tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post7018385345676903667..comments2024-01-27T06:41:13.204-05:00Comments on Bracketology 101: B101's Weekday Tweets - WednesdayBracketology 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-76177869367194504642010-02-11T18:39:19.979-05:002010-02-11T18:39:19.979-05:00Arkansas has won five in a row, but they still hav...Arkansas has won five in a row, but they still have a long way to go before they are at-large worthy. The Razorbacks already have 11 losses, and some of those are pretty awful (Morgan State, ETSU, South Alabama, at Oklahoma by 20). Their only SEC win of note is a win at Mississippi. If they lose at Alabama (not at Mississippi) tonight, they can turn their attention to the NIT.<br /><br />St. Mary's isn't necessarily out with a loss tonight. Their fate will depend on how the rest of the bubble fares between now and Sunday.<br /><br />SDSU would be in the Last Eight Out mix with a win over UNLV this weekend, but they won't be in the next week's field. The Aztecs have no OOC resume to speak of and they only have one other notable win in conference (New Mexico at home).<br /><br />If Cal goes 13-5, they'll likely get a bid. A 12-6 finish might get them one too, but they would have to well in the Pac-10 tourney to feel safe.<br /><br />Part of our labeling Florida a "bubble team" was us looking ahead at their remaining schedule. With the exception of a home game against Auburn, the rest of their games are all loseable. That's why last night's loss at South Carolina was such a tough one. The Gators can't afford to lose winnable road games like that with the schedule they have left.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-48294964822823160822010-02-11T17:10:51.980-05:002010-02-11T17:10:51.980-05:00Is Florida really a bubble team? They have a prett...Is Florida really a bubble team? They have a pretty nice resume with a winning record in the SEC and good OOC wins over Florida St. and Michigan St. The Gators also went out and played a rough schedule early against Richmond and Syracuse. They play a very good Xavier team this week. I applaud the Gators for playing a tough OOC schedule. They didn't just load up on cupcakes like Notre Dame did.GatorsFanInGanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-5130956976578077752010-02-11T15:50:16.246-05:002010-02-11T15:50:16.246-05:00Does St. Marys have to win up in Spokane to remain...Does St. Marys have to win up in Spokane to remain in the field? Would a win over UNLV put SDSU closer to at large status?<br /><br />The Pac 10 teams have been inconsistent all year long. But something tells me if California beats Washington tonite they will go on a hot streak. Could Cal earn an at large with 12 or 13 conference wins?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-4961642720625536132010-02-11T13:50:42.412-05:002010-02-11T13:50:42.412-05:00Arkansas has been playing very good basketball wit...Arkansas has been playing very good basketball with the point guard back. Will getting Fortson back help Arkansas at large hopes, or did all the losses early ruin the at large hopes? Is this game in Mississippi tonite a bubble buster?W Raineynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-26637638144917199252010-02-11T13:22:03.663-05:002010-02-11T13:22:03.663-05:00A perfect storm of events has helped the A-10 get ...A perfect storm of events has helped the A-10 get five bids, but it won't get the league to six. The failure of the Pac-10 to be a two-bid league and the increasing softness of the SEC bubble have made us change our thinking on the A-10. There is still a chance the A-10 only gets four bids, but it's looking more like five will be the final number.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-48128032969407436242010-02-11T12:04:15.255-05:002010-02-11T12:04:15.255-05:00I'm not sure what to make of the ACC bubble te...I'm not sure what to make of the ACC bubble teams. Do you think Florida State or Georgia Tech is in more danger of missing the field? I would also like to thank you for posting your bracket on fox sports. That is great news for hoops fans! You folks are the best in the business in my opinion.smokeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-26088003174974773562010-02-11T11:39:25.882-05:002010-02-11T11:39:25.882-05:00"We are still holding firm on our belief that..."We are still holding firm on our belief that the A-10 will get a max of five bids on Selection Sunday."<br /><br />What are you talking about? It wasn't long ago that you said "the A-10 will not get more than 4 bids." Are you finally starting to believe in the A-10? Richmond never should have been out of your bracket in the first place. They played a very tough OOC schedule and picked up 4 nice wins. That was a huge mistake on your part.