S John Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I don't understand how TTU is a 3 seed and WVU is a 5 seed. Both teams have 24 wins and WVU is 2-1 vs. TTU. WVU failed to beat Kansas and TTU did beat Kansas, but WVU also beat the overall #1 seed UVA. Don't really get how there's 2 seed lines separating these two teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I have thought more about Kentucky's draw and I don't hate it. I just think its backwards. If you told me that to reach a Final Four we would need to beat Davidson->Cincinnati->Arizona->Virginia; I can live with that. We're just sticking the Arizona/Virginia games about one round earlier than I would like them to be. Arizona is still the one team I didn't want to see though. 23 minutes ago, S John said: I don't understand how TTU is a 3 seed and WVU is a 5 seed. Both teams have 24 wins and WVU is 2-1 vs. TTU. WVU failed to beat Kansas and TTU did beat Kansas, but WVU also beat the overall #1 seed UVA. Don't really get how there's 2 seed lines separating these two teams. Yes, but how many quadrant one wins did you have. Since apparently that's all that matters now or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S John Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 21 minutes ago, Rhom said: Yes, but how many quadrant one wins did you have. Since apparently that's all that matters now or something. More than Texas Tech! WVU is 8-8 in Q1, TTU is 7-7. For that matter only 5 teams in the whole country have more Q1 wins than WVU. Like, did they screw up and mean to make WVU #3 and TTU #5 and now its too late to fix it? The two teams even share the same bad loss - @ Iowa State. WVU has more Q1 wins than 1 of the #1 seeds, 3 of the #2 seeds, and ALL of the 3/4 seeds. Meanwhile UNC gets a #2 on the strength of having the most Q1 wins. TTU gets a first round game in their home state, while WVU travels to California to play a hot team that's won 13 straight. That said, I don't mind our path overall. I think we can do some damage in this bracket as long as we don't pull a repeat of the SFA game a couple years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 4 hours ago, S John said: More than Texas Tech! WVU is 8-8 in Q1, TTU is 7-7. For that matter only 5 teams in the whole country have more Q1 wins than WVU. Like, did they screw up and mean to make WVU #3 and TTU #5 and now its too late to fix it? The two teams even share the same bad loss - @ Iowa State. WVU has more Q1 wins than 1 of the #1 seeds, 3 of the #2 seeds, and ALL of the 3/4 seeds. Meanwhile UNC gets a #2 on the strength of having the most Q1 wins. TTU gets a first round game in their home state, while WVU travels to California to play a hot team that's won 13 straight. That said, I don't mind our path overall. I think we can do some damage in this bracket as long as we don't pull a repeat of the SFA game a couple years ago. Yeah... about that hot team... Bring it Mountain Boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywin et al. Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I'm in! @Theda Baratheon, don't let me down this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 16 minutes ago, Tywin et al. said: I'm in! @Theda Baratheon, don't let me down this year! As happy as I am to be included I'm still bemused by the whole thing being an exceptionally unsporty person lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywin et al. Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, Theda Baratheon said: As happy as I am to be included I'm still bemused by the whole thing being an exceptionally unsporty person lol Part of the fun of March Madness is that people who've never watched sports still participate. It's hilarious when someone wins the office pool without watching a game while the CBB junkie finishes dead last. So your participation kind of serves that purpose. Your goal here is to bring great shame to the @Rhoms of the world. Just remember to pick teams this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 7 minutes ago, Tywin et al. said: Part of the fun of March Madness is that people who've never watched sports still participate. It's hilarious when someone wins the office pool without watching a game while the CBB junkie finishes dead last. So your participation kind of serves that purpose. Your goal here is to bring great shame to the @Rhoms of the world. Just remember to pick teams this year You know what I'll take that lol an try and remember to do it this year no promises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ded As Ned Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 Lousville turns down the NIT invitation. Because of course they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbunting Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 As a Michigan fan it sucks that they didn't get rewarded for winning B1G tourney by getting to stay at the Detroit site after beating MSU and Purdue back to back. Instead they are headed out west and guess what, MSU and Purdue get to stay here in Detroit! Oh well, it sounds like Michigan has a softer bracket and I couldn't make it to a game this week anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S John Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Rhom said: Yeah... about that hot team... Bring it Mountain Boy! Kentucky already beat the Mountaineers this season, so I’m afraid we have reached the quota on Rhom teams beating my team for the year. NCAA rules man, my hands are tied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 4 hours ago, Ded As Ned said: Lousville turns down the NIT invitation. Because of course they did. What I saw is that the players voted to turn it down, but the administration accepted the bid anyways. What do I get from that? If you’re a betting man... go heavy on Northern Kentucky tomorrow night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ded As Ned Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 8 hours ago, Rhom said: What I saw is that the players voted to turn it down, but the administration accepted the bid anyways. What do I get from that? If you’re a betting man... go heavy on Northern Kentucky tomorrow night! Yeah I saw this morning that they were playing tonight. I had only caught the headline that the players had voted to turn it down, so my bad there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrum Aeternum Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 9 hours ago, Rhom said: What I saw is that the players voted to turn it down, but the administration accepted the bid anyways. What do I get from that? If you’re a betting man... go heavy on Northern Kentucky tomorrow night! 27 minutes ago, Ded As Ned said: Yeah I saw this morning that they were playing tonight. I had only caught the headline that the players had voted to turn it down, so my bad there. I mean what the hell? I get the pride thing from the perspective of a blueblood program, but why wouldn't the players on a team want to continue their season, with a chance at winning a championship (even if it's only the NIT)? Shows lack of character and competitive drive from those guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperry Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Ferrum Aeternum said: I mean what the hell? I get the pride thing from the perspective of a blueblood program, but why wouldn't the players on a team want to continue their season, with a chance at winning a championship (even if it's only the NIT)? Shows lack of character and competitive drive from those guys. Probably felt like they were protesting the decision to be left out. Kids are stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperry Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/22737287/ted-valentine-not-officiate-ncaa-tournament This is maybe the most embarrassing story I've ever read. A quote from a 59 year old adult, about being punished for unprofessional conduct: "This is not right, it's just not fair," Valentine told ESPN. "It hit me like a ton of bricks. I'm being punished unjustly." What a fucking buffoon. Guy shouldn't have a job, much less be rewarded with working the tournament. Incredibly frustrating what low quality of individuals you get in the officiating position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 My son filled out a bracket at my office yesterday. Today I entered those picks into our bracket pool... I worry that I will lose to a seven year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Not too late to change your brackets folks! Key freshman reserve DeAndre Hunter of Virginia is out of the tournament with a broken wrist. Arizona and Kentucky are both licking their chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperry Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I think Zona matches up well with UVA, but Kentucky and Cal want zero part of the Hoos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywin et al. Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I still can't believe Minnesota crashed and burned so badly this year. We were a top 20 preseason team, and ended up almost dead last in the Big Ten. Ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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