ZoomSlowik Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 03:58 PM) 2nd time in two days I've seen a bracket that has Texas in the 8/9 game. I'm sitting here dumbfounded. I mean honestly, what have they done to get in the tournament(for those keeping score at home, the answer is nothing)? And why such a high seed if you do put them in? If you're a major conference team you're rarely going to get lower than a 10 seed (though A&M did it last year). That'd just be super-bogus for some 5-seed, they're still a lot stronger than a good chunk of the mid-majors. If you're someone like Indiana or USC, don't you think they'd much rather play someone like UNLV than Durant and the Longhorns in the first round? The bubble teams from major conferences usually fall in the 8-10 range so they're playing a similar team to them in the first round and get one of the big boys in the second round. QUOTE(thedoctor @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 03:39 PM) i think nw is kind of going by the same philosophy the football academies use in football. since you aren't going to bring in top talent, introduce a system that could get you some wins against teams that can't figure it out. Yeah, they pretty much have to use that right now to stay competitive (or at least somewhat competitive). Even with their god-awful talent level they didn't get totally destroyed by OSU or Wisconsin at home. I wish they'd speed it up and try to run more against some of these little-sisters-of-the-poor teams that they play out of conference though since it keeps them in the game too when it probably shouldn't. Some quick-hitters out of it would be nice too, they often get in trouble when it gets down to 10, or when the ball gets knocked out of bounds with like 12 seconds left, or if they get pressed. Still, it's better than losing games like 80-40 on a regular basis... Plus there are other stronger teams that run it like Georgetown, West Virginia and Air Force they just actually have athletes and/or guys that can shoot. I am not a fan of the 1-3-1 defense though. That creates some absolutely awful matchups inside. A high-low offense can just destroy it, because they'll be swarming the guy in the high post while the guy on the low block is covered by a guard (since the low man has to cover both corners). It also hurts their rebounding. Plus they still allow the other team to get a ton of open 3's. I'd rather see them play a 2-3 so they can pack it in a little more and actually have a chance on the glass. Edited February 8, 2007 by ZoomSlowik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 UNC had Byron Sanders, Mike Copeland, and David Noel manning the post with Hansbrough. None of those guys were even in the top 75 of their class. Wes Miller a walk-on transfer got 23 minutes a game last year. Reyshawn Terry was barely a top 75 recruit and was pretty much a freshmen in experience coming into last year. Duke has 5 top 25 recruits on their roster, 7 top 40 recruits, and 9 top 60 recruits. UNC had 2 top 25 recruits, 3 top 40, and 5 top 60 recruits. Noel, Terry, Miller, Sanders, Copeland etc were all rated 70 or above in their class, including Miller, Noel, Sanders, and Copeland not in top 100's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 03:28 PM) http://espn.go.com/i/ncaa/07mens_MOCKbracket.gif That would be a really nice bracket for Wisconsin. Florida/UNC on the other side. Yes! I'd love to see SIU get national attention for sending the Dukies home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 QUOTE(Jimbo @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 01:00 PM) Kansas is just as young too...Paulus is crap and McRoberts is overrated. Suffer Rat Face Let me add that UCLA is insanely young..no seniors and very few juniors on there squad. QUOTE(Jimbo @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 01:11 PM) Duke has had better recruting classes than Kansas...There is no way of ever defending Duke. Coach K picked the wrong players and they suck together. The only decent talent is Scheyer. I can't really say that Duke sucks. They are still a top 20 team in this country and somehow they have a top 5 RPI (than again Arizona is in the top 10 based on RPI and frankly I don't think they are that good of a team). Still I'd be the first to admit Duke has some talent, I just don't expect them to win the tourney this year nor do I consider them one of the handful of very very good teams in this league. They are still good though (better than my Hawkeyes, lol). QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 01:34 PM) Its wierd thinking about a 1-2 seed for Wisconsin. The difference in the quality of opponents is astounding compared to where they generally are put (between 5-8). (And looking at that bracket I dont know how Illinois didnt get in. Barring some major loss id say they are about 80% chance of making it right now.) I think the big 10 only gets 4 teams in with Michigan State and Illinois battling for the last spot and Iowa being a sleeper (still have two games left with Illinois) if they can nearly win out there last few big 10 games (not counting the Wisconsin game, although a win against Wisconsin would do wonders for there RPI and for the team confidence). And yes damn it I'm giving Iowa a small shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 05:06 PM) I think the big 10 only gets 4 teams in with Michigan State and Illinois battling for the last spot and Iowa being a sleeper (still have two games left with Illinois) No, you were defeated at AH earlier. Unless you are guaranteeing a BTT