tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post4956705569748918727..comments2024-01-27T06:41:13.204-05:00Comments on Bracketology 101: Bracketology 101's Field of 65 - March 8Bracketology 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-8368940588603195952010-03-09T08:02:37.617-05:002010-03-09T08:02:37.617-05:00It rewards teams that play close losses and win in...It rewards teams that play close losses and win in blowouts.<br /><br /><br />So it rewards teams that tend to overmatch most of their opponents, and never be overmatched themselves? <br /><br />Yeah, I see why that's a problem...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-72378470665617593982010-03-09T00:30:38.377-05:002010-03-09T00:30:38.377-05:00Pomeroy has its uses, but is there anyone that tru...Pomeroy has its uses, but is there anyone that truly believes Duke is the #1 team in the country? Last year, his system had Memphis at #2. Obviously it has its limitations. It rewards teams that play close losses and win in blowouts.<br /><br />I doubt the committee, some of whom aren't even basketball people, know who Pomeroy is.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378279612104758128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-63586956311568355122010-03-09T00:15:46.146-05:002010-03-09T00:15:46.146-05:00Is there really that many people that look at the ...Is there really that many people that look at the Pomeroy rankings, or does everyone that looks at Pomeroy comment here?Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-16432785766876264842010-03-08T23:39:06.419-05:002010-03-08T23:39:06.419-05:00I'm just amazed that the seven seeds include 3...I'm just amazed that the seven seeds include 3 of the top 20 according to Pomeroy, and would likely be favored against the 3 seeds head to head. (or, to put it in the negative, have fun picking against Temple, New Mexico, and Pittsburgh)Samuelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-16227998811940972182010-03-08T22:54:08.316-05:002010-03-08T22:54:08.316-05:00How far will Gonzaga fall after this blowout loss ...How far will Gonzaga fall after this blowout loss to St. Mary's? Outside of the win against Wisconsin in November, Gonzaga doesn't really have any great wins. I think the teams you have seeded 7-8 have better resumes than the Zags. Am I wrong to think that they should drop to at least an 8 seed?Zags???noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-86515938685141083212010-03-08T21:47:53.587-05:002010-03-08T21:47:53.587-05:00I despise UConn and think it's highly unlikely...I despise UConn and think it's highly unlikely this will happen but can't see how they wouldn't be a mortal lock if they just make the BE finals. That would require them to beat @St Johns, Marquette, Nova, and either Cuse or Georgetown. They'd pretty much have 5 victories that no one (not even a 1 seed) could match. That being Nova twice, Texas, West Virginia, and Cuse/Gtown. <br /><br />I think if they just make the semis and play real competitively against Syracuse, they'd be right on the bubble having added victories St Johns, Marquette, and Nova.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-85293515166188643012010-03-08T21:47:24.965-05:002010-03-08T21:47:24.965-05:00Wisconsin was played all its big games very early ...Wisconsin was played all its big games very early in the season, and kind of were out of sight, out of ind after that, especially with Leuer's injury.<br /><br />Despite that they were a bit hosed at Purdue without Leuer on a blatantly missed fould call in the closing second. They are treated as second class citizens behind the league tri-champs, a 1-game difference that is due as much to schedule as anything. They beat Duke, Maryland, Marquette, OSU, Purdue, and MSU. Pomeroy and Sagarin's performance based ratings both have the Badgers in the top 10 in the nation, without even taking Leuer's absence into account.<br /><br />Two years ago when the Badgers were 29-4, winners of both the regular season and tournament titles in the league, with a road win over Texas and still got a 3 seed behind 28-6 Texas and others with arguably weaker resumes. That is not an historical anamoly.<br /><br />Rest assured, you can take Wisconsin's reasonable, earned seed line and add a least 1. It's a committee tradition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-75437853398155115392010-03-08T21:33:32.853-05:002010-03-08T21:33:32.853-05:00Yup.Yup.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-49245375085724079262010-03-08T21:10:57.102-05:002010-03-08T21:10:57.102-05:00Mr. K
So you would say UConn definitely needs to ...Mr. K<br /><br />So you would say UConn definitely needs to win the whole BE tournament to get in?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13930077575867982967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-14153884063328655992010-03-08T20:30:22.519-05:002010-03-08T20:30:22.519-05:00Dayton would be back in the mix with a A-10 final ...Dayton would be back in the mix with a A-10 final trip, but would still need help at that point to get a bid.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-38806523856689163802010-03-08T20:29:19.577-05:002010-03-08T20:29:19.577-05:00If your crazy scenario unfolds Wiley someone like ...If your crazy scenario unfolds Wiley someone like ND could very well get left out in the Big East but 10 bids could happen as well.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-37076576008333040022010-03-08T20:15:22.291-05:002010-03-08T20:15:22.291-05:00Any chance Dayton gets back into the discussion wi...Any chance Dayton gets back into the discussion with a run to the A-10 final (wins over Xavier and probably Richmond) or are they completely done?Rocky Tophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295867158667861702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-16657784304207263872010-03-08T20:05:20.035-05:002010-03-08T20:05:20.035-05:00Those two wouldn't even need to win that many ...Those two wouldn't even need to win that many games to make it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-48883235571949980192010-03-08T19:13:42.522-05:002010-03-08T19:13:42.522-05:00So here's a hypothetical:
