tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post8373972679715140266..comments2024-01-27T06:41:13.204-05:00Comments on Bracketology 101: B101's Saturday TweetsBracketology 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-68024537248500914412010-03-08T11:20:44.330-05:002010-03-08T11:20:44.330-05:00West Virginia controls their own destiny for the f...West Virginia controls their own destiny for the final #1 seed. If they win the Big East tournament they will have beaten Georgetown,Villanova and probably Louisville,Pittsburg h and Syracuse in a 12 day span. They already have an RPI of 4 and SOS of 2. If they win the BE tournament their SOS will be 1 and their RPI will either be 1 or 2. Even the other #1 seeds won't have that kind of a resume. They will definitely have to win the BE tournament for this to be the case, but if they pull it off then the debate over the final #1 seed will be overBrycenlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06991817016433266414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-25105816024652953912010-03-08T00:08:37.076-05:002010-03-08T00:08:37.076-05:00Jeff,
How can you disagree with seeding Temple 6...Jeff, <br /><br />How can you disagree with seeding Temple 6-8 if Pomeroy has them at #25?<br /><br />While we're at it, let's give Wisconsin a 1 seed (#3), BYU (#5) and Maryland (#8) 2 seeds, Kentucky (#9) and Baylor (#12) 3s, Cal (#17) a 5, and #23 Utah State a 6.<br /><br />And UNC is 63 in KenPom, can we find a spot in the field of 65 for them too?Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-58169777277523919052010-03-07T23:01:57.699-05:002010-03-07T23:01:57.699-05:00Giving Temple a 6, 7 or 8 is laughable. Kenpom can...Giving Temple a 6, 7 or 8 is laughable. Kenpom can shove his computer up his posterior.Jeff Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391701310651038785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-59790749704061023022010-03-07T21:47:34.411-05:002010-03-07T21:47:34.411-05:00"Temple has a non-conference SOS of 43, bette..."Temple has a non-conference SOS of 43, better than Pitt, Villanova, and Purdue amongst others. Their non-conference RPI is 21, better than Villanova, Pitt, and Ohio State."<br /><br />Umm of course they have a better non-conference SOS than Pitt, 'Nova, and Purdue. When you play in a conference full of terrible teams you have to play a tough non-conference schedule if you wanna be able to compete for an at-large.<br /><br />Overall their SOS is ranked #62. That's behind all the teams you mentioned and only Purdue is even remotely close. Temple is a decent team, but there's a reason they're #25 in kenpom's computer ratings. That's where they should be seeded (6-8). Giving Temple (and New Mexico for that matter) a top 4 seed is laughable.Temple = Overratednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-12642656507357131212010-03-07T20:50:20.544-05:002010-03-07T20:50:20.544-05:00LOL I love everyone hating on my Owls. Last time I...LOL I love everyone hating on my Owls. Last time I checked, Kentucky's resume isn't exactly fantastic.<br />FWIW, Siena was either #25 or #26 in the preseason, so that was a pretty big win at the time. Not our fault they didn't continue on by beating top teams.<br /><br />We love the hate though. Keep it comin. Go Owls!Jeff Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391701310651038785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-49039842149770819712010-03-07T20:34:13.243-05:002010-03-07T20:34:13.243-05:00Temple has a non-conference SOS of 43, better than...Temple has a non-conference SOS of 43, better than Pitt, Villanova, and Purdue amongst others. Their non-conference RPI is 21, better than Villanova, Pitt, and Ohio State.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-85751202899248110432010-03-07T19:53:00.242-05:002010-03-07T19:53:00.242-05:00If Va Tech loses the 4/5 matchup in the ACC tourne...If Va Tech loses the 4/5 matchup in the ACC tourney, should they be worried?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-30193777812491964912010-03-07T19:51:41.967-05:002010-03-07T19:51:41.967-05:00I don't understand all of the Temple hatred he...I don't understand all of the Temple hatred here, I thought both the numbers and the actual results were pretty rock solid. Yes, they had a few cupcakes on the schedule, and for contractual agreement or not, it doesn't matter. Everybody has a few. They scheduled quite a few high-caliber games, and won some of them as well. As a mid-major, they have done exactly what is asked of mid-majors every year around this time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-68836542418018247802010-03-07T19:35:04.738-05:002010-03-07T19:35:04.738-05:00Temple should be a 5 seed, period.Temple should be a 5 seed, period.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-60309618848989235342010-03-07T19:09:21.954-05:002010-03-07T19:09:21.954-05:00at 10-6 in the acc, va tech is in even if they los...at 10-6 in the acc, va tech is in even if they lose in the 1st round of the acct. siena is in too.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14528272793562071068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-23395974444205399452010-03-07T18:55:53.348-05:002010-03-07T18:55:53.348-05:004 wins over tourney teams? Villanova of course. ...4 wins over tourney teams? Villanova of course. But as for others...Va Tech will need to do very well in their conference tournament to get selected. Siena must win their tourney or they will not be in. Siena has 0 wins vs. rpi top 50.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-29995879291940545482010-03-07T18:40:31.071-05:002010-03-07T18:40:31.071-05:00How do Florida's Tournament chances look now?How do Florida's Tournament chances look now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-53094329511028198282010-03-07T18:35:01.203-05:002010-03-07T18:35:01.203-05:00Temple's OOC resume is pretty solid. They hav...Temple's OOC resume is pretty solid. They have 4 OOC wins over teams that could make the tourney. There aren't too many other teams that can say that.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-66213601606876717322010-03-07T18:34:00.971-05:002010-03-07T18:34:00.971-05:00No bad losses??
