tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post6092958261309992168..comments2024-01-27T06:41:13.204-05:00Comments on Bracketology 101: Bracketology 101's Field of 65 - March 13Bracketology 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comBlogger269125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-64129426146790700102012-10-10T03:08:44.187-05:002012-10-10T03:08:44.187-05:00Exactly who did USCBuy D3 Gold press out of the ar...Exactly who did USC<a href="http://www.vipdiablo3.com/gold/" rel="nofollow">Buy D3 Gold</a> press out of the area? I will speculate its Penn Condition, ever since the Lions' marquee is victorious in the prefers a Il, MSU as well as Purdue can be overshaowed simply<a href="http://www.topgw2gold.com/" rel="nofollow">Buy GW2 Gold</a>by lo RPI.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-1427823508449970402009-03-15T13:02:00.000-05:002009-03-15T13:02:00.000-05:00hyhyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-81475489791287814332009-03-15T13:00:00.000-05:002009-03-15T13:00:00.000-05:00what do u think about purduewhat do u think about purduepurdue fan 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/18250479424549963659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-20523889784253169492009-03-14T10:40:00.000-05:002009-03-14T10:40:00.000-05:00You don't have to debate about Penn State anymore....You don't have to debate about Penn State anymore. They're out. For sure.<BR/><BR/>Big Ten will have 7 teams as will ACC. No need to debate it, its going to happen.evenueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224287523738133891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-26550522819678346142009-03-14T09:10:00.000-05:002009-03-14T09:10:00.000-05:00Little Ten Basketball is brutal.....No way can the...Little Ten Basketball is brutal.....<BR/><BR/>No way can they get more teams in than the Big East or ACC. 3 teams at 10 seed come on for the Little TenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-46626253592768702412009-03-14T03:19:00.000-05:002009-03-14T03:19:00.000-05:00In Coach Dechellis' defense, going into this seaso...In Coach Dechellis' defense, going into this season, an NIT bid would've been a step forward for the Penn State program. He probably figured he could schedule enough cupcakes OOC to still be above .500 after going 6-12 in the Big Ten. I'm sure he never expected the team to be competing for a tournament bid.<BR/><BR/>This is probably laughable to most people on this board, but as a Penn State fan, an NIT bid really is a step forward. If we make the dance, that's great. If we don't, I still consider it a good year and would like to see us make some noise in the NIT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-79142872719559975482009-03-14T02:16:00.000-05:002009-03-14T02:16:00.000-05:00"i hope 6 top 50 wins and 4-2 against the top 3 in..."i hope 6 top 50 wins and 4-2 against the top 3 in the conference pull a lot of weight. B101, do you think those stats will strongly convince the committee?<BR/><BR/>It shouldnt be... 68 RPI, 93 SOS, 7-9 vs top 100... And how exactly do you justify scheduling NJIT? Come on, youve got to do better than that, PSU"<BR/><BR/>They scheduled NJIT as part of the Philly Hoop Group Classic, a tournament that included Rhode Island and Vilanova. Although they never played 'Nova because of a loss to RI, it was still a necessary move to get quality OOc opponents. Fact is, that Ed Dechellis really screwed up this year when he scheduled and it might end up costing them the tournament. <BR/><BR/>Someone mentioned before how they were 4-2 against the top 3 of the Big Ten, which is their most impressive stat. i think their second most impressive trait is their ability to beat good teams away from home, which they had done at Illinois and at Michigan State. I still don't understand why people don't think this team can do damage in the tournament, in fact, it's the exact opposite. They have proven they can beat good teams, but they weren't given the chance out of conference because of the terrible scheduling. Also, lets not forget that PSU was 1 win, a game which they lost in double OT, away from being the #2 team in the conference. To say they don't deserve any sort of consideration is absolutely ridiculous. <BR/><BR/>However, if they're out, they have nobody to blame but themselves. They lost to freaking Iowa, which probably would have put them in as a lock right now, or at least ahead of Michigan and Minnesota. Winning at Iowa would have meant a 2 seed in the BTT and a much easier road to the semis, facing Michigan instead of a Purdue team that couldn't miss. Like I said, if they don't make it, certainly can't say they didn't have their chances...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-60193107663198958952009-03-14T01:46:00.000-05:002009-03-14T01:46:00.000-05:00I agree... 11 and 12 are much better than 8, 9 and...I agree... 11 and 12 are much better than 8, 9 and 10<BR/><BR/>10 isn't even that bad as long as you can matchup against the right #2 seed.Ryan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541329571852701961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-41771730099748238042009-03-14T01:43:00.000-05:002009-03-14T01:43:00.000-05:00I agree... 11 and 12 are much better than 8, 9 and...I agree... 11 and 12 are much better than 8, 9 and 10Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-42710857477114172392009-03-14T01:38:00.000-05:002009-03-14T01:38:00.000-05:00so whats your final word on temple? need to win vs...so whats your final word on temple? need to win vs. duquesne to be in?