Say South Florida b...So here's a hypothetical:<br /><br />Say South Florida beats Depaul <br />, Gtown, Syracuse, and Villanova but loses to Seton Hall in the finals, who would beat Providence, Notre Dame, Pitt, and WV. Would the Big East get 10 bids?Wileynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-71669346434648757122010-03-08T18:36:19.337-05:002010-03-08T18:36:19.337-05:00The fact that Georgetown is a 5 seed despite a 10-...The fact that Georgetown is a 5 seed despite a 10-8 conference record shows just how good their wins are. Even with a loss in the quarters to USF, we wouldn't be stunned if they still got a 5 seed.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-53171230888035425032010-03-08T18:33:09.613-05:002010-03-08T18:33:09.613-05:00We don't have anything against Tennessee, we a...We don't have anything against Tennessee, we are just going with the more desperate team (again) in a win-and-in situation.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-43084425752581121522010-03-08T18:31:51.063-05:002010-03-08T18:31:51.063-05:00If St. Mary's loses tonight, they'll have ...If St. Mary's loses tonight, they'll have about a 65-70% chance of making it too - just like ODU does if they lose to W&M. A good case could be made for each team to get in over the other in that scenario: ODU has a conference title and the best win, while St. Mary's has two good wins to ODU's one. St. Mary's first needs to be competitive against the Zags tonight. If they lose by double-digits, it hurts their chances significantly.<br /><br />The winner of URI-Saint Louis still has to beat Temple to be in the mix.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-82013050840132964362010-03-08T18:30:04.918-05:002010-03-08T18:30:04.918-05:00Agree with you on Georgetown. I think they are goi...Agree with you on Georgetown. I think they are going to be one of the teams everyone is surprised with how high they are seeded. Can't see them being worse than a low 4/high 5 with a win of USF on Wed. Don't forget, another strong showing after beating Cincy on Sat will show that the Freeman injury really was a factor during their psuedo-slide in the latter part of the BE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-82205885093083295352010-03-08T18:29:32.853-05:002010-03-08T18:29:32.853-05:00Last week you had Mississippi State making the fie...Last week you had Mississippi State making the field largely based on the assumption they would beat Tennessee. That didn't happen, but now you have made a similar assumption with Ole Miss - that Ole Miss will knock off Tennessee and move into the bracket. As you might guess, I'm a Vols fan, and just wondering why you seem to be down on them. I know you have them as four but still...Rocky Tophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295867158667861702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-82533173822243769302010-03-08T18:04:42.324-05:002010-03-08T18:04:42.324-05:00I assume your bracket for today based on a project...I assume your bracket for today based on a projected St. Mary's win tonight? (11 certainly seems high for the Gaels should they lose tonight).Dan Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714905932973229494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-36211088482012260572010-03-08T17:59:17.187-05:002010-03-08T17:59:17.187-05:00Rhode Island and St Louis look as if they will mee...Rhode Island and St Louis look as if they will meet in the 2nd round of the A-10 tournament. Does the winner of that game get in or do they have to defeat Temple after that as well?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-7059686428488448672010-03-08T17:42:13.444-05:002010-03-08T17:42:13.444-05:00Agree with the Wisconsin guy. Seems a little unfa...Agree with the Wisconsin guy. Seems a little unfair to penalize Wisconsin (who does have a superior OOC resume to Mich St) because they finished 1 game in conference behind Mich St. <br /><br />Especially when you consider Mich St only had to play Ohio State (most would agree the current best team in conference) once (and they lost at home to OSU) and their lone victory over Purdue was without Hummel (while Wisconsin played Purdue twice with Hummel).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-68400898019908253362010-03-08T17:27:16.906-05:002010-03-08T17:27:16.906-05:00I can understand you all having Georgetown as a 5 ...I can understand you all having Georgetown as a 5 seed, especially if you think USF will beat them on Wednesday. But Lunardi has Georgetown as a 6. This is a team with 5 wins over the top 17 teams in the RPI. The #1 SOS. The hardest schedule in the Big East (part of the reason they finished 8th -- home and aways with #1 and #4 -- road only against 2,3,5 and 6). Sure, they have 1 bad loss - at Rutgers (their next worst loss is RPI 63 -- USF), but that doesn't eliminate all of the quality wins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-9849593762119294432010-03-08T17:21:36.370-05:002010-03-08T17:21:36.370-05:00Is conference record the only thing pushing the WI...Is conference record the only thing pushing the WI Badgers below them? We can throw Purdue at the top as they're overall record obviously is above. Overall their resume is obviously better. Overall they have the same(7) losses. They had to play the other top 3 teams in coverence more than Michigan State and Purdue did. They blew both those teams out, and lost close games to them. going 50%. Their overall resume is better. And, they also had a huge injury to John Leuer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-74536151531676105332010-03-08T17:20:55.159-05:002010-03-08T17:20:55.159-05:00Hey 101,
Regardless of the St mary's / zags g...Hey 101,<br /><br />Regardless of the St mary's / zags game......are both going to the Dance?<br /><br />-A Sunbelt FanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com