Did you forget about the 32 POINT...No bad losses??<br /><br />Did you forget about the 32 POINT LOSS to Kansas at home?<br /><br />What about the loss to Charlotte? Yes, Charlotte the team that has lost 6 out of their last 7 games.<br /><br />Again, no impressive wins minus Villanova. <br /><br />For the dumbass with the jfk anology..UNC beat Ohio State early in the season too so I guess they deserve to go to the tournment with that great victory. One good win doesn't get you a 3 seed especially when you're in a terrible conference.Go OWLS - We are a top 12 team!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-28270835983398741812010-03-07T18:28:27.379-05:002010-03-07T18:28:27.379-05:00There are more spots available than folks think......There are more spots available than folks think... Big East only gets 8 in, the Big Ten gets 4, and SEC gets 3. I can't believe the UW Huskies aren't anywhere in the discussion, even with an RPI of 49 and having won 9 of their last 11 (including four straight on the road).<br /><br />Miss St., Illinois, Dayton, etc. are all mediocre and are playing horrible basketball down the stretch. <br /><br />Sure, the Pac10 is down, but that could mean 3 teams instead of the usual 6. Jimmy Dykes and others can stuff their eye test criteria--it's just another way to say I've got no evidence to support this but here's what i think. And we all know they don't watch west coast games...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-49967560025948349562010-03-07T17:16:50.632-05:002010-03-07T17:16:50.632-05:00You guys are picking on the wrong 3 seed.
Mich St...You guys are picking on the wrong 3 seed.<br /><br />Mich St: RPI=26<br />Record vs RPI top 25: 2-2<br />Record vs RPI top 50: 3-5<br />Record vs RPI top 100: 8-7<br />Wins against likely tourney teams: @#11 Purdue (without Hummel), vs #18 Wisconsin, vs #35 Gonzaga<br />No really bad losses (worse was vs #84 UNC)<br /><br />Temple: RPI=14<br />Record vs RPI top 25: 2-3<br />Record vs RPI top 50: 6-3<br />Record vs RPI top 100: 10-5<br />Wins against likely tourney teams: vs 9 Nova, vs #20 Xavier, vs #38 Siena, neutral #49 Va Tech<br />Again, no really bad losses (worse was against #78 St John's)<br /><br />Temple's resume is better than Mich St's. Period. I would definitely put Pitt and Wisky above Mich St though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-64666414898994288072010-03-07T17:07:30.535-05:002010-03-07T17:07:30.535-05:00Stating that you can't find another good OOC w...Stating that you can't find another good OOC win for temple other than villanova is like saying that if you take away JFK, you can't name another president that lee harvey oswald shot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-76819345041723740412010-03-07T16:54:15.032-05:002010-03-07T16:54:15.032-05:00I agree with the guy hating on temple. One good wi...I agree with the guy hating on temple. One good win does not a 3 seed make, and just because you are the champion of the sixth best conference doesn't reserve you a high seed either. I think Tennessee and Pittsburgh both deserve honors on the 3 line above NM and Temple. Maybe wisconsin also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-15310323553764541262010-03-07T16:43:29.613-05:002010-03-07T16:43:29.613-05:00Still trying to find a good win on Temple's sc...Still trying to find a good win on Temple's schedule besides Villanova. Siena - Nope, try again. VA Tech - Not a very good team (lost 3 out of last 5) Seton Hall - give me a break! And your conference is laughable - please just concentrate on what you're good at like field hockey and cross country.Temple = JOKEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-21066997122037834922010-03-07T16:42:14.667-05:002010-03-07T16:42:14.667-05:00It would be great TV if Louisville ended up 8 or 9...It would be great TV if Louisville ended up 8 or 9, and was placed in the same region as #1 Kentucky.Haigin88noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-8270570167504388032010-03-07T16:39:01.468-05:002010-03-07T16:39:01.468-05:00If ODU loses to VCU today how good is their chance...If ODU loses to VCU today how good is their chance of making the field? If Saint Mary's loses today, who is ahead in your bracket tomorrow?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-61350886802853234372010-03-07T16:31:51.229-05:002010-03-07T16:31:51.229-05:00Palm just released his "Projecting the Field....Palm just released his "Projecting the Field." He finally has just 3 A-10 teams in.<br /><br />But he also has Memphis and Seton Hall in (his bracket is as if the season ended today, remember.)<br /><br />Also, Mississippi is in as an 11 and not on the last 4 in list.<br /><br />The way the bubble is this year, and everybody's different views of the teams, I definitely do not envy the selection committee members who have to determine who should be in the tourney.Kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-59440386528716780972010-03-07T16:15:31.791-05:002010-03-07T16:15:31.791-05:00Illini - At-large done? Or one more chance in B10...Illini - At-large done? Or one more chance in B10 tourney? If so, how many wins needed?<br /><br />On the other side of that game, how far will Wisconsin be underseeded again this season?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-67048782026793313092010-03-07T15:45:43.733-05:002010-03-07T15:45:43.733-05:00UNLV's in.UNLV's in.Bracketology 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01277396896660963269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072987.post-45339096207086273942010-03-07T15:44:34.557-05:002010-03-07T15:44:34.557-05:00With UNLV's win over Wyoming they finished str...With UNLV's win over Wyoming they finished strong in the regular season are they considered a "lock"? You have Louisville as a lock who UNLV handled at home.Rebels fannoreply@blogger.com