I suppose you agree that the B12 just wasn't all that this year ...

[ArgentCy]

Kansas had a bunch of great non-con wins (Mich St, Marquette, Wofford, New Mexico St, Tenn, oh and Villanvova). But after an injury and getting beat up in league play they end up with a 4 seed.

 

[randomfan44]

Like it or not, how people perceive the conferences does affect how things end up playing out in terms of # of teams in and seeding. They of course look at metrics as well, but when ESPN bangs a message into everyone's heads enough all season, there's no way that isnt also in the heads of the selection committee.

Given how tough the big 12 is and what that tends to do to the W-L records of teams in the big 12, we need that positive perception in place to offset the records.

Three different Big 12 teams have now made the Final Four in the last 4 years. Oklahoma in 16, Kansas in 18 and now Texas Tech in 19.

 

[surly]

Great win by TxT over Zags, who I always feel suffer from playing in that league. TxT's guards were the determining factor. That #13 for the Jesuits is a headcase.

The Purdue game was absolutely amazing. Too bad they lost on Cline's missed 'free' throw. UVA's year, maybe.

 

[chuckd4735]

I suppose we can all agree now that this season will be remembered more by Tech then it will KSU?

 

[randomfan44]

I suppose we can all agree now that this season will be remembered more by Tech then it will KSU?

KSU fans are probably just as happy that they ended the KU streak as TT fans are that they are in the Final Four.

 

[CyCrazy]

KSU fans are probably just as happy that they ended the KU streak as TT fans are that they are in the Final Four.

Surly has yet to eat crow and probably won't.

 

[surly]

KSU fans are probably just as happy that they ended the KU streak as TT fans are that they are in the Final Four.

Some truth to that, R44. Ending the streak and hanging that B12 banner was the primary goal, I believe.

 

[chuckd4735]

Some truth to that, R44. Ending the streak and hanging that B12 banner was the primary goal, I believe.

Primary goal... LOL. No one is going to even remember KSU was a part of that by the end of this calendar year. Good job!

 

[JP4CY]

Some truth to that, R44. Ending the streak and hanging that B12 banner was the primary goal, I believe.

Off an Elite 8 team that returned a TON?

 

[JP4CY]

FYI, I'd trade this year's B12 tournament championship to get to the Sweet 16.

 

[Rogue52]

In some ways, a team’s first goal should always be a conference championship. It’s the best way to increase your tournament chances as you will be a 4 seed or better.

 

[TheJackWePack5]

Off an Elite 8 team that returned a TON?

This.

Surly just doesn’t know when to stop.

The gift (?!) that keeps on giving.

 

[Bubbahotep]

What is the point of this thread?

 

[TheJackWePack5]

What is the point of this thread?

Surly spoke in absolutes that Michigan would crush Tech..... looked dumb.....then hasn’t acknowledged it since.

 

[chuckd4735]

What is the point of this thread?

Since KSU came in seconds, Surly is trying to convince everyone that she just wasn't that hot.

 

[trajanJ]

Only the Big 10 and Big 12 have had teams in the FF the last two years. This FF is as wide open as any I can remember. Texas Tech could win it all. They are healthy, have an early lotto pick and can really defend. It would go a long ways for the conference if they won it.

 

[isutrevman]

Primary goal... LOL. No one is going to even remember KSU was a part of that by the end of this calendar year. Good job!

Do people remember all the final 4 teams a year later? I can't name all 4 from last year. Why does it matter what fans of other teams remember about your team anyway? I know if Iowa State won the conference this year, we would remember it for a looong time. We still talk about the 2000 and 2001 titles.

 

[CYCLNST8]

Do people remember all the final 4 teams a year later?

No, but they remember what conferences had a representative. The Big 12 needs a basketball & football championship. We haven't had one since Kansas '08 & Texas '05.

 

[JP4CY]

Do people remember all the final 4 teams a year later? I can't name all 4 from last year.

I know I do.
A few things that definitely stick out to me was KU getting to play in Kansas and then Omaha before the Final Four, Beilein making another one, Sister Jean, and Nova winning it all again.

 

[surly]

FYI, I'd trade this year's B12 tournament championship to get to the Sweet 16.

Who wouldn't?