<BR/>yes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-49179723571306518232009-03-14T01:36:00.000-05:002009-03-14T01:36:00.000-05:00Whoever wins that game is in. Loser is out.Whoever wins that game is in. Loser is out.Ryan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541329571852701961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-67911610372944086302009-03-14T01:35:00.000-05:002009-03-14T01:35:00.000-05:00Do you really want Minnesota playing a 1 seed in t...Do you really want Minnesota playing a 1 seed in the 2nd round?Ryan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541329571852701961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-78603799684587872092009-03-14T01:29:00.000-05:002009-03-14T01:29:00.000-05:00so whats your final word on temple? need to win vs...so whats your final word on temple? need to win vs. duquesne to be in?a means to an endhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02258113233842998680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-6466816363443271102009-03-14T01:27:00.000-05:002009-03-14T01:27:00.000-05:00so their seed is 9-11 and an 11 would be great?tha...so their seed is 9-11 and an 11 would be great?<BR/><BR/>that's like saying UConn could be a 1-3 seed, for their sake a 3 seed would be great.<BR/><BR/>i don't think i've heard a single valid point from you all night. i'm going to bed.evenueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224287523738133891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-66967688333389587062009-03-14T01:10:00.000-05:002009-03-14T01:10:00.000-05:00Then we are debating this so much?They are going t...Then we are debating this so much?<BR/><BR/>They are going to be the same seed probably. And if they aren't, its anywhere between a 9-11. For your Gophers' sake, a 10 or 11 would be great.Ryan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541329571852701961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-69889163502732831482009-03-14T01:08:00.000-05:002009-03-14T01:08:00.000-05:00read the post over. minnesota is in, as is wiscons...read the post over. minnesota is in, as is wisconsin.. i have no doubt about it.evenueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224287523738133891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-68637383882280346992009-03-14T01:06:00.001-05:002009-03-14T01:06:00.001-05:00Well if you are right....its between Wisconsin and...Well if you are right....its between Wisconsin and Minnesota.<BR/><BR/>So best of luck to your Gophers.Ryan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541329571852701961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-64547545451807220782009-03-14T01:06:00.000-05:002009-03-14T01:06:00.000-05:00So if Missouri beats Baylor, ArizSt beats USC, Mem...So if Missouri beats Baylor, ArizSt beats USC, Memphis beats Tulsa, Utah State wins, Tenn/LSU wins...Big Ten doesn't get 7 in?Ryan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541329571852701961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-41868433508960294282009-03-14T01:03:00.000-05:002009-03-14T01:03:00.000-05:00I don't think, I know.Mich St.IllinoisPurdueOhio S...I don't think, I know.<BR/><BR/>Mich St.<BR/>Illinois<BR/>Purdue<BR/>Ohio State<BR/>Minnesota<BR/>Wisconsin<BR/>Michigan<BR/><BR/>Penn State will be about 2 on the out list.evenueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224287523738133891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-8290170054568547452009-03-14T01:02:00.000-05:002009-03-14T01:02:00.000-05:00Purdue and Illinois are similar. Winner tomorrow ...Purdue and Illinois are similar. Winner tomorrow will be able to claim #2 in Big 10 and assure at least a 5 seed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-7976141301859718512009-03-14T01:00:00.000-05:002009-03-14T01:00:00.000-05:00evenues do you not think the Big Ten gets 7 bids?evenues do you not think the Big Ten gets 7 bids?Ryan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541329571852701961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-78167857190771619002009-03-14T00:59:00.000-05:002009-03-14T00:59:00.000-05:00What has Purdue done that Illinois hasn't?Illinois...What has Purdue done that Illinois hasn't?<BR/><BR/>Illinois' worst loss were the Penn State losses.<BR/><BR/>Purdue lost to Northwestern and @Ohio State.Ryan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541329571852701961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-18611642401201504672009-03-14T00:57:00.000-05:002009-03-14T00:57:00.000-05:00PS: New RPI is out.. confirming that Minnesota IS ...PS: New RPI is out.. confirming that Minnesota IS a higher RPI than Wisconsin AND Michigan.<BR/><BR/>http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/polls?poll=5<BR/><BR/>Weird.evenueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224287523738133891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-29313292538682224452009-03-14T00:54:00.000-05:002009-03-14T00:54:00.000-05:00What would you guys say about USC being in now? S...What would you guys say about USC being in now? Sure, they've beaten two quality P10 teams the past two games, but their OOC resume is not good (best win: Georgia Tech or...North Dakota State?!), and they only beat ASU/Zona/Cal during the regular season, all at home.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02348328850153133117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-2458141461675005882009-03-14T00:52:00.000-05:002009-03-14T00:52:00.000-05:00Bracketology 101:Finishes being so important.. so ...Bracketology 101:<BR/><BR/>Finishes being so important.. so then Oklahoma should be a 5 or 6 seed since they lost 4 of their last 6, right? Its funny how that doesn't work. It does not effect the RPI, it most likely will not effect the tourney bid. Timing can be important, but you are stressing the importance when it is not critical. Records, RPI and SOS become important when it becomes time to pick. The timing of a big win (or win at all) does not matter, it only matters that it happened.<BR/><BR/>Sift through your archives, there are plenty of teams with below .500 finishes that did not lose their bids. If their record, RPI and SOS added up.. finishes mean nothing.<BR/><BR/>Unless you want to tell me that if Oklahoma lost their last 10 they would not have made the tourney. They lost 4 of them, and will be a 3 seed.<BR/><BR/>Good ups on the SEO with your blog, but I'm not taking your advice over the next guys.. you do a solid job of covering the dance, but then again anyone could with Joe Lunardi in their back pocket.evenueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224287523738133891noreply@blogger.com