game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 03:11 PM) No, you were defeated at AH earlier. Unless you are guaranteeing a BTT game. I'm just a tard. I'm thinking more so of the fact that its a good chance that we will play you guys the last game of big ten season and than in the first game of the BTT tourney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Plus there are other stronger teams that run it like Georgetown, West Virginia and Air Force they just actually have athletes and/or guys that can shoot. yeah, i really liked how georgetown ran it last year but they haven't been as efficient this year. as for northwestern, i'd agree on your point of opening it up with some quick hitters, just something that gives a different look and switches it up a bit. i will say i was impressed with coble and, to a lesser extent, nash. those kids are obviously far from finished products now but you can see the potential. plus they'll benefit from playing with each other for four years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEWOOD Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 03:28 PM) http://espn.go.com/i/ncaa/07mens_MOCKbracket.gif That would be a really nice bracket for Wisconsin. Florida/UNC on the other side. Wisconsin has a lot of work to do before they get the number one seed. They have a very tough ending weekend and I dont think they can beat OSU in CBus nor MSU in East Lansing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Well I was more commenting how that would be nice right now. Every post of mine ive basically said that osu/wisconsin will get a 1 and it will depend on a variety of factors. Season is far from over so a lot of things can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 03:58 PM) 2nd time in two days I've seen a bracket that has Texas in the 8/9 game. I'm sitting here dumbfounded. I mean honestly, what have they done to get in the tournament(for those keeping score at home, the answer is nothing)? And why such a high seed if you do put them in? I'm with you on this one as Texas is insanely overrated imo but if you're 6-3 in the big 12, everyone is going to have you in the tournament. They also have a very easy end to their big 12 schedule, they're going to get in, not to mention the committee wont leave Durant out of the tournament if Texas did fall near the bubble(they wont though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 DePaul 67 - 66 notre dame My heart can't take close games like that...glad we beat a rival but still very disappointed with the season overall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) test Edit: crap, I suck at this... Edited February 9, 2007 by SleepyWhiteSox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Less than 20 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonik22 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Feb 9, 2007 -> 09:26 PM) Less than 20 hours. Im so pumped for this game tomorrow! I H8 Cr8on! Lets hope Tatum can be a factor tomorrow, but deep thigh bruises can be pretty painful, but according to a guy on salukitalk, Tatum practiced today! LETS GO DAWGS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 QUOTE(Sonik22 @ Feb 9, 2007 -> 09:49 PM) Im so pumped for this game tomorrow! I H8 Cr8on! Lets hope Tatum can be a factor tomorrow, but deep thigh bruises can be pretty painful, but according to a guy on salukitalk, Tatum practiced today! LETS GO DAWGS! Ya, those things hurt like hell(had one once in high school), I'm sure he'll at least attempt to play but who knows how long he'll be able to go. He did indeed practice today so that's a good sign, I can not wait to get to the arena tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Breaking the hearts of Blue Jay fans in the MVC has become an annual tradition for the Salukis! ESPN 2!!! Oh wait, I work and won't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I would like Iowa State to beat Texas tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 (edited) Two long but interesting reads on the bracket selectin process, one by Forde, one by Katz http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/stor...&id=2758650 http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/sto...&id=2758770 Edited February 10, 2007 by IlliniKrush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Feb 9, 2007 -> 09:55 PM) I would like Iowa State to beat Texas tomorrow. I would like Iowa to beat Wisconsin tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I would like a million dollars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Haha, on college gameday, the guy shooting the half court shot is a Gator fan. Anywho, looking forward to the Marquette-GTown game to pass the time before 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 (edited) Wow, Mcneal picks up his 3rd, half way through the first half. Edited February 10, 2007 by Rowand44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 if the illini can pick up this W today, they'd do themselves wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Okay, all things considered, I'll take only being down two at half. Our "star" has been brutal -- he needs to wake-up in the second half -- and McNeal's energy at the defensive end is missed. Really, I don't know how they're within two. Probably because Hibbert and GT have missed some bunnies down low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 QUOTE(SnB @ Feb 10, 2007 -> 11:50 AM) if the illini can pick up this W today, they'd do themselves wonders. To say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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