It's almost like the media forgot that the ACC was absolutely awful this year.
Bracket thoughts/picks?
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It's almost like the media forgot that the ACC was absolutely awful this year.
College Gameday followed Duke around with as much bias as the Big Noon Kickoff had towards Michigan last season. Of course they aren't going to be honest about the state of the ACC.
Miami might be good pick since their players will probably make the most $$$$. Probably a good way to pick now. Maybe teams should be rated by amount of nil
I really like TCU's draw. They're one big 12 team I could see going farther than expected, S16 or E8. I think Gonzaga is weak and overrated, and I think TCU will have a great shot against whoever comes out of UCLA/Boise/Northwestern (most likely Boise or UCLA)
I hate the east region. I don't like any of the teams to push through. I think the West seems to be the toughest.
Although history isn't predictive, there has been a pattern ... Since field expanded to 68 teams, a First Four at-large has advanced to Round of 32 or beyond each season with exception of 2019.
So of course I prefer it being Nevada/Arizona State winner, as opposed to the, y'know, alternative.
(My sports superstition kicking into high gear ... hopefully typing this will be a reverse-jinx
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Mentioning the reverse-jinx reverses it. I am sorry, those are the rules.Although history isn't predictive, there has been a pattern ... Since field expanded to 68 teams, a First Four at-large has advanced to Round of 32 or beyond each season with exception of 2019.
So of course I prefer it being Nevada/Arizona State winner, as opposed to the, y'know, alternative.
(My sports superstition kicking into high gear ... hopefully typing this will be a reverse-jinx
Trivial bracket trivia/inquiry: I haven’t compared this to past tournaments, but seems like an unusually high number of teams within a conference placed on same seed line this season.
( It isn’t some kind of “committee design,” just happened to fall that way. )
Off the top of my head, I know it happens with some degree of frequency, but I don’t recall so many in a single tournament.
Perhaps @HoopsTournament could shed some light on this.
2: Arizona, UCLA (Pac-12)
3: Baylor, Kansas State (Big 12)
4: (none)
5: Duke, Miami (ACC)
6: Iowa State, TCU (Big 12)
7: Michigan State, Northwestern (Big Ten); Missouri, Texas A&M (SEC)
8: Iowa, Maryland (Big Ten)
9: (none)
10: Boise State, Utah State (MWC)
11: NC State, Pitt (First Four) (ACC)
( It isn’t some kind of “committee design,” just happened to fall that way. )
Off the top of my head, I know it happens with some degree of frequency, but I don’t recall so many in a single tournament.
Perhaps @HoopsTournament could shed some light on this.
2: Arizona, UCLA (Pac-12)
3: Baylor, Kansas State (Big 12)
4: (none)
5: Duke, Miami (ACC)
6: Iowa State, TCU (Big 12)
7: Michigan State, Northwestern (Big Ten); Missouri, Texas A&M (SEC)
8: Iowa, Maryland (Big Ten)
9: (none)
10: Boise State, Utah State (MWC)
11: NC State, Pitt (First Four) (ACC)
Crud.
I wasn't sure how the reverse-jinx system works.
Next question: Does it reverse the reverse-jinx if someone points out the reverse-jinx jinxing? If so, am I canceling the effect because I asked for clarification?
Really want to jump on the Blow Job Bob’s bandwagon. Duke has the feel of Kentucky/Iowa last year where experts pick them to go far then lose first round.
Memphis/FAU game might be the best first round matchup.
My south and east region are nuts. Other 2 fairly chalk.
Memphis/FAU game might be the best first round matchup.
My south and east region are nuts. Other 2 fairly chalk.
Sorry, I have been very busy. We have a presentation for our CEO on Friday morning that I have been working on. Plus I have been preparing for church service on Sunday. And we have been watching our grandkids, so I have been fitting in basketball where I can. Friday-Sunday, I will be more active on here.
Agree on both counts.
East seems like several teams on top 4 lines could bounce early, but the underdogs don't seem "dangerous" enough to make Final Four run.
No apology necessary. Priorities are priorities. We can look forward to your return when it works for you.
Doesn't matter who wins the Memphis/FAU game, they're beating Purdue.
I love how Memphis is playing right now but FAU gives me UNI 2010 vibes.
I love how Memphis is playing right now but FAU gives me UNI 2010 vibes.
Ok I made my real picks without much thought. I have Alabama, Tennessee, Houston and UCLA in the Final Four with Houston beating Tennessee in the championship.
