No if we lose out or go 1-2, we could definitely fall to the 4-line and drop to Denver. But our results don't happen in a vacuum; other teams will drop games too.
Also unlike last year when it was Omaha or Memphis/Pittsburgh for 1st weekend sites, I don't see much of a difference between Milwaukee/Denver. Milwaukee is obviously closer but I think there would be a higher % of Cyclone fans (and a cheaper ticket) in Denver compared to being in Milwaukee with Wisconsin.
Seeding aside, Denver is defintiely better than Milwaukee for ISU.
Using Lunardi's updated seedings:
vs. #7 Illinois @ Milwaukee or vs. #6 St. Mary's @ Denver in the 2nd round.
No brainer to me.
Denver is much better for ISU than Milwaukee.
Milwaukee is Big East City in a B1G State, and there is going to be ultimately B1G support there for B1G teams. If ISU plays in Milwaukee, they will have one sliver of the arena.
Go West Young Men!
