WBB: General All-NCAA Thread - Not Team Cyclones Stuff
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Geno is not a fan of the two locations for the Sweet 16/Elite 8.
Geno Auriemma: Two-host regional system 'ruined the game'
UConn coach Geno Auriemma reiterated his disdain for the two-host regional system for the women's NCAA tournament, saying "whoever came up with this super regional stuff -- and I know who they are -- ruined the game."www.espn.com
It's been a disservice to everyone not located in the Pacific time zone.
The closest regional to Ames in the next 4 years is Fort Worth.
And they just keep going back out west for the Sweet 16/Elite 8 -
2026 - Sacramento
2028 - Portland
2027 is in Las Vegas, which I think is a good spot - much better than Spokane, Sacramento, or Portland.
If they want to keep the two locations, why can't they come up with two more centrally located spots - like Nashville and Denver or something similar, instead of seeing how far apart they can place them?
ESPN is clearly getting a large input in the decision, with 6 consecutive years of a Pacific regional (Seattle 2023, Portland 2024, Spokane 2025), 4 in the east (Greenville 2023, Albany 2024, Philly 2027, DC 2028), and 2 in the central (Birmingham 2025, Fort Worth 2026).
They want ("need") late windows, and it's easier to argue for a 7pm local tip out west than it is a 9pm tip in Kansas City -- even though both Texas and LSU had home games at/after 9pm in the first round.
Duke wins, 47-38.
Carolina scored 11 points in the first 6 minutes, and then just 27 points in the last 34 minutes.
Carolina scored 11 points in the first 6 minutes, and then just 27 points in the last 34 minutes.
Why hasn’t middle America given Paige Bueckers the Caitlin Clark treatment?
The UConn star has embraced Black America rather than being pitted against it. It means she has not been lionized in the same way as a similarly brilliant player
www.theguardian.com
Interesting woman. Hadn’t heard much about her family before.
Kim's behind at halftime. First three rows should be on the lookout for a flying jacket.
Betts is so impressive. Athletic. Nice touch. There’s a reason she’s a first team all-American.
Notre Dame up 35-33 on TCU at half.
In the first meeting between these two earlier this year, Notre Dame led 35-31 at half and TCU won 76-68.
Can the Frogs make the 2nd half comeback again?
In the first meeting between these two earlier this year, Notre Dame led 35-31 at half and TCU won 76-68.
Can the Frogs make the 2nd half comeback again?
