31 PM)<br />Probably not.<br /><br />---<br /><br />To clarify: Lunardi disagrees with his own bracket.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-59538747901656261482010-02-08T17:49:39.367-05:002010-02-08T17:49:39.367-05:00Northern Iowa question: what seed can you see the ...Northern Iowa question: what seed can you see the panthers getting if they win out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-73915716457345831962010-02-08T17:41:26.486-05:002010-02-08T17:41:26.486-05:00Quick hits:
Dayton has a comparable resume to the...Quick hits:<br /><br />Dayton has a comparable resume to the teams you mentioned, but they are still the sixth best team resume-wise in the A-10. The Flyers will need to improve their standing in conference if they want to hear their named called on Selection Sunday.<br /><br />Our change of heart about the A-10 is described in more detail in our bracket write-up this week, but in short, the league is benefitting from the continued mediocre play of a lot of big conference bubble teams. The struggles of the Pac-10, and this week the SEC, helped Richmond get into the field this week.<br /><br />Syracuse absolutely has a chance at the No. 1 overall seed. The way things are shaping up right now, it looks like that honor will go to either Kansas, Kentucky, or the winner of the Big East.<br /><br />We have absolutely no idea how Lunardi can justify the A-10 getting as many bids as the Big East or justify the fact that his last five (not four) temas out all being from the Big East. Way to make the tough calls again this week, Joe. We'll address those issues - and other issues - that we have about Lunardi's bracket in our Questions for the Competition tomorrow.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-85353651820511763152010-02-08T16:40:50.160-05:002010-02-08T16:40:50.160-05:00Well Lunardi certainly was dead wrong about Arizon...Well Lunardi certainly was dead wrong about Arizona. The Cats got pasted by Washington State. Arizona did not belong in the bracket. It was a major goof up by Lunardi.Great Plainsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-37806842489896357432010-02-08T16:29:56.620-05:002010-02-08T16:29:56.620-05:00B101,
When did you change your minds about the...B101,<br /> When did you change your minds about the Atlantic 10? Last week you said there was no way that the A10 would get 5 teams, and now you have 5 teams in your bracket? But where is Dayton? You guys will have to eat your anti A-10 words if the Atlantic 10 gets 6 teams.A 10 Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-79118855163777557142010-02-08T15:42:01.263-05:002010-02-08T15:42:01.263-05:00Can you guys explain to me how Lunardi has 6 a10 t...Can you guys explain to me how Lunardi has 6 a10 teams and only 6 big east teams (and his first 4 out are all big east) Just seems a little weird to me!Robert Boscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912047917760451594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-48308555769983953512010-02-08T15:14:44.622-05:002010-02-08T15:14:44.622-05:00Joe Lunardi takes a lot of heat for all the mistak...Joe Lunardi takes a lot of heat for all the mistakes he makes. But he is correct not to have Virginia Tech in yet. Va. Tech played a very soft OOC schedule and need to beat more top tier teams to deserve an at large. Home wins over Clemson and North Carolina are not even to earn a bid. Clemson has been struggling and North Carolina is one of the worst teams in the ACC. <br /><br />Why does Bracketology 101 keep Va. Tech in the bracket? They have not done enough in conference to make up for that awful OOC schedule. Teams that schedule cupcakes in OOC should not be rewarded!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-73060560248146607692010-02-08T14:55:52.859-05:002010-02-08T14:55:52.859-05:00How is Louisville ahead of South Florida or Notre ...How is Louisville ahead of South Florida or Notre Dame? <br /><br />I guess you guys think they'll beat 'Cuse once or Georgetown and win at Marquette? Easier said than done, especially with their 1-5 road record so far. I wouldn't be shocked if USF goes 5-2 the rest of the way (wins: Cin, SJU, Prov, UConn all at home, and @Depaul; losses: @Nova, @Marquette). That should get them in. <br /><br />ND @ The 'Ville on 2/17 is huge.K Wechterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686840565010894235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-73294702192222928122010-02-08T14:55:50.389-05:002010-02-08T14:55:50.389-05:00does Syracuse have a shot at the #1 overall seed?does Syracuse have a shot at the #1 overall seed?Patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-9561545906653802272010-02-08T13:43:51.057-05:002010-02-08T13:43:51.057-05:00What does Dayton have to do to make the field? The...What does Dayton have to do to make the field? They played a strong OOC schedule and got some nice wins. Why did they not make miss weeks bracket? Their profile is stronger than some of the teams you included. Oklahoma State, St. Mary's, and Virginia Tech don't deserve to be in over Dayton.Tammynoreply@blogger.com