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-48348612937461146772010-02-11T11:34:52.106-05:002010-02-11T11:34:52.106-05:00Utah State has an outside shot at an at-large, but...Utah State has an outside shot at an at-large, but it's going to be tough. They will have to win out and get to the WAC final to have any chance. What hurts them is that a win over Wichita in their BracketBuster game won't be that big anymore because of the Shockers' recent struggles, plus they lost at home to fellow at-large hopeful St. Mary's.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-44304137766078357972010-02-11T11:29:11.746-05:002010-02-11T11:29:11.746-05:00The committee insists that conference affiliation ...The committee insists that conference affiliation doesn't matter, but we find that very hard to believe. Plus, history has shown that the committee will only go so far in giving at-large bids to mid-major conferences. Conference record is a big factor in a team's overall profile, and 9-7 against teams in the A-10 is not the same as 9-7 in the ACC or the Big XII. That has to be a factor in the committee's decisions.<br /><br />New Mexico will probably max out as a 3 seed in the end, even if they win out.<br /><br />If VT goes 10-6, they're in. If they go 9-7, they'll probably need to win two games in the ACC tourney to get a bid.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-60440729834433628922010-02-11T10:42:12.383-05:002010-02-11T10:42:12.383-05:00would be very surprised if Oklahoma State makes th...would be very surprised if Oklahoma State makes the big tourney. They have a tough remaining schedule and have losses to bubble teams Rhode Island and Tulsa. That win at Kansas State is impressive but the losses might cancel them out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-17939229301292525882010-02-11T10:22:09.576-05:002010-02-11T10:22:09.576-05:00Can New Mexico move up to a 3 seed if they win out...Can New Mexico move up to a 3 seed if they win out or just lose 1 more game at BYU? What if New Mexico wins out and other teams pick up a few losses, could the Lobos get a 2 seed?49ers Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-42211900622581410102010-02-11T10:10:26.057-05:002010-02-11T10:10:26.057-05:00I have not read a lot of this site so forgive me i...I have not read a lot of this site so forgive me if you've answered this before, but why does it matter what conference a team belongs to? The committee evaluates teams individually, so if the data says six A-10 teams should be in, then six will get in, no?Ermohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456065444314000320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-8538557649142425082010-02-11T09:03:03.886-05:002010-02-11T09:03:03.886-05:00going 10-6 in conference in the ACC is almost lock...going 10-6 in conference in the ACC is almost lock status....i havent looked at their schedule but they would have to be in at that pointSeth Greenbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-35240558904518499322010-02-11T08:15:35.613-05:002010-02-11T08:15:35.613-05:00VT can't go 11-7 as they only play 16 games in...VT can't go 11-7 as they only play 16 games in conference<br /><br />If they win 4 more games, than they would get to 10-6, and that might just be enough to get them in, especially if they have a 1st round bye in the ACC<br /><br />If they go 3-4 down the stretch, then that will put them at 9-7 and will have to win at least 1 game in the ACC tourney, if not 2, to get them in<br /><br />Do you agree b101?Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-68862052344689736792010-02-11T04:01:34.830-05:002010-02-11T04:01:34.830-05:00Virginia Tech this year is reminiscent of Penn Sta...Virginia Tech this year is reminiscent of Penn State last year. Penn State finished 10-8 in a 7-bid Big Ten (including going 4-2 against the top 3 of MSU, Purdue, and Illinois). Penn State ended up in the NIT primarily because of their horrendous OOC SOS. <br /><br />Suppose VT beats Virginia, Wake Forest, Boston College, and N.C. State to finish 11-7 in the ACC. I think precedent tells us that's not enough to make the dance, especially considering the committee loves to punish cupcake OOC schedules. What do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-42023444174823694222010-02-11T00:28:40.754-05:002010-02-11T00:28:40.754-05:00Is there any possibility of Utah State earning an ...Is there any possibility of Utah State earning an at-large bid?Dan H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11982566419194257435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-69911401540887772112010-02-10T23:06:38.704-05:002010-02-10T23:06:38.704-05:00Which of the 6 potential tournament teams in the A...Which of the 6 potential tournament teams in the A-10 do you think is most likely to not get in?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com